Nahant Advisory and Finance outline override options

Briana Alvarez | April 17

NAHANT —  Residents in Nahant will face a series of consequential budget decisions in the coming weeks, as…

The Food Project grows Lynn Community Garden Network

Briana Alvarez | April 17

LYNN — The Food Project has launched the Lynn Community Garden Network, where they are collaborating with…

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…

Roundup: Lynn Tech volleyballers sweep at home

Joey Barrett | April 17

Lynn Tech’s volleyball team took care of visiting Salem Academy 3-0 in set scores of 28-26, 25-15, and…

St. Mary’s takes care of business against Fenwick

Anne Marie Tobin | April 17

PEABODY — St. Mary’s boys lacrosse team was firing on all cylinders Friday afternoon at Donaldson Field,…

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…

North Shore Casino Developments and Community Impact

North Shore Casino News and Community Impact

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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…

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…

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…

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…

Editorial: Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was called ‘Trump before Trump.’ Will the president also follow him in defeat?

Guest Editorial | April 17

Editorial written by The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, whose…

Shribman: Impasse in Islamabad

David M. Shribman | April 17

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Donald Trump, president of the United States, meet Pyrrhus, king of…

LTTE: Wayne Spritz brings leadership, transparency to role

To the editor | April 17

To the editor, I am writing in strong support of Wayne Spritz’s candidacy for Swampscott Select Board. I…

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…