Essex County News Archives

“I see this as an investment. We're building on our strong suit.”

A plan to invest $1 billion over 10 years in the life sciences industry, which employs thousands of people on Cape Ann, the North Shore, and in the Merrimack Valley, received initial approval from the ... via GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

“The relationship had a history of abuse. Immediately thereafter, HAWC provided crisis intervention through hospital services and legal support for the child and family”

Nearly a year ago, Raymond Echavarria passed the point of no return. Filled with rage, he pulled his young girlfriend, Xiomara Robles, into the elevator of a Market Street commercial building where she worked ... via Daily Item

“That's 30,000 desperate households that have to do something, 30,000 distressed properties. Only 50,000 homes were sold across the state.”

As foreclosure rates across the state skyrocket, those on Cape Ann have slowed. Numbers released last week by The Warren Group sounded an alarm: with 800 foreclosures statewide last month, Massachusetts had hit ... via GloucesterTimes.com, Gloucester, MA

By Peter J. Howe, Globe Staff RUTLAND, Mass. -- State biologists conducting their annual mid-winter "bear census" made a happy discovery in the woods here this morning: One of 13 bears they've tagged with radio ... via Boston Globe

Four Salem High School students have pleaded not guilty to raping a teenage girl last weekend. via WHDH

“There was a great melting in the congregation”

In late September of 1740, a tornado ripped through the North Shore. This whirlwind was not an event, however, but an evangelical minister by the name of George Whitefield. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Our local market expert for Essex County, realtor Jim Armstrong, reports that activity has increased in the 1st quarter of 2008. via Realty Times

In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Essex County, Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site. via Customer Interaction Solutions

“I am proud to announce that we did not find any drugs or drug paraphernalia in our sweep of the school facility or in our parking lot areas, ”

A drug sweep conducted Wednesday morning at Swampscott High School did not turn up any illicit drugs. via The Daily Item

“It's the best thing we ever did”

Everyday, dozens of North Shore senior citizens receive an automated phone call that asks in a computerized voice, "Are you OK?" Now some of those seniors could get the calls from an enhanced and more ... via The Daily Item

The following information was compiled by Beth Hogan, executive director of North Shore Community Action Programs Inc. via SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

“Now I look up from my book and there is Jenny looking me right in the face (stop I must have one kiss). There I feel better.”

This week, as Valentine's Day nears, seems as good a time as any to recall sentiments of love, romance and marriage expressed by famous and not-so-famous North Shore personages. via SalemNews.com, Salem, MA

A 25-year-old local sex offender who failed twice to register and report his change of employment has been indicted by an Essex County grand jury. via Daily Item

Unfortunately it looks like the weather won't be so super for "Super Tuesday". However record turnout is still expected for Tuesday's presidential primaries. via WBZ TV

“What's going to have to happen, unfortunately, is something tragic.”

The man was punching and throttling his girlfriend when his father came into the room. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

A Lynn man who allegedly tried to rob the 7-Eleven store on Route 1 in Peabody at gunpoint, but stole a bag of chips instead of leaving with cash, was indicted Wednesday by an Essex County grand jury. via The Daily Item