Peabody mayor recognizes city heroes
PEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt recognized and awarded a plaque to two city residents at City Hall on Thursday night, who performed emergency medical assistance... Read more.
Salem takes a virtual look at school facilities
SALEM — CannonDesign, an integrated design solutions firm, led its first round of virtual community forums this Wednesday and Thursday to hear suggestions from... Read more.
Her two boys deserve Christmas
This mother who wrote to Item Santa is in need of help this Christmas season. She is a single mother of two boys, one of whom she just recently had. Because she... Read more.
Lynn artist holds mural giveaway for businesses
LYNN — Annadidathing, a Lynn-based artist, is hosting a mural giveaway, where small businesses and organizations in Massachusetts can apply to receive a mural... Read more.
Swampscott’s Zestfriends makes unique pairings
SWAMPSCOTT ― Ranging from ham-and-swiss hand pies and rosemary and lemon cookies to pomegranate martinis and a “hair of the frog” cocktail, there is something... Read more.
Nutre gives back to No Child Goes Hungry in Peabody
PEABODY — Nutre Meal Plans (Nutre), a healthy-meal delivery service based in the city, donated more than 800 winter clothing items to No Child Goes Hungry last... Read more.
Single mom seeks ‘decent’ Christmas
Being a single mother is more common than it should be in this day and age, but being a single mother of five is something you don’t hear about as often. This... Read more.
Through Item Santa, parents look to restore what COVID stole from Christmas
COVID-19 has taken a lot away from us, and in particular it has taken a lot away from children. Being able to play outside with other children is a pivotal... Read more.
Lynn’s GE veterans get in the holiday spirit
LYNN — Habitat PLUS, a veterans’ supportive-housing program in Lynn, hosted an in-person Christmas party for its 14 veterans Wednesday night. The event... Read more.
Her girls keep her going, she wants to give back
Being a parent is never easy. It comes with stress, financial issues, and the everyday pressure of wanting to do right by your child. It’s even harder when you... Read more.