Barber: Seeing Item Santa in action
If you’ve read The Item at all during December, chances are you’ve come face-to-face with the jolly old man in a bright red suit pointing to stories of thos... Read more.
Barber: Santos case is a predictable rock bottom for Congress
The U.S. House of Representatives will likely vote Thursday on whether to expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress after an internal ethics re... Read more.
BARBER: Mourning the 42 journalists killed since Oct. 7
As of Nov. 15, at least 42 journalists and members of the media have been killed in the Gaza Strip, Israel, and Lebanon since Oct. 7, according to the Committee... Read more.
Healey and Driscoll reflect on first 10 months in office
LYNN — In the 10 months since they took office in January, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll have prioritized tax cuts, MBTA improvements, and expan... Read more.
Healey, Driscoll, and Nicholson visit Lynn Business Partnership
LYNN — Alongside Mayor Jared Nicholson, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll visited the Lynn Business Partnership and heard its members advocate for i... Read more.
BARBER: Lynn voters made a statement Tuesday
Pizza paid for by the company’s credit card fueled Item reporters Tuesday night as we worked to bring you coverage of the Lynn, Saugus, and Peabody elections.... Read more.
Documenting 43 years of White Lightnin’
Peabody’s Glen Ahearn has mounted a successful career as a sales and applications support manager, but few are aware that he’s done so while keeping the ban... Read more.
BARBER: Why it’s important to vote this Tuesday
In addition to deciding the outcome of Peabody’s mayoral race, voters will determine the fate of several City Council, Selectmen, and School Committee seats i... Read more.
BARBER: A Kings fan’s guide to backing a losing team
Those who read my columns might know that I am originally from Kansas City, Mo., and therefore a Chiefs fan, but you may be surprised to learn that I am also a ... Read more.
BARBER: Swampscott should rethink ban on cell phones
Despite the many distractions they offer, cell phones have become an integral part of modern life. That’s why I was surprised to learn that Swampscott Public ... Read more.