Gayla Cawley: Crazy times
As someone who pays attention to national politics, I believe things just keep getting stranger. It’s reached a point where the president of the United States... Read more.
Local doctor facing sexual assault charge after being accused by Union Hospital co-worker
A local doctor is facing assault charges for allegedly groping a female co-worker at Union Hospital. Dr. Bhagwan Gupta, 67, of Swampscott, has been charged with... Read more.
Boyfriend and girlfriend robbed in Lynn; shots fired but no one is hit
LYNN — A couple was robbed at gunpoint by two men on Neptune Boulevard Saturday night. One of the victims was pistol whipped and at least one shot was fired during... Read more.
Swampscott looking to negotiate solid waste contract
SWAMPSCOTT — Town officials are looking to negotiate a contract with Republic Services, more than a year after retaining the trash hauler’s services.... Read more.
Two kids hit by a pickup truck in Marblehead
MARBLEHEAD — Two children were hit by a truck while walking in the crosswalk with their mother at Pleasant and Bessom streets late Tuesday afternoon. The two children,... Read more.
Marblehead hops behind monks’ brewery
MARBLEHEAD — Father Andrew Bushell is in the midst of converting a Pleasant Street building into an Orthodox monastic brewery. “We purchased our new... Read more.
74-year-old man arrested on child assault charges in Lynn
LYNN — A 74-year-old man was arrested and charged with indecent assault and battery on a child after he was found with his zipper down with three children... Read more.
Swampscott homeowners will get a (tax) break next year
SWAMPSCOTT — Residential real estate taxes will go down next year for the first time since 1994. The average single-family tax bill will decrease by $153.... Read more.
Item Santa: A single wish for Christmas
Sometimes it’s the little things that count. One single mother wants to make sure that her financial struggles don’t prevent her 11-year-old daughter... Read more.
Swampscott cop caps a career
SWAMPSCOTT — Hugh “Jim” Schultz, a Swampscott Police Department detective and veterans agent for more than 20 years, has retired. Colleagues... Read more.