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Lawrence Man, 27, Drowns At New Hampshire Beach, 2nd Swimmer Rescued: Police Lawrence Man, 27, Drowns At New Hampshire Beach, 2nd Swimmer Rescued: Police
Lawrence Man, 27, Drowns At New Hampshire Beach, 2nd Swimmer Rescued: Police A 27-year-old Essex County man drowned on Tuesday, Sept. 5, while swimming with a friend at a beach in New Hampshire, authorities said. Police later identified him as Wandy Bethancourt-Adames of Lawrence.  A surfer noticed the two men off a Hampton, NH, beach around 7:30 p.m. screaming for help, New Hampshire State Police said.  The surfer pulled one of the men — later identified as Luis Colon-De-Lara, age 28, of Lawrence — to safety. The Good Samaritan then called 911 to report the second man desperately needed rescue.   Firefighters pulled Bethancourt-A…

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by Josh Lanier
Real Estate
Mass Town Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says Mass Town Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says
Mass Town Among Top 10 'Hottest' Real Estate Markets In Nation, New Report Says Although they may not be necessarily saving money, future Massachusetts homeowners are neglecting properties closer to Boston in favor of a suburb that is now among the top 10 "hottest" markets in the nation, according to a new report from Realtor.com. The Essex County town of Andover has taken the No. 4 spot on Realtor.com's list of the top 10 "hottest zip codes" in the US, according to the new report from late August.  The annual rankings are determined by taking into account both the market demand, determined by the number of unique viewers per property on Realtor.com's website; an…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Family Of Mom Allegedly Killed In Front Of Her Kids By Ex In Salem Pleads For Community's Help Family Of Mom Allegedly Killed In Front Of Her Kids By Ex In Salem Pleads For Community's Help
Family Of Mom Allegedly Killed In Front Of Her Kids By Ex In Salem Pleads For Community's Help Jonathan Castillo says his days have fallen into a miserable routine since his sister Nayeli Nieves was brutally murdered in early August in Essex County. He wakes up to help search for the 20-year-old's body near her Essex County home or in other areas where he's heard whispers she could have been dumped. At night, he struggles to sleep.  "She had called me to come see her new place," Jonathan said. "She was so excited for me to see it, but I couldn't. I had to work. I can't stop thinking about that. I should have just stayed out (of work) that day. I should have seen her." Salem poli…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
(UPDATE) 7 Shot In Lynn: 1 Dead, 2 Critical In Attack At House Party, Police Say (UPDATE) 7 Shot In Lynn: 1 Dead, 2 Critical In Attack At House Party, Police Say
(Update) 7 Shot In Lynn: 1 Dead, 2 Critical In Attack At House Party, Police Say Update: The brother of Abraham Diaz, the man reportedly killed in the Lynn mass shooting early Saturday morning, Sept. 2, has created a GoFundMe.  Brian Diaz posted about the fundraiser on social media, as people wrote memorials to the 25-year-old.  Hi my name is Brian Diaz I tragically lost my ONLY little bother Abraham Diaz to gun violence. As many of you know my brother was a great young man that would help anyone in need and at this very sad time he needs everyone show him and love and keep his name alive all donations will be greatly appreciated. Original: A mass shooting at an Essex …

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by Josh Lanier
News
Car Slams Head-On Into Cement Truck In Ipswich; Amesbury Woman Seriously Hurt Car Slams Head-On Into Cement Truck In Ipswich; Amesbury Woman Seriously Hurt
Car Slams Head-On Into Cement Truck In Ipswich; Amesbury Woman Seriously Hurt It took firefighters more than 15 minutes to cut a 55-year-old woman from her car after she collided nearly head-on with a cement truck in Essex County Monday afternoon, Aug. 28.  Ipswich police and firefighters were called to 282 High Street (Route 1A) around 2:15 p.m. to reports of the crash.  Witnesses told responders that the Amesbury woman's 2019 Subaru Outback drifted over the center line and into the path of a Rowley Ready Mix cement truck, Ipswich police said.  Firefighters leaped into action with hydraulic tools to cut her car apart and stretch the steel to free her…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Salem Man, 20, Dies In Single-Car Crash, Family Calls On Community For Support Salem Man, 20, Dies In Single-Car Crash, Family Calls On Community For Support
Salem Man, 20, Dies In Single-Car Crash, Family Calls On Community For Support An Essex County man with "the biggest heart" died in a serious car crash, leading his family to lean on their community for support.  Kory Ouellette, age 20, of Salem, died after a single-car crash before 6:18 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 27 on Puritan road in Salem, according to the Salem Police Department.  Ouellette was driving the car and died as a result of his injuries.  Ouellette's family created a GoFundMe the day after his death to ask for help with the financial burdens of the 20-year-old's "tragic passing." "Kory had the biggest heart and the best personality," the …

