Featured
Digital Edition
Read today’s digital edition
News
Saving the Glover with sea shanties
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 18
MARBLEHEAD — Amid the salty sea air and hallowed history of the American Navy’s birthplace, the Scurvy…
Lynn Cultural Council discusses grant proposals
Deyscha Smith | January 18
LYNN — The Lynn Cultural Council met recently to discuss this year’s grant proposals and funding. With…
Swampscott Odd Fellows pledge $10,000 for Glover Farmhouse preservation
Zach Laird | January 18
SWAMPSCOTT — The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) Kearsarge Lodge #217 pledged $10,000 to assist the…
Wong bill would provide relief on high energy bills
For the Item | January 18
SAUGUS — Rep. Donald H. Wong (R-Saugus) is co-sponsoring comprehensive energy reform legislation put forth…
City set for annual homeless count
For the Item | January 18
LYNN — The Housing Inventory Count (HIC) and Point-in-Time (PIT) count is an annual, census-like count of…
Anne L. Gugino Carrigan named top lawyer
Deyscha Smith | January 16
Attorney Anne L. Gugino Carrigan, of the Law Office of James J. Carrigan, has long been considered one of the…
More news »
Sports
Weekend roundup: Headers win first game
Joey Barrett | January 18
With a thrilling 6-5 victory inside of Rockett Arena in Salem, Marblehead’s boys hockey team (1-8-1) upset…
Braley’s late heroics lift Lynnfield
Anne Marie Tobin | January 18
LYNNFIELD — In a back-and-forth battle that wasn’t decided until the final seconds of the game, the…
Local athletes run away with weekend
Joey Barrett | January 18
BOSTON — It was an action-packed weekend of high school track and field as local athletes performed in…
More sports »
Special Sections
More Special Sections »
Sponsored Content
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…
More government »
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
Marblehead superintendent warns of school cuts
Zach Laird | January 18
MARBLEHEAD — Superintendent John Robidoux gave an update on how the Town’s current financial situation…
Lynnfield school budget increase cut to 4.3%
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 18
LYNNFIELD — Superintendent of Schools Tom Geary presented an update to the FY27 budget, which cuts the…
Marblehead talks special education programming
Dylan Pichnarcik | December 31
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead Public Schools has served more than 800 students through special education…
More education »
Entertainment
Saugus sings for the arts
Elizabeth Della Piana | January 4
SAUGUS — The Theatre Company of Saugus is hitting a different stage to raise money for some of its programs…
Lynn’s CMCC to explore multiracial activism
For the Item | January 1
LYNN — The Community Minority Cultural Center proudly presents “Lynn: A City of Freedom Fighters — Then…
Swampscott gets a jump on 2026
Zach Laird | December 31
SWAMPSCOTT — Community members rallied at Swampscott High School Wednesday afternoon for an early New…
More entertainment »
Business
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…
Wicked Delish brings wicked good bites to Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 23
SAUGUS — When a construction worker and former teacher decide to wake up one day and start a journey into…
More business »
Opinion
Shribman: Things are heating up in the arctic
David M. Shribman | January 16
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Donald Trump and his top lieutenants believe there is no such thing…
Dean: Support for VanMeter in State Rep. race
For the Item | January 16
I am writing to express my unwavering support for Zosia VanMeter for the position of State Representative…
Commentary: What hard times make possible
Guest Commentary | January 15
Jamie Holmes Crises’ crucibles often forge potent alliances. Before the American Revolution, John Adams…
Commentary: Trump’s strategic strike in Venezuela creates opportunities for U.S. energy dominance
Guest Commentary | January 15
Nicole Huyer “Operation Absolute Resolve” successfully dismantled illegitimate President Nicolás…
More opinion »
Magazines
More Magazines »
Lifestyle
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…
Lynn dancer to perform 11th Nutcracker
Jackie Manno | December 15
LYNN — The Greater Salem Ballet Company is gearing up for its 12th annual performance of “The Nutcracker”…