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Happy 4th of July, here’s how your community is celebrating
Sophia Harris, Elizabeth Della Piana and Erell Renaudeau | July 3
The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, has been a federal holiday in the United States since…
Republic Services and Teamster negotiations continue
Sophia Harris | July 3
The Republic Services media team said that the company and Teamsters Local 25 met with a federal mediator on…
Marblehead schools approve roof updates
Erell Renaudeau | July 3
MARBLEHEAD – The School Committee discussed policy updates for the coming year and the project for the…
Two Lynn men indicted for drug trafficking, firearm charges
For the Item | July 3
LYNN – Two Lynn men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on drug trafficking and firearm…
Eddie’s Ranch of Saugus gets an upgrade
Elizabeth Della Piana | July 3
SAUGUS — Eddie’s Ranch, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit run by Lisa Mattuchio, is a home where senior dogs,…
Swampscott has a plan for dumpster access
Zach Laird | July 3
SWAMPSCOTT — The town will be procuring three dumpsters for residents to toss out one trash bag per…
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Sports
KRAUSE: A paean to ‘America’s most beloved ballpark’
Steve Krause | July 3
I’ve rediscovered the charms of Fenway Park. Or should I say, I’m discovering them for the first…
Marotta ready to pounce with Wheaton Lyons
Anne Marie Tobin | July 3
LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield High field hockey standout Gia Marotta is taking her talent to Division 3 Wheaton…
Team of the Week – North Shore Navigators
Joey Barrett | July 3
You know what I’ve been thinking? You can’t count out a team just because it suffers a few bumps and…
Large crowd expected for Marblehead-to-Halifax Ocean Race
For The Weekly News | July 2
MARBLEHEAD — Onshore spectators will have a bird’s-eye view of the start of the 40th Biennial…
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Government
Two Lynn men indicted for drug trafficking, firearm charges
For the Item | July 3
LYNN – Two Lynn men have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston on drug trafficking and firearm…
Protesting a Lynn common cause
Amanda Lurey | July 2
LYNN – Protestors gathered at Lynn Common Wednesday afternoon for a Wednesday Walkout event to vocalize the…
Lynn weighs in on floodplains
Amanda Lurey | July 1
LYNN – Over 50 people accepted the City’s invitation to come to its community meeting Tuesday at Grace…
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Education
Marblehead schools approve roof updates
Erell Renaudeau | July 3
MARBLEHEAD – The School Committee discussed policy updates for the coming year and the project for the…
Lynn schools receive $4.8M grant
Amanda Lurey | June 30
LYNN – The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) awarded over $52 million in grants to help upgrade…
Lynn students receive school awards
Amanda Lurey | June 30
LYNN – Two students have been announced as recipients of the Fenwick First Award courtesy of Bishop Fenwick…
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Entertainment
Third of July fireworks advisory
For the Item | July 2
In preparation for the Third of July Fireworks Celebration, there will be several street closures and parking…
Revere Beach to host 21st international sand sculpting festival
For the Item | June 30
The Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival is back! This renowned event will feature a weekend…
The American Dream show highlights local lawmakers
For the Item | June 23
LYNN– Do you want a look at the inside workings of state government? The American Dream show will feature…
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Business
Commercial real estate veteran joins Salem Five
For the Item | June 15
SALEM – Salem Five is pleased to announce that Chris Robie, an experienced commercial real estate lender,…
Lynn welcomes Lakay
Sophia Harris | June 10
LYNN — Lakay Fresh Mini Market celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday. The first Haitian market…
Raising Cane’s opens in Saugus — finally
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 3
SAUGUS — Driving down Route 1 in Saugus, there’s one thing everyone notices: chicken shops. Residents can…
New housing addresses at-risk young adults in Lynn
Amanda Lurey | May 7
LYNN – Harborlight Homes and The Haven Project will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 65 Munroe St….
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Opinion
Hiltzik: With ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Trump and DeSantis define their immigration policy as a tragic farce
Guest Commentary | July 3
Michael Hiltzik Just as you may have thought that it was finally safe to think about American politics…
Reasons to celebrate July 4th
Guest Commentary | July 3
Bill Lueders Every Fourth of July, Erwin Knoll, the late editor of The Progressive magazine, would host a…
Editorial: A reminder in Africa that the religious freedoms we take for granted are fragile
Guest Editorial | July 2
Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board. As Christianity declines in the West, the faith is…
Point and Counterpoint
Guest Commentary | July 2
Richard Lorenc: Point We celebrate America,not Britain, on July 4 Fast on the heels of the recent…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
From hoops to fashion: Lynwood Moore builds a brand with purpose
Matteo Valente | June 19
From hoops to fashion, Lynn’s own Lynwood Moore is making moves. Moore’s involvement in basketball began at…
Lynn Music Festival returns to Red Rock Park
Matteo Valente | June 19
LYNN — The Lynn Music Festival, a free and family-friendly event presented by the Lynn Music Foundation…
Lynnfield board is raising the bar at King Rail G.C.
Anne Marie Tobin | June 1
LYNNFIELD — If you enjoy sharing a beer or glass of wine with your foursome after a round of golf, King…
Jeff Porter and David Ryan keep their noses to the grindstone
Matteo Valente | May 29
Lynn musicians Jeff Porter and David Ryan, previously featured in the Item in 2021, have diligently…