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Swampscott votes to allow Board to lease Hawthorne site Swampscott votes to allow Board to lease Hawthorne siteSWAMPSCOTT — The Town voted to approve the right of the Select Board to lease the Hawthorne-by-the-sea property... Mom wants to better daughter’s life Mom wants to better daughter's lifeAmong the many heartfelt messages sent to Item Santa this season, one letter from a young mother captures... Lynnfield’s School Street Foods serves a record 25,003 meals Lynnfield’s School Street Foods serves a record 25,003 mealsLYNNFIELD– School Street Foods delivered 25,003 meals during the week before Thanksgiving, soundly breaking last year's record, according... Saugus sees success in new rodent control pilot Saugus sees success in new rodent control pilotSAUGUS — The new pesticide-free rodent control program, dubbed the Sentinel Program, has received an update from Public... Item Santa delivering for 59th year Item Santa delivering for 59th yearThis year has been filled with constant reminders about the state of the economy and how challenging it... Marblehead doctor weighs in on CDC Marblehead doctor weighs in on CDCMARBLEHEAD — Dr. Amanda Ritvo addressed growing public concern after a change appeared on the Centers for Disease... Lynn high school band will strike up a chord on Beacon Hill Lynn high school band will strike up a chord on Beacon HillThe Lynn High School All-City Band will showcase its talents at the State House Holiday Tree Lighting in... English gobbles up Classical after electrifying first half English gobbles up Classical after electrifying first halfLYNN — Crossword puzzles, the modern zipper, and household electric refrigerators were created in 1913 — as well... Marblehead officials address youth drinking Marblehead officials address youth drinkingMARBLEHEAD — Board of Health member Tom McMahon delivered an extensive and impassioned statement on what he described... KIPP takes bragging rights with win against Lynn Tech KIPP takes bragging rights with win against Lynn TechLYNN — The lights were on at Manning Field as Lynn Tech and KIPP Academy squared off for...

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Swampscott votes to allow Board to lease Hawthorne site

Zach Laird | December 1

SWAMPSCOTT — The Town voted to approve the right of the Select Board to lease the Hawthorne-by-the-sea…

Saugus sees success in new rodent control pilot

Elizabeth Della Piana | December 1

SAUGUS — The new pesticide-free rodent control program, dubbed the Sentinel Program, has received an update…

Lynnfield’s School Street Foods serves a record 25,003 meals

Chris Carrigan Brolly | December 1

LYNNFIELD– School Street Foods delivered 25,003 meals during the week before Thanksgiving, soundly breaking…

Nahant issues warning after cyber attack

Zach Laird | December 1

NAHANT — The Town is urging community members to change their OnSolve CodeRED password after a nationwide…

Saugus Kowloon patch fuels firefighters’ memorial fund

Elizabeth Della Piana | November 30

SAUGUS — The Saugus Firefighters Relief Association is rolling out a brand-new patch for purchase, with…

Marblehead doctor weighs in on CDC

Sophia Harris | November 30

MARBLEHEAD — Dr. Amanda Ritvo addressed growing public concern after a change appeared on the Centers for…

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Sports

Lynnfield’s unified basketball is swishing it

Anne Marie Tobin | December 1

LYNNFIELD — A new program designed to give all students more opportunities to participate in high school…

Caponigro reflects on strong season in Swampscott

Mark Aboyoun | December 1

SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott’s girls soccer team enjoyed another strong season under head coach Jaymie…

Delva, McGough, Pok receive monthly honors at Lynn Tech

Joey Barrett | November 30

After an action-packed month of sports at Lynn Tech, three shined the brightest. Irene Delva, Colin McGough,…

Team of the Week – St. Mary’s football

Joey Barrett | November 30

You know what I’ve been thinking? A fast start goes a long way — especially during an emotional game…

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Government

Lynn to form urban renewal authority

Jackie Manno | November 25

LYNN — The City Council unanimously voted to approve the establishment of a redevelopment authority to…

