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North Andover, MA

Power Outages Plague Worcester County After Storms Pummel Northeast Power Outages Plague Worcester County After Storms Pummel Northeast
Power Outages Plague Worcester County After Storms Pummel Northeast Heavy downpours led to widespread flooding and power outages across eastern Massachusetts on Monday, Dec. 18, and it could be days before authorities can restore electricity to all homes.  More than 270,000 people were left without power as of Monday afternoon, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) said. Bad weather also led to more than 200 flight cancellations at Boston Logan Airport, according to FlightAware, with more than a third of flights coming to or leaving from the airport delayed. Cities in Plymouth and Bristol counties felt the brunt of the storm, with over 9…
Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study
Three Massachusetts Towns Named Among Top 10 Safest In The Country: Study It's safe to say it! Massachusetts is home to some of the safest towns in the entire country. MonkeyGeek conducted a study that ranked the top 15 safest small cities and towns in the United States by Crime Cost per Capita. Four of the top 15 communities were Massachusetts towns, with three of them landing in the top 10. They were Andover (3), Arlington (5), Needham (9), and North Andover (14). "MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and quantified the cost of those crimes to identify the safest and least safe small cities and towns — those with 30,000 to 100,000 residents," the site said. It…
2 Young Women Who Graduated From Same University In Region Killed In Boston Crash 2 Young Women Who Graduated From Same University In Region Killed In Boston Crash
2 Young Women Who Graduated From Same University In Region Killed In Boston Crash Two 25-year-old women were killed in a multi-car pileup over the weekend after a tow truck crashed into the ride-share SUV they were riding in on I-93 in Boston, police said.  Delanie Fekert, Floral Park, New York, and Urashi Madani, of North Andover, Massachusetts, were in the passenger seats of a 2007 Lexus RX400H driving north on the interstate around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, when the driver quickly slowed down for unknown reasons near exit 20, Massachusetts State Police said.  A trailing tow truck slammed into the back of the SUV just before a 2012 Honda Civic crashed…
Best Places To Get Apple Cider Doughnuts In Greater Boston Area Best Places To Get Apple Cider Doughnuts In Greater Boston Area
Best Places To Get Apple Cider Doughnuts In Greater Boston Area Fall is just around the corner, which means everyone will be dying to get their hands on apple cider doughnuts.  So to help Boston-area residents on their quest to find the best apple cider doughnuts, here is a list of the top ten places to visit courtesy of Yelp.  1.) Cider Hill Farm in Amesbury View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cider Hill Farm (@ciderhill_farm) 2.) Langwater Farm in North Easton It is starting to feel like fall! Come visit for apple cider donuts & play on the hay pile! Bonus- we are also open Monday 10…
We Know Who Killed Claire Gravel In Mass In 1986, Essex County DA Claims We Know Who Killed Claire Gravel In Mass In 1986, Essex County DA Claims
We Know Who Killed Claire Gravel In Mass In 1986, Essex County DA Claims The Essex County District Attorney announced on Wednesday that investigators believe they have solved the killing of 20-year-old college student Claire Gravel, a cold case that has stumped police for 36 years.  John Carey, 63, who is serving a 20-year prison sentence at MCI-Concord, will be charged with the death of Gravel in the coming days, the Essex County District Attorney said on Wednesday, Aug. 24.  Gravel, who is from North Andover, went out with friends to a bar in June 1986, The Daily News said. A friend gave her a ride to her apartment at the Salem State campus…
Support Surges For Central Mass Firefighter Injured In Firework Accident Support Surges For Central Mass Firefighter Injured In Firework Accident
Support Surges For Central Mass Firefighter Injured In Firework Accident Walter "Wally" Shaw is known as many things to his local community in central Massachusetts.  When he is not serving with the Groton Fire Department, Wally can be found at the Harvard Fire Department, his parents' tractor shop or working as a certified pyrotechnician.   Unfortunately, Wally was involved in a serious accident while setting up a firework display in North Andover on July 3, according to a GoFundMe organized in his honor.  This weekend our very own Wally Shaw, a federally licensed pyrotechnician was setting up a professional fireworks... Posted by Harvard Fire Department o…
