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Ipswich High 1979 graduate Deahn Berrini will read from her novel "Milkweed" on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St.

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Wed Nov 04, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Grayson to ask for recount in Ward 4 election

Jeff Grayson, who lost the race for Ward 4 city councilor by a single vote, confirmed yesterday that he will ask for a recount.

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SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Flynnies flees the avenue, replaced by tavern

Flynnies on the Avenue is now Ataraxis Tavern, thanks to an unusual arrangement that sends the liquor license to new owner Dean Santamaria-Capetanelis. After more than a decade at both the Atlantic Avenue restaurant and, until recently, Flynnies on the Beach, owner Jeff Flynn is retiring from the business - or so he hopes.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

TheNewspaper

Massachusetts: Red Light Cameras Proposed to Fight Deficit

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday outlined his plan to reduce the state's $600 million deficit and help struggling municipalities by, among several other revenue raising measures, installing red light cameras.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Gym users exercised about Old Glory

One of the nation's most patriotic towns is attracting national attention after Marc Shea of Gravity Fitness reported that a few of his customers have rejected the appearance of the American flag in their gym.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Symptoms of swine flu being seen at schools

A small number of Swampscott High School and Middle School students have been staying home the last few days with what doctors describe as H1N1 flu symptoms.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Governor nominates Swampscott lawyer for the Parole Board

A lawyer from Swampscott has been nominated to the state's Parole Board by Gov. Deval Patrick.

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SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Quick picks

Beauty doesn't have to be expensive, as floral designer Bill Graham will show in "Holiday Decorating on a Dime" on Wednesday, Nov.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Past actions secure green future

Boston has the Emerald Necklace, a string of linked parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted that provide green oases in what is often a concrete and asphalt urban desert.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

May you be with The Force tomorrow night at Dodge

Leave it to six big "Star Wars" fans to name their band The Force. Well, to be fair, the group's name was originally A Force to be Reckoned With, according to lead singer Vic Foresta, but it was abbreviated to its current name soon after members got together three years ago.

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Thu Oct 22, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Re-created plans of Lee Mansion akin to video game

No one alive saw them build Marblehead's Jeremiah Lee Mansion in 1768. In fact, there's not even a surviving document to describe how it was done.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

My Mom's Blog

NECN Report: Elder bloggers dispel myths about who's online

At 84 years young, Millie Garfield is one of the Internet's oldest bloggers, according to The Ageless Project.

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Sun Oct 18, 2009

Boston.com

Residents consider recall bylaw

Call it a gun in the holster that you hope you never have to fire. Proponents of a proposed bylaw that would empower town voters to remove elected officials describe it as a crucial safeguard, something to have in the arsenal - but hopefully never be forced to use.

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Fri Oct 16, 2009

WBUR-AM Boston

Small Businesses Squeezed As Banks Limit Lending

With U.S. unemployment near 10 percent, small businesses - which the government says created 64 percent of new jobs in the past 15 years - will need to play a major role in the recovery.

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Wed Oct 14, 2009

Bloomberg

Retail Sales in U.S. Probably Fell After `Cash for Clunkers' Plan Expired

Retail sales in the U.S. probably fell in September as dealer showrooms emptied after the a oecash for clunkersa plan expired, economists said before a report today.

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Mon Oct 12, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Finding meaning in tragedy

"Slow down for Allie." It seemed a senseless tragedy, but Marbleheaders are finding ways to give meaning to the loss of high-schooler Allie Castner, killed in a road accident Aug.

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Sat Oct 10, 2009

Lynn Journal

The Blue Ox makes its presence felt downtown

There is a pulse. And it is strong and healthy. The Blue Ox of Oxford Street is resurrecting the idea that there can be an exciting nightlife in downtown Lynn.

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Thu Oct 08, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Convenience store the site of pot, opiates sting

A group of youths gathered at Lori's Market on Burrill Street was an indication to police that something was not right.

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Tue Oct 06, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Swampscott PD probes 3 armed hold-ups

Police are investigating the town's third armed robbery in the past eight days. No one has been injured in the robberies, two of which appear to be related.

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Sun Oct 04, 2009

Boston.com

A tragedy reminds town to slow down

The oval, light-blue bumper stickers with a white silhouetted butterfly seem to be on everyone's car in downtown Marblehead these days.

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