International Chili Festival Nearly 1,000 people attended the Chili Fest, where chili chefs from master to amateur served up the spicy entree for five hours straight. Click here to enter show...
The Merrimack Valley observes Memorial Day Towns and cities in the Merrimack Valley observe Memorial Day. Click here to enter show...
Salem observes Memorial Day Salem held a parade and a ceremony on the town common in observation of Memorial Day. Click here to enter show...
YWCA 25th Tribute to Women The YWCA held its 25th celebration of Tribute to Women awards luncheon, Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the Andover Country Club. Click here to enter show...
Rhapsody at the Ridge Rhapsody at the Ridge to benefit Family Service, Inc., on Friday, May 9, 2008 at Indian Ridge Country Club, Andover. Click here to enter show...
Mother Connection volunteer dinner Volunteers enjoy themselves at the Mother Connection Volunteer Appreciation Dinner. Click here to enter show...
Salem Chamber of Commerce The 11th Annual Taste of Greater Salem event on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at Atkinson Country Club, Atkinson, NH. Click here to enter show...
STEPPING OUT: Northshore Youth Symphony Afternoon of Concerts The afternoon featured youth concerts by string ensembles and fundraising activities for the NYSO. Click here to enter show...
STEPPING OUT: The Greater Lawrence Italian Women's Club celebrated its 75th anniversary The club's scholarship presentations were held at DiBurro's Function Hall, Haverhill. Click here to enter show...
Suspect flees scene of rollover An intoxicated teenager driving a stolen car caused another car to flip over on the side of Interstate 495 yesterday afternoon, police said. Click here to enter show...
Spring Fling for the St. Vincent de Paul Society About 200 locals kicked up their heels at the Spring Fling for the St. Vincent de Paul Society, named for the saint known for his works of charity among the poor. Click here to enter show...
Massachusetts Hispanic Law Enforcement Association Methuen police officers Michael Farelli, Eric Deleon and Stephen Hatem were honored for their work helping the DiLeo brothers last summer. Click here to enter show...
Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce annual dinner The chamber held its annual dinner recently, attracting 530 people. They gave out several awards and recognized local businesses. Click here to enter show...
Lawrence Ladies Lodge of the Sons of Italy fundraiser Noted Italian chef and TV personality Mary Ann Esposito signed copies of her new book, "Ciao Italia: Slow and Easy" as part of a scholarship fundraiser. Click here to enter show...
Rick Linnehan's Space Odyssey Rick Linnehan a former Pelham resident, said last month's 16-day space flight aboard the shuttle Endeavour was probably his last. Click here to enter show...
Akshaya Patra Foundation Locals attend the Akshaya Patra Foundation fundraising event for local chapter "A Poetry of Spring in Odissi Dance." Click here to enter show...
Soup's On Volunteers served up the food at the fundraiser at the Soup's On benefit for Neighbors in Need. Click here to enter show...
Quota International of Lawrence Locals attend the Lawrence Quota Club Nina E. Scarito Leadership Award Dinner. Click here to enter show...
Red Sox open season in Japan Major League Baseball held its regular season opener between the Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, March 25, 2008, in Tokyo. Click here to enter show...
Historic Curatorship Program The Historic Curatorship Program permits people to use homes rent free in exchange for tenants restoring them. Click here to enter show...
Blizzard of '78 , 30th Anniversary Thirty-years ago the region was hit with a blizzard that is still talked about today. Click here to enter show...
Fire's Aftermath: The day after a blaze in South Lawrence After 14 buildings were damaged or destroyed, neighborhood residents and officials took stock of what remained. Click here to enter show...
Fire ravages South Lawrence A Lawrence city block went up in flames, and 14 buildings were destroyed or damaged. Click here to enter show...
Aftermath of the South Lawrence fire The sun came up and flames continued to burn after a massive fire between Springfield and Market streets in Lawrence. Click here to enter show...
Aerial photos of South Lawrence fire Firefighters worked to extinguish a massive fire between Springfield and Market streets in Lawrence. The fire destroyed 14 buildings. Click here to enter show...
AFC Championship game There wasn't much drama as the Patriots defeated the San Diego Chargers, 21-12, to win the AFC championship, leading from the first quarter. Click here to enter show...
Hair Trends for 2008 Current trends are often inspired by previous generations. Here's some area residents before and after their new looks. Click here to enter show...
Turn Hall fire A fast-moving fire last night destroyed a 141-year-old abandoned building that served as a center of community activities in the city's Arlington Neighborhood for more than a century. Click here to enter show...
Pats advance past Jags Tom Brady was nearly perfect in the Patriots 31 - 20 win over the Jaguars to reach the AFC Championship game. Click here to enter show...
