
Halloween won’t be as much of a Happening in Salem this year
In a normal year, Salem sees roughly 500,000 people flock to the Witch City throughout the month of October. But with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, city officials... Read more.

Saugus man in custody after three police officers stabbed
SAUGUS — A Saugus man was arraigned in Lynn Thursday after allegedly stabbing three Saugus Police officers while they tried to serve a warrant at his Tuttle Street... Read more.

Swampscott committee OKs school opening plan
SWAMPSCOTT — The Swampscott School Committee has adopted the superintendent’s recommended back-to-school plan. Barring any changes in state or local COVID-19... Read more.

Swampscott super asks to keep students home
SWAMPSCOTT — The teachers union and superintendent are in agreement: Bringing students back to school for fully in-person learning the first week of September... Read more.

Teachers unions want phased-in return to bringing students back
“We know that it is not safe to return to in-person learning at this time.” That is a sentence in the document, “Reopening our Schools and Campuses Safely,”... Read more.

Swampscott’s new waste disposal program goes into effect
SWAMPSCOTT — In just one week, wheeled black plastic bins sporting the town seal have become ubiquitous in Swampscott. While many residents have aired their grievances... Read more.

Local Democratic Town Committees hold 6th District congressional race debate
NAHANT — COVID-19, racial violence, and the local economy — Sunday night’s debate of the three candidates running to represent Massachusetts’ sixth... Read more.

Ranked-choice voting to appear as ballot question in November
SWAMPSCOTT — During the Nov. 3 election, Massachusetts voters will be asked whether they want to keep the state’s “pick-one” voting system, or... Read more.

MarketStreet Lynnfield to hold open-air art, shopping event
LYNNFIELD — Food, fashion, art, and outdoor shopping will all be available in the same place for MarketStreet Lynnfield’s upcoming Shop to Table event. ... Read more.

Topsfield Fair canceled due to COVID-19
TOPSFIELD — For only the third time in its two-century history, the Topsfield Fair will be canceled this year. The Essex Agricultural Society, the organization... Read more.