Category: News

Salem Lit Fest and Diane Stern – A Conversation with MA Broadcaster Hall of Famer WBZ Radio News Anchor

Posted on September 3, 2020 by custom |

BOXFORD – The Salem Literary Festival (Salem LIt Fest 2020) is a huge event that gathers authors and speakers from almost everywhere. This year, due to the-virus-that-shall-not-be-named-here, the Salem Lit Fest will be all-virtual, beginning Thursday, September 10. With more…

Podcast – Reverend Vernon K Walker: Vote “Yes” on Question 2: Ranked Choice Voting

Posted on September 2, 2020 by custom |

BOSTON – In our regular visit with Reverend Vernon K. Walker, Policy Director of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts, he explains in detail why “ranked choice voting” should become the new norm in Massachusetts elections. And, he takes a look…

Is it Safe to Fly? What you need to know about flying during the coronavirus pandemic

Posted on September 1, 2020 by custom |

With new coronavirus cases being announced every day, many Americans thinking about air travel have one thing on their mind: Is it safe to fly? AAA can’t make that decision for its members but is providing valuable information on travel…

Haverhill Man Held Without Bail in Stabbing

Posted on September 1, 2020 by custom |

A Haverhill man has been held without bail after his arraignment today on Murder charges in connection with a fatal stabbing early this morning, according to Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett and Haverhill Police Chief Alan DeNaro. Evanda Jackson,…

Podcast: This Weekend in Salem – The American Burlesque Collection Showcases 150 Years of History; A Conversation with Krisann Kiley

Posted on August 31, 2020 by custom |

SALEM – According to their press release, “The American Burlesque Collection, a new boutique museum focusing on the history of the Art of the Tease, will open over Labor Day weekend. Located inside The Bridge at 211(211 Bridge St., Salem,…

(Audio) Dr. Jill Tarter: Co-founder of the SETI Institute – from Physics Engineer to Preeminent Radio Astronomer; Looking for an Answer to the Ultimate Question

Posted on August 30, 2020 by custom |

NORTH SHORE – In an interview with MSO News Friday, Dr. Jill Tarter of The SETI Institute spoke with Rick Moore about how she knew as an eight-year old that she wanted to be an engineer; and how curiosity, problem-solving…

City of Salem Launches Online Permitting Portal August 31

Posted on August 29, 2020 by custom |

49 City permits and licenses will be available online at salemma.viewpointcloud.com Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City will be launching an online permitting portal on Monday, August 31. The new portal, salemma.viewpointcloud.com, will provide…

The Kids Are All Right – They Just Wanna Play (Fall High School Sports in the NEC)

Posted on August 28, 2020 by custom |

DANVERS – Student-athletes from Danvers High School,, Peabody High School, new Northeastern Conference member Masconomet Hiigh School and at least 2 other NEC high schools all rallied at Danvers Town Hall at noon today chanting “Let us play” and “Save…

Gloucester Voting Information: Tax Holiday This Weekend

Posted on August 27, 2020 by custom |

EARLY VOTING AVAILABLE THROUGH AUG. 28: In person early voting will be held Saturday, August 22 through Friday, August 28 at Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, during the following dates and times: Thursday, August 27, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. to…

Gloucester Fire Department Receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Personnel Training

Posted on August 25, 2020 by custom |

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that Gloucester Fire Department has been awarded an approximately $490,600 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funds will pay for the cost of multiple training…