At 80, Swampscott’s DeFelice still as Frank as they get
SWAMPSCOTT — Frank DeFelice will spend his 80th birthday today waiting for his wife, Susan, to come home from Massachusetts General Hospital, where she had heart... Read more.
Historic Salem cemetery is getting a facelift
SALEM — For the second October in a row, the cemetery that contains the remains of some of the city’s most historic figures will be closed to the public. The... Read more.
Krause: Not exactly that old-time religion
The first indication that this was not my father’s or mother’s — or even my — old church came as I walked in the front door at St. Pius V church... Read more.
Danvers lab boosts search for vaccine
DANVERS — Scientists in laboratories all over the world are working feverishly to come up with the vaccine that will do the same thing the flu shot you get... Read more.
KIPP holds drive-through graduation ceremony
LYNN — Graduates of KIPP Academy in Lynn may not have walked across the stage in City Hall, as others have done in the past. There may not have been any “Pomp... Read more.
Krause: Gridley gave a hard life purpose
LYNNFIELD — If a life was ever defined by sports terminology, Stephen J. Gridley was knocked down by some combination of a high hard one to the head and a knee-buckling... Read more.
Lynn’s Graciale fought COVID — and won
LYNN — Stacey Graciale, 31, endured nine of the sickest days of her life last month. Yet she feels blessed. “I am extremely blessed,” she said, talking about... Read more.
Krause: Hosker hit the jackpot with people
Jim Hosker could read people. And because he could read people, he became successful in everything he did. There was Hosker the “polling guru,” as Lynn attorney... Read more.
Lynn-Swampscott fireworks display canceled
LYNN — The July 3 fireworks display that Lynn and Swampscott share has become the latest victim of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting social distancing protocols.... Read more.
‘Spartan’ effort to award diplomas to St. Mary’s grads
LYNN — The administration at St. Mary’s kept its ambitious diploma drop a secret until the last minute. Head of School Dr. John Dolan, along with a staff that... Read more.