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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…