BEVERLY — When Jess Cranney traveled to Tennessee as a member of the Massachusetts Canine Response Team, she wasn’t prepared for what she was about to see.
Paul Leighton is a reporter based in Massachusetts, focusing on local news in the Beverly area. He has written for various publications including The Salem News, The Eagle-Tribune, Daily News of Newburyport, Haverhill Gazette, Cleburne Times Review, and BMJ. His articles cover a range of topics including healthcare, housing, environmental cleanup, legal issues, and community events.