Meaney resigns as chair of Water/Sewer

Briana Alvarez | January 15

LYNN— City Councilor Dr. Peter Meaney resigned as chairman of the Lynn Water and Sewer Commission (LWSC),…

Marblehead issues settlement statement about Transfer Station

Dylan Pichnarcik | January 15

MARBLEHEAD — Board of Health member Tom McMahon discussed a settlement statement written by Town Counsel…

Saugus Board hears Kowloon peer review

Elizabeth Della Piana | January 15

SAUGUS — The Kowloon returned to the Planning Board Thursday night to hear the peer review presented by…

Toomey’s presses on after 80 years

Briana Alvarez | January 15

LYNN—Toomey Dry Cleaners and Robert’s Dry Cleaners have been a staple in Lynn for nearly 80 years. Sam…

Lynn Residents hold candlelight vigil for immigrant rights

For the Item | January 15

LYNN— More than 60 Lynn residents gathered on the steps of Lynn City Hall on Jan.14 for a candlelight vigil…

Essex Tech reports historic application numbers

For the Item | January 15

DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District (Essex Tech) has received 1,746…

Late rally lifts Lynnfield past Pentucket

Anne Marie Tobin | January 15

LYNNFIELD — For nearly three quarters, visiting Pentucket did nearly everything right, while Lynnfield…

ROUNDUP: Lynn Classical makes statement against Chelsea

Mark Aboyoun | January 15

The Lynn Classical boys basketball team hosted Chelsea on Thursday night in a matchup of the Greater Boston…

Roundup: Peabody girls run wild against Danvers

Joey Barrett | January 14

Peabody’s girls track and field team defeated Danvers 68-18 Wednesday behind double-winner Ayanna Cirame…

Dinkel comes up clutch as St. Mary’s escapes in overtime

Mark Aboyoun | January 14

LYNN — When there’s not much time on the clock, players step up, but it’s usually not a…

What is event-based video monitoring?

Cricket in the Metaverse: The First Virtual Tournaments with Real Prizes

10 Bad Habits Every Student Must Break to Achieve Success

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…

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…

Marblehead talks special education programming

Dylan Pichnarcik | December 31

MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead Public Schools has served more than 800 students through special education…

Boys & Girls Club has leadership structure change

Paul Halloran | December 23

LYNN — As the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn continues to grow — with Phase 2 of a $25 million building…

Old Neighborhood meats a need in Lynn Schools

For the Item | December 22

LYNN — For the second year in a row, just before the holidays, Old Neighborhood Foods and Demakes…

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…

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…

Saugus OKs 10th anniversary party license

Elizabeth Della Piana | December 17

SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen held a large number of public hearings Tuesday night, including one for the…

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…

LTTE: Support cultivated-meat research

To The Editor | January 15

To the editor: The scale of violence we inflict on our fellow creatures is hard to comprehend. Humans kill…

LTTE: Enforce the budget; protect the democracy

To The Editor | January 15

To the editor: Every morning, I open my news app to see stories about families struggling to put food on…

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”…