SALEM – With prom and graduation season getting underway, now is a good time to ensure that local youth have a great time while staying safe and in compliance with the law, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker says.…

SALEM – Hernan Marrero, 50, of Roslindale has been identified by the Essex County District Attorney as the wrong-way driver of the motor vehicle involved in the collision that resulted in the death of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor.…

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today issued the following statement on the death of a Massachusetts State Police Trooper who died on the line of duty overnight on Route 1 in Lynnfield: “I am heartbroken by the tragic death of…

Residents invited to rank-choice vote on films for outdoor screening at Salem Common  SALEM – Mayor Dominick Pangallo is inviting community members to participate in a ranked-choice vote to select the featured film for the City of Salem’s third annual Juneteenth Jam…

Newburyport – Yenciel Soto, 18, of Lawrence, was arraigned today in Newburyport District Court following a fatal motor vehicle crash Monday night, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker confirms. At approximately 9:09 p.m. last night, a 2012 Toyota RAV4…

Guidance clarifies sales tax rules and rounding practices for cash transactions BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) and Division of Standards (DOS) today issued guidance to help businesses navigate cash transactions following the federal government’s decision to discontinue the penny. While…