NH Presidential Primary - Democrats After statewide polls suggested Clinton was about to be leapfrogged by Obama on his way to South Carolina, Clinton ended on top. Click here to enter show...
NH Presidential Primary - Republicans U.S. Sen. John McCain handily beat former Bay State governor Mitt Romney statewide, but Romney was the big winner locally. Click here to enter show...
Patriots vs. Dolphins The Patriots set an NFL record with their 15th win. Tom Brady and Randy Moss edged closer to two more marks. Click here to enter show...
The Rose Cottage The historic Rose Cottage, owned by Andover residents Carroll and Elaine Bailey, is decked out for Christmas. Click here to enter show...
Patriots vs. Steelers The Patriots are only three wins away from perfection after a 34 - 13 win over the Steelers. Click here to enter show...
Patriots vs. Ravens The Patriots scored a last minute touchdown to beat the Ravens 27 - 24. Click here to enter show...
First winter storm The season's first major snowfall saw a scenic wonderland give way to white knuckles as vehicles slid on Interstate 93. Click here to enter show...
Independent Tire shooting Police say a "disgruntled employee" shot a worker at Independent Tire in North Andover before fleeing onto a runway at Lawrence Municipal Airport. Click here to enter show...
Amesbury Open Studio Tour Roughly 35 artists — painters, photographers, jewelry-makers, potters and more — will open their workspace to the public this weekend for the 11th annual tour. Click here to enter show...
Local fans attend the Red Sox parade Local fans help pack Boston streets for Red Sox victory parade. Click here to enter show...
Red Sox win the World Series The Red Sox swept the Rockies to win the 2007 World Series. Click here to enter show...
A look back at the ALCS Photographs from the Red Sox and the Indians from the ALCS. The Red Sox won the series 4 games to 3 to advance to the World Series. Click here to enter show...
A funeral for a Yankees' cap It had all the makings of a heartfelt funeral — a hearse, coffin, flowers and the song “Ave Maria” playing in the background — but it was held in an unlikely place. Click here to enter show...
Red Sox Fan of the Day Photographs of all the fans selected as the Red Sox Fan of the Day. Click here to enter show...
Maple tree felled at Robert Frost Farm Fourty-four years after the poet's death, the 200-year-old maple tree that inspired him at his Derry home fell before a crowd of about 100 onlookers and relatives. Click here to enter show...
Around the world, at home Lee and Linda Bonneau have traveled all over the world and decorate their home with items from each country. Click here to enter show...
Patriots vs. Chargers Bill Belichick hung a statement on the NFL at the expense of the perennially pretending San Diego Chargers, 38-14. Click here to enter show...
North Andover Observes 9/11 North Andover observes the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks at the Fire Station in Old Center. Click here to enter show...
Full Moon Yoga at Salem Willows Yoga instructor Deborah Kako practices a yoga pose while leading a full moon yoga class at Camp Naumkeag. Click here to enter show...
Patriots First Day of Practice More than 6,000 fans turned out, despite the heat, to watch the first day of Patriots training camp at Gillette Stadium. Click here to enter show...
Soldiers' fathers meet The fathers of Army Spec. Alex Jimenez of Lawrence and Pvt. Byron Fouty of Michigan met for the first time and greeted each other with a bear hug you might expect from lifelong friends reuniting. Click here to enter show...
Art in the yard Locals across North of Boston use everything from one-of-a-kind artwork to objects with purely sentimental value to decorate their homes' landscape. Click here to enter show...
Salisbury Sand and Sea Festival The event featured several outdoor summer events, including surfing demonstrations and lessons, kite-flying and guided kayak paddling. Click here to enter show...
Capt. Stephen Abbot House The house known as the 1825 Capt. Stephen Abbot House, has gone through many changes over the years, including relocation to its current site in 2002 and an addition in 2003. Click here to enter show...
The Countess House A look inside the property is formally known as the Ingalls-Colby House. Many locals know it as "The Countess House." Click here to enter show...
Behind the scenes with mascots Fun, furry mascots play an integral role in the branding efforts of many minor-league baseball teams. Take a look behind the scenes. Click here to enter show...
Division 3 State Championship The North Reading Hornets defeated the Turners Falls Indians 7-0 in the Division 3 State Championships. Click here to enter show...
Division 2 State Championship The North Andover Hornets lost 2-1 to Hudson in the Division 2 State Championship at Worcester State College. Click here to enter show...
Local Dog owners prepare for show Many dog owners spend countless hours and dollars to show their purebreds week in and week out around the country - and sometimes around the world. Click here to enter show...
A look inside the Newell Farm Manor Bill and Daphne Papp have spent 13 years and hundreds of thousands of dollars renovating and redecorating their 19th century home on West Newbury's Main Street. Click here to enter show...
