
Dr. Rev. Robert Leroe to be interim pastor at First Parish Congregational Church in Wakefield
SAUGUS — Dr. Rev. Robert Leroe, who served for 17 years as pastor of the Cliftondale Congregational Church before retiring about a year and a half ago, will... Read more.

Lottery fever grips Lynn
LYNN — These frigid winter nights could get a lot warmer on the North Shore if residents share more than $700 million across three lottery jackpots. Scott Roberts... Read more.

Ralphie’s 12 Days of Christmas Raffle carries out Cronin’s giving legacy
LYNN — For four years, Ralphie’s 12 Days of Christmas Raffle out of Lynn City Hall has helped raise money for the late deputy collector Ralph Cronin’s... Read more.

Swampscott parade spreads plenty of holiday spirit around town
SWAMPSCOTT — Lights, sirens, and holiday music filled the streets of Swampscott Saturday night as dozens of emergency vehicles and decorated cars and trucks... Read more.

Latinos speak, McGee listens
LYNN — Lynn Mayor-elect Thomas McGee met with Latino residents Friday night to talk about his plans for the community and hear out citizens’ concerns... Read more.

Item Santa: The compassion of children
In letter after letter received this year, parents told Item Santa their kids know the family doesn’t make enough money to buy presents. In many cases, the... Read more.

Lynn school board rounds off 2017
LYNN– The Lynn School Committee addressed Sanctuary Schools for immigrant students and families and the relocation of two pre-kindergarten classes being moved... Read more.

Santa’s weekend plans included breakfast with Marblehead and Swampscott
Santa made his way to Marblehead and Swampscott Saturday morning at each town’s Breakfast with Santa event, hosted by their respective recreation departments.... Read more.

Two young women launch own beauty store in Lynn called Slay N’ Glam
LYNN — Frustrated with ordering cosmetics online, Genesis Grullon and Katherine Peguero launched a new store in their own backyard. Their idea was to create... Read more.

Item Santa: Mothers need a helping hand
Every parent fights and works to give their children the lives they deserve. For some it is easier than others, and around the holidays the extra responsibility... Read more.