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Marblehead honors mothers with Walk for Peace
Sophia Harris | April 17
MARBLEHEAD — A gift that any mother could hope for on Mother’s Day is peace. Luckily, community members…
Swampscott avoids major budget cuts (this time)
Erin Hickey | April 17
SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott officials are closing the gap in the town’s fiscal year 2027 budget without…
$120M West Lynn sewer project complete
For the Item | April 17
LYNN — The Lynn Water & Sewer Commission (LWSC) today announced the successful completion of the first…
Three cheers for Lynnfield’s POMtastics
Amanda Lurey | April 16
LYNNFIELD — On Wednesday mornings at the Senior Center, the sound of up-beat dance music vibrates…
Shoes for sale in Saugus. Again.
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 16
SAUGUS — Another for-sale sign has found its way onto Karla’s Shoes, a condemned building that has…
Marblehead library focuses on outreach ahead of Town Meeting
Sophia Harris | April 16
MARBLEHEAD — The Abbot Public Library has secured approval for a small round of enhancement funding, while…
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Sports
Aboyoun: Philadelphia again?
Mark Aboyoun | April 17
After a long, grueling regular season that started in October, the Boston Celtics are back in the playoffs as…
Roundup: Marblehead serves up a win (x2)
Joey Barrett | April 16
It was a good Thursday for Marblehead tennis fans, who saw their boys and girls teams secure victories in…
Saugus takes ‘learning opportunity’ from defeat
Mark Aboyoun | April 16
SAUGUS — Saugus’ girls lacrosse team began its season with a 4-1 record, but has dropped two consecutive…
Stephanie Vasquez named Lynn English girls basketball coach
Joey Barrett | April 16
LYNN — With a “defense-wins-games” approach making its way to Lynn English, the school has found its…
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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
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…
Nahant and Swampscott renew school agreement
Erin Hickey | April 12
Swampscott and Nahant officials have reached a new long-term agreement for Nahant students to attend…
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Entertainment
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…
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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Business
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…
Breaking Grounds in Peabody breaking in new hours
Amanda Lurey | March 18
PEABODY — Breaking Grounds Café on Main Street will be changing its hours, most notably by not being open…
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Opinion
Editorial: President turns up the economic heat on Iran
Guest Editorial | April 16
Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board The American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz…
Commentary: Trump’s desecration of the flag
Guest Commentary | April 16
Ronald L. Hirsch Since Trump and his followers make such a show of honoring the flag, how can I say that he…
LTTE: Wayne Godfrey: A true listener
To the editor | April 16
To the editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Wayne Godfrey and to urge my neighbors to…
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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…