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Nahant outlines key topics ahead of Town Meeting
Deyscha Smith | May 12
NAHANT — Ahead of the upcoming Town Meeting, Town Administrator Alison Nieto hosted an informational…
Municipalities combine to ‘resist destruction of federal government’
Briana Alvarez | May 12
LYNN– In a unanimous vote, the city of Lynn became a member of the North Shore Resolutions Project, a…
Lynn third graders become detectives
Briana Alvarez | May 12
LYNN — For the first time, students from the Marine JROTC program at Lynn English High School joined all of…
Peabody JROTC team takes home ninth consecutive win
Amanda Lurey | May 12
PEABODY — The rain, mud, and exhaustion that define Raiders competitions across New England were no match…
State awards $899K for PFAS water projects
For the Item | May 12
The Healey-Driscoll Administration awarded $899,486 in grants to help five communities enhance their public…
Free food safety training offered for North Shore food handlers
For the Item | May 12
The North Shore Public Health Collaborative, with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public…
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Sports
Roundup: Seniors step up in Lynnfield
Joey Barrett | May 12
Tuesday’s game was for the Lynnfield baseball seniors, and they “led by example” on Senior Day,…
Krause: You can’t get anywhere without speed
Steve Krause | May 12
There’s one guaranteed certainty in sports: if you want to succeed, you need speed. And a little quickness…
MIAA POWER RANKINGS (local)
Mark Aboyoun | May 12
BASEBALL Division 1 1 – Boston College High 2 – Bishop Feehan 3 – Catholic Memorial 10 – St….
Moran ready to steer Swampscott ship again
Mark Aboyoun | May 12
SWAMPSCOTT — It’s a full-circle moment for Paul Moran, who has been named Swampscott’s boys varsity…
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Government
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…
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 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
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…
Local historian’s ‘Queer Heroes’ book launch draws standing ovation at Lynn Museum
For the Item | May 10
LYNN — Four centuries of erased, marginalized, and forgotten history were brought into the light on…
“Celebrating the Arts” Launches in Nahant
For the Item | May 7
Nahant — The first concert as part of the newly launched series, “Celebrating the Arts,” will make its…
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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
Editorial: Upper Basin states need to offer more to preserve Colorado River
Guest Editorial | May 12
Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board Economist Milton Friedman is often credited…
Commentary: My school is so worried I will cheat with AI it isn’t teaching
Guest Commentary | May 12
Surya Das I put my 100% original paper into an AI checker, only to receive a stunning 38% AI review. My…
LTTE: Greed is the killer of family bonds
To the editor | May 12
To the editor: Family greed is an ugly and heartbreaking topic. Greedy siblings act underhandedly, such as…
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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…