
Revere husband arraigned in wife’s slaying
BOSTON — Andrew MacCormack, the man charged with killing his 30-year-old wife, Vanessa MacCormack, in their Revere home in September, remains held without... Read more.

Thumbs down for slower speed limit in Swampscott at Town Meeting
SWAMPSCOTT — Voters at Monday night’s special Town Meeting surprisingly chose not to approve an article on the warrant that would have allowed the town... Read more.

Swampscott Farmer’s Market policy updates planned
SWAMPSCOTT — Town officials are considering policy changes to the Farmer’s Market in the wake of a public complaint from one its vendors alleging unfair... Read more.

Police: Man assaulted a clerk with stun gun in Lynn
LYNN — An 18-year-old Lynn man has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rob an Adams Street convenience store and assaulting the clerk with an electric stun... Read more.

Marblehead bids farewell to a favorite son, Thomas A. McNulty
Thomas A. McNulty MARBLEHEAD — The entire town is grieving after the loss of Thomas A. McNulty, a town public servant and businessman, known for his sense... Read more.

Lynn Firefighters deliver baby
LYNN — Lynn firefighters put out a different kind of fire on Saturday night when crews successfully delivered a baby shortly before midnight. A woman in her... Read more.

Swampscott getting down to business at Town Meeting
SWAMPSCOTT — A special Town Meeting opens Monday night at 7 at Swampscott High School with a brief warrant heavily focused on town finances. Town Administrator... Read more.

Tech students to tune up GE engine for new display
LYNN — Excitement was in the air when a 75-year-old jet engine that has been donated to the city by GE Aviation was delivered to the machine shop at Lynn Vocational... Read more.

Gayla Cawley: Search and rescue
As someone who has written the The Daily Item’s police log for two years, it can be entertaining to see what people call or alert the police for, especially... Read more.

Andrews Chapel restoration in Swampscott draws high praise
SWAMPSCOTT — Andrews Chapel has been honored with a Massachusetts Historical Commission Historic Preservation Award for its $330,000 restoration project, which... Read more.