
24th annual Nahant Christmas parade rolls on
NAHANT — Nine-year-old Nahant residents Lilly and Nikki Carr made sure they had a prime spot to watch the festivities this Saturday for the town’s 24th annual... Read more.

‘I almost had an aneurysm.’
For better or for worse, ’tis the season for making memories. Plenty of parents, it seems, feel the pressure every year to provide their offspring with memory... Read more.

Saugus School Committee holds final meeting of the year
SAUGUS — In comparison to the Dec. 5 School Board Committee meeting where superintendent David DeRuosi read Saugus’ less-than-stellar district review report... Read more.

Ford school second-grader gets the greatest gift of all: his sister
LYNN — Seven-year-old Nathen Melendez Ortega didn’t think his big sister, Navy Seaman Amy Melendez Ortega, would be able to make it home for Christmas this year. ... Read more.

Item Santa: New big sister could use some attention too
Most young parents eagerly anticipate their child’s first Christmas. Celebrating the holiday with the family’s newest addition is something mothers, fathers,... Read more.

Saugus appoints new senior planner
SAUGUS — Alexander C. Mello has been appointed as Saugus’s Senior Planner. In a statement released Dec. 11, Town Manager Scott Crabtree announced the new... Read more.

Christmas parade preparations underway in Lynn
LYNN — When you talk to Jay Walsh about Lynn’s Christmas parade, his excitement for the yearly tradition is palpable. Although in his eighth year as head... Read more.

Lynn students graduate from Root’s youth culinary job training program
LYNN — The future looks bright for Root’s most recent alumni. As their time with the program came to a close Thursday night, two Lynn graduates of the December... Read more.

Saugus woman charged with wire fraud
SAUGUS — Saugus resident Jayne Carbone was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of wire fraud. She is accused of stealing more than $400,000 from her... Read more.

Saugus High to offer credit-recovery program to students who fail a class
SAUGUS — Saugus High School is offering struggling students a second chance. Rather than wait until a student receives a failing grade for the year, the administration... Read more.