SALEM – Hernan Marrero, 50, of Roslindale has been identified by the Essex County District Attorney as the wrong-way driver of the motor vehicle involved in the collision that resulted in the death of Massachusetts State Police Trooper Kevin Trainor.…

BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey today issued the following statement on the death of a Massachusetts State Police Trooper who died on the line of duty overnight on Route 1 in Lynnfield: “I am heartbroken by the tragic death of…

Residents invited to rank-choice vote on films for outdoor screening at Salem Common  SALEM – Mayor Dominick Pangallo is inviting community members to participate in a ranked-choice vote to select the featured film for the City of Salem’s third annual Juneteenth Jam…

Newburyport – Yenciel Soto, 18, of Lawrence, was arraigned today in Newburyport District Court following a fatal motor vehicle crash Monday night, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker confirms. At approximately 9:09 p.m. last night, a 2012 Toyota RAV4…

Guidance clarifies sales tax rules and rounding practices for cash transactions BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) and Division of Standards (DOS) today issued guidance to help businesses navigate cash transactions following the federal government’s decision to discontinue the penny. While…

Salem Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation SALEM – The Arbor Day Foundation named Salem a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. The…

Fire at Lumber Yard Essex Fire Engine 2 responding to the fire. (Photo Courtesy Essex Police Department) ESSEX — Fire Chief Christian Hassel and Police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. report that a fire was extinguished in a lumber yard on…