Pedestrian safety at the front of Swampscott’s Special Town Meeting
SWAMPSCOTT — The Special Town Meeting on Monday will include discussions on how the town will use its money and ideas to implement pedestrian and roadway safe... Read more.
diGrazia: Farewell Daily Item
Not everyone gets to say they started their career working for the newspaper they grew up reading. But I do. When I was 5 years old, growing up in the Highlands... Read more.
diGrazia: A final curtain call for Ron Comeau
LYNN — Ron Comeau, the man who mentored Lynn English drama students for decades, will have his “last show” on Saturday. After a four-year battle... Read more.
The Final Music Breakdown: Jonas Brothers deliver Christmas early
Move over, Mariah Carey. The Jonas Brothers are here to bring Christmas cheer, and it’s only the beginning of November. But I am all for it. If my bel... Read more.
AARP steps in to help Swampscott All Ages Committee
SWAMPSCOTT — The town’s All Ages Committee just gained a full state of resources. At a community event two weeks ago, Swampscott became one of 421 commu... Read more.
Swampscott’s School District suspends Stanley teacher Nancy Hanlon
SWAMPSCOTT — Tensions between the school district and the teachers’ union continue to rise following the suspension of elementary school teacher Nancy H... Read more.
Two men shot in Rudy’s Barbershop in Lynn
LYNN — A double shooting Thursday afternoon in a Lewis Street barbershop left the owner with non life-threatening injuries and a second employee wounded. Po... Read more.
Swampscott hit with hate graffiti
SWAMPSCOTT — Hate graffiti was discovered in two separate locations in Swampscott early Wednesday morning. The first hate tag, located on a large white cement... Read more.
Graham Archer named new Swampscott fire chief
SWAMPSCOTT — The Lynn Fire Chief couldn’t help but crack a joke as he pinned his younger brother at the Swampscott fire chief swearing-in ceremony. “I’v... Read more.
Two arrested after Lynn crash and police chase
LYNN — A female driver crashed into another vehicle while being chased by police, sending herself and two other people to the hospital Wednesday evening. At a... Read more.