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Ivan and Sir Erik pack Saugus Library Ivan and Sir Erik pack Saugus LibrarySaugus — The Saugus Public Library got a special visit from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch's alpacas, Sir Erik... All is well for Saugus summer kickoff All is well for Saugus summer kickoffSAUGUS — The Community Wellness Fair was hosted Tuesday afternoon behind the Belmonte STEAM Academy and provided families... Peabody remembers 1964 tannery fire victims Peabody remembers 1964 tannery fire victimsPEABODY — People gathered at the Peabody Leatherworkers Museum Saturday afternoon to honor the lives of the five... Moulton gets a good look at adult care Moulton gets a good look at adult careLYNN — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton joined Mayor Jared C. Nicholson for a bilingual community forum at the... Swampscott celebrates Juneteenth Jubilee Swampscott celebrates Juneteenth JubileeSWAMPSCOTT — The town partnered with Boston Bridges Initiative, a local nonprofit organization that aims to foster social... Neighbors save family after fire on Bulfinch Street Neighbors save family after fire on Bulfinch StreetLYNN — Four houses were badly burned because of a two-alarm fire that happened Sunday afternoon at 41... St. John’s Prep Eagles fly away with back-to-back state titles St. John's Prep Eagles fly away with back-to-back state titlesCAMBRIDGE — When a program goes on a 44-match winning streak and captures back-to-back Division 1 state titles,... Norman brings Marblehead together again Norman brings Marblehead together againMARBLEHEAD — Friends, family, former athletes, and community members gathered once again for a heartfelt celebration in honor... North Shore Music Theatre via Lynnfield and Broadway North Shore Music Theatre via Lynnfield and BroadwayLYNNFIELD — Before being cast in the starring role of Elphaba in "Wicked" on Broadway, Christine Dwyer started... What does it mean to be a dad? What does it mean to be a dad?This Father's Day, the Daily Item chose to highlight dads in local communities who have stood out as...

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Locals celebrate Juneteenth festivities

Sophia Harris | June 18

Juneteenth, observed annually on June 19, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United…

Lynnfield extends school super contract

Anne Marie Tobin | June 18

LYNNFIELD– The School Committee voted Thursday to extend the contract of Superintendent Tom Geary through…

Healing Abuse Working for Change hosts successful walk and 5k

For the Item | June 18

SALEM — Healing Abuse Working for Change (HAWC) proudly announces the remarkable achievements of its 33rd…

Lynn man arraigned on rape, indecent assault and battery charges

Zach Laird | June 18

LYNN — Ronny Paulino Colon, 32, of Lynn, was arraigned in Lynn District Court on June 16, on one count of…

Peabody couple honored at State House

For the Item | June 18

BOSTON — Senate Assistant Majority Leader Joan B. Lovely (D-Salem) is pleased to announce that Jose Mario…

Lynn Council approves $533M mayoral budget

Sophia Harris | June 18

LYNN – The City Council has unanimously approved Mayor Jared C. Nicholson’s proposed $533,106,166 budget…

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Sports

Coach W.F. Newhall ready to lend a hand

Mark Aboyoun | June 18

LYNN — St. Mary’s cross country team has added experience — and a Swampscott High Athletic Hall of…

Lots to enjoy after Marblehead softball season

Mark Aboyoun | June 18

MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead’s softball team wrapped up its season with a 17-5 record alongside a win in the…

Northeastern Conference tennis awards

For the Item | June 18

End-of-season boys and girls high school tennis awards from the Northeastern Conference BOYS  Dunn…

Panthers defeat Oilers as ex-Bruin Brad Marchand hoists second Stanley Cup

The Associated Press | June 17

SUNRISE, Fla. — Stanley’s stay in South Florida is getting extended. The Florida Panthers repeated as…

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Government

Schmeckpeper and Gwazda win Marblehead School Committee election in landslide

Amanda Lurey | June 10

MARBLEHEAD – The June 10 election results are in, while not yet certified, and Kate Schmeckpeper and Henry…

Marblehead renews Kezer’s contract

Amanda Lurey | May 29

MARBLEHEAD – At Wednesday night’s Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer’s contract…

Councilor Walsh won’t seek re-election

Elizabeth Della Piana | May 25

LYNN — After 10 years of serving on the City Council, and 2025 being his fourth year as council president,…

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Education

Area residents on NSCC’s Dean’s List

For the Item | June 17

DANVERS — North Shore Community College President Dr. William Heineman is pleased to announce that the…

Saugus School Committee thanks retirees

Elizabeth Della Piana | June 16

SAUGUS — The School Committee recognized multiple staff members who are retiring at the end of this school…

Katie Abare Honored with Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Award

Sophia Harris | June 13

MARBLEHEAD — This year’s recipient of the Margaret Voss Howard Teacher Recognition Award for Marblehead…

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Entertainment

Ivan and Sir Erik pack Saugus Library

Elizabeth Della Piana | June 18

Saugus — The Saugus Public Library got a special visit from the Harvard Alpaca Ranch’s alpacas, Sir Erik…

Bestselling Author Monroe To Give Exclusive Reading

For the Item | June 18

MARBLEHEAD– The Abbot Public Library Foundation warmly invites the Marblehead community to a special Summer…

Kick-off the summer in Lynn

For the Item | June 18

Experience the perfect kick-off to your summer vacation with the City of Lynn! The City of Lynn, in…

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Business

Commercial real estate veteran joins Salem Five

For the Item | June 15

SALEM – Salem Five is pleased to announce that Chris Robie, an experienced commercial real estate lender,…

Lynn welcomes Lakay

Sophia Harris | June 10

LYNN — Lakay Fresh Mini Market celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday.  The first Haitian market…

Raising Cane’s opens in Saugus — finally

Elizabeth Della Piana | June 3

SAUGUS — Driving down Route 1 in Saugus, there’s one thing everyone notices: chicken shops. Residents can…

New housing addresses at-risk young adults in Lynn

Amanda Lurey | May 7

LYNN – Harborlight Homes and The Haven Project will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 65 Munroe St….

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Opinion

Editorial: Suddenly, Iran is desperate to come to the table

Guest Editorial | June 18

Editorial written by The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board. The “No Kings Day” protests turned into…

Jacobs & Alwine: RFK Jr. vaccine panel puts nation at risk

Guest Commentary | June 18

Elizabeth Jacobs and James Alwine On June 9, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy…

Lopez: Five months after wildfires, it’s still PTSD for animals — Pets trying to shake depression

Guest Commentary | June 18

Steve Lopez Now and again, while walking Philly near the Rose Bowl, I bump into a dog trainer named Eldon,…

Editorial: Trump’s big ugly — One Big Beautiful Bill will do great damage

Guest Editorial | June 17

Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board. President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill…

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Lifestyle

Lynnfield board is raising the bar at King Rail G.C.

Anne Marie Tobin | June 1

LYNNFIELD — If you enjoy sharing a beer or glass of wine with your foursome after a round of golf, King…

Jeff Porter and David Ryan keep their noses to the grindstone

Matteo Valente | May 29

Lynn musicians Jeff Porter and David Ryan, previously featured in the Item in 2021, have diligently…

Gabriela Moreno brings ‘The Mundane in El Salvador’ to Lynn

Matteo Valente | May 29

First generation Salvadoran American Artist Gabriela Moreno, who recently graduated from Massachusetts…

Civil Society Screenings to kick off free film series

Matteo Valente | May 28

The Lynn Music Foundation and Inc.ubate Coworking Lynn have teamed up to create the Civil Society…

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