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  Swampscott Unions Vote To Opt Out Of Civil ServiceBy Guthrie Scrimgeour

  SWAMPSCOTT — Police and fire unions voted this weekend to leave the civil service system in a move that will

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  Lynn Schools look to suspend MCASBy Gayla Cawley

  LYNN — The Lynn School Committee is petitioning for the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to suspend MCAS

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  Marblehead scout gives back to studentsBy Daniel Kane

  MARBLEHEAD — When Dan Howells had to find a source for his Eagle Scout project this year, he didn’t have

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  North Shore officiating legend Larry McIntire dies at age 85By Mike Alongi

  The North Shore lost another legendary sports figure this week, as Salem officiating legend Larry McIntire died at the age

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  Mass DEP turns off Lynnfield water supplierBy Daily Item Staff

  LYNNFIELD — The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has issued a Do Not Use Order to a Lowell Street

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