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Saugus looks to prevent vaping
Elizabeth Della Piana | February 9
SAUGUS — The Saugus Prevention Coalition met Monday night to discuss multiple upcoming events, including a…
Wind driven fire hits Burrill Avenue
Briana Alvarez | February 9
LYNN — A second-alarm fire caused significant damage to a multi-story residential building at 49 Burrill…
Lily Jean victim’s sister speaks out
Amanda Lurey | February 9
PEABODY — Following the loss of the Gloucester-based fishing vessel Lily Jean, families of those onboard…
Nahant school superintendent searching for new bus vendor
Dylan Pichnarcik | February 9
NAHANT — The School Committee unanimously authorized Superintendent of Schools Robert Liebow to agree with…
Big Blue Bargains expands community impact at Clarke
For the Item | February 9
SWAMPSCOTT — Big Blue Bargains, a volunteer-run non profit in Swampscott benefiting the local community, is…
Water & Sewer reappoints Celona
Briana Alvarez | February 9
LYNN — At Monday night’s Water and Sewer Commission meeting, Michael Celona and Robin Grace were appointed…
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Sports
Krause: Plenty of blame to pass around
Steve Krause | February 10
Here is a primer on Sunday’s Super Bowl, brought to you by someone who feels a little like the guy who…
MIAA POWER RANKINGS (local)
Mark Aboyoun | February 10
BOYS BASKETBALL Division 1 1 – Central Catholic 2 – Bridgewater-Raynham 3 – Needham 35 – St….
It’s a milestone week for Kouyoumdjian, Stone
Anne Marie Tobin | February 10
LYNNFIELD — Saturday was a banner day for the Lynnfield/North Reading wrestling team — and its coach…
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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: Why the global retreat from climate alarmism is a good thing
Guest Commentary | February 9
Bjorn Lomborg What a difference a single year makes. The once-dominant push to radically reshape society…
Commentary: Animal testing slows medical progress. It wastes money. It’s wrong.
Guest Commentary | February 9
Kevin J. Morrison I am living with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often called Lou Gehrig’s…
Jim Walsh: Thank You for asking
Jim Walsh | February 9
As I write this from my snug warm home in Nahant, it’s Saturday and snow is falling once again, recreating…
Elizabeth Della Piana: Bad Bunny made halftime feel human
Elizabeth Della Piana | February 8
I’ve never been the biggest fan of the Super Bowl halftime show. When it comes to the big game, I focus on…
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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…