Elections set for vacant Mass. House seats
BOSTON (AP) — Special elections have been scheduled to fill two vacant seats in the Massachusetts House. One of the elections will be held in the 12th Essex... Read more.
Tennessee Waltz’ singer Patti Page dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Unforgettable songs like “Tennessee Waltz” and “(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window” made Patti Page the... Read more.
Breakheart hikes draw a crowd
SAUGUS — Lose weight. Exercise more. Get outside. Approximately 200 people put those common New Year’s Resolutions not just into words, but into action... Read more.
Swampscott Polar Bear Plunge supports Whelan family
This New Year’s Day swimmer took the Polar Bear Plunge theme literally at Fisherman’s Beach. (Courtesy Photo)... Read more.
Condo trash item on Swampscott agenda
SWAMPSCOTT — Selectman David Van Dam proposed a once-and-for-all vote by the board at its Wednesday meeting to decide whether the town should pay for the trash... Read more.
Woman faces drug distribution charges following Saugus arrest
Evidence seized following the arrest of a Malden woman on drug distribution charges in Saugus. (Photo Courtesy of Massachusetts State Police)... Read more.
Tenorio: Cross Country skiing a great way to navigate winter
With snow coating the ground, Saturday night was a perfect time to go cross-country skiing. That night, my girlfriend Laura and I practiced this type of skiing for... Read more.
McGee memorial parking access details released
LYNN — The McGee family kept services for former Speaker of the House Thomas W. McGee private, but arrangements have been made for a public farewell to be held... Read more.
Customers lament when longtime Boston Street store closes doors
LYNN — The shelves at Ernie’s Harvest Time, which had been stocked with food for the past 67 years, stood empty on Saturday as the grocery store held one... Read more.
What’s open/closed on New Year’s Day
The Daily Item will publish; our business office will be closed. Our Reader Services department will be open from 7-11 a.m. for your subscription needs. Your newspaper... Read more.