
Saugus’ first Cultural Festival is a success
SAUGUS — Although Sunday was the last day of February vacation for students, the middle high school was the place to be as the town’s inaugural Cultural Festival... Read more.

Five-alarm fire collapses building, 18 displaced in Lynn
LYNN — A five-alarm fire blazed in Lynn Friday night, causing the collapse of a building and leaving 18 people without a home. The fire, which began at 8:22 p.m.... Read more.

Saugus bank chases more parking spaces
SAUGUS — Chase Bank’s original sight plan had been approved by the Planning Board, with the location being 156-180 Main St. in Saugus Plaza. However, they... Read more.

EMG honors 2024 Persons of the Year
Essex Media Group will present its 2024 Persons of the Year Thursday at the Lynn Museum, 590 Washington St. The event begins at 6 p.m. The honorees – from Lynn,... Read more.

Saugus focuses on fire safety
SAUGUS — The Fire Department has been asking for a third fire station for years, and the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager have made the discussion a focus for... Read more.

A Saugus story of sex trafficking survival
SAUGUS — After surviving sex trafficking and drug addiction, Jasmine Marino has continued to spread a message of hope; one she plans on sharing when she speaks... Read more.

George’s a cut above
SAUGUS — Local Mike Moriello isn’t just a guy who owns a barber shop. He’s the guy who owns and operates the oldest barber shop in the United States:... Read more.

Della Piana: What if they gave a protest and nobody came?
Last week, two event announcements were made via Facebook. The first was a Not My President protest, and the second was a counter-protest in support of President... Read more.

Saugus goes to court over courts
SAUGUS — Abutters of Stocker Playground have filed a complaint in Massachusetts Land Court to prevent the removal of the playground’s basketball and tennis... Read more.

There’s no room for hate in Ward 6 councilor’s city
LYNN — Ward 6 Councilor Fred Hogan woke up Sunday to social media posts reporting that swastikas had been painted on the wall under the Bennett Street Bridge.... Read more.