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Lynn Ward 2 Councilor Matul endorses Koh
For the Item | May 26
LYNN– Today, Lynn Ward 2 City Councilor Obed Matul announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the…
A MEMORABLE DAY
Briana Alvarez and Sophia Harris | May 25
Despite steady rain that altered or canceled many Memorial Day parades across the region,…
Swampscott author writes another chapter
Erin Hickey | May 25
SWAMPSCOTT — In 2003, Elisa Speranza first heard the story that would become her debut novel, and she knew…
Andrew Demakes honored with service award from YMCA
Deyscha Smith | May 25
LYNN — YMCA of Metro North leaders have honored longtime donor and volunteer Andrew Demakes with the Ethel…
Residents from Lynn, Marblehead, and Nahant among military honorees
For the Item | May 24
Sen. Brendan Crighton, Rep. Dan Cahill, Rep. Jenny Armini, Rep. Sean Reid, and Rep. Donald Wong proudly…
Marblehead VFW Commander saves family from Afghanistan during Taliban takeover
Sophia Harris | May 24
MARBLEHEAD — The gunfire outside Kabul airport was so loud that a little girl began screaming. Thousands…
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Sports
Roundup: Fenwick girls run wild in track and field
Joey Barrett | May 25
Monday’s Catholic Central League track and field championships came with some home cooking as the Bishop…
Brown’s Bettencourt thrives after early struggles
Anne Marie Tobin | May 25
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Throughout her three-sport athletic career at Peabody High, Abby Bettencourt always…
Titles, records keep coming for Lynn Tech
Joey Barrett | May 25
LYNN — Just days after securing Commonwealth Athletic Conference titles, Lynn Tech’s track and field…
New faces for Peabody girls soccer, field hockey
Joey Barrett | May 24
PEABODY — Katrina Silva (girls soccer) and Kimberly Frank (field hockey) will be head coaches at Peabody…
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Government
Peabody Councilor Peach endorses Koh for Congress
Amanda Lurey | May 19
PEABODY — On Tuesday, Ward 3 City Councilor Stephanie Peach announced her endorsement of Dan Koh in the…
Lynn Council Vice President Hogan endorses Koh
For the Item | May 18
LYNN — On Monday, Lynn City Council Vice President Fred Hogan announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the…
Beccia hosts food insecurity roundtable in Lynn
For the Item | May 17
LYNN — On Thursday, congressional candidate John Beccia convened a roundtable discussion with 12 local…
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Education
Going bananas over biotech at Peabody High
Amanda Lurey | May 22
PEABODY — Banana-scented lead detectors, glowing bacteria, and student-engineered plasmids took center…
St. Mary’s graduates 131
Briana Alvarez | May 21
LYNN — Despite the gloomy weather, St. Mary’s High School celebrated the graduation of 131 seniors with…
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Entertainment
‘The American Dream’ invites Molly Cohen to discuss the Lynn School Department
For the Item | May 21
LYNN — The upcoming episode of “The American Dream” will focus on the Lynn School Department, with…
Peabody’s International Festival set for Sept. 27
Amanda Lurey | May 20
PEABODY — The city’s beloved annual tradition, the International Festival, will return for its 41st year…
Peabody seniors go for gold
Amanda Lurey | May 13
PEABODY — Competitive spirits came alive Wednesday afternoon as seniors battled for bragging rights in…
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Business
A decade of serving smiles in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 21
SAUGUS — In 2016, Sharon and Paul Cacciola had no plans to own and operate their own family business. In…
Peabody car detailing benefits Jason’s Legacy Foundation
Amanda Lurey | May 20
PEABODY — Peabody native Kevin Winschel’s car detailing business, Suds for Swings, is gearing up for…
Puskar: Five considerations for every small business owner
For the Item | May 19
May is Small Business Month, a time to recognize the entrepreneurs behind 700,000 small businesses in…
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Opinion
McNiff: On Memorial Day, honor the warrior, not war.
Guest Commentary | May 24
Jim McNiff Pile the bodies high at Austerlitz and Waterloo. Shovel them under and let me work I am…
LTTE: 250 years, one promise: A Memorial Day reflection
To the editor | May 24
To the editor: “Take good care of the children.” Those were the last words Isaac Davis spoke to his…
Editorial: Trump’s DOJ slush fund fuels corruption
Guest Editorial | May 22
Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board The dollar amount in Donald Trump’s $1.776…
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Lifestyle
Inside Dash Lopez’s mission to empower Lynn’s artists
Matteo Valente | May 21
There’s a particular kind of person who can’t sit still creatively, not because they’re restless,…
Reporting live from show-and-tell
Amanda Lurey, Spenser Hasak, Elizabeth Della Piana, Briana Alvarez, Erin Hickey and Deyscha Smith | May 14
Foreword by Amanda Lurey What began as a way to flex that my newsroom isn’t full of boring, lame,…
Beyond Walls sweeps Northeast region at National Mural Awards
For the Item | May 14
LYNN — Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization working to transform and uplift communities through public…
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…