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Marblehead library at risk for closure
Sophia Harris | March 10
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead officials are weighing the possible closure of the Abbot Public Library and other…
Lynn moves to raise animal fines
Briana Alvarez | March 10
LYNN — The City Council is moving to update decades-old animal control penalties after concerns that the…
Nahant Planning Board sets April 7 wireless hearing date
Briana Alvarez | March 10
NAHANT — The Planning Board is preparing to hold a public hearing on April 7 to review proposed revisions…
GE Aerospace investing $42M in Lynn
Briana Alvarez | March 10
LYNN — GE Aerospace is planning a $42 million investment at its Lynn facility as part of a broader $1…
Swampscott hears plans for Glover
Erin Hickey | March 10
SWAMPSCOTT — The Planning Board on Monday reviewed early plans from a new developer proposing to redevelop…
Peabody Realtor leads with integrity
Amanda Lurey | March 10
PEABODY — For Realtor Cindy Moore, her values are at the forefront of everything she does. Those values…
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Sports
Salem takes down Lynn Classical in semifinal showdown
Mark Aboyoun | March 10
WOBURN — A traditional rivalry was restored Tuesday night as No. 2 Salem and No. 6 Lynn Classical filled…
Fenwick puts it all together, secures title game ticket
Joey Barrett | March 10
BOSTON — When asked about Bishop Fenwick standout Celia Neilson, coach Adam DeBaggis may have also summed…
St. Mary’s girls, boys advance to state championship games
Mark Aboyoun | March 9
BOSTON — Who says Mondays are the worst day of the week? Not for St. Mary’s basketball fans, who saw…
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Government
Rep. Wong supports AI regulations
For the Item | February 19
State Rep. Donald Wong, R-Saugus, recently supported legislation that would promote greater election…
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…
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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
Lynnfield to host Mother Earth Soireé
For the Item | March 5
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Tree Committee invites the community to a festive, informative soirée at the…
Frost Bar Lounge returns to Peabody
For the Item | March 4
PEABODY — Baby, it’s cold outside — but Peabody knows how to warm things up. The City of Peabody and…
‘The American Dream’ explores Black History Month with Darrell Murkison
For the Item | February 26
LYNN — The upcoming episode of The American Dream will feature Darrell Murkison, executive director of…
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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: How union bargaining can buoy affordability
Guest Commentary | March 10
Jared Bernstein and David Madland Majorities of Americans say their top political issue is affordability….
Commentary: Let’s not miss the huge opportunity for peace between Lebanon and Israel
Guest Commentary | March 10
Robert Satloff Defeating Iran is the main goal of the current Middle East war, but Lebanon may offer the…
Commentary: We need disapproval icons in our digital public square
Guest Commentary | March 9
Ira Chaleff In my work on leadership and followership, I’ve noticed something simple but powerful:…
LTTE: Good Neighbor Energy Fund seeks help for families in need
To the editor | March 9
To the editor: A single mother who is having trouble juggling work and affordable childcare…a household…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
Stitching her own path
Matteo Valente | March 5
On most nights, Audrey Valys can be found sitting in bed with yarn in her hands, turning an idea into…
The photographer’s pics of the month: February
Spenser Hasak | February 27
I feel like I just sat down to write my January photos of the month column. Maybe that’s because February…
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…