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report
These High Schools Rank Top 5 In Essex County: Report The school year is starting off on a positive note for these Massachusetts schools that out-performed neighboring institutions, according to the community and school ranking site Niche. After considering several key areas, the following schools were ranked in the website’s 2023 “Best Public High Schools in Essex County” report: No. 1 - Saugus: Pioneer Charter School of Science II No. 2 - Andover: Andover High School No. 3 - Marblehead: Marblehead High School No. 4 - Lynnfield: Lynnfield High School No. 5 - Manchester: Manchester Essex Regional High School All five Essex County schools …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police
Cop Kills Attacking Dog In Peabody To Save Couple; 2 Hospitalized: Police A dog attacked and severely injured its owners in Essex County, officials said.  A police officer shot a dog attacking its owners, who were trying to escape its jaws by standing on top of a car at 22 Endicott Street in Peabody around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, according to the Peabody Police Department.  The man was bleeding heavily as he and the woman stood on the car while the dog continually tried to attack them, police said.  When the police officer arrived, the man and woman tried to get down from the car, but the dog began the attack again, latching onto the woma…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
SWAT Team Nabs Wanted Pair In Newburyport, Man Held Without Bail SWAT Team Nabs Wanted Pair In Newburyport, Man Held Without Bail
SWAT Team Nabs Wanted Pair In Newburyport, Man Held Without Bail A pair of wanted people were taken into custody in Essex County with the help of a negotiator and specially-trained officers, officials said.  Nicholas Hanson and Francesca Ferrara, both of Newburyport, were taken down by police and a SWAT Team at Hanson's apartment at 234 Low Street in Newburyport on Tuesday, Aug. 22, according to the Newburyport Police Department.  Hanson was wanted on multiple arrest warrants and had previously resisted arrest. Ferrara was also wanted on an arrest warrant.  Police saw the pair were in the apartment but could not get in contact with t…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Salem Eatery Announces Closure; 'Gut-Wrenching' Decision For Owner Salem Eatery Announces Closure; 'Gut-Wrenching' Decision For Owner
Salem Eatery Announces Closure; 'Gut-Wrenching' Decision For Owner A vegan bakery and lunch spot loved for keeping Essex County stocked with pastries and sandwiches announced that it would close within weeks.  Jodi Bee Bakes, a vegan cafe and bakery located at 282 Derby Street in Salem, announced that it would permanently close its doors on Sept. 3 via a post on its Facebook page.  Jodi Bee Bakes specializes in allergen-friendly pastries and sandwiches. Its sandwich menu offers a maple mustard tempeh sandwich, a curried chickpea salad sandwich, and a crispy tempeh Caesar sandwich.  All good things must come to an end. With that being said, today will…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation, Community Pours Out Support For Family ID Released For Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation, Community Pours Out Support For Family
ID Released For Man Found Dead In Saugus Reservation, Community Pours Out Support For Family The man who was found dead in a recreational center by a friend was identified as an Essex County family man. Mark Arsenault, age 65, of Saugus, was found dead in Breakheart Reservation in Saugus on Wednesday, Aug. 16, according to the Office of Essex District Attorney Paul F. Tucker. Arsenault went to Breakheart Reservation around 8 a.m. on Wednesday to find a missing piece of property, as reported by Daily Voice. His body was found by a friend that evening, near the base of Castle Rock, a large rock formation measuring 30-plus feet tall.  His injuries were consistent …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Obituaries
'Kind, Loving Soul' ID'd As Man Killed In Topsfield Wreck 'Kind, Loving Soul' ID'd As Man Killed In Topsfield Wreck
'Kind, Loving Soul' ID'd As Man Killed In Topsfield Wreck A 63-year-old man from Topsfield has been identified as the body found inside a crashed car in Essex County last week.  Ronald Ivanoskos is believed to have been driving north on Boston Street (Route 1) in Topsfield on Thursday, Aug. 17, when he crossed into the southbound lane. A bus driver found the wrecked car around 7:30 a.m. No other vehicles were involved in the crash, authorities said. Paramedics said he was dead at the scene.  That was how Ivanoskos died, but his friends and family said he lived a happy life with his wife of 35 years, Debbie, and her son, a…

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by Josh Lanier