New Year resolution merry-go-round
I don’t want to quibble with the calendar, but the real New Year’s Day is today, because today is the day we begin the arduous task of adhering to our... Read more.

A bumpy ride for the Jets against Beverly
LYNN — Not to mix metaphors, but going into the hockey season, all connected with the Lynn Jets knew this was going to be brand new ballgame. Gone was all-Northeastern... Read more.

St. Mary’s girls, Classical boys win Boverini titles
LYNN — Winning the Walter J. Boverini girls basketball tournament never gets old for St. Mary’s coach Jeff Newhall. On the other hand, the title eluded... Read more.

A look back at the year in sports
The winning streak continued at St. Mary’s. For the last 11 school years, the Spartans have won at least one state title. And they took care of two of them... Read more.

St. Mary’s defense stifles English
LYNN — It was a case of mentor vs. pupil Wednesday afternoon when the English boys basketball team played St. Mary’s in the first round of the Boverini... Read more.

St. Mary’s girls roll through English
LYNN — It looks as if the St. Mary’s girls basketball team is serious about winning its third straight Boverini Tournament championship. The Spartans... Read more.

Tis the season … still
LYNN — ‘Tis the season … still. The gifts may be opened and the wrapping still strewn about the living room, but as far as high school sports, Christmas... Read more.

Krause: Meet English’s sharp dressed men
Last Friday night, when the Lynn English boys basketball team took the floor against Malden Catholic, there were the usual players in uniforms and warm-up sweats... Read more.

It’s never too late to give. Please.
First and foremost, we at The Item hope that all of you had a very happy Christmas, filled with the warmth and love that make the season meaningful. Secondly, we... Read more.

The Tenors bring holiday spirit to Lynn
LYNN — Christmas is a holiday where most of us spend lots of time reflecting on years passed. We do our best to preserve cherished family traditions. Some of us... Read more.