Letter to the Editor: An act of kindness
I want to thank Peabody postal carrier Jack Houlihan for a true act of kindness. A month ago my husband fell outside of our home and injured his hand and ended... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: A look back and ahead at the schools
On behalf of the School Committee, I want to thank the Lynnfield community for its continued investment in the Lynnfield Public Schools (LPS). Everyone is a... Read more.
Commentary: Roca transforming lives in Lynn
Joey and Chris probably didn’t see themselves becoming role models for other high-risk young men in Lynn — but that’s exactly what they are today due... Read more.
Vinnin Square needs a two-footed fix
Work on a $2 million Vinnin Square traffic and pedestrian safety improvement project won’t start for a year, maybe two. But Swampscott and surrounding community... Read more.
Letter to the Editor: Lynn’s best-kept secret
I am writing to expose the best-kept secret in Lynn: Babe Ruth Baseball. Unless you have someone playing or happen to drive by Bowser Complex, you don’t know... Read more.

Hey, neighbor, the North Shore needs your help
Good morning, Governor. If you don’t mind looking up from your paperwork for a minute or two as you are driven to Boston, we have a few things to point out... Read more.

Letter to the Editor: Licensing undocumented immigrants is wrong
Last week (July 19), the Daily Item published an opinion piece in favor of state Sen. Brendan Crighton’s push to end the state’s policy of not allowing... Read more.

Commentary: We need transit. Rapidly.
We met recently as Lynn’s legislative delegation with top state transportation officials who confirmed what we and our constituents already know: Traffic in... Read more.

Letter to the Editor: Upset over J.B. Thomas process
As a life-long resident of Peabody, I am astounded and outraged by the secrecy and backroom shenanigans behind the proposal to develop a colossal complex in our... Read more.

Letter to the Editor: Turning a dream into a nightmare
As a native of Lynn with 46 years of military and federal government service to our country, I find it distressing that far too many politicians are reeling off... Read more.