The ocean burst through the floor of this Marblehead restaurant during Thursday’s storm
MARBLEHEAD — The Landing Restaurant will reopen Saturday after fast-moving sea water filled the ocean-front building, tearing the floorboards from the joists... Read more.
Saugus tries to solve a sticky school parking issue
SAUGUS — When the snow melts and the children go back to school, parents can expect to change their drop-off and pick-up routine. The Board of Selectmen have... Read more.
Flooding leaves Nahant without an ambulance
NAHANT — The town of Nahant declared a state of emergency shortly before 3 p.m. Dennis Ball, the director of the Department of Public Works and Nahant Emergency... Read more.
Someone stole from special needs kids in Saugus. Police think they found the culprit.
SAUGUS — A juvenile is facing charges after allegedly breaking into Saugus High School and stealing money from students with special needs. Two weeks ago,... Read more.
How frozen pipes led to a house fire in Nahant
NAHANT — A three-alarm fire that burned through a Wilson Road home for more than three hours on Monday started because of frozen pipes. An investigation by... Read more.
Reason for Freezin’ in Nahant: Michele Durgin
NAHANT — Temperatures were below 10 degrees Monday morning, but that didn’t stop hundreds of people from plunging into the icy cold water at Short Beach... Read more.
(N)ice day for the first hike of the year in Saugus
SAUGUS — Despite the icy trails, a dozen hikers strapped on their boots and braved the cold weather for a walk through Breakheart Reservation to start off... Read more.
Seven communities answer Nahant Fire Department’s call
NAHANT — Several crews from seven towns battled a three-alarm fire that tore through a home on Wilson Road for more than three hours in frigid temperatures... Read more.
New Year’s a family affair at Kowloon
SAUGUS — Nothing beats watching the ball drop in Times Square from the comfort of your living room while eating Chinese food. And the longstanding tradition of... Read more.
The most popular stories of 2017
The Item is taking a look back at 2017 and the most-read stories of the year. While many readers were caught up in reports about crime, the most popular story of... Read more.