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National Grid Changes Plan for Salem Transmission Cable Project

National Grid announced Tuesday that it has revised its plans for a massive transmission cable project through Salem.
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Arrest Made in Connection to Coffee Time Bake Shop Robbery

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10 Recently Sold Salem Homes

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Computer-rendered images of what Salem's new Intermodal MBTA station is expected to look like when completed. Credit Fennick McCredie Architecture LLC

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Want to Learn More About the New MBTA Station?

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Gomez, Markey Grapple in Final Senate Debate

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Salem's New Saplings: Maple Trees Planted Downtown

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Arrest Made at Salem Home Depot

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Commission to Discuss Salem Willows Pier Repair

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"and i can't find my way home---" Blind Faith

By Bob Broderick | Wednesday, June 19

"Artificial Intelligence is no match for natural …

This weeks music news for the strange, wonderful town of Salem, Massachusenuts.
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Ending the Veterans Claims Backlog Should be a National Priority

By Congressman John Tierney | Tuesday, June 18 | 3 comments

The average wait time for a VA claims decision is over 300 days. I think we can all agree that subjecting our veterans to this kind of wait is unacceptable.
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The Case for a Lieutenant Governor

By Steve Kerrigan | Monday, June 17 | 27 comments

Why the office of Lt. Governor is still important in Massachusetts government
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The Cecilnomicon: Salem Uncommon

By Cecil Crowninshield | Monday, June 17 | 7 comments

What started out as an opportunity to squish some pixies for their juice turned into a bit of a history lesson regarding the Salem Common.
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Salem YMCA Offers Summer Food Program to Help Kids Get Their ‘Fill of Food and Fun’

By YMCA of the North Shore | Friday, June 14

To ensure that fewer kids and teens go hungry this summer, the Haverhill YMCA and Salem YMCA are offering free Summer Food Programs, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation.
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