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Nahant looks to fill School Committee void
Benjamin Pierce | October 7
NAHANT — The School Committee is in need of a new member following the resignation of Liana…
Lynn families take HealthySteps
Emily Rosenberg | October 6
LYNN — Lynn Community Health Center is one of 13 sites across the Commonwealth to prioritize the wholesome…
Lynn group spruces up an entryway into the city
Emily Rosenberg | October 6
LYNN — The newly formed Floating Bridge Pond Association hosted its first major clean-up of the pond near…
DeLeo off to Healthy start in Lynnfield
Adam Levine | October 6
LYNNFIELD — Resident Diana DeLeo began her new role as the substance use prevention coordinator, known in…
Swampscott makes additions to various boards
Benjamin Pierce | October 6
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint one new member each to both the Recreation…
Community Compact impacts Marblehead
Kelan Flynn | October 6
MARBLEHEAD — The town was recognized by the Healey-Driscoll administration for entering into a fourth…
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Sports
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Lynnfield field hockey team remains optimistic after weekend loss
Joey Barrett | October 6
Lynnfield’s field hockey team ran into a Sutton-covered wall on Saturday, falling by a score of 2-0 at…
Athlete of the Week – Kelsey Kwiatek – St. Mary’s cross country
Joey Barrett | October 6
You know what I’ve been thinking? She really ran away with it this week. St. Mary’s Kelsey Kwiatek…
Freshman heroics lift KIPP over Hull in Super Bowl rematch
Joey Barrett | October 6
LYNN — When you fall just short in the big game – like KIPP did against Hull in the Division 8 Super Bowl…
Masconomet wins big in Peabody
Owen Finn | October 4
PEABODY— The Masconomet and Peabody football teams entered this one with 3-1 records, but Friday night at…
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Government
Swampscott makes additions to various boards
Benjamin Pierce | October 6
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to appoint one new member each to both the Recreation…
Town and state officials review needs in Swampscott
Benjamin Pierce | October 2
SWAMPSCOTT — State Sen. Brendan Crighton and State Rep. Jenny Armini met with the Select Board and Town…
Nahant Cultural Council seeking funding proposals
Benjamin Pierce | September 27
NAHANT — The Cultural Council announced it is seeking funding proposals from residents for…
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Education
Nahant looks to fill School Committee void
Benjamin Pierce | October 7
NAHANT — The School Committee is in need of a new member following the resignation of Liana…
Marblehead High rated 50th in Mass.
Kelan Flynn | October 4
MARBLEHEAD — Niche.com’s annual ranking of the top 50 high schools in the Commonwealth was released, with…
Swampscott principal leads teachers, students on road trip
Benjamin Pierce | October 3
SWAMPSCOTT — More than 100 Swampscott Middle School sixth graders will head up to Saco, Maine next week for…
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Entertainment
Lynnfield Moms Group to host second annual Touch-a-Truck
Adam Levine | September 24
The Lynnfield Moms Group is hosting its second annual Touch-a-Truck event this Saturday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m….
Swampscott making S.U.R.E. Diversity is explored with book club
Benjamin Pierce | September 12
SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott Unites, Respects, and Embraces Diversity (S.U.R.E. Diversity) has launched a…
Camp Fire North Shore celebrates 75th anniversary
For the Item | September 6
LYNN — Camp Fire North Shore will celebrate its 75th anniversary with an evening of sharing memories and…
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Business
Marblehead Chamber of Commerce holds 72nd annual meeting
Kelan Flynn | September 27
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce awarded local businesses, organizations, and individuals…
Bedford Jewelers is closing after more than 70 years
For the Item | September 3
BEDFORD — Historic Bedford Jewelers is closing, and Shirley O’Connor, the second-generation owner of…
Tom Traverse joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
For the Item | July 31
SAUGUS— Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate announced that Tom Traverse has joined…
Local businesses have opportunity to win free video production
Matteo Valente | July 15
LYNN — Francois Visuals and Lynn Main Streets have teamed up to allow five owners of small businesses in…
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Opinion
LTTE: Cartoon helped spread lies, misinformation
To the editor | October 7
To the editor: I would like to voice my displeasure with the editorial cartoon in the Saturday edition of…
LTTE: Kipp Academy seeks to expand to meet community demand
To the editor | October 7
To the editor: There is no one-size-fits-all model in public education. We believe this is particularly…
Daugherty: US workers need paid parental leave
Guest Commentary | October 7
Kali Daugherty My first and only child is 12 years old. Our dream of having a second child seemed out of…
Editorial: Needed: Better immigration policy, more immigrants
For the Item | October 7
Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board Clashes over immigration and control of the U.S….
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
Sister act: St. Mary’s honors its nuns
Paul Halloran | October 2
SALEM — St. Mary’s School presented the Cardinal Cushing Award to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and…
Meet a therapy alpaca at the Peabody Library
For the Item | October 2
Come to the Peabody Library courtyard on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 12 p.m. to meet, greet, pet and hang out with a…
Hot (or cold) off the presses: Item Cafe opens its doors on Exchange Street
Matteo Valente | September 26
“This is great for the community.” “Can’t recommend enough!” “Definitely our new go-to…
Lynn’s Jah’Nyah Spencer to release debut single ‘Latté’
Matteo Valente | September 26
LYNN — Visual artist Jah’Nyah Spencer will release her debut single, “Latté,” to the public on Oct….