Foster: The Saugus Sachem and the power of portrayal
Predictably, the Massachusetts Legislature’s consideration of a bill that would prevent public schools from using mascots that refer to Native Americans has not... Read more.
Foster: Seeking answers on the current situation
Since I started working at this paper in February, I have noticed something peculiar about our building in downtown Lynn. It is something that I experience throughout... Read more.
André 3000 unleashes the flutes on us
There are two things that you probably know about André 3000. The first is that he’s one of the greatest rappers of all time. He and Big Boi, the other half... Read more.
Foster: Kindergarten enrollment and the limits of serving your constituents
At recent Peabody School Committee meetings, members have raised the possibility of changing the district’s cutoff date for kindergarten enrollment. These discussions... Read more.
Foster: Saugus can’t have its town manager and elect it too
In Saugus today, there is no four-letter word more controversial or offensive than “city.” The town will vote on whether to convene a charter commission on Nov.... Read more.
Shribman: World War comes to a small English town
FRAMLINGHAM, England — This little market town 14 miles from the North Sea is an unlikely place to discover the meaning of World War I, whose end at the 11th hour... Read more.
Lynn hosts eighth ‘Proud of my Hispanic Heritage’ event
LYNN — Scores crowded the Lynn Memorial Auditorium on Tuesday evening for the city’s eighth “Proud of my Hispanic Heritage” event to highlight the achievements... Read more.
Foster: Politicians should avoid the 9/11 comparisons
Last Wednesday, Peabody held a prayer service outside of City Hall in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. Mayor Ted Bettencourt described the intention... Read more.