To the editor: The ongoing saga of the proposed dog park at Stocker Street in Saugus continues to unravel … [Read more...] about LTTE: Stocker Dog Park fiasco: five years of unlawful plans, premature hires, and taxpayer waste
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The photographer’s pics of the month: September
Spenser Hasak
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his … [Read more...] about The photographer’s pics of the month: September
Saugus’ SAVE presents candidates night event
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SAUGUS — For more than 10 years, Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) has held a Candidates … [Read more...] about Saugus’ SAVE presents candidates night event
High school football predictions (Week 5)
Joey Barrett
Joey Barrett - Item Sports Editor Overall: 21-13 Last week: 7-3 St. Mary’s 21 Shawsheen Valley Tech … [Read more...] about High school football predictions (Week 5)
Saugus ballot positions decided
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — The 2025 local election will be on Nov. 4, and the ballot positions for all the seats were drawn on … [Read more...] about Saugus ballot positions decided
Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union’s depressing idea of a role model
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Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board It’s normal — and good — for school leaders to honor … [Read more...] about Editorial: The Chicago Teachers Union’s depressing idea of a role model
Commentary: How ‘originalism’ Became the prevailing view at the US Supreme Court
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Josh Blackman and John G. Malcolm It is easy to take for granted that the current Supreme Court has a … [Read more...] about Commentary: How ‘originalism’ Became the prevailing view at the US Supreme Court
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ROUNDUP: Lynnfield field hockey blanks Triton
Mark Aboyoun
The Pioneers earned a Cape Ann League win over Triton 6-0 on the road. Cameron Munion opened the scoring 45 … [Read more...] about ROUNDUP: Lynnfield field hockey blanks Triton
Peabody volleyball sweeps Saugus
Anne Marie Tobin
SAUGUS — The Peabody volleyball team came into enemy territory Wednesday night and swept host Saugus, 25-19, … [Read more...] about Peabody volleyball sweeps Saugus
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Fall into Wellness with the YMCA of Metro North
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As autumn settles in, the YMCA of Metro North is ready to help you make every visit count. With more than 200 … [Read more...] about Fall into Wellness with the YMCA of Metro North
Saugus group issues demands on park land
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — Almost six months after the Conservation Commission made the decision to approve dog park plans … [Read more...] about Saugus group issues demands on park land
Commentary: Why academic debates about AI mislead lawmakers — and the public
Guest CommentaryKevin Frazier Picture this: A congressional hearing on “AI policy” makes the evening news. A senator gravely … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why academic debates about AI mislead lawmakers — and the public
Commentary: The Fourth Amendment will no longer protect you
Guest CommentaryDaniel Harawa and Kate Weisburd In September, the Supreme Court rendered obsolete the Fourth Amendment’s … [Read more...] about Commentary: The Fourth Amendment will no longer protect you
Today’s page 1: 10-1-25
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Saugus looks at bike path safety
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — At the Board of Selectmen meeting Tuesday night, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Robert Camuso … [Read more...] about Saugus looks at bike path safety
Editorial: The war on drugs shouldn’t be the military’s fight
Guest EditorialEditorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board The White House is delighting in videos of the U.S. … [Read more...] about Editorial: The war on drugs shouldn’t be the military’s fight
Commentary: ‘Have you considered helping boys?’ The other gender gap
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Lisa Britton Seven years ago, when I was a nonpartisan advocate for girls and women, I faced a startling … [Read more...] about Commentary: ‘Have you considered helping boys?’ The other gender gap
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Roundup: Saugus picks up big win over Winthrop
Mark Aboyoun
The Saugus girls soccer team won its second straight game with a 6-1 home victory over Winthrop on … [Read more...] about Roundup: Saugus picks up big win over Winthrop