Saugus warns of rising tick activity

Elizabeth Della Piana | June 2

SAUGUS — With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noting that 2026 has had the highest number of…

Nonprofits receive grants to empower women and girls in Lynn

Deyscha Smith | June 2

LYNN — The Women’s Fund of Essex County has awarded $30,000 grants to support two nonprofit organizations…

Wrong-way driver in Peabody taken into ICE custody

Amanda Lurey | June 2

PEABODY — The Newburyport man who crashed into a Massachusetts State Police cruiser early Sunday morning on…

Nahant Beach water quality shows improvement

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 2

NAHANT — Save The Harbor/Save The Bay, a Boston nonprofit, has reported in its annual Water Quality Report…

Swampscott Library budget sees slight increase

Erin Hickey | June 2

SWAMPSCOTT — Despite receiving what appears to be a budget increase for fiscal year 2027, Swampscott Public…

Aging Seaport Landing marina to undergo redevelopment

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 2

LYNN — After decades of storm damage, the city-run Seaport Landing Marina is again seeking aid — this…

Comeback coach: Brianna Robbins Driscoll takes over St. Mary’s field hockey program

Paul Halloran | June 3

When St. Mary’s new field hockey coach Brianna Robbins Driscoll says she’s just happy to be here, she…

State tournament roundup: Lynnfield falls short in softball action

Joey Barrett | June 2

An up-and-down season for Lynnfield’s softball team ended Tuesday. The No. 27 Pioneers were blanked by No….

Swampscott stays perfect, knocks Fenwick from tournament

Mark Aboyoun | June 2

SWAMPSCOTT — Entering Tuesday’s Round-of-16 matchup between No. 6 Swampscott (20-0) and No. 11 Bishop…

Agganis Foundation names scholarship recipients

For the Item | June 2

The Agganis Foundation has selected its 2026 scholarship recipients, with 12 student-athletes to receive a…

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…

Hood School principal joins “A Super Conversation”

For the Item | June 2

Hood Elementary School Principal Jessica Ekhomu is this month’s guest on “A Super Conversation” with…

Marblehead’s Mazow keeps kids safe in Salem

Olivia Haydar | June 2

MARBLEHEAD — A Marblehead attorney’s firm has taken the initiative to promote children’s safety on…

Hood School principal joins “A Super Conversation”

For the Item | June 2

Hood Elementary School Principal Jessica Ekhomu is this month’s guest on “A Super Conversation” with…

Lauren McCormack says farewell to Marblehead Museum

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 2

MARBLEHEAD — As Marblehead Museum’s Executive Director Lauren McCormack prepares to say goodbye to…

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…

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…

Rent control has not worked, and it won’t work now

Item Editorial | June 2

In November, Massachusetts voters will decide whether to impose statewide rent control, a proposal supporters…

LTTE: It’s time to renegotiate trash contracts

To the editor | June 2

To the editor: With Mayor Bettencourt’s recent notification that the city may be moving toward a…

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,…

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…