SWAMPSCOTT — Dr. Peter Sheckman, a Swampscott resident, has been appointed chair of the Board of Directors for … [Read more...] about Dr. Sheckman to chair Bridgewell board
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Arrest made in decades-old Peabody rape case
For The Weekly NewsPEABODY — Darrell Lavoie, 59, of Nashua, NH, appeared in Essex County Superior Court Monday for a bail hearing … [Read more...] about Arrest made in decades-old Peabody rape case
Peabody grapples with e-bike safety concerns
Amanda LureyPEABODY — The City is weighing its options on how to manage its current public safety issue regarding electric … [Read more...] about Peabody grapples with e-bike safety concerns
Saugus focuses on giving this holiday season
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — The holiday season has entered its full swing in town, and residents now have the chance to get into … [Read more...] about Saugus focuses on giving this holiday season
Saugus is lovin’ McDonalds Singh
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — Balbir Singh pulled up in style to the McDonald's on Route 1 North on Monday afternoon, stepping out … [Read more...] about Saugus is lovin’ McDonalds Singh
Swampscott’s Turkey Trot raises $17,000 and counting
Zach LairdSWAMPSCOTT — The Swampscott Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Organization hosted its annual Turkey Trot on … [Read more...] about Swampscott’s Turkey Trot raises $17,000 and counting
Lynn, Nahant churches combine for book drive
Zach LairdNAHANT — The Nahant Village Church is collaborating with Grace United Methodist Church in Lynn for a book … [Read more...] about Lynn, Nahant churches combine for book drive
Marblehead’s Ehrlich works to preserve journalism
Sophia HarrisMARBLEHEAD — Lori Ehrlich’s path from environmental activist to state legislator and now to a leader in … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Ehrlich works to preserve journalism
Swampscott unveils war memorial
Zach LairdSWAMPSCOTT — The War Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee held its dedication of the new brick memorial … [Read more...] about Swampscott unveils war memorial
Saugus builds a bridge through art
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — Residents can have the chance to join in on a town-wide art project called The Bridge. The … [Read more...] about Saugus builds a bridge through art
Lynn man sentenced for death threats
For the ItemLYNN — A Lynn man was sentenced on Oct. 24 in federal court in Boston for making threats to an elected … [Read more...] about Lynn man sentenced for death threats
Swampscott’s Hawthorne preps for its last supper
Zach LairdSWAMPSCOTT — The Hawthorne by the Sea restaurant, which initially opened in the town in 1947 before moving to … [Read more...] about Swampscott’s Hawthorne preps for its last supper
Nahant’s Murphy reads to veterans
Zach LairdNAHANT — Local author Terrence Murphy will be hosting a reading of his new book, “Almost an Island,” for … [Read more...] about Nahant’s Murphy reads to veterans
State supports Lynn school repair projects
Paul HalloranLYNN — The Massachusetts School Building Authority has invited three Lynn Public Schools projects into its … [Read more...] about State supports Lynn school repair projects
Christmas comes early in Saugus
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — The Marleah E. Graves building has been filled with decorated Christmas trees, each with its own … [Read more...] about Christmas comes early in Saugus
Marblehead Zumbas for Lynn nurse
Sophia HarrisMARBLEHEAD — The rhythm of compassion took center stage as more than 50 people gathered at the Gerry No. 5 … [Read more...] about Marblehead Zumbas for Lynn nurse
Marblehead ponders usage of Coffin School site
Sophia HarrisMARBLEHEAD — Town officials and residents gathered Thursday for Marblehead’s first community-wide listening … [Read more...] about Marblehead ponders usage of Coffin School site
Swampscott looks ahead toward 5-year improvement plan
Zach LairdSWAMPSCOTT — A joint meeting was held by the Select Board, School Committee, Finance Committee, and the … [Read more...] about Swampscott looks ahead toward 5-year improvement plan
Police investigating East Lynn shooting
Amanda LureyLYNN — At approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Lynn Police responded to a report of a shooting near Hood … [Read more...] about Police investigating East Lynn shooting
Lynnfield Facebook page stuck with ‘antisemitic’ comments
Chris Carrigan BrollyLYNNFIELD — At the Nov. 4 School Committee meeting, Chair Kristen Elworthy talked about her refusal to remove … [Read more...] about Lynnfield Facebook page stuck with ‘antisemitic’ comments




















