Salem High celebrates 236
SALEM — Families and friends of high school seniors gathered on the city common Friday night to celebrate the graduation of 236 students. Valantis Christoforos,... Read more.
MS-13 member pleads guilty to 2018 Lynn murder
BOSTON — A member of the MS-13 gang pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to two murders, one in Lynn in 2018, and racketeering or RICO conspiracy, the U.S. Attorney’s... Read more.
Saugus presents draft of Hazard Mitigation Plan
SAUGUS — The town’s new proposed Hazard Mitigation Plan includes improvements to drainage systems throughout town to minimize flood risks, among other projects.... Read more.
Swampscott’s proposed quarry permit would restrict blasting, dust
SWAMPSCOTT — The new proposed blasting permit for the quarry operated by Aggregate Industries (AI) would limit blasting to 50 times per year and place restrictions... Read more.
Swampscott residents are valedictorian, salutatorian at Essex Tech
SWAMPSCOTT — Two students who live in town have been announced as valedictorian and salutatorian for the Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute’s class... Read more.
Swampscott Conservancy to hold native plant sale
SWAMPSCOTT — The Swampscott Conservancy is taking preorders for its native plant sale, where residents can purchase plants that naturally thrive in the local ecosystem.... Read more.
Swampscott woman celebrates 100th birthday
SWAMPSCOTT — A longtime resident celebrated a major milestone this weekend: her 100th birthday. Marion Burke, a former real estate agent, celebrated her May... Read more.
Salem State celebrates 2020 and 2021 graduates
SALEM — Salem State University celebrated its graduates from both 2020 and 2021 this month, awarding 1,500 undergraduate and graduate degrees to the class of 2021... Read more.
Swampscott to offer summer program to address COVID-19 learning loss
SWAMPSCOTT — The school district will offer a six-week academic program this summer to help students get back on track after disruptions caused by the COVID-19... Read more.