Greater Boston Area Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 10 Female Students Greater Boston Area Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 10 Female Students
Greater Boston Area Teacher Accused Of Assaulting 10 Female Students A former Salem public school teacher has is facing multiple charges for allegedly assaulting at least ten female students over the course of his employment, authorities said. Daniel Hakim, age 36, of North Andover, was arrested on 32 counts of aggravated indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 on Wednesday, June 15, Salem Police said. The accusations stem from Hakim's time at Saltonstall School from 2015 to 2018, police said. Hakim was immediately suspended when the district became aware of "instances of improper conduct," according to police. The Department of Elementary and S…
MA Native Injured In Fall From Hotel Balcony ID'd As Coast Guardsman MA Native Injured In Fall From Hotel Balcony ID'd As Coast Guardsman
MA Native Injured In Fall From Hotel Balcony ID'd As Coast Guardsman A man who suffered serious injuries after falling from a hotel balcony on Long Island has been identified as a US Coast Guardsman, according to friends. Alexander “AJ” Keating, age 24, was on a ninth-floor balcony at around 12:45 a.m. Monday, May 23, when he fell over a railing at the Hyatt Regency Long Island in Hauppauge, Suffolk County Police said. Keating, a native of North Andover, Massachusetts, survived the fall and was taken by ambulance to Stony Brook University Hospital in critical condition, said police. “Unfortunately, AJ has had a horrific accident and is in critical condit…
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts
MrBeast Burger, Delivery-Only Fast-Food Restaurant Chain, Catching On In Massachusetts A delivery-only burger chain created by a YouTuber with millions of subscribers is catching on in Massachusetts. MrBeast Burger was created by Jimmy Donaldson, who has more than 94 million subscribers on his MrBeast YouTube channel, in partnership with Virtual Dining Concepts. The business operates out of other restaurants' kitchens, and its burgers are available to order through food delivery apps. The menu includes burgers, chicken sandwiches, and Impossible burgers.  The locations have expanded across the United States, including a number of locations in Massachusetts. According …
Women Accused Of Running $100 Million Health Care Scam Using Poor, Disabled People Women Accused Of Running $100 Million Health Care Scam Using Poor, Disabled People
Women Accused Of Running $100 Million Health Care Scam Using Poor, Disabled People Two Massachusetts women were arrested on Sunday, Jan. 31, in connection to a $100 million home health care fraud. The government is seeking to recoup funds as well as five properties allegedly bought with stolen funds. On Monday, Feb. 1, Faith Newton, 52, of Westford, and Winnie Waruru, 41, of Lowell, were each indicted on counts of conspiracy to commit health care fraud; health care fraud - aiding and abetting; and conspiracy to pay and receive kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts. Newton was also charged with money laundering conspiracy and seven counts of mo…
COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities COVID-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities
Covid-19: Businesses Forced To Close - Again - In 13 'High-Risk' Communities Some businesses that opened just a few weeks ago will be closed as 13 Massachusetts cities and towns take a step back in reopening their local economies. COVID-19 rates that have spiked over the last several weeks are forcing 13 cities and towns to rollback their local economies to Step 1 of Phase 3. The closures and restrictions are temporary until the community can bring its COVID-19 positive test rate down. There are 26 other Massachusetts municipalities that were sent back to Step 1 of Phase 3 earlier. In total, that's 38 cities and towns with additional economic restrictions due to COV…
Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence
Drug Dealer With An AR-15 Faces Possible Lifetime Jail Sentence A drug dealer who carried an AR-15 rifle pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court Monday, Oct. 19. Ariel Pagan-Romero, 31, of Lawrence, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl; and being a felon in possession of firearms, the U.S. District Attorney’s Office, Connecticut said. Pagan-Romero’s drug dealing came to light following several months of investigation using an undercover officer, the Attorney's Office said. During a search of Pagan-Romero’s residence, agents found pistols, an AR-15 rifle, ammunition, fentanyl, an…