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Lynn looks to raise $65,000 for 4th of July fireworks
Sophia Harris | May 17
LYNN — A major fundraising campaign is being launched for one of the most anticipated events of the…
Saugus Historical Commission honors Barbara MacKenzie
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 17
SAUGUS — Saturday morning, residents, family members, friends, local officials, and the Historical…
Jason Bernard remembered in Peabody
Amanda Lurey | May 17
PEABODY — One year after Jason Bernard’s death, nearly 80 community members gathered on Sunday afternoon…
Nahant had a busy Saturday afternoon
Deyscha Smith | May 17
NAHANT — Nahant voters approved a $1 million override at Saturday’s annual Town Meeting. If approved by…
Lynnfield succeeds in playground fundraising efforts
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 17
LYNNFIELD — Summer Street School PTO President Sarah Kelley and Vice President Jenny Sheehan have…
Daisy and Labradors are Swampscott’s most popular
Emma Gulaskey | May 17
SWAMPSCOTT — In Swampscott, there’s a good chance that the dog splashing at the beach or trotting through…
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Sports
Mullins tournament set for Friday and Saturday
For the Item | May 17
LYNN — The Doug Mullins Memorial Baseball Tournament, in its fifth year, is set for Friday and Saturday at…
Weekend Roundup: CCL runs through St. Mary’s
Mark Aboyoun | May 17
The St. Mary’s girls lacrosse team claimed the Catholic Central League title Saturday at Manning Field with…
Sweet 16-0 for Swampscott
Anne Marie Tobin | May 17
PEABODY — Is there anybody out there who can beat the undefeated Swampscott girls tennis team? At the…
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Government
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 Councilor Gamache endorses Koh for Congress
Amanda Lurey | May 14
PEABODY — On Thursday, Dan Koh received yet another endorsement for the Massachusetts 6th Congressional…
Peabody signs 3-year agreement with Cataldo Ambulance
Amanda Lurey | April 23
PEABODY — The City has finalized a new, three-year agreement with Cataldo Ambulance, Peabody’s longtime…
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Education
St. John’s Prep graduates 279 seniors
Erin Hickey | May 17
DANVERS — Under bright sunshine on one of the first truly warm days of the year, hundreds of families…
Twin stars at Frederick Douglass Academy
Briana Alvarez | May 17
LYNN — Frederick Douglass Collegiate Academy will not only be celebrating their first graduating class this…
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Entertainment
Peabody seniors go for gold
Amanda Lurey | May 13
PEABODY — Competitive spirits came alive Wednesday afternoon as seniors battled for bragging rights in…
‘The American Dream’ invites Koh to discuss Congressional campaign
For the Item | May 13
LYNN — The upcoming episode of “The American Dream” will focus on Dan Koh’s campaign for Congress, with…
Bingo drags in support for Peabody arts
Amanda Lurey | May 12
PEABODY — Bursts of applause, contagious laughter, and the occasional scream of “Bingo!” echoed through…
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Business
Saugus brothers clean up
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 12
SAUGUS — Brothers Dom and Dylan Clark are betting big on junk removal, and so far, the gamble is paying…
Sandmagination marks one year with discounted family event
For the Item | April 28
PEABODY — Sandmagination, New England’s largest indoor sandbox experience, will celebrate its one-year…
Plummer Youth Promise to reopen restored Caroline Plummer House
For the Item | April 27
SALEM — Plummer Youth Promise will celebrate the reopening of the historic Caroline Plummer House and honor…
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Opinion
The ‘Click’: A 21-year journey to Program Fairy Godmother
Guest Commentary | May 17
Dawn M. Frim My journey with Anna Kuznetsova is a masterclass in the power of consistency and lifelong…
LTTE: Thank you for supporting the Plummer House
To the editor | May 17
To the editor: Thank you for running the article “Plummer Youth Promise to reopen restored Caroline…
Commentary: In the turmoil, challenges for graduates in the class of ’26
Guest Commentary | May 15
Llewellyn King Dear graduates of 2026, Welcome to the world you will be taking jobs in and where you will…
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Lifestyle
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…
Saugus cruises into 1989
Elizabeth Della Piana | May 8
SAUGUS — If you’re looking for a guy who genuinely cares about his craft, look no further than Saugus…
The photographer’s pics of the month: April
Spenser Hasak | April 30
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing…