North Andover, MA|News|
Former Merrimack Valley Police Chief Pleads Guilty To Abuse-Of-Power Charges
Former Methuen Police Chief Joseph Solomon faced 17 charges, including perjury, forgery and fraud.
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Scott Souza, Patch Staff
- Salem, MA
Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.
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Peabody, MA|News|
TruNorth Bank To Host Free Peabody Paper Shredding Event
North Shore residents can bring up to two boxes of documents to be shredded for free.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Meeting To Focus On State Funding For Local Priorities
State Rep. Hannah Bowen's office will host a Sept. 29 hybrid event on local aid, grants and municipal budgets.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
2026 MA Elections: Question 9 Would Codify Stronger State Gun Laws
Groups on both sides of the gun law debate were rallying this weekend ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Salem|News|
Salem To Host Volt & Vibe Eco-Rider Showcase
The city-backed event at Salem State will feature e-bikes, scooters and other personal electric vehicles.
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Salem|News|
Bicyclist In Critical Condition After Salem Crash: Police
Salem police said the 59-year-old was taken to Salem Hospital and then to a Boston hospital for treatment.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover Day Road Closures, Parking Instructions Set For Saturday
Main Street between Elm Square and School Street will close from 4 a.m. until roughly 6:30 p.m.
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Salem|News|
Salem Halloween 2026: 'Hocus Pocus' Screening With Film Stars At Derby Square
The public outdoor movie event is part of a month of Creative Collection programs for the Witch City this October.
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Salem|News|
North Shore City To Scrap 'Offensive' City Seal After Nearly 2 Centuries
The 1839 seal, depicting a Sumatran spice trader, has been the subject of years of often-contentious debate.
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Salem|News|
Salem Halloween 2026: Road Closures, Parking Bans Set For Witch City In October
The city says visitors should take the commuter rail or ferry as closures, barricades and delays return.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover Fire Crews Knock Down Blaze Atop Pfizer Facility Roof
The Andover Fire Department said the fire was knocked down quickly and that there were no reported injuries.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex Corrections Officer Accused Of Supplying Drugs, Phone To Inmates
The 33-year-old officer from Lynn pleaded not guilty to the charges in Salem District Court on Thursday.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
7 MA Billionaires Worth Combined $105.2B Make Exclusive Forbes 400
The list includes New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and members of the Fidelity Investments-founding Johnson family.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Man Charged With Drug Trafficking, Child Endangement, Animal Cruelty: Police
Peabody police said the charges were the result of a six-month investigation into drug activity in the area of Goodale Street.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Salem Witchcraft History Museum In Danvers Seeks Return Of Taken Items
Museum operators said bricks, pieces of floorboards and garden items have been removed from museum grounds.
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Salem|News|
Salem Animal Shelter Makes 'Urgent Call' Amid Water Main Break
The Northeast Animal Shelter of Salem was seeking fresh water donations to maintain operations on Wednesday.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover Begins $500K Tewksbury Street Sidewalk Project Through Complete Streets
The town says the Ballardvale project will add about 2,000 feet of sidewalk between Yardley Road and Oak Street.
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Salem|News|
Salem Man Held Without Bail In Killing Of Cabot Street Woman
The Essex County District Attorney's Office said Paul Morey, 50, was extradited from NH to Salem to face the charges on Wednesday.
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Salem|News|
Salem Mayor's Night Out Offers Free Haunted Happenings Fun For Witch City Residents
The Salem400+ event includes downtown trick-or-treating, free museum access and free resident garage parking.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Northeast Arc To Unveil New Danvers Adaptive Playground
Sensory elements for the new playground will help children with self-regulation, so they feel at ease and open to learning.
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