Jill Harmacinski

SALISBURY BEACH — The early 1970s at Salisbury Beach was a time Ronald Guilmette, then a relatively new state trooper, remembers well.

SALEM, Mass. — A trial date was scheduled for early next year for a North Andover resident and former teacher accused of sexually assaulting a dozen young girls.

LAWRENCE — The city this week awarded $387,000 to local business owners as part of an ongoing plan to foster economic growth and support the small business community.

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LAWRENCE - At least one suspect involved in a shooting in Haverhill earlier Wednesday has been captured after a police chase into Lawrence, police said.

LAWRENCE — A new student life center was officially opened and named in honor of Central Catholic High School Alumni Al Peterson.

Jefferey Clayton talks during his presentation, “Steelpan: My Caribbean SPACE in New England,” during a visual and performing arts conference for teachers, called Artistry Unleashed, at Lawrence High School. Clayton talked about the history of the steel drum, and played several songs. TIM JEAN/Staff photo

LAWRENCE — A Methuen man has been indicted for the September murder of a man in Lawrence.