Lynn parade a labor of love for Mrs. Claus
Photo By PAULA MULLER Left, Janet Melanson (Mrs. Claus) tries on the outfit she wears in the Lynn Christmas Parade on Christmas Eve. She is being helped by her friend... Read more.
The best of the worst gifts we ever received
ITEM STAFF REPORT The holidays can be stress-inducing, especially when it comes to the pressure of Christmas gift giving. Perfecting the art of gift giving often... Read more.
The heart of Item Santa is the heart of Christmas
The heart of Item Santa is selfless giving to others by individuals who may never meet the children they are helping. The heart of Item Santa is the heart of Christmas,... Read more.
Churches deliver hope and joy at Christmas
Item Photo By OWEN O’ROURKE The team of volunteers decorating St. Pius V Church in Lynn. From left, Father John Healy, Dave Tortolini, Jean Howard, Danielle... Read more.
Holiday security tips from police
By GAYLA CAWLEY Police are urging people to be cautious and vigilant this holiday season, telling them to call their local police departments if anything appears... Read more.
Lynn man arrested with a number of drugs
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A Lynn man arrested and charged with Class A drug trafficking — after police executed a search warrant and found heroin, fentanyl and... Read more.
Here’s my gift of Christmas carols to you
By BETH BRESNAHAN I don’t want a lot for Christmas, except maybe to not hear Mariah Carey belt out All I Want For Christmas on repeat everywhere I go for the few... Read more.
Grand Army marches back into history
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Lynn GAR curator Bob Matthias puts one of the 22 Civil War flags from the GAR in a truck headed for the State House in Boston.... Read more.
Ghosts of Christmas past, present
By STEVE KRAUSE We are — rather mercifully — reaching the end of another Christmas buildup. Now, relax everybody. I’m not a Christmas hater. I like the holidays.... Read more.
Item Santa: Help mom bring back smiles
Christmas is supposed to be a time of love and laughter for many. But for some, help is necessary in order to make the holiday a special one. This single mother... Read more.