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Lilly Panda has a chance to become a national Elks Hoop Shoot champion. Don't count her out.

14 hrs ago • Paul Leighton

Happy Local News Day!

It's a day to celebrate local journalism — and to ask for your support

Apr 9 • Paul Leighton

These are scary times at Temple B'nai Abraham. They could use your support.

Apr 7 • Paul Leighton

8-year-old Beckett needed a new liver. His donor lived next door.

Apr 1 • Paul Leighton

YMCA to buy Beverly Athletic Club

BAC's locations on Reservoir Road and at Cummings Center will become part of Greater Beverly Y

Mar 31 • Paul Leighton

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After the closing

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Mar 30 • Paul Leighton

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Mar 25 • Paul Leighton

Update on the sinking Whole Foods

A judge has denied a subcontractor's motion to dismiss the case

Mar 23 • Paul Leighton

Saving the amphibians

Hundreds of spotted salamanders, spring peepers and wood frogs were determined to cross Boyles Street last night. The crossing brigade was there to…

Mar 17 • Paul Leighton

What's going on with . . .

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Mar 13 • Paul Leighton

How well do you know Beverly?

Thanks to the organizers of the Beverly 400+ Trivia Night, we now have the ultimate test

Mar 12 • Paul Leighton

Out of Scouting

For some Beverly families, Scouting America's decision to end the diversity badge was the last straw

Mar 9 • Paul Leighton

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Happy anniversary, Beverly Beat readers

As we head into Year 2, I ask again for your support

Mar 5 • Paul Leighton

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