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Peabody Councilor Gamache endorses Koh for Congress
Amanda Lurey | May 14
PEABODY — On Thursday, Dan Koh received yet another endorsement for the Massachusetts 6th Congressional…
A hero laid to rest
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 13
SALEM — Massachusetts State Troopers, family, friends, loved ones, and law enforcement across the…
MBTA shares Lynnway design
Erin Hickey | May 13
SWAMPSCOTT — Residents gathered at the Senior Center on Wednesday evening to learn about and provide…
A Special day in Lynn
Paul Halloran | May 13
LYNN — The weather could have been a little better, but the smiles could not have been any bigger. The…
Saugus receives hantavirus information
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 13
SAUGUS — Public Health Nurse Teresa Riley-Singh spoke about the ongoing hantavirus situation in the U.S. at…
Happy 176th, Lynn
Deyscha Smith | May 13
LYNN — On May 14, 1850 — 176 years ago Thursday — Lynn was incorporated as a city. Happy birthday,…
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Sports
Navigators, Hawke ready for ‘a lot of action’ this summer
Sarah Morrissey | May 14
LYNN — As summer approaches, so does baseball in Lynn with the North Shore Navigators preparing for a new…
Roundup: Saugus returns to .500 on the softball field
Joey Barrett | May 13
In its quest to make the Div. 3 state tournament, Saugus’ softball team (8-8) returned to .500 with…
Seniors come up clutch for Lynn English
Mark Aboyoun | May 13
LYNN — On an evening dedicated to the seniors, it was fitting that Lynn English’s veteran group helped…
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Government
Peabody Councilor Gamache endorses Koh for Congress
Amanda Lurey | May 14
PEABODY — On Thursday, Dan Koh received yet another endorsement for the Massachusetts 6th Congressional…
Peabody signs 3-year agreement with Cataldo Ambulance
Amanda Lurey | April 23
PEABODY — The City has finalized a new, three-year agreement with Cataldo Ambulance, Peabody’s longtime…
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…
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Education
Nahant OKs 2026-27 plan for Johnson School
Briana Alvarez | May 11
NAHANT — At Monday night’s School Committee meeting in Nahant, members unanimously approved Johnson…
Scholarship brings Hope to Peabody student
Amanda Lurey | May 5
PEABODY — Cancer’s ripple effects often extend far beyond hospital rooms, shaping families, finances,…
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Entertainment
Peabody seniors go for gold
Amanda Lurey | May 13
PEABODY — Competitive spirits came alive Wednesday afternoon as seniors battled for bragging rights in…
‘The American Dream’ invites Koh to discuss Congressional campaign
For the Item | May 13
LYNN — The upcoming episode of “The American Dream” will focus on Dan Koh’s campaign for Congress, with…
Bingo drags in support for Peabody arts
Amanda Lurey | May 12
PEABODY — Bursts of applause, contagious laughter, and the occasional scream of “Bingo!” echoed through…
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Business
Saugus brothers clean up
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 12
SAUGUS — Brothers Dom and Dylan Clark are betting big on junk removal, and so far, the gamble is paying…
Sandmagination marks one year with discounted family event
For the Item | April 28
PEABODY — Sandmagination, New England’s largest indoor sandbox experience, will celebrate its one-year…
Plummer Youth Promise to reopen restored Caroline Plummer House
For the Item | April 27
SALEM — Plummer Youth Promise will celebrate the reopening of the historic Caroline Plummer House and honor…
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Opinion
LTTE: Zosia VanMeter for state representative
To The Editor | May 13
To the editor: I am writing in strong support of Zosia VanMeter for the position of state representative for…
Editorial: Schools fail to prepare graduates for harsh $$ reality
Guest Editorial | May 13
Editorial written by Boston Herald Editorial Board Colleges are failing today’s young adults — beyond…
Commentary: Putin’s costly warmongering is stirring up resentment at home
Guest Commentary | May 13
Daniel DePetris If you ask the average person to name one of today’s dictators, Russia’s Vladimir Putin…
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Lifestyle
Saugus cruises into 1989
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 8
SAUGUS — If you’re looking for a guy who genuinely cares about his craft, look no further than Saugus…
The photographer’s pics of the month: April
Spenser Hasak | April 30
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing…
The beauty of what’s left behind
Matteo Valente | April 23
Marblehead native Anne Brown has built a life, and a body of work, defined by transformation. Her art does…
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…