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Marblehead Rec and Park approves $3.6M Reynolds plans
Sophia Harris | April 12
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Recreation and Parks Commission voted 4-1 to move forward with a $3.6 million…
Saugus kept in the dark on lithium battery park
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 12
SAUGUS — At the latest Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Meeting member Robert Camuso approached the Board…
Lynn gang member pleads guilty in murders
Deyscha Smith | April 12
LYNN — Luis Enrique Santana, 32, has pled guilty to racketeering charges, including participating in two…
Lynn YMCA hitting all the right notes
Briana Alvarez | April 12
LYNN — Just a few months after its ribbon cutting in December, the Demakes Family YMCA Music &…
Stolen pickup truck found in Peabody pond
For the Item | April 10
PEABODY — Firefighters responded to a 6:30 a.m. call about a pickup truck submerged in Browns Pond. The…
Nahant Selectmen candidates serve up their visions
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 10
NAHANT — Community members and local officials gathered at Nahant Village Church Friday morning for a…
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Sports
Weekend roundup: Lynn Classical edged by Danvers on the diamond
Joey Barrett | April 12
A Saturday matinee brought the Lynn Classical and Danvers baseball teams to Fraser Field, with the Falcons…
Bishop Fenwick cruises by Lynn English, remains unbeaten
Anne Marie Tobin | April 12
PEABODY — Bishop Fenwick’s baseball team (3-0) remained undefeated with an 11-1 mercy-rule win across…
Team of the Week – Lynn Tech baseball
Joey Barrett | April 12
You know what I’ve been thinking? Even though the Red Sox weren’t plating many runs last week, a high…
Roundup: Leventhal piles up hits for Marblehead
Joey Barrett | April 10
Friday’s Northeastern Conference battle saw Marblehead’s baseball team defeat Peabody 15-5 across six…
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Government
Peabody previews ‘difficult budget season’
Amanda Lurey | March 30
PEABODY — Although there is still information that is yet to be released and added into the final FY27…
Rep. Wong supports AI regulations
For the Item | February 19
State Rep. Donald Wong, R-Saugus, recently supported legislation that would promote greater election…
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Education
Nahant and Swampscott renew school agreement
Erin Hickey | April 12
Swampscott and Nahant officials have reached a new long-term agreement for Nahant students to attend…
Marblehead schools balance budget with 22 job cuts
Sophia Harris | April 10
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead School Committee unanimously approved a $47.6 million fiscal year 2027 budget…
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Entertainment
Lynnfield Art Guild hosts crafty artist
For the Item | April 12
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Art Guild is presenting a Quilt Patterns Using Reclaimed Wood Demonstration by…
Putters up: Mini Masters at MarketStreet returns for a third year
For the Item | April 10
LYNNFIELD– Mini Masters at MarketStreet Sponsored by Sachetta returns to The Green at MarketStreet in…
‘The American Dream’ explores the pursuit of justice with DA Paul Tucker
For the Item | April 9
LYNN — The upcoming episode of “The American Dream” will focus on the pursuit of justice in Essex County…
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Business
The best in Greater Lynn businesses honored
Deyscha Smith | April 5
LYNN — More than 250 business and leaders throughout the Lynn community recently celebrated the Annual…
Hot dog! Gourmet shop opening in Lynn
Briana Alvarez | April 5
LYNN — Tres Perritos Gourmet on 117 Munroe St. is carving out a unique niche: Colombian-inspired hot dogs…
Breaking Grounds in Peabody breaking in new hours
Amanda Lurey | March 18
PEABODY — Breaking Grounds Café on Main Street will be changing its hours, most notably by not being open…
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Opinion
LTTE: The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability
To the editor | April 10
The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability State and local officials have championed…
LTTE: After Hawthorne: What Becomes of a Legacy?
To the editor | April 10
To the editor: With the closing of Hawthorne by the Sea on Nov. 15, 2025, the North Shore lost more…
Editorial: Democrats embrace write-off that favors high earners
Guest Editorial | April 9
Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board Tax day is nearly upon us, reigniting the…
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Lifestyle
Joey Barrett: Picture this
Joey Barrett | April 9
I still go to movie theaters. You can laugh, but if I were Tommy (Joe Pesci) from “Goodfellas,” I’d…
Swampscott Resident Celebrated on Today Show
Erin Hickey | April 3
“The Today Show”, known for its news, business, and heartwarming segments, recently featured a familiar…
The photographer’s pics of the month: March
Spenser Hasak | April 2
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…
Soundscape Visions to premiere new audio-visual works at GALA
For the Item | April 1
LYNN — On Friday, April 10, the artist-musician collective Soundscape Visions returns to the Galleries at…