Featured
Digital Edition
Read today’s digital edition
News
Nahant library turns the page on censorship
Zach Laird | October 7
NAHANT — The Nahant Public Library will be hosting a Dear Banned Author event on Saturday, Oct. 11, where…
Milliken maps out Swampscott’s future growth
Zach Laird | October 7
SWAMPSCOTT — Tim Milliken, who started as the Town’s new Land Use and Development Planner in the first…
Saugus stores penalized for tobacco sales to minors
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 7
SAUGUS — North Shore Cape Ann Tobacco Policy Program Director Joyce Redford joined the Board of Health for…
Film festival reels in community
Jackie Manno | October 7
LYNN — The second annual Lynn Film Festival celebrated the intersection of film, music, and community last…
Solidarity for Silvia
Jackie Manno | October 7
LYNN — Residents, advocates, and elected officials showed support for pregnant Lynn mother Silvia Hernandez…
Nahant school studies students’ academic success
Zach Laird | October 6
NAHANT — Johnson Elementary School Principal Heather Castonguay spoke during Monday night’s School…
More news »
Sports
Roundup: Lynn Tech rolls past Northeast Metro
Mark Aboyoun | October 7
The Lynn Tech volleyball team (11-2) swept past Northeast Metro in straight sets 25-22, 25-7, 25-17. Lynn…
Quick strikes lift Saugus over Peabody
Anne Marie Tobin | October 7
PEABODY — The Saugus field hockey came into enemy territory Tuesday afternoon and inched closer to the…
ROUNDUP: Marblehead spikes its way past Salem
Mark Aboyoun | October 6
Despite being in enemy territory, the Marblehead volleyball team swept Salem in straight sets, 25-17, 25-12,…
ABOYOUN: The future looks bright
Mark Aboyoun | October 6
I was busy all day Sunday, from making the trip to Gillette Stadium to pick up my season tickets for the…
More sports »
Special Sections
More Special Sections »
Sponsored Content
Government
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…
Lynnfield library prepares for annual reorganization
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 6
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library Board of Trustees met on Monday to discuss the procedures for its…
Saugus’ SAVE hears from Selectmen candidates
For the Item | October 6
Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) asked candidates for the Board of Selectmen to provide a…
More government »
Education
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…
Peabody teacher back after Kirk comments
Amanda Lurey | September 30
PEABODY — In a joint statement released Tuesday from Peabody Public Schools (PPS) and Peabody Federation of…
More education »
Entertainment
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…
Saugus festival and 411 come together
Elizabeth Della Piana | September 23
SAUGUS — The Cultural Council is beginning preparations for the second annual Cultural Festival, which has…
More entertainment »
Business
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…
Father-son duo leaves its mark on Peabody
Amanda Lurey | September 24
PEABODY –– There’s a new parlor in Peabody. Father and son Freddy Aravena and Eduardo Valentini Jr….
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…
More business »
Opinion
Editorial: We failed to act on DACA when we had the chance
Guest Editorial | October 7
Editorial written by Dallas Morning News Editorial Board The news that immigration officials can resume…
LTTE: Coach Smith, a champion for all Lynn students
To the editor | October 7
To the editor, “Because Every Kid Matters.” This phrase serves as the slogan for Tristan Smith’s…
Walsh: Dissatisfaction in Trump’s presidency
Jim Walsh | October 7
I was born as the tide turned in World War II. I made my way through childhood as President Eisenhower…
Editorial: Smarter funding can help Ukraine win the drone wars
Guest Editorial | October 7
Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board In the month after President Vladimir Putin flew to…
More opinion »
Magazines
More Magazines »
Lifestyle
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…
The photographer’s pics of the month: September
Spenser Hasak | October 2
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…