Paul Leighton

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.

BEVERLY — Jerry Parisella is facing two challengers in his effort to win reelection as state representative for the 6th Essex District, which includes Beverly and part of Wenham.

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SALEM — For the first time since 2000, voters will have a choice in a general election on who becomes the Essex County clerk of courts.

BEVERLY — A public meeting regarding the Hall-Whitaker and Kernwood bridges is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Beverly High School.

BEVERLY — As Katie Steer got her 5-year-old son Cashen ready for school on a recent morning, she bundled him up in a coat and hat, strapped him into his

BEVERLY — Hundreds of Beverly High School students walked out of school Monday morning to rally in support of teachers in their stalled contract negotiations.