BLASTING AWAY THE HEAT: Lynn Fire Department draws a cool assignment
LYNN — As temperatures soared past 90 degrees on Thursday, the Lynn Fire Department found an innovative way to keep the community cool. The department sent two... Read more.
Salem walks the walk for mental health awareness
SALEM — More than 300 people of all ages gathered in blue t-shirts at Salem Common Sunday morning for the first-ever “The World Needs You Here” mental health... Read more.
Arts and culture hits downtown Lynn
LYNN — Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) youth artists gathered in celebration of art and hip- hop culture at the Final Fridays: Art in the Park Friday... Read more.
Swampscott activist launches new nonprofit
SWAMPSCOTT — Keiko Zoll, a local activist, is launching WeHelp Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that seeks to “connect people who need help to those who... Read more.
First festival features fun
LYNN — Hundreds gathered in the sweltering heat for the first annual Summer Arts Festival at Goldfish Pond on Saturday, which doubled as a kick-off celebration... Read more.
Saugus council puts the focus on culture
SAUGUS — At a Cultural Council meeting Wednesday evening, plans for the town’s Founder’s Day were discussed. Cultural Council Chair Mike Sullivan said the... Read more.
Essex County Sheriff’s Department gets record-high scores from ACA
The Essex County Sheriff’s Department received its highest score ever from the American Correctional Association during a recent re-accreditation audit, the department... Read more.
American Cancer Society Car Show returns to Saugus
SAUGUS — The seventh annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life Cruise Night Car Show rolled into the parking lot at Fuddruckers off Route 1 Sunday night, with... Read more.
Negro Election Day legacy lives on in Salem
SALEM — On Saturday afternoon a tsunami of people gathered at Willows Park to celebrate the legacy of Negro Election Day, which commemorates the adoption of the... Read more.
New life for Old Town Hall in Salem
SALEM — While it is still reserved for special event rentals and seasonal theater performances, Old Town Hall stands dormant on most days. A National Historic... Read more.