MASSACHUSETTS – State, local, and federal law enforcement authorities announced today the results of a weeklong, statewide operation aimed at sweeping arrests of child pornography suspects. “Operation Corral” included a series of raids and executed search warrants that resulted in the arrest of 32 men, including 5 residents of the (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com Can you believe the beautiful weather we have had this week? It certainly feels as if spring has officially arrived. In honor of the season, it’s time to put away the winter coats, put on some short-sleeves and get out in the NoBo! This week’s (more…)
By Mary Kate DePamphilis mk@nobomagazine.com As a fellow “Irishman”, I’ve frequented many of the pubs north of Boston. Join us as we set off on the NoBo Irish Pub Crawl in honor of St. Patrick’s Day with our personal recommendations for the region. Some have traditional Irish music, but all (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Edmund M. Walker announced the graduation of the 193rd class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s sixty-day Recruit Firefighting Program last week. The 71 graduates, 68 men and 3 women, represent the 35 departments statewide. The NoBo region (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – After surviving the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, one million cut Christmas trees will be disposed of in the coming weeks. According to the Massachusetts Department of Environment Protection, all the cut trees sold in Massachusetts this holiday season could fill every square foot of a (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – It was truly one of those “thank God it’s Friday” kind of days with just a week until the holiday truly hits our doorstep. Yet again, many of the headline across the Commonwealth are in fact NoBo regional stories. From the mysterious murder in Andover that has residents (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – As if you’re not busy enough, here’s a few ideas for ways to celebrate the holiday spirit this weekend, rather than get caught up in the mayhem of it all. Take a few hours to enjoy the season, and visit these wonderful NoBo communities. Everett: (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS -Here’s today’s round-up of local and regional stories. It’s your NoBo Newsworthy Wrap-Up! 1. The National Transportation Safety Board called for “a nationwide ban on driver use of personal electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle” today, a move that would end all calls, texts, and updates while behind (more…)
SALEM/LYNNFIELD – According to a press release, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has penalized Groom Construction Co, Inc. of Salem, $39,150 for hiring an unlicensed asbestos contractor, AEI Environmental LLC, of Lynnfield, to perform asbestos removal at two sites in 2010. “Asbestos is a known carcinogen that can (more…)
MASSACHUSETTS – Here’s a look at today’s top stories for the NoBo region. Enjoy the rest of your evening! 1. Two stories from yesterday’s headlines continued to dominate the NoBo region’s news sources as well as websites and newspapers across the nation. Readers are up in arms over recent criminal (more…)
