ESSEX — Essex Police are advising the public to never move or transport suspected explosive devices, after a well-meaning resident caused the evacuation of the Public Safety Building on Monday by bringing a suspicious device inside.   On Monday, March…

SALEM – In Salem District Court today, Anthony DeMayo, 18, of Lynn was arraigned for the murder of Janet Swallow, 68, of Danvers, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker confirms. Before the Hon. Joanna Rodriguez, DeMayo pleaded not guilty…

The City of Salem is launching a relief effort for two households with pets displaced by a house fire that occurred on Roslyn Street in Salem on March 10. Donations are now being collected to support them as they begin…

SALEM – In Essex County Superior Court in Salem yesterday afternoon, Alan Bernadin, 23, and Nathaniel Mercedat, 23, both of Lynn, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the killing of 20-year-old Brian Gomez of Salem, Essex County District Attorney Paul F.…

The Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department is currently responding to a potential mercury leak at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School. At this time, the rooms affected by the potential leak have been identified, isolated, and ventilated. The cause of the leak was…