Salem|News|
2 Salem Beaches Among 16 Closed To Swimming Across MA
The 16 beaches were off limits to swimming at temperatures soared into the 90s on Friday.
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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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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Students Earn 2026 Bishop Fenwick Underclass Awards
Students from Beverly were recognized with 2026 Bishop Fenwick Underclass Awards across academics, music and book honors.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Shuttle To Cease Running Amid Budget Crunch
The city's lone dedicated bus line was one area Mayor Mike Cahill targeted as the city looks to balance its budget for 2027.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
MA Approves Local Roads, Bridges, Transit Housing Funding In Marblehead, Swampscott
The package includes money for local potholes, bridge work, MBTA upgrades and transit-oriented housing projects.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Teen Killed In North Shore Single-Car Crash
Topsfield police said the "jaws of life" were used to remove the Boxford teen from the car, but that he later died from his injuries.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
El Niño 'Imminent,' Could Reshape Weather Patterns. Here’s What It Means For MA
AccuWeather expert meteorologists said the developing El Niño is unusual because it is expected to begin early and strengthen quickly.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
Dog Days Of Summer: 'Yappy Hour' On The Green At MarketStreet Lynnfield
The free Lynnfield event will feature dog treats, a Guinness beer garden and donations for ShadeoutDM.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Sales Tax Holiday Back For Summer 2026: Find Out When You Can Save
Massachusetts stores will once again suspend the 6.25 percent sales tax for one weekend in August.
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Salem|News|
Salem, Beverly Recycling Event Set For Next Weekend
Residents of Salem and Beverly can bring accepted Styrofoam to a June 20 drive-through event in Salem.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Butcher Shop To Reopen This Weekend Under New Ownership
The Corner Butcher Shop in Beverly closed in February after 11 years on Elliott Street.
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Salem|News|
Salem Police Kids Bike Rodeo Set For This Weekend
The rodeo will be held at the Salem Police Department on Sunday.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
2 Charged After Bizarre North Shore Beach Scooter Chase: Police
Police said one of the suspects was found with the help of police dogs and an ankle bracelet tracking device.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody To Host North Shore Chamber's THRIVE Summit For Women
The June 18 conference in Peabody will feature speakers, breakout sessions and women-owned businesses.
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Salem|News|
Salem To Host Living Green Expo At Old Town Hall, Derby Square
The free event will bring green industry professionals, city departments and consumers to downtown Salem.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Looks To Return $320K To Residents, Businessess By July 31
Mayor Ted Bettencourt said residents and businesses can review the city's online abandoned property list and file claims.
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Salem|News|
Salem Power Outage Forces 2 Schools Out Of Witch City Mall
A downtown Salem power outage sent Salem Prep and New Liberty students to other schools for a full day of classes.
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Salem|News|
Salem Dine Out Night To Benefit 8th Grade Student's Cancer Fight
The Dining For A Cause To Support Evelyn will be at Longboards in Salem on June 15.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Liberty Lodge Awards $1K Scholarship To Beverly High Graduate
Lucy Lauranzano plans to attend Plymouth State College this fall.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Stolen Cars Driven Across Marblehead Football Field, 1 Found Ditched In Ocean: Police
Marblehead police said the car believed to be involved in the vandalism at Marblehead High was found submerged at Grace Oliver's Beach.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Opens Free, Forgiveable Home Repair Loan Program
The city and Essex County Habitat for Humanity are offering forgivable loans for eligible home repairs.
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