What happens when you have a counterfeit bill?
LYNN — It was a few weeks ago when a Lynn man showed up at his local bank to deposit some money, when he was informed that some of the money was counterfeit, and... Read more.
Payroll plan helps boost economy with $1.3B
It’s an unprecedented amount of money pumped into the economy very quickly, and bankers are hoping it keeps people employed and with money in their wallets. More... Read more.
Polls show minorities struggle to secure PPP loans
A compilation of polls about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) shows that minority business owners and minority women find it particularly difficult to secure... Read more.
Swampscott passes definitive rules for beach-goers
SWAMPSCOTT — Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday the “surge” in COVID-19 cases “is behind us.” The announcement came on a sunny day just... Read more.
Swampscott may add order to elections
SWAMPSCOTT — “You have to choose the lesser of two evils.” “That third-party candidate spoiled the election for a major-party candidate by stealing meaningful... Read more.
Additional COVID-19 deaths reported in North Shore communities
An additional COVID-19 death in Lynn, Saugus, and Swampscott, three more deaths in Peabody, and nine new deaths in Revere were reported Friday. Lynn reported 1,997... Read more.
Marblehead’s Fort Sewall closed for renovations
MARBLEHEAD — Fort Sewall will be closed this summer, but when it reopens there will be replica 19th century cannons, full accessibility, and park rangers on site... Read more.
Salem has its act Together
SALEM — There’s been tough times before. The same city that is known worldwide for a 17th century “witch” hysteria has faced fires, storms, droughts, wars,... Read more.
Health directors, police stress education in enforcing virus restrictions
Municipal health and police departments have been the agencies responsible for enforcing COVID-19 advisories, orders and restrictions throughout the pandemic. City... Read more.
New Swampscott emergency order stricter than state guidelines
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board and Board of Health have passed a new emergency order for Swampscott residents. In some places, it is stricter than the state-level... Read more.