Photos: Snowstorm smacks North Shore
ITEM PHOTO BY JIM WILSON David Garcia of Lynn clears his car so he could head to work as a security guard. His car was blocked between two others at Connery School.... Read more.
Kids storm Lynn YMCA on their day off
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Ayden Larson takes a break from dancing at the preschool dance party at the Lynn YMCA. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — While schools... Read more.
Abramsons ready for ‘amazing’ spelling bee
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Mary and Joel Abramson have been involved with the spelling bee for years. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE SWAMPSCOTT — Joel and Mary Abramson,... Read more.
Lynn firefighters settle on contract
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — It took nearly five months of arbitration, but city firefighters won a new four-year contract that calls for a 9.5 percent raise, sources... Read more.
Lynnfield looks to state for library
By LEAH DEARBORN LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library Board of Trustees is inching forward in the process of building a new library by applying for a state... Read more.
Unplugging snow days
ITEM PHOTO BY JIM WILSON The parking ban in Lynn keeps Washington Street clear during the snow storm. There was a time — and it wasn’t long ago — when snow... Read more.
Where’s the best pizza on the North Shore?
For some, Pizza Day is pretty much every day. But Thursday is, officially, National Pizza Day. We at The Item are asking where the best pizza is on the North Shore.... Read more.
Home Depot nails down learning cafe in Saugus
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Steven Bagnera from Home Depot installs a new ceiling in a section of the lunch room at Saugus High School. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE... Read more.
Peabody mayor seeks ban on pot sales
PEABODY — In the wake of last November’s rejection of recreational marijuana sales, Mayor Ted Bettencourt is seeking a ban on pot sales in the city. Unlike the... Read more.
Putting the cart before the horse in Saugus
Town Meeting on Monday overwhelmingly approved three zoning changes aimed at longtime Saugus business and major property taxpayer Wheelabrator. But questions are... Read more.