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Annual holiday parade cruises into Swampscott
Zach Laird | December 14
SWAMPSCOTT — The Police Association’s annual holiday parade rolled back into town Saturday evening for…
Marblehead VFW watches Navy sink Army in football
Dylan Pichnarcik | December 14
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 turned its hall into a hub of military pride…
Spirit of giving alive and well at Boys & Girls Club
Paul Halloran | December 14
LYNN — Based on the number of presents lining the hallways of the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn, club…
Lynnfield’s Milford reaches new heights during 27th marathon
Sophia Harris | December 14
LYNNFIELD — For Ally Milford, the Boston Marathon is far more than a race. It is a marker of survival, a…
Saugus Library reviews 2027 budget
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 14
SAUGUS — The Library Board of Trustees reviewed the budget for Fiscal Year 27, discussing salaries and…
Veterans honored with wreath donations
Jackie Manno | December 14
Local communities honored veterans during the holiday season by holding their annual Wreaths Across America…
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Sports
Roundup: Marblehead captures Markowitz tournament
Mark Aboyoun | December 14
The Marblehead boys basketball team captured the Zach Markowitz Memorial championship on Saturday, defeating…
Lynnfield opens with loss, expectations remain high
Anne Marie Tobin | December 14
PEABODY — With 20 returning varsity players, a talented group of newcomers and a team-first mentality, the…
First Mark Lee Award goes to Ventura
Paul Halloran | December 14
St. Mary’s presented the first Mark E. Lee ’80 Sports Award to former Boston Herald school sports editor…
Roundup: St. Mary’s soars in doubleheader
Joey Barrett | December 12
Tony C. Gymnasium in Lynn was home to a high school basketball doubleheader Friday night. The St. Mary’s…
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Government
Lynn Planning Department proposes zoning changes
Jackie Manno | December 14
LYNN — City Council unanimously voted to approve several amendments to the City’s inclusionary zoning…
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…
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Item Santa
Struggling mom wants toys for her kids
Jackie Manno | December 14
A struggling young mother is putting on a brave face for her children during a time of major hardship during…
Christmas magic needed for daughter
Sophia Harris | December 12
As we are now in the full swing of the holiday season, we are reminded of the joy, generosity, and compassion…
Education
Saugus Committee reviews MCAS data
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 12
SAUGUS — The School Committee received presentations on MCAS data from principals at Belmonte STEAM Academy…
LPS launches middle school hub
Jackie Manno | December 12
LYNN — The City and Lynn Public Schools are launching an after-school program designed to provide engaging…
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…
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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
LTTE: In support of inclusionary zoning
To The Editor | December 12
To the editor: I recently read a news story in The Item concerning a new lawsuit aimed at the City of…
LTTE: GE Fired me for defending my family — Why that should scare every worker.
To The Editor | December 12
To the editor, I’ve worked at General Electric’s Lynn plant for six years. I’m proud of the work I do,…
LTTE: Response: Where have all the good men gone?
To The Editor | December 12
To the editor, I am responding to the Dec. 6, 2025, edition of The Daily Item, “Where have all the good…
Commentary: It’s time to rebuild the Republican Party, not rename it
Guest Commentary | December 11
Bob Kustra President Donald Trump’s recent comments about renaming the Republican Party after him raises…
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Lifestyle
That’s a wrap!
Amanda Lurey, Elizabeth Della Piana, Joey Barrett, Matteo Valente, Sophia Harris, Spenser Hasak and Zach Laird | December 11
It’s officially that time of year where people flock to whatever app they use to listen to their favorite…
‘Two sides of the same coin’: Lynn’s Aghahowa and Spencer launch ‘Twin’ art exhibition
Matteo Valente | December 11
LYNN — Michael Aghahowa and Jah’Nyah Spencer, two Lynn creatives, have teamed up to put on a joint art…
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…