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Services Set For Peabody School Superintendent Cara Murtagh
Meanwhile, the district was dealt another blow Sunday when an assistant principal and longtime district educator died days after Murtagh.
Slain Schoolteacher's Husband Gets Life In Prison
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Andrew MacCormack maintained his innocence at his sentencing Monday, saying there is "someone else getting away with murder."
Flight From Paris Drops Inflatable Slide In Milton Backyard
The FAA said it is investigating the incident when a Boeing 767 bound for Logan Airport lost its rear evacuation slide in Milton.
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Man Found Dead In Salem Had Battled Addiction, Cancer, Depression
Kenneth Amero, 57, of Essex, was dead for several hours behind a Salem Dunkin store before the manager found him and called police.
Red Sox Trade Catcher Sandy Leon
The light-hitting catcher emerged as an on-field leader and defensive star over five seasons in Boston, including its 2018 World Series run.
6-Foot Shark Found Dead On Cape Cod Beach
Shark researchers said they do not know what caused the death of a 6-foot porbeagle shark on Cape Cod.
Cold Storage Fire 20th Anniversary Marked By Exhibit, Documentary
On Dec. 3, 1999, six Worcester firefighters died in the cold storage warehouse fire. Several memorial events will mark the date.
'Super' Special Election Date For 32d Middlesex District Set
Paul Brodeur's vacated seat will be decided by voters on a busy election day in 2020.
Malden Police Suspect 'Frozen' Hero In Winter Storm
Police issued a BOLO alert for Queen Elsa and her known associates after the first snowfall of the season.
One Injured In Two-Alarm Peabody Fire
Pulaski Street was shut down for a fire in a commercial building that houses antiques dealers.
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