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Lynnfield sizes up police, school, and fire budgets
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 28
LYNNFIELD — Town officials representing their departments presented their Fiscal Year 2027 budgets to the…
Lynn Library Board of Directors plans ahead
Deyscha Smith | January 28
LYNN — The Lynn Library Board of Trustees met on Wednesday evening, where Chief Librarian and Director…
Lynn Senior Center opens its doors to high schoolers
Briana Alvarez | January 28
LYNN — At Wednesday morning’s Council on Aging meeting, members discussed exciting updates for the Lynn…
Swampscott welcomes its new Town Clerk
Sophia Harris | January 28
SWAMPSCOTT — Katy Dupont has been appointed the Town’s new clerk, joining the community after serving in…
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…
Saugus recognizes Eagle Scout achievement
Elizabeth Della Piana | January 28
SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen gave a citation to Liam Martin Tuesday night for rising in the ranks and…
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Sports
Smothering KIPP defense too much for Salem
Mark Aboyoun | January 28
SALEM — Despite not being able to practice for four days because of the snow, KIPP’s girls basketball…
Peabody’s Lizzie Bettencourt is bound for Bates
Anne Marie Tobin | January 28
PEABODY — Another Bettencourt has decided to continue her athletic career in college — and she’ll be…
Roundup: St. Mary’s boys, girls secure wins on the hardwood
Joey Barrett | January 27
St. Mary’s basketball fans had quite the Tuesday as both the boys and girls varsity teams picked up…
Lynn Tech finding its stride at the right time
Mark Aboyoun | January 27
LYNN — In the MIAA’s latest power rankings, Lynn Tech’s boys basketball team ranked No. 5 in Division…
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Government
Peabody inauguration set for Monday
Amanda Lurey | 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
Amanda Lurey | 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 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
Amanda Lurey | January 28
PEABODY — As student engagement is falling nationally, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School has found a…
Saugus reworks school subcommittee
Elizabeth Della Piana | January 25
SAUGUS — During the FY27 budget hearing for the schools, School Committee member and Finance Subcommittee…
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Entertainment
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…
‘The American Dream’ explores congressional race with Rick Jakious
For the Item | January 22
LYNN — The upcoming episode of The American Dream will feature Rick Jakious, a candidate for the 6th…
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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
Commentary: Iran’s crisis is a test of U.S. moral leadership
Guest Commentary | January 28
Daniel J. Arbess Right now, as you read this, Iranian protesters are facing live ammunition in Tehran’s…
Commentary: Alex Pretti’s death shows why militarized immigration raids portend lethal force
Guest Commentary | January 28
Jennifer Obel and Halleh Akbarnia A man stands to the side in Minneapolis, recording what is happening in…
LTTE: Crime and Terror
To The Editor | January 27
Dear Gov. Healey, The United States Federal government is openly committing acts of murder, abduction, and…
LTTE: We need a budget that helps people
To The Editor | January 27
To the Editor, Congress has until Jan. 30 to pass a long-overdue FY26 budget. This one must repair the…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
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
Amanda Lurey | 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…
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…