
Storytellers share spoken word, music, African American history at Lynn Museum
LYNN — The reason dogs and cats hate each other isn’t really about hate. It’s about scarcity of resources, and it all goes back to when the first cat... Read more.

Nonprofit building house with nonrecyclable plastic ‘ecobricks’
LYNN — If every household in Lynn had a new recycling bin labeled “ecobricks” it would reduce waste, create jobs and build homes. That’s according... Read more.

Tony Lena’s still thriving in Swampscott after all these years
SWAMPSCOTT — When Sam Lena started the Lena’s sandwich shop business 75 years ago, his wife, Emma, had some words of advice: “Make every sandwich like... Read more.

Swampscott fire claims service dog
SWAMPSCOTT — A man attempted to rescue a dog from a house fire on Manton Road Thursday night, but the dog has died. Around 7 p.m., crews were called to knock down... Read more.

English students illustrate universal language of art
LYNN — A few months ago, a stack of black and white photos arrived at English High School. “MA20-B1057 – Zafar – 13 years-old likes green,” read... Read more.

Swampscott residents concerned proposed development will disrupt quiet neighborhood
SWAMPSCOTT — At the end of Archer Street, the concrete ends, houses give way to trees, and a golden retriever looks out a nearby window, watching a squirrel with... Read more.