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Saugus holds on to Hope Saugus holds on to HopeSAUGUS – It was a solemn sight on the lawn of Town Hall Monday night as members of... Major drug-trafficking bust in Lynn Major drug-trafficking bust in LynnLYNN – A months-long investigation by the Lynn Drug Task Force, with help from the Salem Police Department... Lynn rallies for rent control Lynn rallies for rent controlLynn community groups and elected officials gathered at Frederick Douglass Park to kick off a statewide campaign to... Marblehead tunes in to Johnny Ray Marblehead tunes in to Johnny RayMARBLEHEAD--- Walk down the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hawkes Street, and you’ll soon hear something new humming... The art of retirement in Swampscott The art of retirement in SwampscottSWAMPSCOTT – When community members travel down Paradise Road, one of the inevitable sights is the Department of... History rings a bell in Saugus History rings a bell in SaugusSAUGUS — The Historical Society had its first meeting after the summer break, and President Laura Eisener focused... ‘I really do this’: Leonard Bruce’s artistry is more than fashion — it’s a movement ‘I really do this’: Leonard Bruce’s artistry is more than fashion — it’s a movementSomething Lynn’s Leonard Bruce told me was “I really do this.” Bruce, a transparent and driven creative, battles... Saugus tomato tips the scales Saugus tomato tips the scalesBob Seelley, an avid gardener in Saugus, Massachusetts, has grown a 5.33 pound tomato, breaking the state record... Swampscott joins national stance against billionaires Swampscott joins national stance against billionairesSWAMPSCOTT — Crowds gathered on Humphrey Street Monday afternoon protesting against President Trump and the billionaires who support... Cliftondale Pizza replaces Saugus staple Cliftondale Pizza replaces Saugus stapleSAUGUS — With the closure of Sons of Sicily Eatery, a well-known joint that served Sicilian-style dishes, it...

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Saugus holds on to Hope

Elizabeth Della Piana | September 15

SAUGUS – It was a solemn sight on the lawn of Town Hall Monday night as members of the community gathered…

Major drug-trafficking bust in Lynn

Sophia Harris | September 15

LYNN – A months-long investigation by the Lynn Drug Task Force, with help from the Salem Police Department…

Lynn rallies for rent control

Jackie Manno | September 15

LYNN – Lynn community groups and several elected officials gathered at Frederick Douglass Park on Saturday…

Construction workers break gas box on Broad Street

Jackie Manno | September 15

LYNN – Construction workers struck into gas box at Spring Street and Broad Street at approximately 2 p.m….

Swampscott speeds ahead toward safer streets

Zach Laird | September 15

SWAMPSCOTT – The Town is going all-out in order to help mitigate traffic and speeding concerns in the area…

Lynn Calm Team gets unexpected results

Jackie Manno | September 15

LYNN – The Lynn Calm Team has shared updates on its progress and accomplishments since its recent launch in…

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Sports

Roundup: Contributors aplenty as Marblehead spikes Peabody

Joey Barrett | September 15

In set scores of 25-12, 25-23, and 25-7, Marblehead’s volleyball team (4-1) fought off tough Peabody…

Lynnfield’s Mattia commits to Holy Cross for field hockey

Anne Marie Tobin | September 15

LYNNFIELD — Junior Lauren Mattia has joined an ever-growing group of Lynnfield High student-athletes…

Team of the Week – St. John’s Prep soccer

Joey Barrett | September 15

You know what I’ve been thinking? Four shutouts to begin the season is something special. Before…

Meshulam making history as Marblehead’s female golf captain

Mark Aboyoun | September 14

MARBLEHEAD — It’s not every day a high school athlete makes history, but for Marblehead High’s Joy…

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Government

Lynnfield intends to speed up budget process

Amanda Lurey | September 15

LYNNFIELD – The Finance Committee met Monday night to discuss a proposed budget calendar, which Chair Tom…

Nahant to hold public hearing on state zoning

Zach Laird | September 15

NAHANT – The Town is inviting all community members to participate in an upcoming public forum to discuss…

City council wants to hear from the public

Jackie Manno | September 14

LYNN – Lynn City Council has unanimously voted to approve a new public comment period that will take place…

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Education

LPS receives hate prevention grant

Paul Halloran | September 15

LYNN – Lynn Public Schools has received funding from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education…

SUPER MEMORIES: Mazareas recalls Mayor McManus

Jackie Manno | September 14

Former Mayor Patrick McManus is being recognized for his tremendous strides within Lynn’s public school…

Saugus committee searches for busing answers

Elizabeth Della Piana | September 12

SAUGUS – When the School Committee met Thursday night, Chair Vincent Serino kicked things off by mentioning…

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Entertainment

Marblehead tunes in to Johnny Ray

Sophia Harris | September 14

MARBLEHEAD— Walk down the corner of Atlantic Avenue and Hawkes Street, and you’ll soon hear something new…

Lynnfield author publishes final book in naming trilogy

Amanda Lurey | September 7

LYNNFIELD – “Names here are more than words – they are histories spoken aloud.” With that simple yet…

You don’t want to miss this!

Sophia Harris | September 3

MARBLEHEAD— Brendan Kane and Nick Sears will perform at the VFW Post located at 321 W Shore Dr, Marblehead,…

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Business

All Care appoints Christopher Casey to Hospice Board

For the Item | September 5

LYNN — All Care, a leading nonprofit provider of home health care, hospice, palliative, private care, and…

Peabody approves Bertolino Foods expansion

Amanda Lurey | September 4

PEABODY – The City’s Planning Board met Thursday for a building permit plan review, one of which was for…

Lynnebago enables accessibility

Jackie Manno | August 25

LYNN — Two Lynn residents have invented an accessible mobile trailer designed to address structural barrier…

Peabody hosts 40th International Festival

Amanda Lurey | August 21

PEABODY — For the 40th year, Peabody will welcome tens of thousands of people to its International Festival…

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Opinion

Editorial: Charlie Kirk’s killing demands self-introspection and action

Guest Editorial | September 15

Editorial written by The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press Editorial Board. The shooting death of conservative…

LTTE: Comfortable about new Pickering Middle School

To the editor | September 15

To the editor: I now feel very comfortable again about the construction of our new Pickering Middle School,…

Rubin: Rather than unify the country after Kirk murder, Trump plays autocrat, stokes divisions

Guest Commentary | September 15

The juxtaposition of a 9/11 anniversary and the shocking assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk…

LTTE: Saugus leader re-introduces himself

To the editor | September 12

To the editor: Fellow Saugus Residents! My legal name is Joseph “Dennis” Gould, but I go by…

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Magazines

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Lifestyle

Lynn knows the power of parenting

Jackie Manno | September 12

LYNN – Coordinated Family and Community Engagement (CFCE) is collaborating with Families First to host…

Artist Reyes appreciates the abstract

Jackie Manno | September 11

LYNN – Painter Diana Reyes is using her imagination as a voice for her community. Reyes, whose solo…

Marky Mark comes to Lynn

Jackie Manno | September 9

LYNN – Massachusetts native Mark “Marky Mark” Wahlberg gave a nod to his roots by filming a movie in…

‘I really do this’: Leonard Bruce’s artistry is more than fashion — it’s a movement

Matteo Valente | September 4

Something Lynn’s Leonard Bruce told me was “I really do this.” Bruce, a transparent and driven…

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