Nahant man pleads guilty to raping, abusing stepdaughter
SALEM — Michael Marston pleaded guilty in Essex Superior Court Wednesday afternoon to repeatedly raping his stepdaughter over a five-year period in their Nahant... Read more.
Coffin Flies wreaking havoc on Saugus residents
The town is buzzing after hearing that entomologists have discovered “coffin flies” in Saugus. Tony Kiszewski, an entomologist and professor at Bentley... Read more.
Saugus to hold COVID-19 vigil
SAUGUS — Residents who died from COVID-19 or at any time during the ongoing pandemic will be commemorated in September. Board of Selectmen Vice Chair Corinne Riley... Read more.
Peabody ZBA approves King Residences development
PEABODY — Much to the dismay of many neighboring residents, the path has been cleared to build a 133-unit housing complex on the property formerly occupied by... Read more.
Marijuana talks budding in Nahant
NAHANT — With recreational marijuana shops growing across the state, the Planning Board met Tuesday night to ensure the town is ready for when the business comes... Read more.
Salem State University Board of Trustees elects new student trustee
SALEM — The Salem State University Board of Trustees has elected a new student trustee, recent transfer Zarais German-George. German-George will serve as a student... Read more.
Saugus Middle-High School takes home national grand prize for design
SAUGUS — The school department’s investment in the Middle-High School has added a trophy to the town’s collection. Saugus Middle-High School was awarded... Read more.
Nahant celebrates the arrival of the ‘Wall that Heals’
NAHANT — Standing at 375 feet long, it’s hard to miss “The Wall that Heals.” The replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial visited Nahant, which... Read more.
Peabody council approves $5 million for capital improvements
PEABODY — The City Council unanimously approved $5 million in capital improvements for the city during a special meeting Thursday night. The funds were requested... Read more.
Car crashes into pole, home in Saugus
SAUGUS — A 64-year-old Saugus man was injured after crashing his car into a utility pole and home on Essex Street Friday morning, Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli... Read more.