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Lynn’s Shoemaker School celebrates multiculturalism
Briana Alvarez | April 30
LYNN — At Shoemaker Elementary School on Thursday evening, families, students, and educators recently came…
St. Mary’s inducts nine into Hall of Fame
Paul Halloran | April 30
LYNN — St. Mary’s inducted nine new members into the school’s Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the school…
Saugus schools flag utility and athletics concerns
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 30
SAUGUS — Director of Finance and Administration Pola Andrews gave the quarterly financial report for the…
Crash course at Marblehead’s Music Emporium
Sophia Harris | April 30
MARBLEHEAD — A Penske tractor-trailer struck a low-hanging Comcast wire early Thursday morning, tearing…
Swampscott’s Morrison commands the skies
Erin Hickey | April 30
SWAMPSCOTT — Navy pilot and Swampscott native James “Jim” Morrison reached new heights last week,…
Swampscott trail project faces wetlands review
Erin Hickey | April 29
SWAMPSCOTT — The Conservation Commission met Wednesday night to discuss the Archer Trails project, focusing…
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Sports
Roundup: St. John’s Prep laxmen heat up
Joey Barrett | April 30
Behind nine second-half goals, the St. John’s Prep lacrosse team (10-2) pulled away from Xaverian Brothers,…
Late Lynnfield rally comes up short
Anne Marie Tobin | April 30
LYNNFIELD — In a well-played defensive game on the part of both teams, the Lynnfield softball team (5-5)…
A Swampscott smash from girls lacrosse team
Mark Aboyoun | April 30
SWAMPSCOTT — There was plenty to celebrate at Blocksidge Field Thursday. Swampscott’s girls lacrosse team…
Peabody’s Spack, Salem’s Rodriguez receive Moynihan honors
Joey Barrett | April 30
Based on their achievements in the classroom and respective athletic endeavors, Peabody girls hockey standout…
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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
Prep receives $1.25M from ’74 alum
For the Item | April 30
PEABODY — St. John’s Prep has received a $1.25 million leadership gift from alumnus John J….
Four more years for Peabody Super
Amanda Lurey | April 29
PEABODY — The School Committee granted Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala a four-year contract extension…
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Entertainment
Lynnfield kids will spark bright ideas this summer
Elizabeth Della Piana | April 30
LYNNFIELD — Camp Invention will be arriving at Lynnfield High School this summer, featuring different…
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…
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Business
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…
Peabody’s NexMex now open through Cinco de Mayo
Amanda Lurey | April 27
PEABODY — The NexMex Thing, a Mexican restaurant located at 5 Central St., has decided to keep its doors…
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Opinion
Commentary: Trump votes by mail. He just doesn’t want you to.
Guest Commentary | April 30
Alex Padilla and Brian Lemek More than 158 million Americans cast a ballot in the 2024 election, and nearly…
Commentary: What’s driving political violence, and what will quell it
Guest Commentary | April 30
James Piazza The violence at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday underscores…
Commentary: Demolition derby: The problem with the Kentucky Derby is Churchill Downs
Guest Commentary | April 29
Kathy Guillermo The only bet I would make during Kentucky Derby week is one I’d hope to lose. I’d wager…
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Lifestyle
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…
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…