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Two-alarm fire in Lynn leaves two hospitalized
Zach Laird | October 10
LYNN — A two-alarm fire broke out on the third floor of a residence at 32 Cooper Street on Friday…
Marblehead woman finds hope breast after cancer
Sophia Harris | October 10
MARBLEHEAD — When Marty Willis discovered a lump in her breast during the summer of 2020, she didn’t know…
MBTA explains Lynnway project in Nahant
Zach Laird | October 10
NAHANT — Community members gathered at Town Hall Thursday evening for an “open house” style forum on…
King’s Beach shows drop in bacteria levels
Zach Laird | October 10
The ultraviolet (UV) Pilot Program to reduce bacteria in King’s Beach and Stacey’s Brook was deemed…
Hall Foundation invests in Lynn students
Jackie Manno | October 10
LYNN — The Stephen Phillips Memorial Scholarship Fund has announced a major expansion of The Gordon Hall…
Lynn School Superintendent Alvarez resigns
Jackie Manno | October 9
LYNN — Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez has resigned from her position as Superintendent of Lynn Public…
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Sports
Jack Hawke named Navigators field manager
Joshua Kummins | October 12
LYNN 一 The North Shore Navigators of the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) announced that Jack…
Roundup: Make it two straight for Lynn Classical
Joey Barrett | October 12
After last week’s win against Malden, Lynn Classical’s football team (2-4) made it two in a row with…
Team of the Week – Swampscott football
Joey Barrett | October 12
You know what I’ve been thinking? It’s not how you start. It’s . . . well . . . you get…
Roundup: A Swampscott statement against Gloucester
Joey Barrett | October 10
Throw the records out the window. In Northeastern Conference action at Blocksidge Field, Swampscott’s…
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Government
Saugus Library reviews state aid
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 10
SAUGUS — The Library Board of Trustees discussed the FY26 State Aid to Public Libraries during its meeting…
Lynnfield passes new graduation requirements to replace MCAS
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 8
LYNNFIELD — The School Committee met on Tuesday to hear Fiscal Year 26 budget status updates from…
Peter Manoogian announces bid for reelection as Saugus Town Meeting member
For the Item | October 7
SAUGUS — Peter Manoogian has announced a reelection bid for Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member. First elected…
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Education
Lynn School Superintendent Alvarez resigns
Jackie Manno | October 9
LYNN — Dr. Evonne S. Alvarez has resigned from her position as Superintendent of Lynn Public…
Lynn Superintendent educates educator
Paul Halloran | October 5
LYNN — An educational journey that has taken Shingi Blessing Mutasa around the world has landed him in…
Student MCAS scores on the rise in Peabody
Amanda Lurey | October 1
PEABODY — At Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala began his report by…
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Entertainment
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…
Musical storytelling gala by Voices of Hope raises funds for cancer research
Chris Carrigan Brolly | September 24
LYNNFIELD –– Voices of Hope will be holding its 16th annual Fall Gala on Oct. 4 at the North Shore…
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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: The youth crisis is really about the rise of the NEETs
Guest Commentary | October 10
Kathryn Anne Edwards The rising unemployment rate among U.S. workers aged 16 to 24 — it hit 10.5% in…
Shribman: Fort sumter has much to say about American division
Guest Commentary | October 10
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE CHARLESTON, S.C. — On an artificial island 4 miles from downtown…
Editorial: How to make an American ‘war zone’
Guest Editorial | October 8
If a U.S. president was just itching to militarize the streets of a politically unfriendly American city like…
Sheriffs across Massachusetts are under the microscope but for all the wrong reasons
Kevin Coppinger | October 8
At the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, we are proud of the vital work we do every day: maintaining a…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
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…
Four Amico generations reunite in Lynn
Jackie Manno | October 5
LYNN — More than 150 people across four generations gathered for the Amico family reunion at Knights of…
Rap trio feels the love in Lynn
Jackie Manno | October 3
LYNN – Rappers C4, Boss Lady Gi, and Gigi K feel the love in Lynn. Lynn English High School graduate C4…