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Father and son Super Bowl-bound thanks to YMCA of Metro North
For the Item | February 4
PEABODY — The YMCA of Metro North is excited to announce Greg Zoia, a member of the Torigian Family YMCA,…
Lynn turns an eye toward 400th anniversary
Briana Alvarez | February 4
LYNN — The Historical Commission met Tuesday evening, slowly officializing itself with bylaw reviews but…
Lynn funeral homes merge
Briana Alvarez | February 4
LYNN — Two long-established Lynn funeral homes with generations of family service, Parker Funeral Home and…
Lynnfield puts focus on Juneteenth
Elizabeth Della Piana | February 4
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield 250th Celebration Committee met Tuesday night to discuss updates on plans, as…
Saugus WIN addresses status of landfill
Elizabeth Della Piana | February 4
SAUGUS — WIN Waste provided an update on the current state of its monofill, detailing the amount of ash…
Nahant Board weighs safety of cell tower upgrade
Deyscha Smith | February 3
NAHANT — The discussion on a wireless special permit to upgrade the Crown Castle cell tower continued on…
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Sports
Witches scare away St. Mary’s late
Joey Barrett | February 4
SALEM — Two top-five teams. Two combined losses. In a meeting of powerhouses, No. 2 Salem (Div. 3)…
Roundup: Saugus returns to .500 with fourth straight win
Mark Aboyoun | February 4
Saugus’ boys basketball team (7-7) defeated Mystic Valley 74-46 on the road and returned to .500. The…
Middle school basketball game forfeited after coach ejection
Joey Barrett | February 4
SWAMPSCOTT — During Monday afternoon’s middle school girls basketball game between Marblehead and…
Roundup: CCL champion Spartans impress again on the track
Joey Barrett | February 3
You could say it’s a good time to be a St. Mary’s track and field fan. After the boys and girls teams…
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Government
Peabody inauguration set for Monday
Daily Item Staff | January 1
PEABODY — Change is on the horizon for Peabody, as it will swear in its newly elected leaders Monday, Jan….
Lynnfield sets election dates
Amanda Lurey | December 31
LYNNFIELD — The Town has announced the key dates for its 2026 elections. Lynnfield’s annual town…
Peabody Board approves body piercing permit
Daily Item Staff | December 30
PEABODY — The Board of Health recently held a hearing to discuss Christina Bowden’s application for a…
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Item Santa
A single mother of five, stretching every dollar
Sophia Harris | December 25
One of the letters received by Item Santa this season comes from a mother doing everything she can to hold…
Mom asks Santa for Christmas cheer
Zach Laird | December 23
Christmas cheer is the kind of joy that every child and parent deserves a chance to cherish. One mother…
Education
Lynnfield schools and American Legion promote patriotism to third graders
For The Weekly News | January 28
LYNNFIELD — Maureen Fennessy — who is the elementary director in the English Language Arts/Social Science…
Transforming learning experiences at Peabody High
Daily Item Staff | January 28
PEABODY — As student engagement is falling nationally, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School has found a…
Saugus reworks school subcommittee
Elizabeth Della Piana | January 25
SAUGUS — During the FY27 budget hearing for the schools, School Committee member and Finance Subcommittee…
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Entertainment
Nature in the Neighborhood: Let it snow
For the Item | February 3
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping…
Super Bowl raffle to support scholarships at YMCA of Metro North
For the Item | January 27
PEABODY — The YMCA of Metro North is offering football fans the opportunity of a lifetime while supporting…
Henry R. Breckenridge Foundation to host third annual comedy show
Amanda Lurey | January 22
PEABODY — The Henry R. Breckenridge Charitable Foundation is hosting its third annual comedy show at Holy…
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Business
Behind the scenes: Peabody’s Total Cinema Solutions
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 21
PEABODY — Amid Saturday night jump scares and swoon-worthy love stories, Total Cinema Solutions LLC, a…
Building community with wine
Briana Alvarez | January 18
LYNN — Lucille Wine Shop and Tasting Room, located on 776 Washington St., has grown tremendously since its…
Lynn welcomes new coffee spot
Deyscha Smith | January 11
LYNN — Step inside Brew North Cafe, and you’ll immediately feel at home. From the calm ambiance and…
Ashley O’Shea brings interior styling to Marblehead
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 4
MARBLEHEAD — Ashley O’Shea, a Marblehead resident, has brought her talents in interior design and styling…
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Opinion
Commentary: What kind of deal is the US looking for in Cuba?
Guest Commentary | February 4
Daniel DePetris The capture of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro in the heart of Caracas last month…
Commentary: The Minneapolis and Boston Massacres
Guest Commentary | February 4
When a government lies about killing its own people, it is because the government knows the truth is so…
Commentary: War on drugs never has been, nor will it be, the answer
Guest Commentary | February 3
Sterling Elliott With news of multimillion-dollar lawsuits arising from President Donald Trump…
Commentary: Impeaching Noem would send a message
Guest Commentary | February 2
Matt K. Lewis The Trump administration’s response to the two recent killings in Minneapolis has achieved…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
Through the lens: Like father, like son
Matteo Valente | January 22
On any given weekend, you might find Ellery Sanchez, known as “Mismo,” a nickname born from his…
Prince celebrates 100th birthday
Daily Item Staff | January 6
Surrounded by her friends and family, Phyllis Prince celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday. Prince moved…
Photos that blew us away in 2025
Spenser Hasak | December 30
Of the more than 8,000 photos taken, edited, and captioned by Daily Item Creative Director and Photographer…
Recognizing the opportunity: Lynn’s Saltman’s journey from law to authorship
Matteo Valente | December 18
Born and raised in West Lynn, in the “shade of the General Electric plant,” Alan I. Saltman grew up in a…