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Moulton calls for party reform at Marblehead forum
Sophia Harris | May 3
MARBLEHEAD — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton called for sweeping reforms within the Democratic Party, arguing that…
Violent weekend in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 3
SAUGUS — This weekend, the Saugus Police Department and State Police were busy in Saugus with multiple…
Saugus Scout fetches support for Northeast Animal Shelter
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 3
SAUGUS — Eagle Scout Candidate Sean Lynch of Troop 62 is currently working on completing his Eagle Scout…
Swampscott Earth Fest blossoms at Town Hall
Erin Hickey | May 3
SWAMPSCOTT — A little early morning rain didn’t stop the party at the Town Hall Lawn on Saturday, where…
A new initiative looks to address Lynn food insecurity
Deyscha Smith | May 3
LYNN — Zosia VanMeter founded Project Hestia, a new food pantry initiative in Lynn, with one mission in…
Council eyes May 12 vote on federal actions
Briana Alvarez | May 3
LYNN — A resolution aimed at condemning federal actions and affirming democratic principles is moving…
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Sports
St. John’s Prep title highlights weekend of MSTCA relays
Anne Marie Tobin | May 3
Track and field athletes ran away with the weekend as local schools were well-represented across divisional…
Weekend roundup: Fenwick escapes at Seaside Park
Joey Barrett | May 3
Seaside Park was the place to be Saturday afternoon as Marblehead’s baseball team played host to Bishop…
St. Mary’s scores fourth consecutive Maag title
Joey Barrett | May 3
LYNN — With the junior varsity baseball teams of Lynn Classical, Lynn Tech, St. Mary’s, and Malden…
Roundup: Marblehead serves up another win
Mark Aboyoun | May 2
In a tight Northeastern Conference matchup, Marblehead girls tennis edged Masconomet, 3-2, for its sixth…
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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
Saugus students take the gavel
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 1
SAUGUS — Saugus students gathered at the Town Hall Auditorium on Friday morning to learn the ins and outs…
Austin Prep team wins Harvard Medical School showcase
For the Item | May 1
For high school students, learning science inside Harvard Medical School is an extraordinary opportunity….
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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
Editorial: King Charles gets a W
Guest Editorial | May 1
Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board Most Americans think of the Bill of Rights as a bespoke…
Shribman: Two parties, many factions
David M. Shribman | May 1
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE In 1860 and 1948, two election years when racial issues…
LTTE: Public participation should not come with pressure
To The Editor | May 1
To the editor: I am writing to raise a serious concern about the integrity of the citizen petition process…
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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…