Salem|News|
Salem To Host Annual Longest Table Community Meal
The Sept. 12 event includes a free meal on Salem Street and tours of the YMCA's GreenSpace garden.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
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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North Andover, MA|News|
Merrimack Valley State Representative Accused Of COVID Relief Fund Fraud
State Rep. Francisco Paulino is charged with falsely obtaining unemployment funding and SBLI loans that he used fraudulently.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Supreme Court Ruling Puts MA's Mail Ballot Rules In Flux
Massachusetts on Wednesday joined 24 other states in suing the United States Postal Service over the proposed new rules.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Teaching Assistants Face New School Year With Expiring Deal
The North Andover Public School teaching assistant collective bargaining agreement expires on Monday.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Police Open Applications For 2026 Citizens Academy
The 10-week program begins Oct. 14 and will include tours, demonstrations and lessons on police work in Peabody.
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Salem|News|
Salem's Bates Elementary Awarded $20K Cummings Foundation Gift
Principal Sue Faria-Smith announced the gift Monday at the Salem School Committee meeting.
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Salem|News|
How Music Icon Dolly Parton's 'Imagination Library' Spurred Child Literacy In MA
Pathways for Children was one of several beneficiaries of the actress and philanthropist's program. Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Seeks Artists For Foster Street Public Art Planter Project
Five metal planters on Foster Street will be turned into public art as part of Peabody's TDI effort.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Resident Named Bridgewell Senior VP of Operations
Bridgewell promoted Joanna Huntington, a Danvers resident, to oversee operations across its northeastern Massachusetts programs.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Ice Cream Delivery Shop To Make Long-Awaited North Shore Arrival
Owners of Scoop N Scootery said the Danvers location is set to open in September.
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Salem|News|
North Shore CC Taps Salem Nonprofit For Campus Dining Starting Fall 2026
Salem-based Root will run dining and catering at NSCC's Lynn and Danvers campuses beginning this semester.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex Tech Touts Lowest Per-Pupil Cost Among MA Vocational Schools
FY25 data places Essex Tech lowest in per-pupil cost among Massachusetts agricultural-vocational schools.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Police To Host 'Fill The Cruiser' School Supply Drive
Purchased supply bags will be accepted on Sept. 3 at the Staples on Independence Way.
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North Andover, MA|News|
North Andover Early, In-Person Voting For MA State Primary Runs Through Friday
Early, in-person voting takes place at the North Andover town offices.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover In-Person Early Voting For MA State Primary Runs Through Friday
Early, in-person voting takes place at the Andover town offices on Bartlett Street.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Plans Sept. 11 Ceremony On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks
Residents are invited to gather Sept. 11 at Swampscott Fire Station for a 25th anniversary remembrance ceremony.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday
The Massachusetts state primary is Sept. 1.
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Salem|News|
Salem Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday
The Massachusetts state primary is Sept. 1.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody In-Person, Early Voting For MA State Primary Runs Through Friday
In-person, early voting takes place at City Hall.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Early, In-Person Voting For MA Primary Runs Through Friday
Early, in-person voting takes place at Abbot Hall in the town clerk's office.
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