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REMEMBER WHEN: The tragic story of Johnny Broaca
[ad_1] Neil A. Hawley/Courtesy photos Peter Broaca’s baseball memories of his father, Johnny Broaca, include pictures and his 1936 World Series ring. Neil A.…
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Gloucester woman awarded scholarship by MassCPAs
[ad_1] BOSTON — Kori DiMaio of Gloucester was awarded the Kathleen Peabody CPA Memorial Scholarship on Tuesday by the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public…
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Senate unveils $59.7B budget
[ad_1] BOSTON — Money for free community college, regional transportation and increased spending on housing and child care are among the highlights of the…
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Triton Regional High School lists honor roll
[ad_1] BYFIELD — Triton Regional High School announces its third-quarter honor roll. GRADE 12 High honor roll: Elise Blanchet, Nola Bowes, Joseph Coady, Reaghan…
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Cahill touts financial strength in State of City address
[ad_1] BEVERLY — Mayor Mike Cahill used his annual State of the City address this week to highlight accomplishments and to reiterate that the…
Family & Parenting
Parenting 101: Creativity vs screentime – Who do you think wins with kids and parents?
[ad_1] A new survey commissioned by Elmer’s found that the average U.S parent has to come up with four new ideas and activities daily…
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Beverly library announces teen poetry contest winners
[ad_1] BEVERLY — The Beverly Public Library has announced the winners of the 28th annual Teen Poetry Contest. Winners in the Middle School Division were…
Family & Parenting
Parenting 101: Elmer’s new creations hub combats parent’s crisis of creativity
[ad_1] A recent survey commissioned by Elmer’s found that most kids want to partake in hands-on, screen-free activities, but don’t know where to start.…
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Andover voters OK an extra $1.8M to save school jobs
[ad_1] ANDOVER — After almost three hours of debating town finances Monday night, voters approved an operating budget with an additional $1,875,000 to prevent cuts…
Family & Parenting
Supermom In Training: What do I do with all the keepsakes?
[ad_1] Anyone who knows me knows that I’m the keepsake queen! Since high school I’ve kept scrapbooks, albums, and bins with everything from photos…
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Daisy reports for duty, makes splash in Manchester-by-Sea
[ad_1] MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Daisy, the newest hire at the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department, has already made her mark. The 5-month-old female, yellow Labrador retriever reported…
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Teachers, others back suspended North Andover school superintendent
[ad_1] NORTH ANDOVER — About 80 teachers and school advocates turned out at the School Committee meeting Thursday night with signs supporting School Superintendent…
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Manchester-by-the Sea Town Meeting backs senior center plan. lauinch service
[ad_1] MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Considering 21 articles on the warrant was no easy task but annual Town Meeting wrapped it up in about three hours.…
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State sued over special education for young convicts
[ad_1] BOSTON — State education officials are being sued over claims that they aren’t providing adequate special-needs services for older, incarcerated youth serving time…
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Schools face loss of 41 positions due to $3.1M budget gap
[ad_1] The inability of the city of Gloucester and its schools to fully close a $6.1 million shortfall between the cost of a level-service…
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Bay State ranked poorly on financial literacy
[ad_1] METHUEN — Financial illiteracy is an unfortunate plague among Americans, with only 57% equipped to make informed financial decisions, according to MarketWatch. While…
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Peabody STEM NHS students team up for science fun
[ad_1] PEABODY — Popsicle sticks launching into the air. Barbies bungee-jumping off balconies. The STEM competition at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School made experimenting…
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State to pay off $10M more in student loans
[ad_1] BOSTON — Financial relief from college debt is coming for hundreds of mental health workers under a state loan repayment program aimed at…
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Teachers rally for paid parental leave
[ad_1] BEVERLY — When Kellie Moulton gave birth two years ago, she used eight weeks of sick time to stay home with her newborn…
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UM Dance Team first to compete nationally in university, state history
[ad_1] Between performing in front of crowds exceeding 26,000 and committing to a lengthy season that spans July through April, the University of Montana…