
PHOTOS: Saugus firefighters train to protect themselves from flashovers
SAUGUS — It’s one of the most dangerous situations for people in a very dangerous line of work. For firefighters in Saugus, this week’s training... Read more.

Steak may be back on the menu at the old Hilltop site
SAUGUS — You may not be greeted by fiberglass cows, but an American-style grill that serves beef is slated to open at the former Hilltop Steak House site.... Read more.

Saugus gets fired up by four new firefighter hires
SAUGUS — The town’s newest firefighters, Sean Bohannon, Matthew Smith, Martin Hyppolite, and Joshua Mullen, were four of 39 graduates of the 50-day career... Read more.

While his father is deployed, Santa and Mrs. Claus bring a huge smile to 11-month-old boy
LYNN — His dad will be deployed for his first Christmas and birthday, but on Wednesday night, the community helped bring holiday cheer to 11-month-old Elijah... Read more.

Nahant is floating ideas for water solution
NAHANT — The water main break on Nov. 29 was the most recent in a string of problems stemming from the town’s water, sewer, and drainage problems. In... Read more.

This kid went the extra mile for Lynn Woods. Now he’s an Eagle Scout.
LYNN — Yesterday, he was a boy trying to make the Lynn Woods a better place. Today, he’s an Eagle Scout. Michael Kelley, 16, received the Eagle Scout... Read more.

Peabody artist paints a greeting of hope
PEABODY — Living through a medical crisis can be a black and white issue. But Gina Hagen is putting color into the lives of cancer patients. The Peabody artist... Read more.

Hilltop developer wants extended work hours at the site
SAUGUS — AvalonBay Communities wants to work nights and weekends to build their $100 million apartment community at the former Hilltop Steak House. The Virginia-based... Read more.

Marblehead schools will plan workshops after students staged a walkout over racist incidents
MARBLEHEAD — A day after more than 100 students protested what they considered a lack of response from the school’s administration to racially motivated... Read more.

Fire burns the exterior of a Saugus church
The Saugus Fire Department battled a two-alarm fire at the First Congregational Church on Hamilton Street on Friday. Fire Chief Michael Newbury said it began as... Read more.