Competing override findings cause confusion in Marblehead

Sophia Harris | June 1

MARBLEHEAD — Depending on who is doing the math, Marblehead’s proposed override could either cost the…

Marblehead library funding concerns reach Swampscott

Erin Hickey | June 1

SWAMPSCOTT — Library trustees are preparing for the possibility that changes to library services in…

Artwork by Bordalo II continues to captivate Lynn

Deyscha Smith | June 1

LYNN — On the side of a vacant, yellow building located at 80 Almont St., there are two gigantic murals of…

Swampscott senior knitting club takes it one stitch at a time

Erin Hickey | June 1

SWAMPSCOTT — On Tuesday mornings at The Residence at Vinnin Square, a table in the library room is covered…

Nahant to vote on override on June 24

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 1

NAHANT — Voters will head to the polls on June 24 to determine if a proposed $1 million Proposition 2½…

Saugus announces inaugural Wellness Collective Walk at Breakheart

For the Item | June 1

SAUGUS — The Town of Saugus welcomes residents to participate in the first ever Saugus Wellness Collective…

State tournament roundup: Spartans march on

Joey Barrett | June 1

You could say good teams don’t run. They respond. Early deficits were no problem for the top-ranked St….

Lynnfield continues its roll

Anne Marie Tobin | June 1

LYNNFIELD — Lynnfield’s girls lacrosse team scored early and often Monday, punching its ticket to the…

Fifth graders find their strides at Manning Field

Joey Barrett | June 1

LYNN — Lynn Public Schools hosted the final day of the fifth grade track and field championships Monday….

New year, same orange for Saugus native Dario Pizzano

Joey Barrett | June 1

SAUGUS — For some people, once they set their sights on accomplishing something, that’s it — it’ll be…

Why accelerated BSN programs are becoming Massachusetts’ fastest response to the nursing shortage

The rise of flexible CMHC master’s programs across Massachusetts

Will Boston Be A Good World Cup Host?

Peabody Councilor Peach endorses Koh for Congress

Amanda Lurey | May 19

PEABODY — On Tuesday, Ward 3 City Councilor Stephanie Peach announced her endorsement of Dan Koh in the…

Lynn Council Vice President Hogan endorses Koh

For the Item | May 18

LYNN — On Monday, Lynn City Council Vice President Fred Hogan announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the…

Beccia hosts food insecurity roundtable in Lynn

For the Item | May 17

LYNN — On Thursday, congressional candidate John Beccia convened a roundtable discussion with 12 local…

Peabody Schools play it Safe

Amanda Lurey | June 1

PEABODY — What began with one parent’s concern about drivers illegally passing stopped school buses has…

Record funding boosts Marblehead classrooms

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | May 28

MARBLEHEAD —  After raising more than $175,000 in funding for public school grants, the nonprofit…

Marblehead Visitor Guide brings summer fun to life

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 1

MARBLEHEAD — Summer is finally here and Marblehead is making the most of it. With the newly published…

‘The American Dream’ examines the 2026 election with Michael Goldman

For the Item | May 28

LYNN — The upcoming episode of “The American Dream” will focus on the state of the 2026 election with the…

Peabody announces return of Summer Concert Series

For the Item | May 28

PEABODY — The City of Peabody has announced the return of the 2026 Free Summer Concert Series at the…

A decade of serving smiles in Saugus

Elizabeth Della Piana | May 21

SAUGUS — In 2016, Sharon and Paul Cacciola had no plans to own and operate their own family business. In…

Peabody car detailing benefits Jason’s Legacy Foundation

Amanda Lurey | May 20

PEABODY — Peabody native Kevin Winschel’s car detailing business, Suds for Swings, is gearing up for…

Puskar: Five considerations for every small business owner

For the Item | May 19

May is Small Business Month, a time to recognize the entrepreneurs behind 700,000 small businesses in…

Commentary: How AI is already improving lives

Guest Commentary | June 1

Jeremy Nighohossian and Jessica Melugin Leading AI models are doubling their capabilities every four months,…

Commentary: Gen Z begs legislators: Make social media social again

Guest Commentary | June 1

Sparkle Rainey Lately, it seems like each time I reach out to an old acquaintance through social media,…

LTTE: Seniors deserve to age at home

To The Editor | June 1

To the editor: I am writing in response to a letter written on May 23 by Barbara Cole. She wrote about…

The photographer’s pics of the month: May

Spenser Hasak | May 28

This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing…

Inside Dash Lopez’s mission to empower Lynn’s artists

Matteo Valente | May 21

There’s a particular kind of person who can’t sit still creatively, not because they’re restless,…

Reporting live from show-and-tell

Amanda Lurey, Spenser Hasak, Elizabeth Della Piana, Briana Alvarez, Erin Hickey and Deyscha Smith | May 14

Foreword by Amanda Lurey What began as a way to flex that my newsroom isn’t full of boring, lame,…

Beyond Walls sweeps Northeast region at National Mural Awards

For the Item | May 14

LYNN — Beyond Walls, a nonprofit organization working to transform and uplift communities through public…