
Swampscott native nabs Oscar nomination
SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott native Bryan Buckley said he is looking forward to launching the next phase of his career now that he has been nominated for his first... Read more.

11 firms wager on gambling licenses
BOSTON — Eleven firms hoping to compete for licenses for resort casinos or a slots parlor filed initial applications and non-refundable $400,000 application... Read more.

Snow snarls I93 morning commute
BOSTON (AP) — A winter storm hitting Massachusetts has forced some school closures and made for messy morning commute. The National Weather Service says snowfall... Read more.

Suffolk applies for casino license
REVERE — Action by Suffolk Downs’ owners this week brings them a step closer to building a casino that will hire Revere residents and expand local business... Read more.

Lynn students’ music video calls for tolerance
LYNN — Lynn-area film school teens with a big idea took to the streets this past month to film a music video with a message: It’s OK to be gay. About 11... Read more.

Francona book: Red Sox owners concerned with image
NEW YORK — Theo Epstein traded for Adrian Gonzalez and signed Carl Crawford following pressure from Boston Red Sox owners to build a “sexy team,”... Read more.

Lynn Arts After Hours production enjoys some heavenly inspiration
James Tallach of Malden auditions before the Arts After Hours casting committee, from left, Nicole Spirito of Lynn, Kevin Cirone of Woburn and Mario Cruz of Melrose.... Read more.

Insurance Tips: Preparing For the Unexpected
(NewsUSA) – Nearly 1.5 million families lose their homes to foreclosure each year because of unpaid medical bills, according to an article published in the... Read more.

Grant to help fund Saugus tennis court rehab
Saugus has received a $15,000 child safety grant to help renovate the tennis courts at Belmonte Middle School. (Item Photo / Angela Owens)... Read more.