SWAMPSCOTT — Concerns about falling branches, aging trees, and maintaining a healthy shade canopy dominated … [Read more...] about Swampscott speaks for the trees
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The photographer’s pics of the month: May
Spenser Hasak
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing … [Read more...] about The photographer’s pics of the month: May
Who pays the price for rent control?
Deyscha Smith
LYNN — As Massachusetts voters prepare to decide on a proposed rent-control ballot initiative this November, … [Read more...] about Who pays the price for rent control?
MWRA diving into Saugus River project
Deyscha Smith
LYNN — The MWRA is moving along with the Saugus River Crossing Project, which will improve water distribution … [Read more...] about MWRA diving into Saugus River project
Marblehead candidates own the night
Sophia Harris
MARBLEHEAD — With Marblehead facing one of the most consequential elections in recent memory — including a … [Read more...] about Marblehead candidates own the night
Lynn schools ‘all the home team’ during city meet
Mark Aboyoun
LYNN — From sprints to the mile, javelin to the high jump, Tuesday had it all. All five high schools were … [Read more...] about Lynn schools ‘all the home team’ during city meet
Lynn Rotary Club awards $6,000 in scholarships
Dylan Pichnarcik
LYNN — The Rotary Club of Lynn awarded $1,500 scholarships to four graduating seniors Tuesday evening. The … [Read more...] about Lynn Rotary Club awards $6,000 in scholarships
A super sendoff in Swampscott
Erin Hickey
SWAMPSCOTT — Former Superintendent Pamela Angelakis made a celebrated return to the town’s elementary school … [Read more...] about A super sendoff in Swampscott
Saugus moves ahead with bridge rehab
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Thanks to a unanimous "yes" vote on an order of conditions from the Conservation Commission, the … [Read more...] about Saugus moves ahead with bridge rehab
A MEMORABLE DAY
Briana Alvarez and Sophia Harris
Despite steady rain that altered or canceled many Memorial Day parades across the region, communities … [Read more...] about A MEMORABLE DAY
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Marblehead VFW Commander saves family from Afghanistan during Taliban takeover
Sophia Harris
MARBLEHEAD — The gunfire outside Kabul airport was so loud that a little girl began screaming. Thousands of … [Read more...] about Marblehead VFW Commander saves family from Afghanistan during Taliban takeover
Region commemorates a wet Memorial Day
Sophia Harris
Many ceremonies have been canceled or moved indoors due to rain forecasts as communities across the area … [Read more...] about Region commemorates a wet Memorial Day
Swampscott shares its history
Erin Hickey
SWAMPSCOTT — The Historical Society opened the doors of the Sir John Humphrey House ahead of Memorial Day … [Read more...] about Swampscott shares its history
Long-abandoned Lynn property could get new life
Briana Alvarez
LYNN — A long-vacant building at the gateway to Lynn may soon be transformed into a new residential … [Read more...] about Long-abandoned Lynn property could get new life
Saugus salutes sacrifice, service, and unity
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Residents lined Winter Street by Veterans Park as the annual Memorial Day parade marched by, … [Read more...] about Saugus salutes sacrifice, service, and unity
Lynnfield house catches fire. Again.
Elizabeth Della Piana
LYNNFIELD — Firefighters returned Friday morning to a Melody Lane home less than a day after a four-alarm fire … [Read more...] about Lynnfield house catches fire. Again.
Bishop Fenwick Graduates 112
Erin Hickey
PEABODY — Gray skies didn't stop the celebration at Donaldson Stadium on Thursday evening, Bishop Fenwick High … [Read more...] about Bishop Fenwick Graduates 112
St. Mary’s graduates 131
Briana Alvarez
LYNN — Despite the gloomy weather, St. Mary’s High School celebrated the graduation of 131 seniors with … [Read more...] about St. Mary’s graduates 131
A decade of serving smiles in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — In 2016, Sharon and Paul Cacciola had no plans to own and operate their own family business. In 2026, … [Read more...] about A decade of serving smiles in Saugus
Inside Dash Lopez’s mission to empower Lynn’s artists
Matteo Valente
There’s a particular kind of person who can’t sit still creatively, not because they’re restless, but because … [Read more...] about Inside Dash Lopez’s mission to empower Lynn’s artists