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Lynn leaders, citizens rally for peace
Jackie Manno | December 29
LYNN — The Khmer community in Lynn rallied for peace and justice for Cambodia at City Hall on…
Lynnfield Library hosts food drive for furry friends
Amanda Lurey | December 29
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Library is hosting a pet food drive until the end of January. All…
Nahant weighs need for public-safety building
Zach Laird | December 29
NAHANT — The Town is continuing to research the feasibility of a public-safety building, which could entail…
Swampscott turns to the public for assistance
Zach Laird | December 29
SWAMPSCOTT — The Town is seeking volunteers for its various boards and committees, offering people a chance…
Marblehead’s Carpineto family seeks support
Sophia Harris | December 28
MARBLEHEAD — It is with profound sadness that the Marblehead community mourns the sudden passing of Joe…
Nahant focuses on lead pipe identification
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 28
NAHANT — The Town received an update on its lead water service lines project from Department of Public…
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Sports
Roundup: Bishop Fenwick wins Sue Rivard Tournament
Mark Aboyoun | December 29
Bishop Fenwick captured the Sue Rivard Tournament championship with a one-point win over Walpole. Senior…
Aboyoun: Should NFL teams tank?
Mark Aboyoun | December 29
Being a Boston sports fan, I’ve been lucky enough to never really worry about the word “tank.” In…
Weekend roundup: Glynn’s 100th win leads Lynnfield-North Reading
Joey Barrett | December 28
It was a busy week for the Lynnfield-North Reading wrestling team, which took part in Saturday’s Pentucket…
Hot hand lifts St. Mary’s to Boverini championship
Joey Barrett | December 28
LYNN — It wasn’t raining in Lynn Sunday afternoon. Well, at least not outside. With eight 3-pointers…
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Government
Crighton on the road ahead for transportation policy
For the Item | December 29
As the first year of the legislative session comes to a close, Sen. Brendan Crighton, co-chair of the Joint…
Start of mayor’s second term highlights Lynn inauguration
Paul Halloran | December 28
LYNN — Mayor Jared C. Nicholson will officially begin his second four-year term when he takes the oath of…
Mayor Nicholson reflects on 2025 wins
Jackie Manno | December 18
LYNN — As Mayor Jared Nicholson prepares to enter his second term, he highlighted key milestones that he…
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Item Santa
A single mother of five, stretching every dollar
Sophia Harris | December 25
One of the letters received by Item Santa this season comes from a mother doing everything she can to hold…
Mom asks Santa for Christmas cheer
Zach Laird | December 23
Christmas cheer is the kind of joy that every child and parent deserves a chance to cherish. One mother…
Education
Boys & Girls Club has leadership structure change
Paul Halloran | December 23
LYNN — As the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn continues to grow — with Phase 2 of a $25 million building…
Old Neighborhood meats a need in Lynn Schools
For the Item | December 22
LYNN — For the second year in a row, just before the holidays, Old Neighborhood Foods and Demakes…
Saugus schools get a boost in math
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 21
SAUGUS — The Saugus schools recently received a Multi-tiered Systems of Support Math Academy grant that…
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Entertainment
Saugus Breakheart sets winter happenings
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 29
SAUGUS — For those looking for some outdoor fun this winter, Breakheart Reservation has plenty of upcoming…
Saugus ready to rock into 2026
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 28
SAUGUS — With apartment plans looming in the future, Kowloon Restaurant is continuing its tradition of…
Peabody’s Clancy wins Song of the Year
Amanda Lurey | December 23
PEABODY — After seven years and 11 nominations, Peabody native Justin Clancy won his first Boston Music…
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Business
Wicked Delish brings wicked good bites to Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 23
SAUGUS — When a construction worker and former teacher decide to wake up one day and start a journey into…
Saugus OKs 10th anniversary party license
Elizabeth Della Piana | December 17
SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen held a large number of public hearings Tuesday night, including one for the…
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…
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Opinion
Editorial: The bookstore comeback is good news for readers
Guest Editorial | December 29
Editorial written by Chicago Tribune Editorial Board As winter settles in and daylight fades early,…
Commentary: Trump team tramples church-state divide
Guest Commentary | December 29
Michael Felsen The Frances Perkins Building in Washington, D.C., serves as the headquarters of the U.S….
Commentary: AI can help fix what’s broken in foster care
Guest Commentary | December 29
Maureen Flatley and Taylor Barkley President Donald Trump’s executive order directing states to deploy…
Mary Ellen Klas: States are now the check on America’s executive
Guest Commentary | December 28
Thank goodness for state governments. One of the most underappreciated stories in 2025 was the role states…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
Recognizing the opportunity: Lynn’s Saltman’s journey from law to authorship
Matteo Valente | December 18
Born and raised in West Lynn, in the “shade of the General Electric plant,” Alan I. Saltman grew up in a…
Lynn dancer to perform 11th Nutcracker
Jackie Manno | December 15
LYNN — The Greater Salem Ballet Company is gearing up for its 12th annual performance of “The Nutcracker”…
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…