Salem Doggie Meet-And-Greet Hopes To Pair Pups With Perfect Adopters

The Great Dog Rescue New England is hosting its next event at Creature Comforts Doggie Daycare in Salem on Saturday.

Salem Mayor Earns Spot On State Primary Ballot For Lt. Governor

Kim Driscoll easily outpaced the field at the Mass. Democratic Party convention where a 15 percent share was needed to make the ballot cut.

Hospital Capacity In Salem Area: See The Latest

See how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Essex County and across MA.

Cummings Foundation Seeks Nonprofits For Grant Program Support

The Cummings $25 Million Grant Program will award 100 nonprofits $100,000 each, mostly payable over two to five years.

Tropical Storm Elsa: Flooding Closes Bridge Street In Salem

With heavy rains and wind gusts up to 45 miles per hour headed to the North Shore, the National Weather Service issued a flood alert Friday.

North Shore Residents Urged To Prepare For Elsa: Patch PM

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North Shore Braces For Tropical Storm Elsa Impact Friday Morning

Marblehead Harbormaster Mark Souza said coastal residents should firmly secure kayaks, paddleboards or any other watercraft kept outside.

Salem Area Unemployment Increases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Essex County is higher than the Massachusetts average.

U.S. Rep. Moulton Seeks Nominations For Gomes Service Award

The award, named for the late Reverend Peter J. Gomes, is open to those in the 6th Congressional District with community dedication.

Salem 'Miles Over The Moon' Road Race Returns Next Friday Night

The 4-mile event on July 16 is the Salem Running Club's first public in-person race since the onset of the coronavirus health crisis.

CultureHouse Peabody Announces Completion of Pop-Up Space

Group begins next steps for continued community input

Salem's Historic Peabody Essex Museum Adds Some New Wrinkles

The nation's oldest continuously operating museum is offering mobile coronavirus vaccinations in conjunction with new later Friday hours.

North Shore Fishermen Rescued From Burning Boat At Sea: Patch PM

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Salem Derby Wharf Fireworks Back For Heritage Days Aug. 6

The fireworks - postponed from July 4 because of coronavirus-related concerns - will highlight the city's festival on Aug. 2 through Aug. 8.

Salem Crews Respond To Another Water Main Break On Horton Street

The second water main break on the street in a week is the third in the city in the past 10 days.

Salem Hospitality Job Push Promises $800 Bonus Plan

Those hired before July 23 will get an extra $400 VISA gift card after six weeks, plus another $400 gift card if still employed on Nov. 1.

5K Without Power In Salem, Swampscott Soon After Tuesday Storm

According to MEMA, Salem and Swampscott accounted for more than 5,000 of the state's 9,955 power outages as of 6:30 p.m.

Militia Group That Forced I-95 Closure Defiant In Court: Patch PM

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Salem: 2 Mobile Coronavirus Vaccination Opportunities This Week

The pop-up coronavirus vaccinations will be held Wednesday at the Salem Pantry and Friday outside of the Peabody Essex Museum.

State Infrastructure Bill Includes $4 Million For Essex 2nd

Sen. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) touted the $300 million state bill that now goes to the House for approval.

Salem Education Committee Awards 9 Scholarships To Graduates

The Salem Scholarship and Education Committee is largely funded through small donations by Salem residents on their tax bills.

Salem City Offices Will Remain Closed On July 5

In observance of the Independence Day holiday all City offices in Salem will be closed on July 5th.

Salem Ferry Service Cancelled On July 2nd & 3rd

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Offices Will Remain Closed On July 5 In City Of Salem

In observance of the Independence Day holiday all City offices in Salem will be closed on July 5th.

Independence Day 2021: What's Open, Closed July 5 In Salem

Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, which means the holiday is observed the following day, on Monday in most cases.

Fourth of July Weekend Storm Cancels Salem Ferry Service

Boston Harbor City Cruises canceled service for Friday and possibly Saturday because of expected rain.

Latest Salem Water Main Break Hits Horton Street On Friday

Salem DPW said crews were expected to be working on the break into Friday afternoon.

Fireworks Near Me: Salem's 4th of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in and around Salem.

Salem Scooter Crash Victim Swerved To Avoid Skateboarder: Police

Salem police said 28-year-old Dylan DeSousa died from injuries suffered when thrown from his Honda motorized scooter after hitting a curb.

Salem Kicks Off Summer Eats Program

Free breakfasts and lunches, and Monday dinners, will be available to students in need throughout the city this summer.

Salem Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how college aid applications changed for Salem area high schools.

Salem Men Charged In North Shore Counterfeit Pill Ring: Patch PM

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Salem Men Charged In North Shore Counterfeit Pill Drug Bust: FBI

Vincent Caruso, 26, and Ernest Johnson, 33, are charged with mass producing counterfeit Percocet pills that contained fentanyl.

Salem Department Of Public Services Announces Job Fair

Come down and apply, get on our Labor Service List. Opportunities are available now and in the near future.

Pandemic Could Leave North Shore Nursing Homes On Brink: Patch PM

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Salem Area Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up Soon

The country is experiencing a severe blood donation shortage.

Salem Water Main Break On Loring Hills Avenue

Residents in the area from Loring Hills to the Swampscott line may experience low water pressure, interruption of service or brown water.

Essex Heritage Resumes Boat Tours Of Salem Sound For 2021

The tours begin next week and run through Labor Day to Bakers Island Light Station and Misery Island.

Salem To Dispatch Illegal Fireworks Patrols This Weekend

Mayor Kim Driscoll said the "red and blue" joint patrols will target neighborhoods where there have been past complaints.

City’s Armadillos May Be To Blame for Fatal Crash

Fatal crash may have been caused by the city’s armadillos separating Road from bike lane on Fort Ave.