
Man last seen in Saugus missing for two months
SAUGUS — Local and state police are searching for John Lawler, 53, who officials said has not been seen since he left his dwelling at the Salvation Army Adult... Read more.

Swampscott requests $300,000 for veterans housing
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to request $300,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust, which will be used to acquire the 12-24 Pine Street property... Read more.

City to fire back at gun violence
LYNN — In the aftermath of a violent Labor Day weekend, the city is planning a public-outreach and support event to allow members of the community an opportunity... Read more.

Nahant Planning Board discusses housing bylaw changes
NAHANT — The Planning Board discussed two proposed bylaw changes to facilitate housing development in compliance with state law at its meeting Tuesday evening.... Read more.

DAV raising relief for Hawaii wildfires, Florida hurricane
SWAMPSCOTT — The E. F. Gilmore Disabled American Veterans of Lynn and Swampscott is collecting donations to fund disaster relief for veterans impacted by the Hawaii... Read more.

Breakheart Reservation 5K to raise money for ALS, muscular dystrophy
SAUGUS — Robert MacIsaac will host the first-ever Sweet Sadie’s Walk, Run, Ride 5K to raise money for muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and... Read more.

Porchfest returns to Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — More than 25 different musical acts will perform on 18 porches, including the porch at Town Hall, throughout the town’s Olmsted neighborhood for... Read more.

Nahant sets its sights on housing sites
NAHANT — In an attempt to maintain compliance with the Commonwealth’s Chapter 40B guidelines, the Housing Advisory Sub-Committee discussed priority sites for... Read more.

King’s Beach Part I: How did we get here?
Editor’s Note: This summer, King’s Beach received the worst water-safety rating in the region. In the first of an Item three-part series exploring the beach’s... Read more.

Swampscott officer rides to help Ukrainian family
SWAMPSCOTT — A Ukrainian family started its first school year in the country with new bicycles Wednesday, courtesy of Student Resource Officer Brian Wilson and... Read more.