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Is a college education worth it? This grad says yes

Your Town — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:36:35 +0000

Soon-to-be Gordon College grad Katie Thompson says she values the lessons and experiences of her college years.

Recent real estate sales in Beverly

Susannah Blair — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:15:15 +0000

39 Dodge St. sold for $420,000

Relatives of BU student Margaret Theriault, critically injured in New Zealand crash, wait for word on her condition

Travis Andersen — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Relatives await word on injured BU student Relatives of the Boston University junior from Salisbury who was critically injured in a fatal New Zealand crash were agonizing as they awaited an update on her condition after she underwent brain surgery over the weekend, her grandmother said on Sunday. “Hellish,’’ Annette Theriault, 74, of Beverly, the grandmother of BU junior Margaret Theriault, 21, said when asked to describe her family’s ordeal. “Hellish, that’s all. It’s not a very good Mother’s Day.’’

CONSUMER ALERT: As airlines merge, using vouchers can get complicated

Mitch Lipka — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Some companies realize it’s a lot less expensive to offer some sort of credit than to have an unhappy customer. It’s called goodwill.

Landmark School in Beverly to launch Reach in September

Ryan Mooney — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:09:44 +0000

The Landmark School in Beverly, in conjunction with Endicott College, will launch a new college preparation program this September.

Beverly's Theatre of Light announces Young Actors' program

Susannah Blair — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:48:16 +0000

The Theatre of Light announces that registration has begun for North Shore children, ages 8 to 16, for its 2012 Summer Theatre Program.

Beverly, Danvers get state funds to develop affordable housing

Ryan Mooney — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:11:02 +0000

The administration of Governor Deval Patrick announced Wednesday the approval of $105 million in grants and tax credits to build or preserve 36 affordable housing developments in 28 communities across Massachusetts, including Beverly and Danvers.

Construction begins on Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School

Ryan Mooney — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:33:15 +0000

The ground-breaking ceremony for construction of the new Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High Schoolthe merger between Essex Aggie and North Shore Tech that was approved two years agotook place behind the current Essex Aggie site on the Danvers/Middleton line on Wednesday. The new school is expected to open in September 2014 and will serve 1,440 students from 17 communities.

Arts Fest Beverly festival to be held June 16

Susannah Blair — Wed, 9 May 2012 16:36:34 +0000

Arts Fest Beverly is a free outdoor festival that's fun for the whole family! Over 100 juried fine artists and crafters, music and entertainment, kids' activities, art-on-the-spot creations, food trucks, free trolley rides and Open Studios at Porter Mill!

Glen Urquhart School provides free academic and recreational enrichment to students on North Shore

Susannah Blair — Wed, 9 May 2012 16:32:56 +0000

The mission of the Glen Urquhart School GAIN@GUS program is to provide free academic and recreational summerenrichment to talented students in the city of Beverly and surrounding areas.

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Wed, 9 May 2012 16:32:56 +0000

One World Boston, Cummings Foundation award $100,000 grants to seven North Shore nonprofits

Ryan Mooney — Wed, 9 May 2012 13:59:03 +0000

Beverly Hospital, North Shore Community College, Endicott College, Salem State University, Montserrat College of Art, Spaulding Hospital for Continuing Medical Care, and Catholic Charities North were among the organizations to receive money from One World Bostons first grant cycle this past Friday.

North Shore YMCA teens volunteer in New Orleans

Susannah Blair — Wed, 9 May 2012 10:27:34 +0000

April vacation is usually a time for teens to take one last break from school before finals. But a group of 50 young adults from across the North Shore, voluntarily gave up their spring break this year to travel to New Orleans, LA where they helped rebuild homes and wildlife habitats that were destroyed in 2005 by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Beverly Hospital to host Huntington's Disease Support group June 30, July 28

Susannah Blair — Mon, 7 May 2012 15:04:55 +0000

The following was submitted by Beverly/Addison Gilbert Hospital:The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host an informational session with Karen Baker, LICSW, MSW, HDSA Regional Social Worker. The free session will be held at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street,Beverly, on Saturday, June 30 and July 28 from 1:00 -...

Beverly restaurants take part in the 13th annual Boston Bakes for Breast Cancer

Ryan Mooney — Mon, 7 May 2012 14:13:57 +0000

Not Your Average Joe's and Cassis Bakery, Inc. in Beverly bake special desserts, with proceeds from sales going to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Recent real estate sales in Beverly

Susannah Blair — Mon, 7 May 2012 10:21:03 +0000

215 Rantoul St. sold for $2,315,000

'Anglican Ordinariate' presents Popes vision on the North Shore

Susannah Blair — Wed, 2 May 2012 09:49:08 +0000

With respect to Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVIs announcement on January 1 of this year proclaiming the formation of the Anglican Ordinariate as an unprecedented ecumenical venture in the United States, an historic and notable event will take place at St. Margarets Roman Catholic Church, 672 Hale Street in Beverly Farms (Rte. 127) on Sunday, May 6, at 2:00 p.m., welcoming Monsignor Jeffrey Steenson, ordained and installed as the first Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter of the Roman Catholic Church in February.

Beverly Garden Club plant sale to be held May 19

Susannah Blair — Tue, 1 May 2012 12:05:01 +0000

The Friendly Garden Club of Beverly Annual Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at our NEW indoor location the Beverly Senior Center at 90 Colon Street (down the road from the Briscoe Middle School)

Beverly Garden Club to host trough planter craft lesson May 15

Susannah Blair — Tue, 1 May 2012 12:03:55 +0000

The Friendly Garden Club of Beverly invites members of the public to join its next meeting, May 15, 2012 @ 7 p.m., to learn to make a trough planter!

Around the Region: AMG chief executive earns $14.9m

Beth Healy — Tue, 1 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

The chief executive of Affiliated Managers Group, a Beverly investment firm, received $14.9 million in total compensation last year, down from nearly $20 million in 2010, according to an annual filing with regulators.

Recent real estate sales in Beverly

Susannah Blair — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 11:20:06 +0000

17 Berrywood Lane sold for $357,500