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Kirk vigil held in Lynnfield Kirk vigil held in LynnfieldA vigil was held in Lynnfield to honor slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated while holding... Feeling blue (lobster) in Marblehead Feeling blue (lobster) in MarbleheadLobster fisherman Jeff Flynn made the catch of a lifetime when he pulled up a rare blue lobster... Saugus veterans call for action Saugus veterans call for actionVeterans in Saugus have been unable to access Chapter 115 and appeals benefits due to the vacant VSO... Lynn Film Festival expands to five days, celebrates music and community Lynn Film Festival expands to five days, celebrates music and communityThe Lynn Film Festival, presented by The Lynn Music Foundation, is a five-day event celebrating music, culture, and... A plaque for Pat A plaque for PatThe late Mayor Patrick J. McManus was honored with the dedication of the Lynn Public Library Patrick J.... Peabody highlights its bravest Peabody highlights its bravestMayor Ted Bettencourt and Fire Chief Jay Dowling honored many Peabody Fire Department personnel for their bravery and... Swampscott pivots, selects Connors as administrator Swampscott pivots, selects Connors as administratorNicholas Connors was appointed as the Town Administrator for Swampscott after the Select Board was unable to reach... Brooksby Farm hosts 11th annual Peabody Senior Day Brooksby Farm hosts 11th annual Peabody Senior DayMayor Ted Bettencourt and community members gathered at Brooksby Farm for the City's 11th annual Senior Day, featuring... Jumping high for Henry Jumping high for HenryPeabody's public safety personnel held the third annual High Fives for Henry event to honor the memory of... 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...

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Kirk vigil held in Lynnfield

Chris Carrigan Brolly | September 19

LYNNFIELD — There was a vigil Friday evening for slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk, organized by…

Saugus veterans call for action

Elizabeth Della Piana | September 19

SAUGUS — Veterans packed the back of the last Board of Selectmen meeting to speak with the Board and Town…

Trash strike ends after 82 days

Zach Laird and Elizabeth Della Piana | September 19

Republic Services and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 25 have announced that both parties…

Lynn salutes 78 years of Air Force

Jackie Manno | September 19

LYNN — The United States Air Force was officially established 78 years ago on Sept. 18, and to honor its…

Nahant author talks climate change

Zach Laird | September 19

NAHANT — The Nahant Public Library will be hosting local author, Nobel Prize Winner and MIT Professor Susan…

Feeling blue (lobster) in Marblehead

Sophia Harris | September 19

After more than two decades on the water, local lobsterman Jeff Flynn made the catch of a lifetime this week…

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Sports

Roundup: Vargas throws for 287 yards, 4 TDs in St. John’s Prep win

Joey Barrett | September 19

St. John’s Prep quarterback Christopher Vargas has gained plenty of national attention this season, and it…

St. Mary’s football team allows first points, drops first game

Joey Barrett | September 19

GLOUCESTER — St. Mary’s football coach Sean Driscoll spoke highly of the Gloucester Fishermen before the…

Lynnfield blanked in home opener

Anne Marie Tobin | September 19

LYNNFIELD — For Lynnfield fans, there wasn’t much good to say about this one.  In its home opener…

Swampscott comes out on top against Peabody

Mark Aboyoun | September 19

PEABODY — Peabody hosted Swampscott in its first home game of the season. Despite a big night from…

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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

A plaque for Pat

Jackie Manno | September 18

LYNN – More than 100 family, friends, and colleagues of the late Lynn Mayor Patrick J. McManus expressed…

Kirk posts cause Peabody teachers’ removal

Amanda Lurey | September 16

PEABODY – In an email sent Monday to various Peabody Public Schools staff, City leadership, and news…

LPS receives hate prevention grant

Paul Halloran | September 15

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

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Entertainment

SAVE hosts raptor show, swap event at Breakheart Festival

For the Item | September 17

SAUGUS – Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment (SAVE) is pleased to sponsor a free live raptor show…

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…

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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: Recent shootings connected by the internet’s darkest corners

Guest Editorial | September 18

Editorial written by The Virginian-Pilot Editorial Board. A 16-year-old gunman shot two students at his…

Point and Counterpoint

Guest Commentary | September 18

Shaun McCutcheon: Point Free speech is expensive; Charlie Kirk paid with his life In the annals of…

LTTE: Lynn bike lane project creates safety hazards

To the editor | September 17

To the editor: Whoever made the decision to add a two-lane bike lane on one of the busiest highways in the…

Editorial: Banning those Rx ads: Why are Trump and RFK Jr. targeting pharma ads?

Guest Editorial | September 17

Editorial written by New York Daily News Editorial Board. There are plenty of good reasons to ban the TV…

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Lifestyle

Lynn Film Festival expands to five days, celebrates music and community

Matteo Valente | September 19

The Lynn Film Festival, presented by The Lynn Music Foundation, is expanding this year from a three-day event…

GE Lynn River Works alumni reunion tomorrow

For the Item | September 17

The General Electric Lynn River Works GEAA Apprentice Alumni is hosting a reunion for all of those fellow…

Lynnfield announces new scarecrow contest

Amanda Lurey | September 17

LYNNFIELD – Lynnfield Recreation and A Healthy Lynnfield are inviting residents, families, businesses, and…

Peabody couple celebrates 90th birthdays, 70 years together

Amanda Lurey | September 16

PEABODY – Lydia and Larry McIntire celebrated their 90th birthdays as well as their 70th wedding…

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