Lynn Conservation Commission holds WPA enforcement order hearing

Chris Carrigan Brolly | November 25

LYNN — During the Lynn Conservation Commission meeting on Tuesday, Commissioner Mike Toomey stepped out…

124,000 sign rent-control petition

Jackie Manno | November 24

LYNN — The Keep Massachusetts Home rent control ballot campaign has exceeded its signature goal, qualifying…

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Education

Lynn novelist reimagines education

Jackie Manno | November 28

LYNN – Lynn-based writer Ryan C. Curtis has published his debut novel, Galumptious Daisy And the Seven…

Educational Center bears the name of Virginia M. Barton

Jackie Manno | November 20

LYNN — The Educational Center at Briarcliff was named in honor of civil rights activist Virgina M. Barton…

Peabody Schools see 20% increase in early literacy skills over 3 years

Amanda Lurey | November 20

PEABODY — The Massachusetts Education-to-Career Research and Data Hub (E2C Hub), in collaboration with the…

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Entertainment

Historic Lynnfield announces Country Store 2025

For the Item | December 1

LYNNFIELD– Historic Lynnfield’s Country Store will take place Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Old Meeting…

Lynn English graduate celebrates dance film

Jackie Manno | November 30

LYNN – Choreographer José “Hollywood” Ramos is stepping into a new creative role.  Ramos graduated…

Saugus gets ready to light up Town Hall

For the Item | November 27

SAUGUS — Town Manager Scott Crabtree is pleased to invite all residents to join in a night of good cheer…

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Business

Peabody cheese shop evolves to meet customer tastes

Amanda Lurey | November 12

PEABODY — Since opening its doors on Main Street in August of 2023, New England’s first Black-owned…

Tiger An’s Taekwondo expands to Peabody

Amanda Lurey | November 5

PEABODY — For anyone looking for Olympic-level taekwondo training, look no further. Tiger An’s Taekwondo…

Board of health won’t shut down vape shop

Jackie Manno | November 3

LYNN — The Board of Health has voted to not shut down Jolly Vapors five months after flavored vape products…

Redevelopment breaks ground in downtown Lynn

For the Item | October 24

LYNN — Lynn’s Hennessey House on Andrew Street is a significant redevelopment project, adding to the City…

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Opinion

Editorial: CAIR has issues, but Gov. Abbott’s terrorism label lacks evidence

Guest Editorial | December 1

Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. Gov. Greg Abbott’s designation of the…

Commentary: How do we support young people’s desire to serve society?

Guest Commentary | December 1

I never imagined that, after graduating from college and working in the offices of a respected consulting…

LTTE: Harlem Wizards game a success in Lynnfield

To The Editor | December 1

To the editor: The Harlem Wizards game on November 16th, hosted by A Healthy Lynnfield, was a huge success…

LTTE: Protect our democracy with a strong budget

To The Editor | December 1

To the editor: As Congress races toward its end-of-January deadline to pass the FY2026 budget, one truth…

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Magazines

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Lifestyle

Zerendezvous brings fashion, music, and mystery to Lynn’s Trio’s Bar & Grill

Matteo Valente | November 20

LYNN — Want a night full of fashion and music? Well, look no further than Zerendezvous, which is not just…

Hasak: I’m 32 years old, and I collect Hot Wheels

Spenser Hasak | November 20

Yes, you read that headline correctly. I’m a 32-year-old who collects toy cars, but they’ve become so…

Lynnfield student nets $1,475 for cancer

Chris Carrigan Brolly | November 19

Lynnfield — Faith Angelo, a Lynnfield High junior, recently played four consecutive hours of basketball at…

Ice Age geology in Lynnfield’s Willis Woods

A group of intrepid hikers pose with geologist Nick Federico in front of the Willis Woods Glacial Erratic

Chris Carrigan Brolly | November 17

LYNNFIELD — The Open Space and Recreation Working Group hosted a hike through Willis Woods to a glacial…

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