For any one interested in working in the booming cannabis industry, registration is now open for North Shore Community College’s new Cannabis Cultivation and Retail certificate, a 16-credit, two-semester academic program designed to provide the skills and knowledge needed to…

BOSTON – Today the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced that the state’s COVID-19 public health emergency will end on May 11, 2023, to align with the end of the federal public health emergency. The announcement this week, ahead of the 45-day notice required by state law, allows additional time for impacted organizations to prepare for the end of the public health emergency. Governor Healey will also file legislation that would extend key…

DANVERS – Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical School (aka Essex Tech) Dr. Heidi Riccio has been at the helm since 2017.  Under her leadership, Essex Tech has become the jewel of North Shore area vocational schools and one of…

Update – Rockport Chief John Horvath and the Rockport Police Department report that the 15-year-old girl reported missing Monday, March 13, has been located safely. The Rockport Police Department would like to thank the Gloucester Police Department, Essex Police Department,…

HATHORNE — (PHOTOS) After more than 20 years of battling kidney disease, Essex Tech masonry teacher David Collins learned last year that his life depended on finding a donor. Family, friends, and co-workers rallied around the popular teacher, with nearly…

BEVERLY (Podcast) Stanley Forman has had a remarkable career as a photojournalist. He has won three Pulitzer Prizes and continues to be active every day in taking photos for news for enjoyment. In this podcast he shares many stories on…