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Meet the candidates for the Sixth Congressional District
Briana Alvarez, Elizabeth Della Piana, Sophia Harris, Erin Hickey, Amanda Lurey and Deyscha Smith | April 21
The race for the 6th Congressional District seat — currently held by Rep. Seth Moulton — is beginning…
Lynnfield student charts course to National Geography Bee
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 21
LYNNFIELD — After a great showing last year at the National Geography Bee, where Lynnfield Middle School…
Wild times roar at the Saugus Public Library
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 21
SAUGUS — The Saugus Public Library got up close and personal with some animals as Wildlife Encounters…
Six indicted over cross country drug trafficking
Briana Alvarez | April 21
LYNN — A federal grand jury in Boston has charged six people for their alleged involvement in a large-scale…
Voting Begins in Swampscott
Erin Hickey | April 21
SWAMPSCOTT — Early voting for the town’s April 28 local election began Tuesday, opening a week of…
Sinkhole causes major flooding in Lynn businesses
Deyscha Smith | April 21
LYNN — A sudden sinkhole on Western Avenue near the Summer Street intersection snarled traffic Tuesday…
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Sports
Roundup: Lynn Tech’s McCafferty puts on a show
Joey Barrett | April 21
With Notre Dame Cristo Rey (Lawrence) making its way to Barry Park, Lynn Tech’s softball team cruised to a…
Lynn Jets fight back, fall in overtime
Mark Aboyoun | April 21
LYNN — The Lynn Jets (2-4) lost their third consecutive game Tuesday. Despite Somerville finding a way to…
Krause – Idle chatter: Bruins do their best Bruins
Steve Krause | April 21
A long time ago — 2010 to be exact — the Bruins held a 3-0 lead in games over the Philadelphia Flyers in…
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Government
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
LEAP of faith
Deyscha Smith | April 19
LYNN — After 24 years of leading LEAP for Education, founder Linda Saris is retiring. Kayla Dorst will take…
Local author uncovers 400 years of hidden LGBTQ+ history, announces Lynn Museum launch
For the Item | April 13
LYNN — Filmmaker and award-winning historian Jim Moser has announced the release of “Queer Heroes of the…
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Entertainment
A sound afternoon in Swampscott
Erin Hickey | April 19
SWAMPSCOTT — The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring concert at Swampscott High School on Sunday…
Saugus seniors are ready to rock
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 14
SAUGUS — The Saugus Senior Center got a taste of soul and rock ‘n’ roll Tuesday afternoon when Jill Goldman…
Renee Valeri celebrates a century in style
For the Item | April 13
SWAMPSCOTT — Renee Valeri recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and…
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Business
Marblehead offers an opportunity to drive your dream car
Sophia Harris | April 19
MARBLEHEAD — Rent The Classics has carved out a unique space in Marblehead, offering vintage cars that…
The best in Greater Lynn businesses honored
Deyscha Smith | April 5
LYNN — More than 250 business and leaders throughout the Lynn community recently celebrated the Annual…
Hot dog! Gourmet shop opening in Lynn
Briana Alvarez | April 5
LYNN — Tres Perritos Gourmet on 117 Munroe St. is carving out a unique niche: Colombian-inspired hot dogs…
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Opinion
Commentary: A boom of independent bookstores, just when we need them most
Guest Commentary | April 21
Mark Pearson As a blizzard blasted the East Coast in late February, a thousand booksellers from independent…
Commentary: It’s not Persian civilization I’m worried about
Guest Commentary | April 21
Melody Moezzi President Donald Trump has the power to end a civilization. But it’s not Iran’s. It’s…
LTTE: Reject any Farm Bill that does not protect SNAP
To the editor | April 21
To the editor: Let me make this crystal clear — no Farm Bill without SNAP. The Supplemental Nutrition…
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Lifestyle
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…
Swampscott Resident Celebrated on Today Show
Erin Hickey | April 3
“The Today Show”, known for its news, business, and heartwarming segments, recently featured a familiar…
The photographer’s pics of the month: March
Spenser Hasak | April 2
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…
Soundscape Visions to premiere new audio-visual works at GALA
For the Item | April 1
LYNN — On Friday, April 10, the artist-musician collective Soundscape Visions returns to the Galleries at…