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Big Blue Band brings Duke Ellington to Swampscott
Zach Laird | December 11
SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott’s community jazz orchestra, the Big Blue Band, will perform Duke Ellington’s…
Lynn Fire rescue man fallen through ice
For the Item | December 11
LYNN — The Fire Department posted the following information on Facebook on Thursday: “At…
Swampscott schools show stable enrollment for ’25-’26
Zach Laird | December 11
SWAMPSCOTT — Enrollment in the Town’s elementary, middle, and high school for 2025-26 is expected to…
Super man, super career
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 11
Lynn has lost a powerful force in Dr. James “Jim” Leonard, a man who helped change the school system…
Saugus Big Y returns after Amazon Fresh falls through
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 11
SAUGUS — After years of vacancy at 357 Broadway, Big Y is making its big return to fill in the hole left by…
Lynn man pleads guilty to sex trafficking
For the Item | December 10
LYNN — A Lynn man pleaded guilty yesterday to benefitting financially from trafficking two women for sex…
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Sports
Black and Blue ready to grapple
Mark Aboyoun | December 10
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead-Swampscott’s wrestling team is gearing up for another season under head coach…
A whole new look for Peabody boys basketball
Anne Marie Tobin | December 10
PEABODY — After losing nine seniors to graduation — three of whom were starters — and a key returner to…
Brennan, Lady Bulldogs counting down the days
Mark Aboyoun | December 9
LYNN — After a strong season last year, when Lynn English’s girls basketball team went 11-10 and…
Friends of Marblehead Basketball set for annual tip-off nights
For the Item | December 9
MARBLEHEAD — Friends of Marblehead Basketball is proud to announce the fourth annual tip-off nights, taking…
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Government
Peabody plans to increase taxes in FY26
Amanda Lurey | December 11
PEABODY — The City is preparing to increase residential taxes by an average of $415 during Fiscal Year…
Lynn talks youth employment goals
Jackie Manno | December 11
LYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson, Lynn Community Health Center CEO Brenda Rodriguez, MassHire North Shore…
Mayor details city priorities
Jackie Manno | December 10
LYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson shared upcoming priorities for the city at a government affairs meeting on…
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Item Santa
Single mom asks for Santa’s support
Amanda Lurey | December 11
Everyone deserves a little holiday magic this winter, yet not everybody has the resources to ensure that this…
Mother hopes Santa blesses kids with smiles
Zach Laird | December 10
With the hustle and bustle of Christmastime already putting a weight on the shoulders of so many parents,…
Education
Peabody school board turns a new leaf
Amanda Lurey | December 10
PEABODY — The School Committee was rather sentimental Tuesday night as it said goodbye to members Jon…
Peabody Ed. Foundation gets boost from North Shore Bank
For the Item | December 9
PEABODY — The Peabody Education Foundation, with generous funding from North Shore Bank, has announced the…
Harvard students bring Coyote game to KIPP
Jackie Manno | December 4
LYNN — KIPP Academy has been chosen as the first educational institution to receive donations of the new…
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Entertainment
Saugus Council preps for festival
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 9
SAUGUS — The Cultural Council met Tuesday night to continue its discussion on the first-ever Saugus…
Swampscott honors fishing roots with Christmas tree
Zach Laird | December 9
SWAMPSCOTT — To put a unique twist on the tradition of placing Christmas trees outside town halls,…
Sensory-friendly events lift holiday season
Jackie Manno | December 7
LYNN — Lynn Disability Network is advocating for inclusive spaces by bringing sensory-friendly activities…
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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
Elizabeth Della Piana: Christmas isn’t so bright this year in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 10
Picture this: You’re cruising down Lynn Fells Parkway, maybe you just swung by Soc’s to pick up your…
Editorial: High suicide rate among seniors is a tragedy for entire community
Guest Editorial | December 10
Editorial written by The Seattle Times Editorial Board While many people will be enjoying the next few weeks…
Commentary: Fueled by federalism, America’s economically freest states come out on top
Guest Commentary | December 10
Matthew Mitchell Do economic rivalries between Texas and California or New York and Florida feel like yet…
Commentary: Moving to a climate-disaster zone just to afford a home
Guest Commentary | December 10
Ivis García Picture this: You’re looking to buy a place to live, and you have two options. Option A is a…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
The photographer’s pics of the month: November
Spenser Hasak | December 4
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing…
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…