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Lynn woman charged with embezzling $1.2M

A Lynn woman has been indicted on charges that she embezzled more than $1.2 million from the international company where she worked as an accounts payable clerk.

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Related Topix: Lynn, MA, Essex County, MA

Yesterday | SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Building rail trails, local cyclists have work cut out

At last, Santa has given you what you always wanted, with all the bells and whistles and horns.

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Related Topix: Topsfield, MA, Marblehead, MA, Swampscott, MA, Peabody, MA, Beverly, MA

Wed Jan 07, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

North River housing project starting over

A proposed apartment project on the North River, which is already facing a court appeal, is starting all over before a city board.

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Tue Jan 06, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Lend a hand a " or a shovel

Our neighbors to the north, in the Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire, are just finding their lives returning to normal after last month's devastating ice and snow storm.

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Related Topix: Opinion

Mon Jan 05, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Finding success far from home

"Ethel Reed was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, on March 13, 1874..." So began a profile of one of America's best-known and most prolific turn-of-the-century poster artists and illustrators that appeared ...

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Related Topix: Massachusetts, Newburyport, MA, Boston, MA, Rockport, MA, Princeton University, Opinion

Sun Jan 04, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Judge hammers suspect in nail harassment case

A Salem man has been warned to stay out of his ex-girlfriend's neighborhood - and not possess any nails - while he awaits trial on charges that include criminal harassment.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

Sat Jan 03, 2009

Daily Item

Salem man jailed after brutal attack and attempted murder

A Salem man remains in police custody Friday following a brutal assault on his ex-girlfriend. Rafael Resto, 26, of 179 Boston St., Salem, was arrested and charged with five counts of domestic assault and ...

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Fri Jan 02, 2009

Daily Item

Water problem closes Salem Superior Court

An early morning water break on the third floor of Salem Superior Court has forced the court to close for the day Friday.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law

Thu Jan 01, 2009

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

The top 10 local stories of 2008

Eighteen Hamilton police officers, including Chief Walter Cullen, await their fate in the new year, after state and private investigations uncovered fraudulent records that implicated almost every member of the ...

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Related Topix: Danvers, MA, Personal Finance, Retirement, Essex County, MA, Peabody, MA

Wed Dec 31, 2008

WHDH

1,100 ton historic Salem church rolled to new location

The First Baptist Church was moved a couple hundred feet away to a new home on Tuesday.

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The Daily Item

Lynn teen pleads guilty to firearms charges

One of four Lynn men charged with firing guns from a moving car in July 2007 in the neighborhoods of West Lynn has admitted to his participation.

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Related Topix: Lynn, MA, Violent Crime

Tue Dec 30, 2008

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

New Year's race in Salem tomorrow marks steady growth in city runs

Six years ago, about 80 runners met on a spring morning for a 3.1-mile, cross country run through the Olde Salem Greens golf course.

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Related Topix: Life, New Year's Day/Eve, Marblehead, MA

WBZ-TV

200-Year-Old Salem Church On The Move

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Mon Dec 29, 2008

The Daily Item

Marblehead man arrested in Salem after disturbance

A Marblehead man was arrested Friday night after being refused entry to a downtown restaurant and allegedly leading police on a foot chase.

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Related Topix: Marblehead, MA

Sun Dec 28, 2008

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Students learn lesson on other side of world

"Life-changing" may be overused, but in this case, it's certainly appropriate. Salem State College students Jessica Herrick and April Rachel recently returned from the fledgling nation of East Timor, where they ...

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Related Topix: Salem State College, Southeast Asia, World News, East Timor, Byfield, MA, Peabody, MA

Sat Dec 27, 2008

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Workers busy with Salem water pipe break

Traffic near St. Mary's Church could return to normal today as workers finish repairs to a 12-inch water main that broke on Christmas Eve.

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Fri Dec 26, 2008

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Somerville developer still bullish on Salem

Private housing development in this once booming city has come to a virtual standstill.

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Related Topix: Somerville, MA, Boston, MA, Peabody, MA

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Lappin: 'It breaks my heart'

The Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation in Salem was forced to shut down on Friday, Dec.

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Related Topix: Religion, Judaism

Thu Dec 25, 2008

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Winter's back, like it or not

The North Shore was shoveling, scraping, and chipping away after two storms and a day of ocean-effect activity left a back-breaking 19 inches of snow.

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Related Topix: Weather, Blizzard, Salem State College

Wed Dec 24, 2008

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

Bus, police car slide on the ice

A school bus and a Salem State College police car were involved in separate incidents yesterday on icy streets.

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Related Topix: Salem State College

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