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Dog stolen in Saugus found dead
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 12
SAUGUS — A foster dog who was stolen during a hike in Saugus on Wednesday has been found dead in a nearby…
Swampscott author tells untold story
Erin Hickey | June 12
SWAMPSCOTT — Local author Elisa Speranza’s latest novel shines a light on a group she believes history…
Racial slur found in bathroom at Lynnfield High School
Deyscha Smith | June 12
LYNNFIELD — A racial slur was found written on the bathroom stall door at Lynnfield High School on Thursday…
Swampscott honors six retiring teachers
Erin Hickey | June 12
SWAMPSCOTT — From kindergarten classrooms to Advanced Placement English courses, this year’s six retiring…
Transportation and infrastructure package to support municipal roads, transit, and housing passes
For the Item | June 12
On June 4, the Massachusetts Legislature approved more than $2.7 billion in bond funding to help…
School Commitee makes it official: Cohen is super
Dylan Pichnarcik | June 11
LYNN — Talk about a way to end a meeting. Dr. Molly Cohen was unanimously appointed to serve as the…
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Sports
Tech’s Hogan, Runner receive coaching honors
Mark Aboyoun | June 12
LYNN — The Lynn Tech boys and girls track and field teams delivered outstanding seasons, led by boys coach…
Krause: Every dog has its day
Steve Krause | June 12
It’s unusual to be rooting for other teams this time of the year. Usually, either the Celtics or Bruins…
Northeastern Conference tennis awards
For the Item | June 12
GIRLS Dunn Division champion Marblehead Lynch Division champion Swampscott Player of the…
130 runners take on Lynn Woods
Freddi Triback | June 12
LYNN — Under clear skies, the Lynn Woods Summer Series completed its third week with more than 130 runners…
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Government
$50K granted to Peabody resource center in Jason Bernard’s name
For the Item | June 10
PEABODY — State Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) announced that the Higgins Middle School’s Student…
Carrigan endorses Koh for Congress
For the Item | June 10
LYNN — Wednesday, Jim Carrigan announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional…
Lynn Water & Sewer rates may increase by 4%
Olivia Haydar | June 3
LYNN — Residents could see up to a 4% increase on their water and sewer bill in 2027 due to a proposed $200…
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Education
After 58 years, Peabody teacher turns the page
Amanda Lurey | June 9
PEABODY — The stories linger everywhere in Michalene Hague’s office. Bookshelves sag under decades of…
Lynn Community Health Fellowship graduates 70
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 8
LYNN — Seventy Lynn-area high school students celebrated a major achievement Monday evening. This group of…
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Entertainment
VFW to host America’s 250th Celebration
Sophia Harris | June 11
MARBLEHEAD — The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2005 will mark a major milestone in the nation’s history…
Swampscott to host World Cup viewing parties
For the Item | June 9
SWAMPSCOTT — As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Town of Swampscott is inviting…
United Lynn Pride announces lineup for Pride Month
For the Item | June 8
LYNN — United Lynn Pride is proud to announce its official schedule of events for Pride Month 2026. This…
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Business
Peabody baker provides a treat on the go
Amanda Lurey | June 8
PEABODY — If you spot a hot pink trailer parked at a Little League field, summer concert, or farmer’s…
Kelly Duggan wants to give brokers a rebrand and it’s working
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 3
MARBLEHEAD — Longtime Marblehead broker Kelly Duggan has joined The Agency Marblehead after four years of…
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…
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Opinion
Commentary: Celebrate Juneteenth with tax justice for all
Guest Commentary | June 12
Brakeyshia Samms On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas belatedly learned that they were free, an event…
Shribman: Typecast
David M. Shribman | June 12
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The landmark moments in the history of women…
LTTE: Proud to support Zosia VanMeter
To the editor | June 12
To the editor: I am writing to express my support for Zosia VanMeter in the upcoming election for the 9th…
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Lifestyle
Lynn’s Ephemeral Jess blends art, community, and culture
Matteo Valente | June 11
For Jessica Cruz, also known as Ephemeral Jess, art has never been just about paint on a canvas. It’s…
Lynn students row, row, row their boat
Paul Halloran | June 11
LYNN — Physical education students in the eighth-grade Discovery Program Physical Education classes at Lynn…
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,…