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DCR firefighters honored in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | August 8
SAUGUS — Breakheart Reservation hosted a ceremony Friday morning where the members of the Department of…
Nahant joins the fight for cleaner beaches
Zach Laird | August 8
NAHANT — Save King’s Beach, an organization dedicated to cleaning up beaches in the area, has extended…
Kraft Center honors Northshore nonprofits
For the Item | August 8
The Kraft Center for Community Health at Mass General Brigham honored two respected Northshore nonprofit…
Marblehead’s VFW draws community support
Sophia Harris | August 8
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 is about to get a much-needed facelift,…
Swampscott masseuse arraigned on rape charge
Zach Laird | August 8
SWAMPSCOTT — Ronny Paulino Colon, 32, of Lynn, was arraigned Aug. 7 in Essex County Superior Court after…
Pike is parent of the year
Jackie Manno | August 8
LYNN — Foster parent Marissa Pike knows how to give kids hope. Pike received the Lynn Area Foster…
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Sports
Perkins, Willcox days away from fight night in Revere
For the Item | August 8
QUINCY — Some of the best and most popular boxers in the Northeast will be showcased Aug. 16 on the stacked…
Team of the Week – Pizza Lovers and Councilor Jay Walsh
Joey Barrett | August 8
You know what I’ve been thinking? I rarely pick two, but with a name like Pizza Lovers, it’s only…
Lynn 3-year-old wins four track events
Joey Barrett | August 8
LYNN — When it comes to having ideal weather, few appreciate it more than runners. Such was the case in…
The Best – Brian Smith (Fun facts)
Mark Aboyoun | August 7
Brian is preparing for season No. 1 as head coach of Lynn Classical’s varsity football team Player: Bo…
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Government
Lynn DPW paves the way for drivable streets
Jackie Manno | August 8
LYNN — The Department of Public Works has completed 2/3rds of its 2025 resurfacing project. With…
Moulton briefs Peabody seniors on Medicaid cuts
Amanda Lurey | August 7
PEABODY — Rep. Seth Moulton hosted a press conference on the impacts of President Donald Trump’s “Big,…
Saugus prepares for upcoming election
Elizabeth Della Piana | August 7
SAUGUS — With town elections only a few months away, here are some key dates before votes will be…
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Education
Lynn church supplies back-to-school giveaway
Jackie Manno | August 7
LYNN — The third annual backpack and school supplies giveaway and community cookout at the Lynn First…
LPS to potential teachers: We want YOU!
Paul Halloran | August 6
Lynn Public Schools is actively looking for educators interested in joining the district. As part of the…
State unveils no-cost early literacy tutoring for Peabody
For the Item | August 6
PEABODY – The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Monday that 272 schools in Massachusetts were…
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Entertainment
More than 300 take Night Out in Lynnfield
Amanda Lurey | August 6
LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield and Lynnfield Police Department partnered to host the town’s third annual…
Pickleball for a Purpose
For the Item | August 5
A group of Marblehead residents partnered with Northeast Arc this spring and summer to share their love of…
Lynnfield wraps up summer of fun
Amanda Lurey | August 4
LYNNFIELD — For seven weeks every summer, Lynnfield Community Schools hosts Summer of Fun Activities (SOFA)…
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Business
Lynn memory presentation was truly unforgettable
Jackie Manno | July 29
LYNN — Memory expert Neil Kutzen isn’t trying to dazzle anyone with his memory. Instead, he’s helping…
Ed & Vin’s owner honored for 40 years
Amanda Lurey | July 18
LYNN – The City surprised Greg Ozoonian Friday with a congratulatory citation to recognize his 40th year…
A sweet spot in Lynn
Amanda Lurey | July 17
LYNN – Exchange Street has a new bakery on the block. Ivory Pot Bakery celebrated its ribbon…
Lynn’s Brickyard Bazaar series brings community together with vendors
Amanda Lurey | July 13
LYNN — The first of three vendor pop-up events in the Brickyard Bazaar market series was held Friday at…
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Opinion
LTTE: Third graders explore Lynnfield history at Meeting House
To the editor | August 7
To the editor: As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on one of…
Editorial: Gluesenkamp Perez on right track with cognitive testing for lawmakers
Guest Editorial | August 7
Editorial written by The Seattle Times Editorial Board. When Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell publicly…
D’Agostino: Missile silo for sale? No real estate magic can erase the nuclear history.
Guest Commentary | August 7
Susan D’Agostino Way out in the Kansas prairie, 140 feet below ground, a concrete-lined relic of Cold War…
Crisp: Trump suits perfectly our national cognitive dissonance
Guest Commentary | August 6
John M. Crisp If nations can suffer from cognitive dissonance just as individuals can, it’s easy to see…
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Lifestyle
Breaking barriers, building futures: The story behind Uniting Borders
Matteo Valente | August 7
Uniting Borders (UB) is a non-profit organization aiming to improve the lives of underprivileged children…
Lynn Arts & Culture Festival to hit the streets this Saturday
Jackie Manno | August 6
LYNN — The Lynn Arts & Culture Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 12-5 p.m. It will start…
Lynn students go Beyond classroom Walls
Jackie Manno | August 6
LYNN — Beyond Walls is further refining its Classroom to the Streets program by deepening the involvement…
Food blogger gives a voice to Lynn’s restaurant scene
Jackie Manno | August 4
Michael Petrigno, also known as whatdidyoueattodaysir on Instagram and TikTok, is not a picky…