The worker killed in an apparent construction accident in Swampscott is identified as Christopher Perry, 37, of Lynn, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker announced. The Swampscott Police Department received a 911 call about 1 p.m. Monday reporting a…

(Story Developing] BOSTON – A State House evacuation on Tuesday, the second of the day, was followed by calls from rangers for people to move away from the building and to head to nearby Boston Common. DCR rangers at about…

NEWBURYPORT — The City of Newburyport announces that all beaches on Plum Island have been closed to swimming effective immediately, following continued testing that shows elevated levels of bacteria. The state Department of Public Health informed the City of elevated…

LYNNFIELD – The Lynnfield Center Water District shares news that July is Smart Irrigation Month, and wishes to share benefits of smart and effective use of water resources. “While we have experienced a rather consistent wet weather pattern with ample…

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a boat explosion early Monday morning.  At approximately 8:58 a.m., Gloucester Fire received reports that a boat was on fire near the Blynman Bridge, with people in…