Business group claims MCAS not proficient
The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) does not reflect a student’s college or career readiness, while a new national test may, according... Read more.
Swampscott is planning to do a plan
SWAMPSCOTT – With officials acknowledging the town is too often reactive rather than proactive, the town is beginning its first Master Plan in nearly 50 years,... Read more.
Roof tops winter worries
MARBLEHEAD – First there were icicles. Then the water started seeping in and freezing in the space between the storm window and standard window. Then the tupperware... Read more.
It didn’t snow Tuesday
LYNN – Locals expressed concern and dismay Tuesday after awakening to find weather conditions that quickly prompted surprising activity, long dormant feelings... Read more.
Marblehead seas potential solution
New snowfall records were set again on Monday, with Boston recording 61.6 inches of snowfall within the last 30 days as of 7 a.m. Much of that snow also remains... Read more.
Region in midst of another snowstorm
Here we go again.With up to another 2 feet of snow forecast to fall today into tomorrow morning, schools are again canceled, parking bans are in effect, and officials... Read more.
Swampscott High grad scores at Sundance
The first time Bryan Buckley recalled being written up in The Item, he had been involved in a chase with Swampscott Police.”I went into Lynn (District) Court,... Read more.
Marblehead resident indicted for murder
SALEM – A grand jury has indicted a Marblehead man on a charge of murder, after police found the man’s girlfriend dead inside their Sparhawk Terrace... Read more.
Gordon College states its case
LYNN – The president of Gordon College said the school remains committed to Lynn and urged the school committee to reconsider its vote cutting ties to the... Read more.
No injuries in Marblehead strip mall roof collapse
MARBLEHEAD – A fire official said a roof collapse at a downtown strip mall Tuesday morning damaged several businesses but caused no injuries.Meanwhile, the... Read more.