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Cape Ann Votes: Your guide to the Nov. 3 election is live

Where and when to vote in each town, a Gloucester polling place map, every race on the Cape Ann ballot, the nine statewide questions and who is paying to pass or defeat them, all in one place.

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Crosscurrents: At Good Harbor, more dogs and fewer gulls

A Gloucester reader noticed something different on the beach on a sunny October day, and has a suggestion for the city.

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Manchester's flu clinic for adults 18 and older is Oct. 7

The Board of Health's standard dose clinic runs 9 a.m. to noon at the American Legion Hall. Appointments are required.

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Rockport planners start drafting rules for tiny houses

Voters' approval of a state 'Seasonal Community' designation in April means the town must allow homes of up to 400 square feet, and year-round housing on smaller lots, within two years.

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Gloucester sets early voting hours for the Nov. 3 election

Early voting at City Hall starts Oct. 17. The registration deadline is Oct. 24, and mail voters must return both cards of this year's two-card ballot.

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Gloucester Republican wins Governor's Council ballot spot as a write-in

William Falcetano will face incumbent Democrat Eunice Delice Zeigler of Methuen for the 5th District seat on Nov. 3.

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Manchester board member asks what happens if a cyberattack gets through

Vice Chair Catherine Bilotta asked for a briefing on the town's backup plans, pointing to recent technology outages in Springfield and Everett.