The Kaplan Estates Assisted Living celebrated eight residents who recently turned 100 years old, or older, on July 25. Alice Wallack, Jennie Ruggeirio, Adrienne Arkun, Adrien Arkun, Betty DeAngelis and Barbara Cantor turned 100 years old; Karen Stumpf turned 101; Marie Cassidey turned 103; Kay Morocco will turn 104 in August; and Rose Regis will turn 110 years old in … [Read more...] about Assisted living celebrates eight older-than-100 birthdays
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Griffin celebrates 10 years as Peabody Police chief
Police Chief Thomas Griffin is celebrating 10 years as the city’s police chief, adding to his 27 years of service with the Salem Police Department. A Salem native, Griffin said he began his career in law enforcement as a patrolman before working his way up to detective and eventually captain. He said he entered the field of law enforcement to help people. “I like to … [Read more...] about Griffin celebrates 10 years as Peabody Police chief
This year’s Newport Folk Festival featured music, politics, and dragonflies
NEWPORT, R.I. — The Newport Folk Festival has a rich history of supporting civil rights and standing up for working men and women. Ever since Lynn-born jazz promoter George Wein, musician/activist Pete Seeger, and others founded the music fest in 1959, human rights has coexisted with performances by musicians new and old. “We Shall Overcome,” the gospel song that helped … [Read more...] about This year’s Newport Folk Festival featured music, politics, and dragonflies
Police academy bolsters area forces
ANDOVER — Seventy-four police officers from 35 departments across the Commonwealth graduated as members of the fifth Recruit Officer Course from the Lynnfield Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy at the J. Everett Collins Center on Monday. Among the 35 departments, the Lynn, Peabody, Saugus, and Swampscott police departments graduated six, five, two, and … [Read more...] about Police academy bolsters area forces
Air Force JROTC dives into pool for senior’s rehab
The Veterans Memorial High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps built an above-ground pool as a service project to help a senior in need on June 29. The school’s Air Force JROTC, which is not a military recruiting program, built the pool for local seniors Paul and Jennifer Tremblay. The pool will be used for aquatic therapy to help Jennifer Tremblay build … [Read more...] about Air Force JROTC dives into pool for senior’s rehab