Sales tax goes away for the weekend
Local businesses and residents are gearing up for Massachusetts’ upcoming tax-free weekend, and while many are hopeful that it will be a success, others feel... Read more.
An artful way of teaching in Nahant
NAHANT – Nahant resident and artist Heather Goodwin, who volunteers her time exposing children to art, has been featured in a recently published art book.The... Read more.
There are heavy robot hearts at Peabody Essex
MARBLEHEAD – “hitchBOT” the interactive robot seemed to have some very real human qualities. Now, a week after the childlike robot met its demise... Read more.
State promotes Saugus school proposal
SAUGUS – Plans to build a new high school in Saugus in upcoming years progressed to the next stage after a meeting on Thursday morning in which the Massachusetts... Read more.
Lynn English grad to Teach for America
LYNN – Having grown up in an urban environment herself, Lynn English graduate Kara Ducasse is sensitive to the need for dedicated teachers to work in cities... Read more.
Swampscott market looks to produce
SWAMPSCOTT – It’s been a tough summer for the Swampscott Farmers Market, but committee members are working quickly to revive it before vendors start... Read more.
Marblehead woman fights cancer with bears
MARBLEHEAD – The Penny Bear Company was born 20 years ago when Marblehead resident Penny Wigglesworth met 16-year-old Seth Bailey, who was given only three... Read more.
Union fight soldiers on
LYNN – A group of around 30 protesters assembled in front of Union Hospital with “Save Union Hospital” signs and banners Monday for a rally to... Read more.
Nahant turns back time
NAHANT – The Nahant Historical Society will take a trip through time next month when it hosts its annual Victorian Weekend.The 24th Victorian Weekend, which... Read more.
Games have special friends from the North Shore
SWAMPSCOTT – Two Swampscott residents have made their mark on the Special Olympics over the years, and now that they’re back from this summer’s... Read more.