Consumer watchdogs note closing sale perils
SAUGUS – Retail chain stores holding merchandise liquidation sales prompted by the tough economic climate often make offers too good to be true, according... Read more.
Annual Boston boat show gets under way
BOSTON – They come. They look. They learn. And some buy.That’s the mantra among boat dealers and exhibitors of equipment and services at the 53th annual... Read more.
PEM exhibit highlights contemporary Chinese art
SALEM – The growth of China’s art world is keeping pace with the country’s meteoric economy and those seeking a sample of contemporary paintings,... Read more.
New Tri-City Sales open for business
SALEM – Familiar faces and personalized service in the appliance showroom are what help set Tri-City Sales apart from the national chair retail stores.”When... Read more.
Eastern Bank chairman leads 17th Annual Walk for HAWC
SALEM – Richard E. Holbrook, chairman and chief executive officer of Eastern Bank, will serve as the honorary chairman for the 17th Annual Walk for HAWC on... Read more.
Internal Revenue Service expands e-file features for 2008 tax returns
BOSTON – The federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says new e-filing features are available to taxpayers who are electronically filing their 2008 tax returns.IRS... Read more.
Illegal labor focus of task force hearing in Lynn
The Daily ItemLYNN ? Fourteen years ago, Selso Lopez fled his impoverished native Guatemala with hopes of starting a new life in the United States. Willing to work... Read more.
Tierney Afghanistan trip could help Obama decide Mideast strategies
PEABODY – Information gathered earlier this week by U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney during a trip to Pakistan and Afghanistan could be used by President Barack Obama... Read more.
Shop Talk: Bridgewell appoints new officers
Lynnfield-based Bridgewell, a non-profit human service agency supporting those with disabilities, has named its Board of Directors for 2009.According to Jannelyn... Read more.
N.S. ‘superstore’ gives new life to old books
DANVERS – Make it simple and inexpensive and they will come.That’s the business plan behind the successful Used Book Superstore, with stores at 139 Endicott... Read more.