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Coyotes attacking dogs in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 15
SAUGUS — The coyote presence in town has persisted as six more dogs have been attacked by coyotes in recent…
Connor’s Kindness demonstrates the Wright way in Lynnfield
Adam Levine | October 14
LYNNFIELD — Connor’s Kindness Project recently received a donation from Wakefield Co-operative Bank’s…
Catholic Charities granted $50K to address food insecurity
Emily Rosenberg | October 14
LYNN — The Catholic Charities food pantry on Silsbee Street received $50,000 in the state Fiscal Year…
A natural solution to coastal erosion in Lynn Harbor
Emily Rosenberg | October 14
LYNN — The Emerald Tutu, a National Science Foundation-funded research project, is on a mission to find an…
Swampscott launches public health podcast
Benjamin Pierce | October 14
SWAMPSCOTT — The Health Department launched a podcast titled “Local Public Health: Conversations…
Saugus hosting COVID and flu clinic
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 14
SAUGUS — In a press release, Town Manager Scott Crabtree and Director of Public Health John Fralick…
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Sports
ROUNDUP: Lynnfield puts four past Rockport
Mark Aboyoun | October 14
The Pioneers took on Rockport Monday morning and took care of business winning 4-0. Lynnfield’s own, Lauren…
KIPP soccer on the rise
Owen Finn | October 14
LYNN — The KIPP boy’s soccer team is off to a solid start and has been on a roll lately. The Panthers…
Injuries not stopping Marblehead soccer
Mark Aboyoun | October 14
MARBLEHEAD — They say injuries are part of the game, but the Marblehead girls’ soccer team has faced more…
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Saugus’ girls soccer team escapes Fenwick late
Joey Barrett | October 13
In Saturday’s Breast Cancer Awareness Game at the Christie Serino Jr. Athletic Sports Complex, Saugus’…
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Government
Swampscott launches public health podcast
Benjamin Pierce | October 14
SWAMPSCOTT — The Health Department launched a podcast titled “Local Public Health: Conversations…
Swampscott makes additions to various boards
Benjamin Pierce | October 6
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint one new member each to both the Recreation…
Town and state officials review needs in Swampscott
Benjamin Pierce | October 2
SWAMPSCOTT — State Sen. Brendan Crighton and State Rep. Jenny Armini met with the Select Board and Town…
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Education
Principal at head of class for Swampscott super
Benjamin Pierce | October 10
SWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee announced its new date, Oct. 24, to formally interview Middle School…
Nahant looks to fill School Committee void
Benjamin Pierce | October 7
NAHANT — The School Committee is in need of a new member following the resignation of Liana…
Marblehead High rated 50th in Mass.
Kelan Flynn | October 4
MARBLEHEAD — Niche.com’s annual ranking of the top 50 high schools in the Commonwealth was released, with…
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Entertainment
Heffernan wins Topsfield Fair Harvest Baked Sweet Treat Contest
For the Item | October 9
Casey Heffernan of Topsfield won first place in this year’s Topsfield Fair Fall Harvest Baked Sweet Treat…
Topsfield Fair announces hot dog, pageant winners
For the Item | October 7
Colin Coates of East Hampstead, N.H., took home the top prize at the 6th Annual Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating…
Connolly wins 40th Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
For the Item | October 7
Steve Connolly of Sharon, Massachusetts, claimed victory at the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin…
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Business
Marblehead Chamber of Commerce holds 72nd annual meeting
Kelan Flynn | September 27
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce awarded local businesses, organizations, and individuals…
Bedford Jewelers is closing after more than 70 years
For the Item | September 3
BEDFORD — Historic Bedford Jewelers is closing, and Shirley O’Connor, the second-generation owner of…
Tom Traverse joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
For the Item | July 31
SAUGUS— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate announced that Tom Traverse has joined…
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Opinion
Editorial: Another Dream: DACA holders’ fate once again in judges’ hands
Guest Editorial | October 15
Editorial written by The New York Daily News Editorial Board. Once more, the Federal Court of Appeals in New…
Greene: The generosity and grace of Ethel Kennedy, a down-to-earth matriarch
Guest Commentary | October 15
Leonard Greene Joe, the congressman, was the charming one. His uncle, Ted, the senator, was the persuasive…
Armini: Local empowerment, state partnership: Swampscott votes on the Community Preservation Act
Jennifer Armini | October 15
With Swampscott preparing to vote on whether to adopt the Community Preservation Act (CPA), I found myself…
LTTE: Choose your candidates wisely this election
To the editor | October 15
To the editor: As we are nearing Election Day, I would urge all voters to turn out and vote. I would also…
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Lifestyle
Christopher Gomez: More than just a trainer
Matteo Valente | October 10
Having filled his own cup, Christopher Gomez is now focused on extending a helping hand and supporting…
Lynnfield Boys Scouts camp out in Salem
Adam Levine | October 9
LYNNFIELD — Boy Scout Troop 48 spent the weekend camping out at Winter Island in Salem. The 14 scouts in…
Sister act: St. Mary’s honors its nuns
Paul Halloran | October 2
SALEM — St. Mary’s School presented the Cardinal Cushing Award to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and…
Meet a therapy alpaca at the Peabody Library
For the Item | October 2
Come to the Peabody Library courtyard on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. to meet, greet, pet and hang out with a…