Tropical Storm Hanna expected to bring heavy rains, winds Saturday
Retired Swampscott High science teacher Joe Balsama, an amateur meteorologist, is keeping a close eye on Tropical Storm Hanna. ?It’ll be interesting to see... Read more.
Smooth opening day for Swampscott schools
SWAMPSCOTT – The first day of school went off without a hitch Wednesday.Superintendent Matthew Malone said he didn’t expect any less.”I always... Read more.
Local Red Cross volunteer helping Gustav evacuees
NEW ROADS, La. – A correspondent for The Daily Item is currently volunteering in a shelter for Hurricane Gustav evacuees.Salem resident Jack Butterworth, 66,... Read more.
Nahant energy board supports new Causeway light poles
NAHANT – If a town committee has its way, light poles on the Nahant Causeway could look like large pinwheels to passing motorists.Deerpath Energy Inc., a small... Read more.
Lynn group lends hand to grandparents
LYNN – According to Grandparents as Parents (GAP), there are more than 4,000 grandparents in Lynn raising their grandchildren.Grandparents as Parents is a... Read more.
Christopher’s owner at home in Lynn’s Diamond District
LYNN – When he bought a house in Lynn seven years ago, David Shalvoy had no idea he’d end up relocating his restaurant and catering business from the... Read more.
Mosquito activity still cause for concern
NAHANT-Despite cooler temperatures, Nahant Health Agent John Coulon said mosquitoes are still active in the area.?Mosquito activity continues throughout the late... Read more.
Civil suit against Swampscott schools to continue
SWAMPSCOTT – The school district received a blow in ongoing litigation filed by former assistant superintendent Michael Tarlow.In September 2007, Tarlow filed... Read more.
Nahant to hold fifth annual Mitchell’s Cahnah block party
NAHANT – It’s an adults-only party but kids in town will reap the benefits.The fifth annual “Mitchell’s Cahnah” Block Party is scheduled... Read more.
Swampscott to install Desert Storm/Shield war monument
SWAMPSCOTT – A monument to those who served in Desert Shield/Desert Storm could be erected in town this fall.Veterans Agent Jim Schultz said he hopes the new... Read more.