BOSTON – A Massachusetts businessman pleaded guilty yesteray to misappropriating COVID-19 relief funds for personal use. Jesse Lelievre, 41, of North Andover, pleaded guilty to theft of government property. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for Dec.…

NEWBURYPORT — Lt. Matt Simons reports that a juvenile has been charged in connection with a threat made against Nock Middle School. On Monday, Sept. 16, at approximately 7:30 p.m., it was reported to Newburyport Police that a threat was…

NEWBURYPORT — Police Lt. Matt Simons reports that the Newburyport Police Department investigated a possible threat against Nock Middle School that was made via Snapchat, and the department has determined the threat was not credible. On Monday, Sept. 16, at…