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Greater Boston author readings May 26 ?June 1

SUNDAY: No events MONDAY: No events TUESDAY: Joseph Gallo ("Boston Bronze and Stone Speak To Us") reads at 7 p ...
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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.
The Salem News

Beverly boys lax holds on, beats Masco for first North Shore Cup win

BEVERLY -- It's a good thing the Beverly High boys lacrosse team could start fast in its North Shore Cup game yesterday against visiting Masconomet ...
The Salem News

Whipple Hill neighbors want town's help in preserving Danvers woodland

DANVERS -- More than a dozen residents are rallying to "Save Whipple Hill," fearing it is about to be developed ...
The Salem News

Peabody to cut ribbon on new downtown park

PEABODY -- This city will have a little more elbow room come tomorrow with the opening of the East End Veterans Memorial Park on Walnut Street ...
The Salem News

Town administrator, fire chief get new deals in Wenham

WENHAM -- Selectmen have voted to extend the contract of Town Administrator Mark Andrews, despite a resident petition calling for a search committee to be formed immediately ...
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 ...
Boston Globe

Obituary: Colleen S. Bruce

BRUCE, Colleen S. Of Salem, passed away on May 13, 2013 at the age of 60 surrounded by her loving family ...
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 ...
Your Town

YMCA teens travel to New Orleans for fourth annual rebuilding NOLA service learning trip

For the fourth year in a row, teens from the YMCA of the North Shore traveled to the Gulf Coast to rebuild homes lost during Hurricanes Katrina and Rita ...
North Shore Art Throb

In the Heights

Watching In the Heights, the Tony-Award winning musical at Boston's SpeakEasy Stage Company through June 16, I came to realize it's not all that different from wandering through the Point neighborhood of Salem ...
North Shore Art Throb

Party with a Purpose!

Raw Art Works (RAW) will be hosting its annual BASH: Party with a Purpose fundraiser onSaturday May 18th, from 7:30-11:30pm, at their gallery and studio space at 37 Central Squarein Downtown Lynn ...
Your Town

Salem Chamber of Commerce to host 6th annual green and renewable energy fair

Aiming to encourage healthy lifestyles, the Salem Chamber of Commerce and Salem Renewable Energy Task Force are hosting the sixth annual Living Green and Renewable Energy Fair ...
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 Dish

From Lunch to Brunch to Gourmet Dinners, We’ve Got Plenty of Ways to Celebrate Mom

Forgot Mother’s Day is this Sunday and scrambling to make plans? We’ve got a quick round-up of brunch ideas as well as some less traditional options ...
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 ...
Boston Globe

Top 10 best locations to live in Mass.

If you were to move to any Massachusetts community, where should you go? We analyzed and ranked each towns crime rateincluding violent and property crime,the number of public transit options, the number of historical sites per resident, the percentage of acres that are open space, and the number of grocery stores ...
Boston Globe

Cheapest places to live in Massachusetts

Here's a slideshow of the 10 towns with the cheapest home values in Massachusetts ...
Boston Globe

Top 10 Most Fun Places to Live in Massachusetts

How fun is your town? We ranked the top 10 most fun communities in Massachusetts by analyzing the number of restaurants, theaters, and museums, using Tripadvisor and other online sources, per population data provided by the US Census ...
Boston Globe

Top 10 towns with best schools in Massachusetts

Calculate your ideal Massachusetts community using our Dreamtown Finder ...
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Top 10 hipster places in Massachusetts

Calculate your ideal Massachusetts community using our Dreamtown Finder ...
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