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Saugus fire station remains hot topic
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 9
SAUGUS — During Special Town Meeting, one of the discussions, which has been a topic in town for around 40…
A commitment to a climate resilient Essex County
For the Item | May 9
BEVERYLY — Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), a nonprofit grantmaker and convener dedicated to…
Healey-Driscoll administration touts early college success
For the Item | May 9
ROXBURY — The Healey-Driscoll Administration brought together over a hundred students, educators, school…
Surprised Tibbo takes the reigns as Nahant board chair
Zach Laird | May 9
NAHANT — Board of Selectmen member Rob Tibbo was nominated as the new chair for the board after its meeting…
Swampscott board calls foul play on soccer field
Zach Laird | May 9
SWAMPSCOTT — After a lengthy discussion, the Select Board decided to recommend indefinitely postponing…
Fostering a safe space for at-risk youth
Amanda Lurey | May 9
LYNN — Harborlight Homes and The Haven Project welcomed community members into the Catalyst Housing…
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Sports
Flag football star Mirabel Khan keeps on winning
Mark Aboyoun | May 9
MARBLEHEAD — It’d be hard to meet someone with four world championships to their name before turning 12…
Lynn’s Edwin Castro ready to fly with Endicott College Gulls
Joey Barrett | May 9
LYNN — He’s been playing football nearly his entire life, but a green uniform has never seen the light of…
Lynn Classical athletes enjoy Signing Day
Mark Aboyoun | May 8
LYNN — Not done yet. Thursday at Lynn Classical High, eight student-athletes enjoyed Signing Day…
St. Mary’s Varsity Club inducts 12 new members
For the Item | May 8
LYNN — Ten standout athletes, one coach and a state championship team were inducted into the St. Mary’s…
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Government
Marblehead approves $119 million town budget
Amanda Lurey | May 9
MARBLEHEAD – With the passing of Article 22 at Town Meeting Wednesday night, the town voted that the sum of…
Zoning bylaws amended at Marblehead Town Meeting
Amanda Lurey | May 8
MARBLEHEAD — Two zoning bylaw Articles passed at Town Meeting this week. Despite attempts to…
Marblehead Town Meeting: Take 2
Amanda Lurey | May 6
MARBLEHEAD – After Monday’s delayed start to this year’s Town Meeting, Tuesday’s 13-minute delay to…
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Education
Lynnfield School Committee, superintendent spar on parental input
Anne Marie Tobin | May 7
LYNNFIELD – A community forum on Thursday inviting the public to weigh in on the district’s cell phone and…
K-6 recess is elementary issue in Marblehead
Amanda Lurey | May 4
MARBLEHEAD — After the School Committee passed its flag policy 4-1 Thursday night, it also performed a…
Lynn looks to build future with Arts and Sciences
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 4
LYNN — With the school year nearing its end, Lynn Public Schools (LPS) is focused on completing the City…
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Entertainment
Swen Nater, rocker Hirsh Gardner join Gary Leavitt on WATD
For the Item | May 5
PEABODY — Former ABA and NBA center Swen Nater and New England rock musician Hirsh Gardner will join…
Saugus hears the story of Van Gogh and friend
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 4
SAUGUS — Actor Ted Zalewski captivated the audience at the library Saturday afternoon as he portrayed…
City celebrates Pacific and Asian cultures
Amanda Lurey | May 1
LYNN — In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Little Ant World is hosting…
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Business
New housing addresses at-risk young adults in Lynn
Amanda Lurey | May 7
LYNN – Harborlight Homes and The Haven Project will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 65 Munroe St….
Sandmagination blends science and play at Northshore Mall
Isaac Green | May 6
PEABODY — A new play space at the Northshore Mall is offering kids more than just a sandbox — it’s…
City celebrates Pacific and Asian cultures
Amanda Lurey | May 1
LYNN — In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Little Ant World is hosting…
Peabody Chamber wants insurance burden lifted
Luke Acton | April 17
PEABODY — The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce announced its involvement in a campaign to oppose efforts…
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Opinion
Shribman: Humbled by office, most leaders have respect for their predecessors
David M. Shribman | May 9
The distinguished historian David Herbert Donald once tried to prompt John F. Kennedy to evaluate the…
Walsh: A mother’s ascent
Jim Walsh | May 9
I grew up in Connecticut and, at the age of 30, moved to Nahant. Flora Kerwin Walsh, my mother, grew to…
Editorial: Trump’s smear campaign: Claims against Kilmar Abrego García are a weak cover up
Guest Editorial | May 8
Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board. Unable to make a case in court against Kilmar…
Point and Counterpoint
Guest Commentary | May 8
Ben Olinsky: Point Deception and destruction, Musk and DOGE’s real goal Waste, fraud and abuse….
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
YWRLD brings sustainable fashion to Lynn
Matteo Valente | May 8
Sustainable fashion employs environmentally friendly materials and production methods, emphasizing…
Artist $ITO2MUCH represents Lynn and hip-hop culture
Matteo Valente | May 1
Proud of the city he is from, West Lynn native Luis Angel Pizarro Jr., known by many as Sito or under his…
Marblehead’s jack of all trades
Amanda Lurey | May 1
Micah Alden-Danforth has had plenty of career changes throughout his life — working odd jobs from…
Raw Art Works preps for BASH 2025
Bill Brotherton | April 30
LYNN — It’s Monday afternoon and the first-floor space at Raw Art Works’ (RAW) 37 Central Square…