NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA - Fri Nov 20

Last week's announcement that Salem State College will play host to one of the state's six new Readiness Centers, offering innovative programs in teacher training, represents a return of sorts to roots established more than 150 years ago.

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA - Fri Nov 20

For one day next week, a local restaurant should change its name from Tavern in the Square to "Turkeys in the Square." One of the city's newest and, on occasion, most controversial restaurants is staying open Thanksgiving Day to serve free turkey dinners to anybody who walks through the door.

SalemNews.com, Salem, MA - Fri Nov 20

After talking it over with family and friends, Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett has decided against running for attorney general if, as now seems likely, incumbent Martha Coakley is elected to the U.S. Senate in January.