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9 Massachusetts counties under a freeze warning until early Friday morning
On Thursday at 11:08 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a freeze warning valid from 11 p.m. until Friday 5 a.m. for Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. The weather service comments, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected." "Frost and freeze conditions could...
Favorite New Hampshire and Massachusetts Retail Store Closing
I feel like part of the '80s has died. Express Clothing Store has filed bankruptcy and listed one store in New Hampshire and three in Massachusetts to close. Here are the four listed in the filing:. Address: 2 Common Ct Space H-40, North Conway, NH. Address: 20-36 District Ave, Dorchester,...
Layoffs announced at fiery Mass. school committee meeting
ANDOVER, Mass. — A fiery school committee meeting was held in Andover on Thursday night, where teacher layoffs have been announced after a budget deficit of more than $2.5 million. The chair of the school committee announced earlier this week that two teachers have been laid off, and 12...
Police Arrest Six, Including 22-Year-Old Methuen Man, For Alleged Theft of $50,000 in Lottery Tickets
Six people, including a 22-year-old Methuen man, were arrested Wednesday after 121 indictments were handed down related to alleged break-ins at various convenience stores where about $50,000 lottery tickets were stolen. Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker said indictments charged “known” gang members and associates with breaking and entering...
Bishop Fenwick students given a sobering message
Richelle MeladPEABODY — Bishop Fenwick High School conducted a mock motor-vehicle crash, an educational exercise to teach students about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, in cooperation with the Police and Fire departments, EMTs, Todisco Towing, and Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home on Thursday. School President Tom Nunan said it was the first time in many […] The post Bishop Fenwick students given a sobering message appeared first on Itemlive.
Town Meeting: New Senior Center, Town Launch, EES Study
Voters at Manchester’s Annual Town Meeting Wednesday overwhelmingly approved groundwork for two big long-awaited projects: a senior center at the Masonic building behind Town Hall and formal planning for a new Essex Elementary School building. They also approved significant upgrades to Manchester’s water and sewer operations, including the move...
Massachusetts Environmental Police discover deceased 42′ Humpback Whale in Marblehead
“Massachusetts Environmental Police Boat on scene assisting IFAW and Marblehead Harbormaster with a deceased 42′ Humpback Whale off Prescott Beach Marblehead. The whale will be brought ashore for the IFAW team to perform a necropsy to determine the cause of death.”-Massachusetts Environmental Police.
Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run Takes Place Saturday; Event Supports 60th VFW Santa Parade
Santa’s Spring 5K and Fun Run to benefit the Lorraine Post 29’s 60th Annual VFW Santa Parade takes place tomorrow. Runners may register and pick up their bibs, Saturday, April 27, beginning at 9 a.m., at the Northern Essex Community College track, 671 Kenoza St., Haverhill. Entry fee is $35 and online registration is optionally available here.
Salem Horror Fest Kicks Off, Debuts New Format
SALEM, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — Thursday marks the first day of a new format for the Salem Horror Fest. A redesigned schedule features events across the city over two weekends. "We're just having pop-up screenings in all kinds of places," Festival Director Kay Lynch said. Night one kicks off...
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