The devasting wildfires on the island of Maui in Hawaii are causing destruction and confusion for residents as well as vacationers. There are many efforts currently underway to support travelers on the ground and re-work travel plans for those who were planning on visiting in…

NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon joined community leaders and members of the public for a groundbreaking ceremony to officially kick off construction for the expanded Market Landing Park. The ceremony was held on Wednesday, Aug. 9, where members of the…

NORTH READING – The North Reading Police Department Chief Mark Zimmerman was sworn in to lead the department Wednesday following the retirement of Chief Michael Murphy. Chief Zimmerman was sworn in during a ceremony at North Reading High School on Wednesday…

A Salem man was charged Tuesday with murdering a mother of two, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller announced. A not guilty plea was entered for Pablo Vicente, 33, on a single murder…

A women’s junior varsity soccer coach at Lynn Classical High School has been arrested and charged with a series of sex-related crimes with students in 2022, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker announced. Oscar Juarez, 38, of Saugus, is…

GLOUCESTER – Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga was interviewed by MSO on Tuesday, August 1.  He gave updates on the ongoing construction of the Magnolia Pier Project and the Greet Street softball field project; explained the latest thinkng on investment and…