Fourth of July sparks fireworks fundraisers
Fireworks on the Fourth of July have been an American tradition since the nation’s first birthday. But paying for those fireworks has also started some tr... Read more.
A community grows in Lynn
LYNN – Beans, kale, cucumbers, peas, tomatoes ? Munroe Street has some pretty good options for produce. Not just in markets, but also in a vacant lot that... Read more.
Lettuce alone in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT – Tater tots, sloppy joes … or fresh local mesclun mix with a vinegar herb dressing? It was the latter at Swampscott High School Thursday... Read more.
A tree grows in Revere
REVERE – None of the students could guess the acronym for DCR, but they all knew the benefits of the trees they helped state and city officials plant Frid... Read more.
$100,000 provides shelter from the storms
LYNN – The Lynn Emergency Shelter will be able to continue its day program this winter and for the next three winters, thanks to a $100,000 grant from the... Read more.
Film to put a face to addiction in Lynn
LYNN – The filmmakers refer to the 23 million sufferers of addictions as anonymous, but a group of local residents, public health workers and addiction su... Read more.
Diploma a long time coming for special Classical graduate
LYNN – After a war, family, career and 50 years, a local man led the Lynn Classical High School Class of 2015 across the stage Friday to receive diplomas ... Read more.
ADL focuses on antisocial media
SALEM – Marblehead Police Chief Robert Picariello and Swampscott High School Vice Principal Lytania Mackey were honored Thursday at the Anti-Defamation Le... Read more.
Legendary cop lost in Swampscott
SALEM – Longtime Swampscott Police Chief and family patriarch Peter Cassidy died at age 79 Wednesday morning after a long battle with Alzheimer’s di... Read more.
Former Swampscott couple leaves JCC $1M
MARBLEHEAD – They lived modestly, but with the community of the JCC, a Swampscott couple lived well. And now the couple has left the community center $1 m... Read more.