LYNN — After 24 years of leading LEAP for Education, founder Linda Saris is retiring. Kayla Dorst will take … [Read more...] about LEAP of faith
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Local author uncovers 400 years of hidden LGBTQ+ history, announces Lynn Museum launch
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LYNN — Filmmaker and award-winning historian Jim Moser has announced the release of "Queer Heroes of the North … [Read more...] about Local author uncovers 400 years of hidden LGBTQ+ history, announces Lynn Museum launch
Nahant and Swampscott renew school agreement
Erin Hickey
Swampscott and Nahant officials have reached a new long-term agreement for Nahant students to attend … [Read more...] about Nahant and Swampscott renew school agreement
Marblehead schools balance budget with 22 job cuts
Sophia Harris
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead School Committee unanimously approved a $47.6 million fiscal year 2027 budget … [Read more...] about Marblehead schools balance budget with 22 job cuts
‘The American Dream’ explores the pursuit of justice with DA Paul Tucker
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LYNN — The upcoming episode of "The American Dream" will focus on the pursuit of justice in Essex County with … [Read more...] about ‘The American Dream’ explores the pursuit of justice with DA Paul Tucker
Peabody students dip into the gene pool
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY — Peabody Veterans Memorial High School students donned their safety goggles and lab coats Thursday … [Read more...] about Peabody students dip into the gene pool
Peabody special ed program on the move
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY — The special education program at West Memorial Elementary School will be moving to Thomas Carroll … [Read more...] about Peabody special ed program on the move
Lynnfield assistant super offers update
Elizabeth Della Piana
LYNNFIELD — The School Committee received an update from Assistant Superintendent Adam Federico regarding what … [Read more...] about Lynnfield assistant super offers update
‘The American Dream’ to examine saving taxpayer dollars with Sheriff Kevin Coppinger
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LYNN — The upcoming episode of “The American Dream” will focus on saving taxpayer dollars with special guest … [Read more...] about ‘The American Dream’ to examine saving taxpayer dollars with Sheriff Kevin Coppinger
Peabody tips grading scale
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY — The School Committee unanimously voted to inflate its GPA scale for the 2026-27 school year and … [Read more...] about Peabody tips grading scale
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Peabody student honored with Fenwick FIRST award
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY — Bishop Fenwick High School freshman and Peabody resident Madelyn McMillan has been named as the … [Read more...] about Peabody student honored with Fenwick FIRST award
Saugus students, families enjoy STEM night
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SAUGUS — Friends of elementary students at the Pioneer Charter School of Science 2 came out for a STEM Family … [Read more...] about Saugus students, families enjoy STEM night
Seventh-grader wins spelling bee fourth year in a row
Deyscha Smith
LYNN — For the fourth year in a row, Adarsh Venkannagari has won The Item Scripps National Spelling Bee … [Read more...] about Seventh-grader wins spelling bee fourth year in a row
Peabody school calendar approved
Amanda Lurey and Dylan Pichnarcik
PEABODY — The School Committee recently approved the academic year 2026-27 calendar, with the first day for … [Read more...] about Peabody school calendar approved
Saugus Academy shifts its standards
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Belmonte STEAM Academy Principal Christopher Blair spoke to the School Committee Thursday night about … [Read more...] about Saugus Academy shifts its standards
Lynnfield School Council plans to celebrate identity
Deyscha Smith
LYNNFIELD — This week, the Lynnfield School Council met to discuss programming for a community-wide … [Read more...] about Lynnfield School Council plans to celebrate identity
Lynnfield schools and American Legion promote patriotism to third graders
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LYNNFIELD — Maureen Fennessy — who is the elementary director in the English Language Arts/Social Science … [Read more...] about Lynnfield schools and American Legion promote patriotism to third graders
Transforming learning experiences at Peabody High
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY — As student engagement is falling nationally, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School has found a way … [Read more...] about Transforming learning experiences at Peabody High
Saugus reworks school subcommittee
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — During the FY27 budget hearing for the schools, School Committee member and Finance Subcommittee … [Read more...] about Saugus reworks school subcommittee
Peabody’s Burke School receives state recognition
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY — John E. Burke Elementary School received recognition from the Department of Elementary and Secondary … [Read more...] about Peabody’s Burke School receives state recognition