Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Police Officer Named New School Resource Officer At Essex Tech
Officer Chris Freepartner, a Peabody resident, joins Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School in the new campus role.
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- 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|
Fast-Casual Smoothie, Sandwich Spot Opens North Shore Location
Pressed Cafe opened its 12th location at Beverly's Cummings Center this weekend
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Truck Day Returns To Endicott Park For 2026
The long-running touch-a-truck event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes a sensory-friendly hour.
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Salem|News|
Salem Teen Faces Gun Charges After Traffic Stop: Police
Salem police said the 16-year-old was found in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine of ammunition.
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Salem|News|
Salem Artists Invited To Apply For Holiday Market At Old Town Hall
Applications are due Aug. 31 for the Salem Arts Association's Nov. 28 market at Old Town Hall.
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Salem|News|
Salem Sets Poet Laureate Finalist Readings At Charlotte Forten Park
Three local finalists will read their work and take questions during a public event.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex Tech Gets $1.2M For Free Adult Career Training Programs
State funding will help Essex Tech launch tuition-free adult career training programs in 10 trades by fall 2028.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Fair Starts Advance Ticket Sales For 208th Annual Fair
Discounted admission and ride tickets are now available online and at the fairgrounds ticket booth starting this week.
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Salem|News|
North Shore Drought Still 'Significant' Despite Recent Rain
Above-average July rainfall improved conditions, but much of Massachusetts remains under mild or significant drought.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
North Shore Death Investigated As Homicide: Essex DA
The Essex DA's Office said a 52-year-old man was found on South Common Street in Lynn on Thursday.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Restaurant Week Returns For Summer 2026
Beverly Main Streets and the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce are bringing back the dining promotion starting on Aug. 14.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Flying Pole Strikes Car, Driver Impaled On Peabody Route 95 North: Reports
Emergency services reports said a pole came off a truck on the highway and smashed through a vehicle's windshield.
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Andover, MA|News|
Andover Tracks Rise In Spotted Lanternfly Sightings
The invasive insect has been reported more often in Andover, where conservation staff are mapping local populations.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Here's MA's Fall Forecast From The Old Farmer's Almanac
Meteorological fall begins Sept. 1 and runs through Nov. 30.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
6 Hospitalized In Marblehead Harbor Boat Crash Overnight
Two victims suffered serious injuries after the boat crashed on top of Grays Rock.
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Salem|News|
Salem's Mack Park Farm To Host Annual Farm Fest On Sunday
The free Salem event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. and will support Mack Park Farm's local food mission.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Fair Opens Entry Period For 2026 Contests, Pageants
The Topsfield Fair is accepting entries for dozens of competitions ahead of its Oct. 2-12 run in 2026.
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Salem|News|
Salem, Peabody Public Schools Awarded State Literacy Grants
Salem and Peabody are among Massachusetts districts receiving PRISM funding to support reading instruction.
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Salem|News|
Peabody-Based Bridgewell Counseling Clinic Names New Director
Bridgewell said Enid Keefe of Townsend will oversee clinical and administrative staff at its Counseling Services clinic in Lowell.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
North Shore Restaurant Smashed By Driver Plans To Reopen In Lynnfield
Owners of School Street Foods are seeking the public's help to reopen a Lynnfield location.
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