• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Purchase photos
  • My Account
  • Subscribe
  • Log In
Itemlive

Itemlive

North Shore news powered by The Daily Item

  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Lifestyle
  • Police/Fire
  • Government
  • Obituaries
  • Archives
  • E-Edition
  • Help

Opinion

Editorial: Super makes the grade on Lynn school budget

Item Editorial

April 16, 2026 by Item Editorial

When the Lynn School Committee voted unanimously to approve the FY27 school budget last week, it culminated a … [Read more...] about Editorial: Super makes the grade on Lynn school budget

LTTE: Wayne Spritz will hear you

To The Editor

April 15, 2026 by To The Editor

To the editor: I am writing today to show my enthusiastic support for Wayne Spritz's election to the … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Spritz will hear you

LTTE: Why I’m supporting Wayne Spritz

To The Editor

April 15, 2026 by To The Editor

To the editor: Swampscott needs Select Board members who can evaluate complex issues, weigh trade-offs, and … [Read more...] about LTTE: Why I’m supporting Wayne Spritz

Commentary: A fix for gambling, emissions, and AI’s ills

Guest Commentary

April 14, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Nicolas S. Rohatyn The Supreme Court is preparing to consider whether states and municipalities can pursue … [Read more...] about Commentary: A fix for gambling, emissions, and AI’s ills

LTTE: Wayne Spritz steps up

To the editor

April 14, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: Why am I endorsing Wayne Spritz in the upcoming election for Select Board? The answer is … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Spritz steps up

LTTE: In support of Wayne Spritz

To the editor

April 14, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: I am writing this letter to support Wayne Spritz for the Swampscott Select Board. Over … [Read more...] about LTTE: In support of Wayne Spritz

The Pope and the president. He’ll take the Pope.

Msgr. Paul V. Garrity

April 14, 2026 by Msgr. Paul V. Garrity

Catholics are very proud this week of Pope Leo’s comment in response to President Trump’s remarks that the … [Read more...] about The Pope and the president. He’ll take the Pope.

Elizabeth Della Piana: When did they outlaw fun?

Elizabeth Della Piana

April 13, 2026 by Elizabeth Della Piana

Where has all the whimsy gone? Where are the McDonald’s playpens with bold colors that carry children’s … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Della Piana: When did they outlaw fun?

LTTE: Celebrating community spirit on JJ’s Superhero Wish Day

To the editor

April 13, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: As the proud CEO of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I witness beautiful acts of … [Read more...] about LTTE: Celebrating community spirit on JJ’s Superhero Wish Day

LTTE: Wishes for the community ahead of Swampscott election

To the editor

April 13, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor, Some wishes for myself, the candidates, and fellow residents for the 2026 Town of Swampscott … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wishes for the community ahead of Swampscott election

Advertisement

LTTE: Support for Wayne Spritz

To the editor

April 13, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: In the upcoming Swampscott elections, Wayne Spritz is running for Select Board, and I want … [Read more...] about LTTE: Support for Wayne Spritz

Jim Walsh: Our then, Trump’s now

Jim Walsh

April 13, 2026 by Jim Walsh

My Swampscott friend Ralph Edwards and I have worked on many projects together over the years. We continue to … [Read more...] about Jim Walsh: Our then, Trump’s now

LTTE: Turning Saugus vacant schools into revenue and a community asset

To the editor

April 13, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: As a concerned resident of Saugus, I want to share my perspective on the challenges our town … [Read more...] about LTTE: Turning Saugus vacant schools into revenue and a community asset

LTTE: The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability

To the editor

April 10, 2026 by To the editor

The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability State and local officials have championed the … [Read more...] about LTTE: The King’s Beach UV Pilot: A Broken Chain of Accountability

 LTTE: After Hawthorne: What Becomes of a Legacy?

To the editor

April 10, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: With the closing of Hawthorne by the Sea on Nov. 15, 2025, the North Shore lost more than a … [Read more...] about  LTTE: After Hawthorne: What Becomes of a Legacy?

Editorial: Democrats embrace write-off that favors high earners

Guest Editorial

April 9, 2026 by Guest Editorial

Editorial written by Las Vegas Review-Journal Editorial Board Tax day is nearly upon us, reigniting the … [Read more...] about Editorial: Democrats embrace write-off that favors high earners

Commentary: Our NATO allies are unwilling to play Donald Trump’s game this time around

Guest Commentary

April 9, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Daniel DePetris Mark Rutte may not be a household name in the Chicago area or the rest of America, but the … [Read more...] about Commentary: Our NATO allies are unwilling to play Donald Trump’s game this time around

LTTE: Wayne Godfrey earns strong support for Swampscott Select Board

To the editor

April 9, 2026 by To the editor

To the editor: We are writing to express our strong support for Wayne Godfrey for the Swampscott Select … [Read more...] about LTTE: Wayne Godfrey earns strong support for Swampscott Select Board

Commentary: Iranians, facing war, repression, and ruin, are not defined by their leaders

Guest Commentary

April 8, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Pegah Banihashemi More than a month into the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, ordinary Iranians are living … [Read more...] about Commentary: Iranians, facing war, repression, and ruin, are not defined by their leaders

Commentary: Americans deserve answers about civilian casualties in Iran

Guest Commentary

April 8, 2026 by Guest Commentary

Sarah Yager We’ve seen this pattern before. A U.S. missile strike. An initial statement emphasizing … [Read more...] about Commentary: Americans deserve answers about civilian casualties in Iran

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Sponsored Content

North Shore Casino Developments and Community Impact

North Shore Casino News and Community Impact

The Most Dangerous Thing About AI Homework Help Isn’t Cheating. It’s Being Wrong

Upcoming Events

“Hats Off Small Business Tea Party”

May 21, 2026
33 Sutton St, Lynn, MA

2026 Golf Tournament

June 10, 2026
Gannon Golf Club

2026 Lynn All City Track and Field Championship

May 26, 2026
Manning Field

AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration | Mini Market & Live Performances

May 19, 2026
Lynn City Hall

Footer

About Us

  • About Us
  • Editorial Practices
  • Advertising and Sponsored Content

Reader Services

  • Subscribe
  • Manage Your Subscription
  • Activate Subscriber Account
  • Submit an Obituary
  • Submit a Classified Ad
  • Daily Item Photo Store
  • Submit A Tip
  • Contact
  • Terms and Conditions

Essex Media Group Publications

  • La Voz
  • Lynnfield Weekly News
  • Marblehead Weekly News
  • Peabody Weekly News
  • 01907 The Magazine
  • 01940 The Magazine
  • 01945 The Magazine
  • North Shore Golf Magazine

© 2026 Essex Media Group