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Middleton grew most in last year
The fastest growing local community is Middleton, recently released population estimates for 2008 show.
EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Winnekenni Castle pancake breakfast Saturday
Winnekenni Castle's annual family pancake breakfast is Saturday from 8 to 11 a.m., at the castle.
Gas grill sparks Topsfield house fire
Firefighters battled a Willowdale Road house fire ignited by a gas grill yesterday morning.
Departing chief draws kudos for righting Putnam's ship
Putnam Investment's reputation, tarnished as a result of once-poor mutual fund performance and past scandals, has been stabilized thanks to the efforts of the departing chairman, according to industry observers.
Family flees burning Topsfield home
A family of six and their dogs escaped injury shortly after midnight yesterday when a fire caused extensive damage to their home.
Antique cars will be part of July 4 parade
More than 50 antique cars will be among the highlights at the town's annual Fourth of July parade on Saturday.
State to nix extra charges to towns
A state overseer is putting a stop to increased fees the Essex Regional Retirement Board has been charging local towns after it attempted to unilaterally reclassify police and fire dispatchers.
Tears welled in Laurie Blake's eyes and her voice cracked with emotion. "I'm sorry,'' she said.
It's been a soggy month, making summer feel like it really isn't here. But summer arrived this week in spite of all the rain, and a local teen band will greet the season in true summer style as it performs beachside at Salisbury Beach.
Iranian expatriate watching, hoping
Aki Olia has a nagging fear that the violence and upheaval in Iran might someday find its way to his own doorstep in Boxford.
NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
'Special funding' meeting Monday with Tierney
Congressman John Tierney invites small businesses, nonprofit agencies and municipalities to a free seminar on special funding opportunities available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
School board, teachers sign new contract
The signs can come down. The Masconomet Regional School Committee has agreed to a two-year contract with the Masconomet Teachers' Association.
Judge pushes back decision on salt shed lawsuit
Boxford officials are hoping to shutter a state-run salt shed on Topsfield Road they say contaminated the drinking water of several households.
School search goes back to start
Two weeks after the unexpected withdrawal of one of its two finalists caused the Masconomet Regional School Committee to table its search for a new superintendent, the panel has agreed to reopen the process but postpone the effective hiring date to summer 2010.
EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Esperanza Academy gives graduates 'hope' for the future
Six years ago, an all-girl middle school in the city was just a dream for many. That dream not only became a reality, but it was solidified yesterday when Esperanza Academy graduated its first class at Grace Episcopal Church.
NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
The following items were recorded in the log of the Newburyport police: Eric W. Johnson, 47, 16 Baileys Lane, West Newbury, was issued a summons Friday at 10:21 p.m. on a charge of operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended driver's license.
Shore Country Day School honor roll
The following students from North Shore towns were named to the honor roll for the second trimester of 2008-2009 at Shore Country Day School: HONORS Grade six: Aisling Batchelder and Duncan Lechner of Manchester; Christopher Brady, Matt Sheridan and Ali Sledge of Marblehead; Samantha Brainard of Wenham; James Burr, Carter Daume, Lizzie Flynn, Lily ...
NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Many birds busy nesting this month
June is nesting time in the bird world. Most of our local birds are settling down to nest, if, in fact, they haven't done so already.
Earlier pensions OK'd for 911 staff
Thanks to a subtle change in job title, some North Shore emergency dispatchers will be able to retire five years early under new rules approved by the Essex Regional Retirement Board.
With eye for detail, young architects excel
Wednesday, three of the area's budding architects were sure they had designed the perfect getaway home for the Jonas Brothers.
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