Shoppers hit the mall on busiest day of the year

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA - Sat Nov 28

Armed with carts and bags, shoppers were out in full force well before the sun was up.

Bonnie Hurd Smith: Recalling George Washington's grand tour of the North Shore

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA - Sat Nov 28

"No man ever set foot in this region who has filled so large a place in the World's history, and it is well to recall the incidents of his visit ... His tour was, from end to end, one long ovation." - From Robert S. Rantoul's 1922 account of George Washington's visit to the North Shore On Thursday, Oct.

Chief takes heat for jakea s wedding ride

Boston Herald - Fri Nov 27

The Oct. 17 ride didn't cost the city money. The truck was out of service because of budget cuts and was driven by two off-duty firefighters who volunteered their time.

Man Dies In State Police Custody After Arrest

WBZ-TV - Fri Nov 27

Share + Nov 27, 2009 9:08 pm US/Eastern NORTH ANDOVER The cause of death of a man who died following a struggle with state police is under investigation, Essex County district attorney's office spokesman Steve O'Connell announced Friday.

The Lamp Post, published Nov. 26

Hgazette.com, Haverhill, MA - Fri Nov 27

One of the more amazing feats at Sunday's VFW Santa parade? Fox TV news anchor Maria Stephanos of Groveland walked the entire parade route wearing 4-inch heeled boots, showing no sign of discomfort, even at the very end.

Haverhill man accused of shaking baby to spend Thanksgiving in Methuen, not jail

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA - Thu Nov 26

A man accused of shaking his infant daughter and seriously injuring her will spend Thanksgiving at his grandmother's house in Methuen, instead of jail.

Registry of Deeds employees are truly there to help

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA - Wed Nov 25

Last November I headed down to the Registry Of Deeds to inquire about the Homestead Act.

North Andover sex offender gets 21 Ñ2 years in jail

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA - Wed Nov 25

A North Andover man who got caught using Craigslist to lure a 13-year-old boy to a fast-food restaurant has pleaded guilty to enticement of a child.

Alzheimera s program open to the public

Lynn Journal - Wed Nov 25

The Alzheimera TMs Association is offering a workshop presented by an elder law attorney, December 1, 2009, 5:30 a ' 7:00 p.m. at Briarcliff Lodge Adult Day Health, 112 Kernwood Drive in Lynn, that is free and open to the public.

Connor brings new ideas to COA post

NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA - Wed Nov 25

One week into her job as Amesbury's new Council on Aging director, Annmary Connor is ready to implement a host of new programs for the town's senior population.