Brendan Crighton’s sports wagering bill advances out of committee on way through legislature
BOSTON — State Sen. Brendan Crighton’s proposal allowing sports wagering in licensing gaming establishments advanced favorably Friday out of a legislative... Read more.
Jourgensen: Time’s tides swept through Nahant
For a tiny town packed into a 15-square-mile land mass jutting into the ocean, Nahant is brimming with history. Recounting the town’s value as a strategic... Read more.
Lynnfield study could yield plan for new public-safety facility
A yearlong study by a Boston architect could recommend Lynnfield needs to build a single South Lynnfield building containing town police and fire services. After... Read more.
One dead after Lynn double shooting
LYNN — A 33-year-old man is dead following a double shooting that occurred on Jones Terrace Monday night, according to the Essex County District Attorney’s... Read more.
Peabody Historical Society & Museum taking a trip back through city’s history
PEABODY — If you think you have what it takes to be a woman sailing the high seas, then head over to Felton Street on March 8 and find out. The first of several... Read more.
Jourgensen: A look at Lynn way back when
More than 90 years ago, fourth, fifth and sixth graders attending Lynn schools did their part to chronicle Lynn’s origins on the 300th anniversary of its beginnings. ... Read more.
Lynnfield resident helps resurrect nonprofit following fire
LYNNFIELD — Town resident Pam Feingold harnessed Eastern Bank’s financial power to help a South Shore cancer support home recover after a devastating fire.... Read more.
Peabody Republican seeking state committee seat
PEABODY — A local Republican party activist is vying for a state committee seat even as the state-wide campaign season has kicked off with a call for voting reform. ... Read more.
Marblehead business owner’s Peabody shop a model-train lover’s dream come true
PEABODY — A train lover since he was tyke, Don Stubbs decided to turn a hobby into a business in 1988 when he opened North East Trains on Main Street, about four... Read more.
$365K state grant to help Peabody curb flooding
PEABODY — Flooding in Peabody Square during heavy rains is a local fact of life city officials hope to make history with $365,000 in money to design flood barriers.... Read more.