Lynn and Nahant remember ‘Mr. Color’
From childhood ballroom dancing classes, to designing the green room at the 80th annual “Oscars,” Carleton Varney lived, as citizens would call, “an extraordinary... Read more.
Saugus Planning Board talks developments
SAUGUS — The Planning Board on Thursday discussed changes to a 245-unit multifamily development building project at 860 Broadway St. The meeting was led by the... Read more.
DA candidate Tucker endorsed by Rep. Giannino
Rep. Paul Tucker, one of two candidates to replace departing Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, announced the endorsement of Rep. Jessica Giannino... Read more.
Police union backs O’Shea
LYNN — James O’Shea, one of two candidates running to succeed retiring Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett, announced Wednesday that he had received... Read more.
Marblehead has a bright idea
MARBLEHEAD — The town’s Municipal Light Department has created an optional “Go Green Now!” rate for customers who want to take a positive step forward... Read more.
Nearly 100 percent of Essex County in ‘severe drought’
Nearly all of Essex County faces severe drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, and 90 percent of the state is experiencing some drought conditions.... Read more.
‘I was there so that I could help the citizens of Lynn’: Walter Proodian, 91, looks back on storied career
LYNN — Walter Proodian loves the city of Lynn, and the city of Lynn loves him too. Proodian, 91, who was not reappointed to the Water and Sewer Commission on... Read more.
Hollywood stars tune in to local radio show
WADT radio personality Gary Leavitt, a Peabody resident, hosted stars Loretta Swit and Adrienne Barbeau on his hit show “Gary and Friends” Wednesday night. ... Read more.
Saugus unlocks the key to safety
SAUGUS — The Saugus Fire Department teamed up with the Saugus Fire Relief Association to create an “Over Door Key Keeper” program for residents to establish... Read more.
Salem Heritage Days festival set for August
SALEM — The city’s Annual Heritage Days festival will take place this year from Aug. 1 through Aug. 7 with a line-up of non-stop fun and special events. “Heritage... Read more.