Searching for Army Spc. Alex Jimenez The military is searching Alex Jimenez who is among three feared captured - or killed - by al-Qaida in a pre-dawn ambush in Iraq. Click here to enter show...
B - I - N - G - O Many regulars have bingo penciled into their social calendars more than once a week. Click here to enter show...
Mother of Many Judy Ford is 68 years old, but the needs of her adopted children keep her busier than mothers far younger.
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Nosy Neighbor The Muniz family's renovations on their home include the addition of a candlepin bowling lane in their basement. This home in North Andover was built in 1974. Click here to enter show...
Remodeling of two local antique homes Remodeling a home with a past can be a unique challenge. Click here to enter show...
"Hair of the Dog" art show The show of mainly animal-themed art is a fundraiser for the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Nevins Farm shelter in Methuen. Click here to enter show...
A look inside two local Marcel Breuer designed homes Breuer's houses incorporated a lot of the ideals of the houses in the newly booming suburbs, such as efficiency and simple design. Click here to enter show...
Flooding plagues area Residents were forced from their homes, businesses were flooded, roads were closed and bridges were threatened as heavy rain caused menacing floods. Click here to enter show...
Patriot's Day Storm For the third time in as many years a spring storm flooded low-lying coastal areas as a powerful nor'easter hit the region over the Patriots Day weekend. Click here to enter show...
Art returns Seventeen impressionist paintings under the care of the White Fund, were stored at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, but are now in Andover for the first time in 96 years. Click here to enter show...
Spring Fashion Preview Mod is back on the runway and store shelves with a bang. In 2007, we call it the look for spring and summer. Click here to enter show...
Red Sox Home Opener The Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 14-3 to win in their Fenway Park opener. Click here to enter show...
Danvers State Hospital fire A raging fire reduced four unfinished apartment buildings to rubble at the site of the former Danvers State Hospital. Click here to enter show...
Aerials from the Danvers State Hospital fire Aerial photographs from the Danvers State Hospital fire. Click here to enter show...
Danvers State Hospital before the fire A look at the construction of the new apartments on the property of the old Danvers State Hospital before the fire occurred. Click here to enter show...
Making Easter Treats While Easter is traditionally the Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, many children equate the holiday with candy overflowing from straw baskets on Sunday morning. Click here to enter show...
The Inn at Castle Hill Standing on the veranda of the Inn at Castle Hill, it's easy to imagine yourself in not just a different world, but a different time. Click here to enter show...
Ditch the uniform Here's how to do jeans and a T-shirt without looking like you wore it to bed. Click here to enter show...
New England Flower Show Several of the exhibits focus on how home gardeners can incorporate bamboo, threadleaf Japanese maples and stone lanterns alongside native New England plants and materials. Click here to enter show...
Salem wins state tournament The Salem Blue Devil basketball team won the Class L Championship against Trinity on Saturday, March 17, 2007. Click here to enter show...
Andover hockey, Central Catholic basketball championship recap The Andover hockey team and the Central Catholic girls basketball team both fell just short of winning a state tournament. Click here to enter show...
Nosy Neighbor A look inside the Lewis Mills Condos on East Haverhill Street in Lawrence. Click here to enter show...
Ballroom Dancing Since the television show "Dancing with the Stars" debuted ballroom dancing classes at local studios have become more popular. Click here to enter show...
"Boston" lead singer Brad Delp remembered Brad Delp, who grew up in Danvers and was lead singer for the 1970s rock band Boston, was found dead on March 9, 2007 in his home. He was 55. Click here to enter show...
Central Catholic, Andover, and Pentucket advance to state semifinals Central Catholic girls basketball, Andover hockey, and Pentucket girls basketball all came up with big wins to advance to the state semifinals. Click here to enter show...
Ice fishing derby Over 150 people participates in the Haverhill Hound Rod & Gun Club's annual ice fishing derby on Chadwick Pond Sunday, February 25, 2007. Click here to enter show...
En Garde Eleven children, ages 11 to 16, took part in the Penta Fencing Club's three-day camp where they worked on sword drills, footwork and basics of fencing. Click here to enter show...
Valentine's Day storm Snow and then rain fell all over the North Shore on Valentine's Day. Click here to enter show...
Frost Festival With the sun shining and temperatures hovering around 30 degrees after a week in the deep freeze, conditions were ideal for ice skating and outdoor ice sculpting. Click here to enter show...
Danversport Explosion A massive explosion on November 22, 2006 in a chemical plant leveled the plant and demolished nearby businesses, blew out windows and doors in homes blocks away, and sparked a fire in Danvers. Click here to enter show...
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