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Marblehead Cultural Council welcomes Dipoli
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 25
MARBLEHEAD — The Select Board interviewed and appointed a new member to the Cultural Council, Joe…
Saugus Dragon restaurant looking for new Island
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 25
SAUGUS — Dragon Island, which has operated in town for 40 years, will officially close on Oct. 27 but hopes…
Celebration of new Boverini monument at Red Rock Park
For the Item | October 25
LYNN — Community members and local officials will gather to celebrate the new monument marking the Senator…
Lynner charged with selling drugs to undercover officer
Adam Levine | October 25
LYNN — Ricardo Bratini-Perez, 29, of Lynn, was arraigned on multiple drug charges on Oct. 22, according to…
City aims to launch Lynn Calm Team
For the Item | October 25
The City, in partnership with Eliot Community Human Services, aims to launch its alternative to police…
Saugus schools focusing on enrichment
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 24
SAUGUS — Enrichment coordinators of each Saugus school discussed the programs’ successes at this week’s…
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Sports
Everett too much for Lynn Classical
Mark Aboyoun | October 25
LYNN — Coming into Friday night, Everett sported a 16-9-2 record against Lynn Classical dating back to…
ROUNDUP: Aerial attack lifts English to sixth win
Joey Barrett | October 25
Lynn English quarterback Jaiden Rosario was a man on a mission at Manning Field, throwing for 208 yards and…
Swampscott takes down Saugus with ease
Owen Finn | October 25
SWAMPSCOTT— Beneath the Friday night lights on Senior Night, Swampscott hosted Saugus in its final game at…
High school football predictions – Week 8
Joey Barrett | October 24
JOEY BARRETT – ITEM SPORTS EDITOR Overall: 51-13 Last week: 8-3 Lynn English 28 Somerville…
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Government
Swampscott Clerk’s Office is perfect in ballot distribution
Benjamin Pierce | October 24
SWAMPSCOTT — The Town Clerk’s Office was recognized for mailing out 100 percent of ballots to residents…
Nicholson joins forces with other mayors
Adam Levine | October 24
LYNN — The City of Lynn joined 16 other municipalities in the region in the Metropolitan Mayors Coalition…
Swampscott Zoning Board of Appeals approves expansion to Maple Avenue residence
Benjamin Pierce | October 22
SWAMPSCOTT — The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to expand the residence at 45 Maple Ave. during…
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Education
Swampscott interviews potential super successor
Benjamin Pierce | October 25
SWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee conducted its interview of Middle School Principal Jason Calichman for…
A sweet sendoff for A Healthy Lynnfield’s Sallade
Anne Marie Tobin | October 23
LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield held its Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet Wednesday night at the Meeting…
Former teacher eyes Nahant School Committee seat
Benjamin Pierce | October 15
NAHANT — School Committee Chair Patricia Karras announced that Meredith Tibbo has emerged as the leading…
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Entertainment
Heffernan wins Topsfield Fair Harvest Baked Sweet Treat Contest
For the Item | October 9
Casey Heffernan of Topsfield won first place in this year’s Topsfield Fair Fall Harvest Baked Sweet Treat…
Topsfield Fair announces hot dog, pageant winners
For the Item | October 7
Colin Coates of East Hampstead, N.H., took home the top prize at the 6th Annual Topsfield Fair Hot Dog Eating…
Connolly wins 40th Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
For the Item | October 7
Steve Connolly of Sharon, Massachusetts, claimed victory at the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin…
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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…
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Opinion
Point and counterpoint
Guest Commentary | October 24
Rachel Laser: Point Candidates’ commitment to religious freedom is what matters Much has been…
LTTE: SNAP a vital element in fighting hunger
To the editor | October 24
To the editor: New U.S. Census poverty data confirms that SNAP is essential to reducing hunger in America….
Editorial: Things are looking up for Lynn Public Schools
Item Editorial | October 24
It’s been a banner week for Lynn Public Schools. And it represents a pair of victories for, among others,…
Abcarian: SK ‘Hello, my name is Robin, and I have presidential election poll derangement syndrome’
Guest Commentary | October 23
Robin Abcarian Ah, autumn: the season of pumpkin-spice everything, falling leaves and poll derangement…
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Lifestyle
Christopher Gomez: More than just a trainer
Matteo Valente | October 10
Having filled his own cup, Christopher Gomez is now focused on extending a helping hand and supporting…
Lynnfield Boys Scouts camp out in Salem
Adam Levine | October 9
LYNNFIELD — Boy Scout Troop 48 spent the weekend camping out at Winter Island in Salem. The 14 scouts in…
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…