Destination Salem

Let's go sailing!

The Schooner FAME, a replica 1812 Privateer that sails from Pickering Wharf in Salem, begins her sailing season this weekend, and they are looking forward to another spectacular season on Salem Sound! They are sailing Saturday and Sunday at 2, 4, and 6 PM and Monday at 12, 2, and 4 PM ...
The Salem News

The Great Wide Open: Area boys lacrosse state tournament pairings

Parity seemed to be the common theme stressed by local boys lacrosse coaches when tournament pairings were announced for all three East divisions yesterday ...
The Salem News

New Peabody park dedicated to veterans

PEABODY -- This city chose to honor its warriors yesterday by dedicating a place of peace -- a place where children can play and others can sit and walk and enjoy a bit of greenery downtown ...
The Salem News

Fishman enters Beverly council race

BEVERLY -- The first open race in two decades has drawn three candidates for the Ward 1 City Council seat, including a former congressional candidate ...
The Salem News

Beverly's Toomey, Danvers' Connors earn MVP honors

Beverly senior pitcher/infielder Alex Toomey and Danvers second baseman Dan Connors earned Northeastern Conference baseball Most Valuable Players honors in the Large and Small divisions, as the league announced its annual all-star selections yesterda
Boston Globe

Alleged drunken driver charged in fatal crash in Peabody

A Peabody man is facing a motor vehicle homicide charge for an early-morning crash on Friday that killed his passenger when their car slammed into a parked truck, officials said.
North Shore Dish

Hits and Misses at Pride’s Osteria

Last weekend we finally made our way to Beverly’s Pride’s Osteria, a place that has been generating some serious buzz ...
Your Town

Salem receives funding for healthy living initiative

The city of Salem has been awarded a four-year 0,000 grant from Partners HealthCare and North Shore Medical Center to fund the city’s Mass in Motion initiative, which promotes healthy eating and active living
Boston Globe

Abbot Library announces June events

The following was submitted by the Abbot Public Library:Abbot Public Library Events - June 2013VIRGINIA A ...
Your Town

Don White returns to Salem Theatre Company for one night only

The irrepressible wit, warmth and musical talents of folk singer/songwriter Don White return to the Salem Theatre Company stage at 90 Lafayette Street in Salem on Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 p ...
Boston Globe

Landmark School counselor Amy Ballin to speak at Youth at Risk Conference

Landmark School Counselor, Amy Ballin, will present at the Youth at Risk conference, a program of the Essex County Community Foundation, on June 5, 2013 at Endicott College.
Destination Salem

Memorial Day Observances in Salem

Here is the schedule of Salem's Memorial Day observances for this weekend ...
North Shore Locavore

Patricia A. (Vercellone) Gettings (1939-2013)

I apologize for the recent lack of posts and updates on North Shore Locavore, but my mother, and unofficial Middleton Farmers Market correspondent for the site, passed away last week after a long illness, at the age of 73 ...
Your Town

Pilot program lets bikes board rush-hour commuter trains between some Newburyport-Rockport stations

The MBTA launched a pilot program this month that allows passengers to bring bikes aboard commuter rail trains between certain stations on the Newburyport-Rockport line during morning and afternoon rush hour travel times.
Your Town

Salem to offer free trolley rides for residents through September

The city of Salem is kicking off the summer season with free rides on the Salem Trolley starting Saturday June 1.
North Shore Art Throb

Art*Throb Abroad - Street Art

I went to Rome and London to explore the art, architecture and history but I found so much more ...
Destination Salem

Know before you go: Salem Maritime National Historic Site

If you have visited Salem during this spring, you may have noticed some changes at Salem Maritime National Historic Site ...
Your Town

Salem prepares for emergency crisis drill

As required by the Federal Railroad Administration, MBTA will conduct its annual commuter rail emergency response exercise in Salem, entailing a real-life emergency scenario at the underground train station ...
Destination Salem

Rioja

Pamplemousse is having a special Rioja Wine & BBQ tasting on Thursday, May 23 from 4-7 PM ...
Destination Salem

A Delicate Balance at Salem Theatre Company

Don't miss Salem Theatre Company's final performance of their Tenth Season! Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance at STC Theater 90 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA 01970 May 9 - June 1 Hailed as one of the great American plays of the 20th Century, STC's production of A Delicate Balance is sponsored by Beverly Cooperative Bank, supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (a state agency) and will have 15 performances over four weeks in the STC Theater at 90 Lafayette Street in Salem from May 9 - June 1 ...
North Shore Art Throb

The Hypocrites' Surprisingly Modern "Pirates of Penzance"

"Did you like it?" That's the question I most often get asked when I start explaining The Hypocrites' romping and participatory interpretation of Gilbert & Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance at the American Repertory Theatre ...
Destination Salem

Join us on Instagram

We are filtering our photos on Instagram! Join us and share your images of Salem ...
Your Town

Salem State University to hold two undergraduate commencement ceremonies

Salem State University will hold two undergraduate commencement ceremonies for the class of 2013 ...
Destination Salem

Last chance to see Nick Cave Soundsuits at PEM

This is your last chance to experience what everyone's been talking about! See three of Nick Cave's one-of-a-kind Soundsuits, which are part sculpture, part costume and part performance ...
Your Town

Boston, Salem residents become semifinalists in national contest for wheelchair accessible van

Two disabled Massachusetts residents are one step closer to obtaining a wheelchair accessible van that would ease obstacles in transportation for them and their caretakers ...
Your Town

Salem awarded $3 million grant for Canal Street project

Local and state officials announced earlier this week that the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency has awarded the city of Salem a million grant for flood mitigation work on Canal Street ...
North Shore Dish

Let Us Eat Cake

One of our readers wrote to us about Buttermilk Baking Company, saying we had to get ourselves to Newburyport to try their pastries (thanks, Laura!) ...
North Shore Locavore

"Top Picks" for the weekend, May 10-12

Every week, the North Shore Locavore email newsletter not only contains a summary of the week's blog posts, but also you'll find my "Top Picks" for the upcoming weekend's local-food events on (or near) the North Shore ...
North Shore Locavore

5 Gifts You Can Buy Right Now for the Locavore Mom You Love

If you're looking for a great restaurant to take Mom out to eat for brunch or lunch on Mother's Day this Sunday, I'll let my friends at North Shore Dish provide you with some can't-miss recommendations ...
North Shore Locavore

Cider Hill Farm Stand Opens Today for the 2013 Season

Amesbury's Cider Hill Farm opens it's farm stand for the 2013 season today, and according to farmer Glenn Cook the fruit trees are not only looking great this year, but also they're are right on schedule ...
North Shore Locavore

Smolak Farms Farm Stand Swings Open Its Doors for the 2013 Season Today

North Andover's Smolak Farms is the first of three North Shore farm stands to swing open their doors for the 2013 season this week and next ...
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