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The evil that is abuse: Education is answer to dating violence
As long as sexual abuse exists, there will be misconceptions about what it entails, and part of the challenge in getting care to those who seek it is dealing wi... Read more.
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Saugus honors one of its own
SAUGUS — The Gold Star Run is back in town for its ninth season and registration for the event is now open. The annual road race is held by The Procopio Compa... Read more.
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Bear Creek is solid gold in Saugus
SAUGUS ― The Wildlife Habitat Council, a conservation organization composed of leaders at local, national, and global levels, has bestowed a meaningful honor ... Read more.
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Health care partnership benefits North Shore patients
Mass General Brigham announced Tuesday that a partnership between the nonprofit and North Shore Community Health has yielded a $150,000 grant to help patients i... Read more.
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Peabody to come clean
PEABODY — The office of Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. has announced that the city’s annual spring cleanup will take place at the end of the month. “... Read more.
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Lynn cafés are plugged into city’s arts scene
LYNN ― Sometimes, the sustained existence of an arts scene can come down to a single event, a single establishment, or a single person. Take someone like Sone... Read more.
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Peabody man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution, conspiracy
BOSTON — A 25-year-old Peabody man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court to participating in a drug-distribution conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s offic... Read more.
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Arc given $250K anonymous gift
DANVERS ― Northeast Arc’s Center for Linking Lives got a very generous gift for its second anniversary: a $250,000 anonymous donation. The not-for-profi... Read more.
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Peabody’s Leavitt hits No. 1
PEABODY ― Resident Renee Leavitt is No. 1 ― or at least her music is. The resident songstress is in the early stages of her music career, but already has an... Read more.
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Swampscott banks on a replacement for pizzeria
SWAMPSCOTT ― Chase Bank has announced that it will soon open a new branch location in town. “Chase will open a branch in Swampscott later in 2022 and we are... Read more.