Marblehead students join Juneteenth commemoration
MARBLEHEAD — The town held its second annual ceremony commemorating Juneteenth at Abbot Hall last week, and the participation of Marblehead Public Schools students... Read more.
Man who barricaded self, daughter in basement arrested after hours-long standoff
LYNN — A man who barricaded himself and his daughter in the basement of his Hanover Street home was taken into police custody Saturday morning, after an hours-long... Read more.
Sons inspire father’s work at Bridgewell Peabody
PEABODY — Darren Goad, a career specialist at the nonprofit Bridgewell and the father of two autistic sons, might just be the definition of a super dad. Goad,... Read more.
After two-year wait, Marbleheader joins a rejuvenated Peace Corps
MARBLEHEAD — John Sullivan was working as a mechanical engineer at a consulting firm when he first applied to the Peace Corps in 2019. Now, as he prepares to set... Read more.
Marblehead to celebrate Fort Sewall restoration Saturday
MARBLEHEAD — Fort Sewall, the iconic, centuries-old landmark overlooking the harbor is being celebrated Saturday at an event commemorating its completed restoration... Read more.
Brothers Deli owner appears on LCTV’s ‘American Dream’
LYNN — George Markos, the owner of Brothers Deli, appeared on this week’s episode of “The American Dream,” a show hosted by Lynn-based attorney James Carrigan,... Read more.
Swampscott ZBA signs off on affordable housing
SWAMPSCOTT — The Zoning Board of Appeals gave the go-ahead to the long-debated Elm Place Chapter 40B affordable housing development on Monday night, clearing the... Read more.
Man bitten by coyote in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — A man was bitten by a coyote in Swampscott Monday morning when he pulled over on his way to work, said police. The incident occurred around 6:15... Read more.
45 years down, 2 to go for Lynn’s O’Brien
SALEM — John O’Brien has too much space. The Southern Essex Register of Deeds, who has held the position since 1977 after three terms on the Lynn City... Read more.
Coppinger homes in on prevention to offset jailing
LYNN — Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger, in a wide-ranging interview with the Item Thursday, touted the ways in which he has used the sheriff’s office to... Read more.