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Salem's Top Stories of the Week

In case you missed something, here's a look back at our most-read stories of the week.

By Owen Boss | 5:50 am

MBTA to Launch New T-Alerts Service in June

Open Houses Set for Sunday in Salem

Salem Boys' Lax Falls to Swampscott

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Iowans don't curse, but aren't courteous either, according to a report by Marchex Institute.

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Massachusetts People Don’t Swear Much – Seriously

10 hours ago

Which Salem restaurant served this bowl of mac and cheese? Make your guesses in the comment section.

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Guess the Restaurant: Which Salem Restaurant Served This Mac & Cheese?

By Chris Helms | 5 comments

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Police & Fire

Salem Traffic Stop Leads to Heroin Arrest

By Owen Boss

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Real Estate

New Homes For Sale in Salem This Week

By Owen Boss

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El Cerrito police stop and check vehicles six at a time during DUI checkpoint on Aug. 26, 2011

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Police & Fire

Should DUI Alcohol Limit Be Lowered To 0.05 Percent?

By David Mills | 24 comments

Yesterday

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Government

State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Three's Company

By Matt Murphy / State House News Service | 9 comments

Yesterday

Salem firefighters extiguished a fire at Walyo's Variety store on Essex Street Friday afternoon.

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Police & Fire

Fire Damages Walyo's Variety Store

By Owen Boss | 8 comments

2 days ago

Here is a round-up of live music throughout the North Shore this weekend.

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Live Music This Weekend: Black Dog Brother at the Gulu

By Brendan Lewis | 1 comment

2 days ago

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Fired Up! Healthy (and Easy!) Cooking on the Grill this Summer

By JCC | Friday, May 17

Summer's almost here and that means backyard grilling! But just because dinner is on the grill, doesn't mean it's healthy. What are the healthiest foods to grill? Delicious tips from the …

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Salem YMCA Teens Travel to New Orleans to Rebuild Homes Lost to Hurricanes

By YMCA of the North Shore | Friday, May 17

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

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Not Just for the Movies: Bond Smart Gun Would Save Lives

By Congressman John Tierney | Friday, May 17 | 22 comments

Last month, a 6-year old in New Jersey accidentally shot and killed a 4-year old child. Accidents like this are not as rare as we want to believe, and they are preventable.

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High School Seniors Compete in Local Cake Wars

By David Greenberg | Thursday, May 16

North Shore get ready for a tasty competition Saturday. Five high school seniors are competing to win desserts for their Up All Night event. Event is free and open to hungry cake lovers.

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