2020 Persons of the Year: Peabody’s Amber Kiricoples channeled her sadness into helping others
PEABODY — Amber Kiricoples is only 18 years old. Most people who know her see her as an outstanding student-athlete, but she is becoming perhaps even more well-known... Read more.
Persons of the Year: Lynnfield’s Kathleen Walsh knows the Y and wherefores
LYNNFIELD — In early July, the sign on the door of the Torigian Family YMCA said it all — We’re back. After a 16-week closure due to the coronavirus... Read more.
There’s no masking the urgency in Lynnfield
LYNNFIELD — For our community and for each other. That’s the urgent message the town is sending these days in its Mask Up Lynnfield campaign, a town-wide... Read more.
Philanthropists make the holidays a little brighter for Northeast Arc
DANVERS — Thanks to the generosity of a couple of prominent North Shore philanthropists, the Northeast Arc is making things brighter for people working with individuals... Read more.
Lynnfield Library looks to add dementia-friendly space
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Library is closing out 2020 with several new programs, expanded Front Door Service Hours and an announcement that the library is... Read more.
Homeless mother and daughter hope for a happy holiday
There is no doubt that the ongoing pandemic has made life extra challenging for so many people all across the country, especially those who were already struggling... Read more.
COVID: A time to keep the faith
WATERTOWN — Pandemic-driven anxiety and hardship have prompted Catholics, as well as people with no religious affiliation, to reach out to the Archdiocese... Read more.
Lynnfield’s Angilly spreads some holiday cheer with rolling sing-along Sunday
LYNNFIELD — With only six days left until Christmas, a group of Lynnfield elves, aided and abetted by Lynnfield resident Todd Angilly, is doing what they... Read more.
Climbing COVID case count causes Marblehead schools to go remote
MARBLEHEAD — Once again, concerns about the coronavirus pandemic have brought a temporary halt to in-person learning for most students in Marblehead’s ... Read more.
Peabody Police complete state re-accreditation assessment
PEABODY — Things couldn’t have gone better for the Peabody Police Department this week, which completed the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission... Read more.