LYNN — “HERstory Volume III: Trailblazers and Disruptors” — a photo exhibit honoring 91 trailblazing women who … [Read more...] about Lynn witnessed history through HERstory
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Peabody honors its past
Amanda Lurey
PEABODY – To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the opening battles of the American Revolution, Peabody … [Read more...] about Peabody honors its past
A look at Saugus in the Revolution
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — With the American Revolution hitting the 250th anniversary mark this year, Massachusetts celebrated … [Read more...] about A look at Saugus in the Revolution
April 19, 1775: 250 years ago today
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead’s own were nearly caught by British troops 250 years ago today mere hours before the … [Read more...] about April 19, 1775: 250 years ago today
Iron Works is the wheel deal in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — The Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is one of the most scenic parts of town, and one of the … [Read more...] about Iron Works is the wheel deal in Saugus
Marblehead temple hosts ‘Chelsea: The Jewish Years’
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — Temple Sinai is hosting a free screening of and discussion on “Chelsea: The Jewish Years” April 6 … [Read more...] about Marblehead temple hosts ‘Chelsea: The Jewish Years’
Marblehead proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Amanda Lurey
MARBLEHEAD — The Select Board on Wednesday unanimously voted to approve a proclamation for April to be Sexual … [Read more...] about Marblehead proclaims Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Saugus man who helped purchase Alaska
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — As a town founded in 1815, Saugus is rich in history, home to America's first barber shop, the Saugus … [Read more...] about The Saugus man who helped purchase Alaska
THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF ROUTE 1
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — If you have traveled through the North Shore, chances are you have driven your fair share of miles … [Read more...] about THE TWISTS AND TURNS OF ROUTE 1
Tap into Maple Sugarin’ history at Saugus’ Breakheart
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Breakheart Reservation continued its longstanding tradition of Maple Sugarin' for the 36th year on … [Read more...] about Tap into Maple Sugarin’ history at Saugus’ Breakheart
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Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed to speak in Reading
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READING — Holocaust Survivor Helga Melmed will share her powerful story at the Reading High School Auditorium … [Read more...] about Holocaust survivor Helga Melmed to speak in Reading
The dark and strange parallels of history
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — History moves in weird and fluid ways, like the winding of a long, jagged stream that stretches … [Read more...] about The dark and strange parallels of history
She was dialed into Lynn history
Craig Dawe
LYNN – Following former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s death Sunday, Claire Avadanian, who worked at City Hall … [Read more...] about She was dialed into Lynn history
Revolutionary War era home turned to rubble in Lynnfield
Luke Acton
LYNNFIELD — The Bancroft-Danforth home was demolished last Monday, putting an end to a long history, spanning … [Read more...] about Revolutionary War era home turned to rubble in Lynnfield
CIA Operative Richard Fecteau recognized at Lynn City Hall
Craig Dawe
LYNN — CIA Operative and Lynn native Richard Fecteau was recognized at Lynn City Hall on Tuesday. In 1952, … [Read more...] about CIA Operative Richard Fecteau recognized at Lynn City Hall
A long-shot find in Abbott Hall
Grace Calandrella
Another piece of history has been discovered in Abbott Hall after town officials found a World War II machine … [Read more...] about A long-shot find in Abbott Hall