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Marblehead School Committee wants to be ‘good neighbors’
Sophia Harris | October 17
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead School Committee on Tuesday approved several policy revisions, adopted a…
One year out, decisions being made
Zach Laird | October 17
After Rep. Seth Moulton announced he was challenging Senator Ed Markey in the Democratic State Primary,…
Record crowd raises almost $300,000 for Boys & Girls Club at gala
Paul Halloran | October 17
DANVERS – The Boys & Girls Club of Lynn honored four stalwarts Thursday night with the help of a…
Route 107 bridge reopens
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced the reopening of the Belden G. Bly…
Saugus home pantry inspires local giving
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
SAUGUS — In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer Crotty realized that while she had a stable job and…
Swampscott is seeking volunteers for its new Repair Cafe
Zach Laird | October 17
SWAMPSCOTT — The Solid Waste Advisory Committee will be sponsoring its first ever “Repair Cafe” event,…
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Sports
Roundup: Marblehead avoids scare against Peabody
Joey Barrett | October 17
Records were out the window between the Marblehead and Peabody football teams Friday night. The Tanners (0-6)…
MIAA power rankings (local)
Mark Aboyoun | October 17
As of Friday, Oct. 17 FOOTBALL DIVISION 1 St. John’s Prep 2. Springfield Central …
Swampscott stays hot at home
Joey Barrett | October 17
SWAMPSCOTT — Blocksidge Field has been a good place for Swampscott’s football team the last two weeks….
Defense, seniors step up for Lynn English
Mark Aboyoun | October 17
LYNN — It was Senior Night as the Lynn English Bulldogs welcomed the Medford Mustangs to Manning Field…
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Government
Peabody School Committee focuses on finances
Amanda Lurey | October 15
PEABODY — Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting focused heavily on finances. Chief Financial Officer…
Lynnfield Library Trustees elects new officers
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 15
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Board of Library Trustees met on Tuesday to perform the required annual board…
Councilor contests Water & Sewer decision
Jackie Manno | October 15
LYNN — Michael Celona has been reappointed to serve as the Chair Commissioner of the Lynn Water & Sewer…
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Education
Educators honored with George Peabody Legacy awards
Amanda Lurey | October 16
PEABODY — Peabody Education Foundation (PEF) held the George Peabody Legacy Award ceremony on Wednesday…
Classical students celebrate the power of storytelling
Jackie Manno | October 15
LYNN — Lynn Classical High School students used their voices to celebrate the power of storytelling at a…
Former School Committee member sees pattern in superintendent resignations
Jackie Manno | October 14
LYNN — Maria Carrasco, who was Lynn’s first Latina School Committee member from 2007-2017, is calling for…
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Entertainment
WIN Waste hosts Fall Fest, supports Boys and Girls Club
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
SAUGUS — Families got a taste of fall fun Friday afternoon at Blessed Sacrament Church as WIN Waste…
It’s not a Halloween hut. It’s a Sukkot hut.
Hersh Goldman | October 9
From the night of Oct. 6 to the night of Oct. 13, many Jews will be observing the Sukkot Festival (Feast of…
Fall into Wellness with the YMCA of Metro North
For the Item | October 1
As autumn settles in, the YMCA of Metro North is ready to help you make every visit count. With more than 200…
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Business
American Banker honors Julieann Thurlow as a powerful woman in banking
For the Item | October 9
New York, NY — Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) is proud to announce that RCB President & CEO Julieann…
Ravenstone builds a community one drop at a time
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 9
LYNN — This month, Ravenstone, a gift shop located at 58 Exchange St., filled its stock with stones from…
Peabody’s Nadine DiGiulio is a woman in a man’s world
Amanda Lurey | October 8
PEABODY — Ideal Transportation Co., Inc. Owner and CEO Nadine DiGiulio was recently honored by the State…
Peabody studio dances into 30 years
Amanda Lurey | October 2
PEABODY — Dance With Dena, a vibrant dance studio in downtown Peabody at 59 Main St. that is owned and…
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Opinion
Commentary: Authorities devalue the law when they hide behind masks
Guest Commentary | October 17
Stephen Downing As a young recruit, the first thing I learned when I pinned on a badge was simple but…
Shribman: The many contradictions of Donald Trump
David M. Shribman | October 17
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE What to make of Donald Trump now? What to make of a president who…
Commentary: Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant
Guest Commentary | October 16
Joe Battenfeld The “free Palestine” movement needs to find a new chant after President Donald Trump…
Commentary: The masking of ICE agents is indefensible
Guest Commentary | October 16
Amy Dru Stanley and Craig Becker Last month, a federal judge observed that masked figures were creating…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
Toll Brothers announces new 55+ community in Lynnfield
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 12
LYNNFIELD — Toll Brothers, Inc. has announced the opening of a new 55+ community: Willis Brook at…
Folk singer to perform for Kids in Community
Jackie Manno | October 12
LYNN — Folk singer and comedian Don White will be performing a concert on Oct. 18 in Swampscott to raise…
Brewing culture: ‘VIA’ honors Mayan roots through coffee
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 9
LYNN — In 2020, when her daughter Chanelle decided to purchase a 23andMe kit, Silvia “VIA” DeLeon had no…
Bridgewell gets hands dirty at Peabody farm
Amanda Lurey | October 7
PEABODY — More than 50 volunteers spent their morning getting their hands dirty at Newhall Fields Community…