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Saugus launches conversation on e-bikes
Elizabeth Della Piana | February 5
SAUGUS — The town held an e-bike forum Thursday night to begin educating residents about the vehicles,…
Marblehead sued by AG over 3A non-compliance
Sophia Harris | February 5
MARBLEHEAD — The Massachusetts Attorney General, Andrea Joy Campbell, has filed suit on Jan. 29 against…
Northeast Arc celebrates an evening of changing lives
For the Item | February 5
DANVERS — Northeast Arc will honor Rick Lord of Peabody, retired president and CEO, Associated Industries…
New home for La Vida Scholars
Briana Alvarez | February 5
LYNN–The La Vida Scholars Office recently relocated and expanded just steps from its original Munroe Street…
Mayor Nicholson to ICE: Not in Lynn
Sophia Harris | February 5
LYNN— Mayor Jared Nicholson has issued an executive order aimed at protecting the safety, civil rights, and…
Irma Chez named President of North Shore Women’s Connect
Deyscha Smith | February 5
LYNN — When Irma Chez was named Essex Media Group’s “Person of the Year” for Swampscott in 2021, she…
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Sports
Roundup: Lynn Classical comes back and KIPP cruises
Joey Barrett | February 5
The Lynn Classical and KIPP Academy boys basketball teams secured home-court wins Thursday night. In…
Bluestein lands dream job with Saugus football
Mark Aboyoun | February 5
SAUGUS — Saugus High has named Greg Bluestein its varsity football coach, replacing Steve…
Lynn Jets end Somerville skid as tournament push continues
Joey Barrett | February 5
LYNN — The Lynn Jets hadn’t beaten Somerville in seven years — and didn’t want to make it…
Krause: Let’s not forget there’s a football game Sunday
Steve Krause | February 5
I once knew a woman who won a pair of tickets to the Super Bowl, but spent the afternoon sitting on the bus,…
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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 School Council plans to celebrate identity
Deyscha Smith | February 5
LYNNFIELD — This week, the Lynnfield School Council met to discuss programming for a community-wide…
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…
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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 power do ordinary citizens have to keep federal agents accountable?
For the Item | February 5
When I first sat down to write this piece last month, this was the opening paragraph: Renee Good was not…
Commentary: How to get our improving economy working for ALL Americans
For the Item | February 5
The economy is far too tight for many Americans—more about how to fix that in a minute—but first, some…
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…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
The photographer’s pics of the month: January
Spenser Hasak | February 5
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…
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…