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Lynnfield Historical Society serves ‘Alices Restaurant’ for Thanksgiving

Chris Carrigan Brolly

November 30, 2025 by Chris Carrigan Brolly

LYNNFIELD-- According to Lynnfield Historical Society's Communications Coordinator, Linda Gillon, the Society … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Historical Society serves ‘Alices Restaurant’ for Thanksgiving

Saugus learns history of ‘King Pompy’

Elizabeth Della Piana

November 12, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS —  Saugus Ironworks ranger Curtis White has spent his time studying the history and life of "King … [Read more...] about Saugus learns history of ‘King Pompy’

North Shore’s Dr. Freeman to lead Holocaust education efforts in Boston

For the Item

October 28, 2025 by For the Item

Dr. Nicole “Nikki” Freeman, of Salem, has been hired as the Education Director of Holocaust Museum Boston, … [Read more...] about North Shore’s Dr. Freeman to lead Holocaust education efforts in Boston

A look into shaping structure of Saugus

Elizabeth Della Piana

October 27, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — With the election just a week away, Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian gave two talks at the Saugus … [Read more...] about A look into shaping structure of Saugus

GAR building curator looks for City Council help

Jackie Manno

October 19, 2025 by Jackie Manno

LYNN — The curator of the Grand Army of the Republic Museum (GAR) is urging the city for assistance in … [Read more...] about GAR building curator looks for City Council help

The woman who saved the Saugus Iron Works

Elizabeth Della Piana

October 13, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — The Historical Society held its October meeting, focusing on Louise Hawkes, who helped save the … [Read more...] about The woman who saved the Saugus Iron Works

Marblehead cemetery voted one of America’s most beautiful

Sophia Harris

September 25, 2025 by Sophia Harris

Perched high above Marblehead Harbor, Old Burial Hill has long drawn visitors for its sweeping ocean views and … [Read more...] about Marblehead cemetery voted one of America’s most beautiful

History rings a bell in Saugus

Elizabeth Della Piana

September 10, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — The Historical Society had its first meeting after the summer break, and President Laura Eisener … [Read more...] about History rings a bell in Saugus

Lynn recognizing 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act

Jackie Manno

July 29, 2025 by Jackie Manno

LYNN — Local lawmakers and community advocates gathered yesterday to raise the disability pride flag at City … [Read more...] about Lynn recognizing 35 years of Americans with Disabilities Act

Lynn begins cleanup of 200-year-old burial ground

Jackie Manno

July 28, 2025 by Jackie Manno

LYNN — Eastern Burial Ground, the second-largest of Lynn’s three city-owned cemeteries, is undergoing a … [Read more...] about Lynn begins cleanup of 200-year-old burial ground

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New sign unveiled at Lynn’s Frederick Douglass reading

Amanda Lurey

July 3, 2025 by Amanda Lurey

LYNN – This year’s Frederick Douglass reading, hosted by the North Shore Juneteenth Association and sponsored … [Read more...] about New sign unveiled at Lynn’s Frederick Douglass reading

Lynn Air Force veteran offers a glimpse into POWs

Amanda Lurey

July 2, 2025 by Amanda Lurey

LYNN – The American Heritage Museum in Hudson is hosting Lynn native, Air Force veteran and award-winning … [Read more...] about Lynn Air Force veteran offers a glimpse into POWs

‘Fightin’ Parson:’ a revolutionary leader of Saugus

Elizabeth Della Piana

June 20, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — In the Revolutionary War Cemetery, on Central Street in Saugus, is the burial ground of Parson Joseph … [Read more...] about ‘Fightin’ Parson:’ a revolutionary leader of Saugus

UMass digs up history in Marblehead

Amanda Lurey

June 5, 2025 by Amanda Lurey

MARBLEHEAD – Archaeologists from the UMass Boston Department of Archeology and the Fiske Center for … [Read more...] about UMass digs up history in Marblehead

Lynn LGBTQ+ history documentary premieres June 8

For the Item

May 28, 2025 by For the Item

LYNN — “Finding Refuge, Demanding Equality: A Century of LGBTQ+ Lynn,” a documentary film that spans over a … [Read more...] about Lynn LGBTQ+ history documentary premieres June 8

The gardens of Saugus

Elizabeth Della Piana

May 26, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — Laura Eisener, president of the Saugus Historical Society, focused on the topic of spring in their … [Read more...] about The gardens of Saugus

Lynn Armory standing guard since 1893

Elizabeth Della Piana

May 25, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

LYNN — Many historical structures loom over the city, from the Fabens Building to High Rock Tower to Saint … [Read more...] about Lynn Armory standing guard since 1893

Saugus looks to spruce up M.E.G. Building

Elizabeth Della Piana

May 20, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — Sitting at 54-56 Essex St. is a building that harkens back to 1894 when it was known as the … [Read more...] about Saugus looks to spruce up M.E.G. Building

Taking stock of Saugus’ Stocker family

Elizabeth Della Piana

May 8, 2025 by Elizabeth Della Piana

SAUGUS — Having been a settlement since 1629 and becoming its own town in 1815, Saugus is rich with history … [Read more...] about Taking stock of Saugus’ Stocker family

Boston Street paved the road to Lynn growth

Isaac Green

April 27, 2025 by Isaac Green

LYNN — Long before the hum of traffic and the shadows of shoe factories marked the street, Boston Street was … [Read more...] about Boston Street paved the road to Lynn growth

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