Mass. program encourages wood stove upgrades
BOSTON — The state is introducing a new incentive program to prod residents to trade in older wood, wood pellet or coal burning stoves for higher-efficiency... Read more.
Electrical problem eyed as cause of Saugus fire
SAUGUS — Fire Chief Don McQuaid said a fire Monday morning knocked out power and phone lines to a Holland Street home but the residents didn’t have to... 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.
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.
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.
Towns, regulators brace for medical marijuana
BOSTON — Massachusetts voters may have enthusiastically approved the legalization of medical marijuana, but that hasn’t stopped communities around the... Read more.
Lawmakers OK repair or removal of old seawalls, dams
BOSTON — Massachusetts lawmakers have given final approval to a bill designed to make it easier for cities and towns to repair or remove crumbling dams and seawalls.... Read more.