diGrazia: Olivia Ambrose could have been me
What happened to Olivia Ambrose could have happened to me. Boston was up in arms last weekend with the disappearance of the 23-year-old whose only intention was... Read more.

Local businesses do their part for federal employees affected by government shutdown
Local businesses are pitching in to help federal employees who have gone without paychecks in the month-long U.S. government shutdown. Restaurants, lenders and others,... Read more.

Dennis Kohut named new Swampscott High principal
SWAMPSCOTT — Dennis Kohut will take the reins as the high school’s next principal, effective July 1. Superintendent Pamela Angelakis made the announcement... Read more.

Class size a growing concern in Lynn middle schools
LYNN — Class sizes throughout Lynn’s middle schools are a growing concern citywide. Many of the core content classrooms have about 30 students to one teacher,... Read more.

Swampscott’s Building Department allows residents to submit permits online
SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott’s Building Department has finally moved to the internet. Residents and contractors looking to build in the town can now access,... Read more.

Saugus Police identify victim of fatal car crash
Saugus Police identified the man who died in a fatal car crash Sunday afternoon. Steven Rauseo, 74, was seriously injured when his vehicle crashed through a garage... Read more.

Lynn students take part in Women’s March in Boston
BOSTON — Lynn high school students braved the bitter cold to march for women’s rights on Saturday. More than a dozen members from Lynn’s Girls Inc.,... Read more.

The snow is coming: How it affects parking in local communities
In the past, 26 Lynn Public School lots have been used for parking during snow emergencies. During this weekend’s storm, residents will flock to 14 of them.... Read more.

Swampscott residents voice concern over traffic, population at forum
SWAMPSCOTT — Traffic and population density were the biggest concerns raised during Thursday night’s public forum on the proposed zoning bylaw for the train... Read more.

May I have this dance? Lynn offers two father-daughter events
LYNN — Don’t step on my toes, says one father-daughter dance event to the other. Fathers and father figures throughout Lynn have two chances to treat their... Read more.