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Marblehead schools address budget concerns
Sophia Harris | February 6
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead School Committee has determined that a level-funded budget for the coming…
A legacy built on family, faith, and perseverance
Elizabeth Della Piana | February 6
SAUGUS — Founder of the Hammersmith Family Restaurant, Constantino “Costa” Agganis, died Feb. 1 at 94 after…
Nahant’s new Council on Aging director has big plans
Deyscha Smith | February 6
NAHANT— When Kelly King saw a posting for the executive director role on the Council of Aging on Facebook,…
Self-driving cars face local pushback in Lynn
Briana Alvarez | February 6
LYNN — The tech industry coalition Chamber of Progress has created and delivered a 40,000-signature…
Lynn City Clerk set to retire end of this month
Deyscha Smith | February 6
LYNN— After a 27-year-long career, City Clerk and Elections Chief Janet Rowe is set to retire at the end of…
Lynn resident wins $25,000 a year for life prize
For the Item | February 6
LYNN — Ana Garcia of Lynn has won a $25,000-a-year-for-life prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game…
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Sports
Roundup: Neilson’s triple-double sparks Fenwick
Joey Barrett | February 6
Bishop Fenwick girls basketball standout Celia Neilson recorded 13 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in the…
North Reading defense too much for Lynnfield
Anne Marie Tobin | February 6
LYNNFIELD — It started and ended well for Lynnfield’s girls basketball team Friday night against visiting…
Coaches make themselves at home with Super Bowl picks
Joey Barrett | February 6
You could say football coaches just love the game — no matter which one. With Super Bowl LX between the…
Basketball referee lands in court
Joey Barrett and Mark Aboyoun | February 6
LYNN — James Martin Welsh III, 52, of Beverly, was arrested by the Swampscott Police Department Tuesday for…
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Government
Peabody inauguration set for Monday
Daily Item Staff | January 1
PEABODY — Change is on the horizon for Peabody, as it will swear in its newly elected leaders Monday, Jan….
Lynnfield sets election dates
Amanda Lurey | December 31
LYNNFIELD — The Town has announced the key dates for its 2026 elections. Lynnfield’s annual town…
Peabody Board approves body piercing permit
Daily Item Staff | December 30
PEABODY — The Board of Health recently held a hearing to discuss Christina Bowden’s application for a…
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Item Santa
A single mother of five, stretching every dollar
Sophia Harris | December 25
One of the letters received by Item Santa this season comes from a mother doing everything she can to hold…
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…
Education
Lynnfield School Council plans to celebrate identity
Deyscha Smith | February 5
LYNNFIELD — This week, the Lynnfield School Council met to discuss programming for a community-wide…
Lynnfield schools and American Legion promote patriotism to third graders
For The Weekly News | January 28
LYNNFIELD — Maureen Fennessy — who is the elementary director in the English Language Arts/Social Science…
Transforming learning experiences at Peabody High
Daily Item Staff | January 28
PEABODY — As student engagement is falling nationally, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School has found a…
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Entertainment
Nature in the Neighborhood: Let it snow
For the Item | February 3
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping…
Super Bowl raffle to support scholarships at YMCA of Metro North
For the Item | January 27
PEABODY — The YMCA of Metro North is offering football fans the opportunity of a lifetime while supporting…
Henry R. Breckenridge Foundation to host third annual comedy show
Amanda Lurey | January 22
PEABODY — The Henry R. Breckenridge Charitable Foundation is hosting its third annual comedy show at Holy…
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Business
Behind the scenes: Peabody’s Total Cinema Solutions
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 21
PEABODY — Amid Saturday night jump scares and swoon-worthy love stories, Total Cinema Solutions LLC, a…
Building community with wine
Briana Alvarez | January 18
LYNN — Lucille Wine Shop and Tasting Room, located on 776 Washington St., has grown tremendously since its…
Lynn welcomes new coffee spot
Deyscha Smith | January 11
LYNN — Step inside Brew North Cafe, and you’ll immediately feel at home. From the calm ambiance and…
Ashley O’Shea brings interior styling to Marblehead
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 4
MARBLEHEAD — Ashley O’Shea, a Marblehead resident, has brought her talents in interior design and styling…
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Opinion
Shribman: Fighting two wars
David M. Shribman | February 6
His grandparents and mother were born in Selma, Alabama, the site of the violence of the 1965 civil rights…
Commentary: The Fed can beat populist demagogues by educating the public
For the Item | February 6
The Donald Trump administration’s criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has engaged…
Commentary: What power do ordinary citizens have to keep federal agents accountable?
For the Item | February 5
When I first sat down to write this piece last month, this was the opening paragraph: Renee Good was not…
Commentary: How to get our improving economy working for ALL Americans
For the Item | February 5
The economy is far too tight for many Americans—more about how to fix that in a minute—but first, some…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
The photographer’s pics of the month: January
Spenser Hasak | February 5
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…
Through the lens: Like father, like son
Matteo Valente | January 22
On any given weekend, you might find Ellery Sanchez, known as “Mismo,” a nickname born from his…
Prince celebrates 100th birthday
Daily Item Staff | January 6
Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince moved…
Photos that blew us away in 2025
Spenser Hasak | December 30
Of the more than 8,000 photos taken, edited, and captioned by Daily Item Creative Director and Photographer…