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Luders brings banana ball magic home to Lynnfield
Sophia Harris | December 23
LYNNFIELD — Born and raised in Lynnfield, Jonathan Luders has never forgotten where his journey…
Solimine House will create 150 affordable apartments
For the Item | December 23
LYNN — A long-vacant site in Lynn took a major step toward renewal on Friday as 2Life Communities and city…
Hawthorne lot to be used for free parking
Amanda Lurey | December 23
SWAMPSCOTT — The Town has announced that the Hawthorne by the Sea parking lot is open and available for…
Lynnfield reviews revised Route 1 redevelopment
Sophia Harris | December 22
LYNNFIELD — The Planning Board reviewed a revised redevelopment proposal for multiple parcels on Broadway…
Swampscott Board debates Richdale alcohol license
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 22
SWAMPSCOTT — At the latest Select Board meeting, a continued hearing was held on the subject of Richdale…
Saugus council educates on environment
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 22
SAUGUS — The Saugus River Watershed Council has announced that it will host its annual meeting and dinner…
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Sports
Krause: Let’s delve into these Christmas stories
Steve Krause | December 23
I always liked George Bailey. He is the principal character in my favorite Christmas movie — “It’s a…
Roundup: Saugus protects home court against Boston United
Mark Aboyoun | December 22
The Sachems (2-3) picked up their second win of the season with a 71-58 home victory over Boston…
A few of their favorite things – Finn Gallup (Fun facts)
Mark Aboyoun | December 22
Finn is a student-athlete at Marblehead High and member of the varsity football, basketball, and lacrosse…
Aboyoun: Pats back where they belong
Mark Aboyoun | December 22
There’s a certain pressure that comes with playing in New England. It’s championships or bust. That’s…
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Government
Mayor Nicholson reflects on 2025 wins
Jackie Manno | December 18
LYNN — As Mayor Jared Nicholson prepares to enter his second term, he highlighted key milestones that he…
Peabody Council says goodbye to Gould, McGinn, and Melville
Amanda Lurey | December 16
PEABODY — At the last City Council meeting of the year, some goodbyes and thank yous were in…
Lynn Planning Department proposes zoning changes
Jackie Manno | December 14
LYNN — City Council unanimously voted to approve several amendments to the City’s inclusionary zoning…
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Mom asks Santa for Christmas cheer
Zach Laird | December 23
Christmas cheer is the kind of joy that every child and parent deserves a chance to cherish. One mother…
Child staying hopeful
Amanda Lurey | December 22
One local parent is struggling to make ends meet this holiday season, but her child remains optimistic and…
Education
Boys & Girls Club has leadership structure change
Paul Halloran | December 23
LYNN — As the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn continues to grow — with Phase 2 of a $25 million building…
Old Neighborhood meats a need in Lynn Schools
For the Item | December 22
LYNN — For the second year in a row, just before the holidays, Old Neighborhood Foods and Demakes…
Saugus schools get a boost in math
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 21
SAUGUS — The Saugus schools recently received a Multi-tiered Systems of Support Math Academy grant that…
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Entertainment
Peabody’s Clancy wins Song of the Year
Amanda Lurey | December 23
PEABODY — After seven years and 11 nominations, Peabody native Justin Clancy won his first Boston Music…
Peabody salon supports animal shelter
Amanda Lurey | December 18
PEABODY — This holiday season, Bombshell Beauty Lounge is partnering with the Northeast Animal Shelter to…
Lynn Boys & Girls Club hosts holiday party
For the Item | December 18
LYNN — More than 400 Boys & Girls Club of Lynn members were treated to a holiday party at St. George…
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Business
Wicked Delish brings wicked good bites to Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 23
SAUGUS — When a construction worker and former teacher decide to wake up one day and start a journey into…
Saugus OKs 10th anniversary party license
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 17
SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen held a large number of public hearings Tuesday night, including one for the…
Peabody cheese shop evolves to meet customer tastes
Amanda Lurey | November 12
PEABODY — Since opening its doors on Main Street in August of 2023, New England’s first Black-owned…
Tiger An’s Taekwondo expands to Peabody
Amanda Lurey | November 5
PEABODY — For anyone looking for Olympic-level taekwondo training, look no further. Tiger An’s Taekwondo…
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Opinion
UC should go back to considering standardized tests in admissions
Guest Commentary | December 22
William Liang At the sixth-ranked American public university, UC San Diego, a quarter of students taking a…
Prosperity and philanthropy reborn — The conservative way forward
Guest Commentary | December 22
Richard Stern and Spencer Skalleberg Much has been written about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act since it was…
Shribman: Keep your hat on
David M. Shribman | December 19
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE MONTREAL — Time for a holiday-season break from the divisions of…
LTTE: I liked seeing the menorah in the Item newspaper
To The Editor | December 19
I liked seeing the newspaper’s annual menorah-icon decoration incorporated into the Newspaper logo-title of…
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Lifestyle
Recognizing the opportunity: Lynn’s Saltman’s journey from law to authorship
Matteo Valente | December 18
Born and raised in West Lynn, in the “shade of the General Electric plant,” Alan I. Saltman grew up in a…
Lynn dancer to perform 11th Nutcracker
Jackie Manno | December 15
LYNN — The Greater Salem Ballet Company is gearing up for its 12th annual performance of “The Nutcracker”…
That’s a wrap!
Amanda Lurey, Elizabeth Della Piana, Joey Barrett, Matteo Valente, Sophia Harris, Spenser Hasak and Zach Laird | December 11
It’s officially that time of year where people flock to whatever app they use to listen to their favorite…
‘Two sides of the same coin’: Lynn’s Aghahowa and Spencer launch ‘Twin’ art exhibition
Matteo Valente | December 11
LYNN — Michael Aghahowa and Jah’Nyah Spencer, two Lynn creatives, have teamed up to put on a joint art…