Scott Souza

Essex Tech is one of 17 schools selected to receive funding from this initiative.

Salem Police Chief Lucas Miller sought to ease any concerns among the city's immigrant population about interacting with police officers.

The workshop is from 3 to 4:15 p.m. at the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Monday.

The Rink's Opening Skating Party will kick off the season with a live DJ, festive snacks, a hot cocoa bar, live ice carvings, and games.

Beverly, Gloucester and Marblehead teachers will rally together on Monday as the three districts face school closures on Tuesday.

Nationally, fall temperatures have been warmer than the forecasters originally expected.

The Marblehead Teachers Association members will "remain on strike until fair contracts are reached."

Santa Claus returns to Simon malls across the state this week - including the Northshore Mall in Peabody, Burlington Mall and Chestnut Hill.

Beverly police said Steven Cunha had three outstanding arrest warrants when he was taken into custody on Cabot Street on Wednesday night.

The recycling event will benefit Beverly High School's music, arts and drama programs.