New Music Breakdown: blink-182 releases new album
The return of pop-punk is here. Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and Matt Skiba, of the 1990s adored band blink-182, just released their ninth studio album. While each... Read more.
Man shot at Silsbee and Friend streets in Lynn
LYNN — Police are searching for a suspect after a man was reportedly shot in the head on a downtown corner Friday afternoon. A police scanner communication... Read more.
Swampscott library fights the winter blues with therapy lamps
SWAMPSCOTT — The winter blues are real and Swampscott Public Library has a remedy for them. Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) is a diagnosable condition, but... Read more.
Sixth annual Stop the Violence Lynn Peace Walk marches through city streets
LYNN — More than 300 people walked the streets of Lynn Saturday, chanting “Stop the violence, put the guns down.” The organized march was the sixth... Read more.
Rain can’t dampen the mood as Swampscott holds inaugural PorchFest
SWAMPSCOTT — Residents spent the day dancing in the streets of the historic Olmsted neighborhood Saturday. Dozens of people attended the town’s inaugural... Read more.
New Music Breakdown: Weezer, Green Day, Fall Out Boy release songs to promote joint tour
It was a battle of the bands this week, and I’m giving the win to Weezer. Three days ago, Weezer, Green Day and Fall Out Boy revealed their “Hella Mega... Read more.
Swampscott teachers and school district at odds over new contract
SWAMPSCOTT — Teachers say the proposed new contract offers no raises for the next three years. But the administration insists that is untrue. Nearly two dozen... Read more.
Swampscott crash causes car to flip over on Humphrey Street
SWAMPSCOTT — A Humphrey Street crash caused a car to flip on its side early Friday morning. A Swampscott resident was driving his Subaru Crosstrek when he looked... Read more.
Lynn English JROTC No. 1 again in the Northeast region
LYNN — For the third time in almost two decades, the Lynn English Marine Corps Junior ROTC program has been voted No. 1 in its region. The honor is part of the... Read more.
Greater Lynn Senior Services CEO Paul Crowley takes three-month leave
LYNN — The CEO of Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) is taking a three-month leave of absence, according to an email to staff obtained by the Item. Paul Crowley’s... Read more.