The first time I ever saw the ocean was summer 2010, when my family took a weeklong trip to Disney World. I … [Read more...] about Short: Life’s a beach
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Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life
Matteo Valente
Sabrina Silveira is a first-generation Brazilian-American woman who was born in Salem. She lives in Peabody … [Read more...] about Sabrina Silveira takes back control of her life
Short: She’s fixated on fixation
Sidnee Short
I accidentally gave myself iron-deficiency anemia at 16 years old. Iron-deficiency anemia is when you … [Read more...] about Short: She’s fixated on fixation
Driving on the road to success
Stuart Foster and Emilia Sun
Stuart Foster: I lived in Beirut, Lebanon when most of the people in my hometown were getting their … [Read more...] about Driving on the road to success
Mystery author takes inspiration from the North Shore
Sidnee Short
LYNN — Lynn native Michael Walsh talked with The Item Friday, and unraveled the mystery of what it’s like to … [Read more...] about Mystery author takes inspiration from the North Shore
Short: Serving time
Sidnee Short
“Hi, how’s everyone doing tonight?” I say to my newly seated table of four. “Hungry!” says the older … [Read more...] about Short: Serving time
In and out of America: A love story
Vivian Mançellari
My name is Vivian Mançellari. I’m a 26-year-old journalist from a land far, far away: Albania. I am — or by … [Read more...] about In and out of America: A love story
DiMarco: Yank takes 4th road trip to UK
Lauren DiMarco
When I made my summer travel plans, I knew I’d be missing the Fourth of July. What didn’t occur to me is the … [Read more...] about DiMarco: Yank takes 4th road trip to UK
A rockin’ summer gets underway at Red Rock Park
Sidnee Short
LYNN — Red Rock Park was packed with people on the eve of the Fourth of July, as the Dirty Floorboards started … [Read more...] about A rockin’ summer gets underway at Red Rock Park
Photo Gallery: Lynn and Swampscott celebrate the Fourth
Emma Fringuelli
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Short: A slice of American pie
Sidnee Short
Has anyone ever taken their Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dry? While the good ‘ol boys are drinking … [Read more...] about Short: A slice of American pie
A morning to remember: The Lynn Senior Center Prom
Sidnee Short
LYNN — Senior citizens of Lynn showed that there can be more than one take on a senior prom as they danced the … [Read more...] about A morning to remember: The Lynn Senior Center Prom
Short: Don’t read this in public
Sidnee Short
To read or not to read? What a stupid question. But, to read or not to read in public? A valid qualm. I … [Read more...] about Short: Don’t read this in public
It’s all Simlish to me
Matteo Valente and Emma Fringuelli
In defense of ‘The Sims 4’ Fringuelli: I, unlike many players of the “Sims” games, hopped on the bandwagon … [Read more...] about It’s all Simlish to me
The growing is good at the Marblehead Farmers’ Market
Lauren DiMarco
MARBLEHEAD —When you think of a farmers' market, you might envision freshly harvested fruits and vegetables, … [Read more...] about The growing is good at the Marblehead Farmers’ Market
Short: The heat just burns her up
Sidnee Short
Running through the sprinklers. An ice-cold Popsicle melting a rainbow on your tongue. Water-balloon fights … [Read more...] about Short: The heat just burns her up
Beyond Walls’ CEO tells all — except future plans
Vivian Mançellari
If you happen to use public transportation and need a way to remember Lynn as your stop, you might consider … [Read more...] about Beyond Walls’ CEO tells all — except future plans
Celtics win. She almost cares.
Sidnee Short
Did you know that the Celtics won the NBA Finals? I do. Which says more than you would think. I’ve watched … [Read more...] about Celtics win. She almost cares.
Bike to the Sea tries new terrain
Emily Rosenberg
LYNN-Cyclists hit the ‘rocky’ roads this Saturday during Bike to the Sea’s Intro to Gravel ride. The event … [Read more...] about Bike to the Sea tries new terrain
SHORT: Good things come in threes
Sidnee Short
There are a lot of things that have happened in my life that I find so dreadfully normal. It’s only when … [Read more...] about SHORT: Good things come in threes