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Salem 2017 Fourth Of July Fireworks
Here's what you need to know about Salem's Fourth of July fireworks this year.

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Here's what you need to know about Salem's Fourth of July fireworks this year.

A bat loose in an apartment, a found bag of drugs, and more from the North Shore police logs.
A Gloucester woman was charged in court Thursday for her role in a conspiracy to traffic steroids and launder money.
The Danvers DPW will be working on roads around town from June 16 to June 19, weather permitting.
Kenneth Psomos, of Peabody, posed as a funeral home worker in Chelmsford and scammed a widow paying for her husband's funeral, police said.
The Swampscott School Committee called the Rail Trail an important investment for the town.
A report of a fight near a liquor store, a car alarm that wouldn't go off without a fight, and more from the Salem Police log.
A missing wallet, bush fire, and more from the Marblehead Police log.
Henry Bear's Park of Boston has acquired Green Elephant Toys in Ipswich from its retiring owner.
The series of social justice discussions – which includes a discussion with a Globe Spotlight reporter – is free and open to the public.
The City of Beverly has been going through the revision process with FEMA to dispute the 2014 floodplain mapping.
Mayor Michael Cahill announced that he would commit to making Beverly a green community.
The annual Champagne Reception will mark the start of summer in Marblehead.
More suitcase problems, a bag of drugs, and more from the Peabody Police log.
For the second time this year, Swampscott Community Power program will lower prices.
Missing signs, intruding bat, and more from the Beverly Police log.
Some Salem State faculty members are objecting to the nomination of John Keenan, spurring a back-and-forth on qualifications and merit.
Officials broke ground on a 67-unit mixed-income rental property near Beverly Depot on Wednesday.
The Wenham Museum is holding a free event next month.
Jeff Crum will swim with Olympians to raise money for pediatric cancer programs.