Sunday, May 19, 2013
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Fire Damages Walyo's Variety Store: A fire damaged Walyo's Variety Store on Essex Street in Salem Friday afternoon. Salem firefighters responded to the fire at approximately 2:15 p.m. Downtown Salem Fountain Flowing Again: City residents out enjoying Thursday's warm weather were delighted to see water flowing once again from the fountain near the Essex Street entrance to the Museum Place Mall. Salem's Future Brought to Life in Photos: Salem is a city that will change considerably over the next few years. The photos attached to this post were featured in recently published Salem Patch articles focused on the following projects. Click on each link to read our full story. Salem Awarded $3M Grant for Canal Street: On Tuesday, an effort to …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
In case you missed something, here's a look back at our most-read stories of the week.
Here are our most-read stories of the week. They are listed in no particular order. Click the headline to read the full story. What a View! Atop the Salem Harbor Power Stack: The two massive power stacks that have dominated the Salem skyline for more than 60 years will soon come down and the one-of-a-kind view of Salem seen above will be gone forever. Salem Council Approves Mandatory Recycling: A mandatory recycling ordinance aimed at saving the city money on solid waste disposal earned the Salem City Council's stamp of approval Thursday night at City Hall. For more of this week's news stories, check out our news section.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
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Here are our five most-read stories of the week. They are listed in no particular order. Click the headline to read the full story. Planning Board Reviews Footprint Power Plans: The Planning Board reviewed Footprint Power's plan to convert the Salem Harbor Power Station into a state-of-the-art natural gas plant during a public hearing Thursday night that drew a small crowd of area residents to Bentley Elementary School. Spirit of the '70s Reborn on Salem Movie Set: A David O. Russell film about the 1970s Abscam scandal filmed scenes in downtown Salem this week. Here are some pictures from the set, snapped by Salem resident Sara Lodi. Salem Voters Pick Markey, Gomez: These unofficial election results were posted at City Hall Tuesday night. …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Just in case you missed something, here's a look back at our most-read stories of the week.
Here are our five most-read stories of the week. They are listed in no particular order. Click on the headlines to read the full story. 'Naumkeag Ordinary' Opens in Downtown Salem: Naumkeag Ordinary officially opened for business Sunday afternoon in the former Cafe Polonia space on Washington Street in downtown Salem. Salem Police Played a Role in Massive Manhunt: When the city of Boston reached out for help in her time of need, Salem police officers were among those to step up. Sean Collier's Wake Turns Out Large Police Crowd: They call it the thin blue line. But there was nothing thin about the amount of support shown for a fallen brother on Monday afternoon in Stoneham. Opening Soon in Salem: The Boutique on Front Street: The commercial…
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Just in case you missed something, here's a look back at our top stories of the week.
Here are our top stories of the week. They are listed in no particular order. Click on the headlines for our full stories. Salem Skateboarders Hoping to Change City Ordinance: Two brothers who love to longboard are looking to spark a conversation among city residents about a Salem ordinance that prohibits skaters from riding on sidewalks and streets. Unsealing Salem's Past: St. Joseph Church Time Capsule Cracked: For more than 60 years, an air-tight copper container roughly the size of a shoebox sat undisturbed in the cornerstone of Salem's St. Joseph Church. On Sunday, the time capsule was pried opened during a packed church service at St. James Parish. Opening Soon in Salem: Medusa's Cafe: The downtown Salem commercial space that was …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
Just in case you missed something, here's a look back at our top stories of the week.
Here are our top 10 stories of the week, they are listed in no particular order. Click on the headlines to read our full stories. Opus Projects Mid-June Opening: Opus, a new upscale restaurant in downtown Salem, is expected to open for business on Washington Street in mid-June, the owner said Friday morning. State Hazmat Team Called to Salem Mercury Spill: A mercury spill at North Shore Cardiovascular Associates Monday forced Salem firefighters to seal off an examination room and enlist the support of a state Hazardous Materials Response team. Letter to the Editor: Ticketing Salem Skateboarders: The ordinance with which I am concerned is section 24-7 “it shall be unlawful for any person to play at skateboarding in any street or sidewalk …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Here are our top five stories of the week - they are listed in no particular order. Click on the headline to read the full story. Salem Police: Walmart Shoplifter Had Loaded Gun, Drugs, Knives: A local man accused of shoplifting at the Salem Walmart Sunday night was reportedly found to be in possession of five knives, a loaded handgun, bullets, pills and marijuana packaged for distribution. A Virtual Look Ahead: Salem's New MBTA Station: These computer-rendered images of Salem's new MBTA Intermodal Station were generated by Fennick McCredie Architecture LLC and were most recently shown during a public status update last week. Opening Soon in Salem: Naumkeag Ordinary: Work is underway inside the former Cafe Polonia space on Washington …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
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Here are our top 10 stories of the week - they are listed in no particular order. Click on the headline to read the full story. Salem Police Bust Businesses Accused of EBT Scams, Pirated DVDs: Salem detectives executed search warrants at two city businesses Friday afternoon and reportedly discovered evidence that they've been buying stolen items, selling pirated movies and committing EBT card violations. Man Crashes Stolen Motorcycle, Flees on Foot: A man evaded Salem police Friday afternoon after allegedly crashing a stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle on Boston Street and fleeing the scene on foot. Salem From Above: Tabernacle Church: We brought a camera along for the climb up to the cupola of the Tabernacle Congregational Church on …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
In case you missed something, here's a look back at our top 10 stories of the week.
Here are our top 10 stories of the week - they are listed in no particular order. Click on the headline to read the full story. Salem Council Green Lights New Senior Center: Thanks to some last-minute compromises, Salem city councilors voted 10 to 1 Thursday night to approve a financing proposal from Mayor Kim Driscoll to pay for a new $4.5 million Community Life Center at the intersection of Boston and Bridge streets. Sailor Rescued from Capsized Boat Off Salem Coast: A man rescued from the waters off of Salem Wednesday morning was rushed to the hospital to be treated for hypothermia. Licensing Board Slaps 'Brisas del Caribe' With Three-Day Suspension: At their meeting Monday night, members of the Salem Licensing Board detailed a bizarre …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Just in case you missed something, here's a look back at our top ten most-read stories of the week.
Here are our top 10 stories of the week - they are listed in no particular order. Click on the headline to read the full story. Gallon-Smashing Incident at Salem Shaw's: You may not have heard of gallon smashing but if you take a look at the Youtube video attached to this post, you'll know pretty much all there is to know. Opening Soon: Joe's Fish Prints and Tomo's Tackle: It's a dilemma that has faced many a Salem fisherman. You've just reeled in the big one and you want to share your catch with family and friends but a photograph just won't do it justice and your prize fish isn't going to stay fresh for very long. Man Says He Was Stalked, Chased by Salem Coyote: A man told police he was chased and chomped at by a local coyote while …
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8:22 am on Monday, May 6, 2013
Ya and they said no chainlink security fence ! What do they think we are, fools ? GAS powerplant right accross the street form Bentley school . more ›