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Marblehead program helps seniors stay home
Sophia Harris | June 21
MARBLEHEAD — For many longtime Marblehead residents, the homes they raised their families in represent…
Lynn’s Fiore turns a town into a hometown
Sophia Harris | June 21
LYNN — Ask Marc Fiore what he does for a living, and the answer is simple: he sells homes. But spend a few…
Dan Koh rallies labor and business leaders
For the Item | June 21
LYNN — Dan Koh, Democratic candidate for Massachusetts’ 6th District, was joined by a powerful coalition…
Lynnfield celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Deyscha Smith | June 21
LYNNFIELD — The town of Lynnfield celebrated the United States’ 250th birthday and Juneteenth with a…
Swampscott’s DiMento reflects on 53 years
Erin Hickey | June 21
SWAMPSCOTT — Bill DiMento’s path into public service began with a flooded tennis court, a complaint to…
Lynn Public Library steps into a new age
For the Item | June 21
LYNN — The Lynn Public Library has received a technology boost, thanks to a state initiative that aims to…
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Sports
Nine Agganis All-Star Games to be played June 27-28
For the Item | June 21
LYNN — The Agganis All-Star Game lineup still includes nine games, but this year, for the first time, all…
Joey Barrett: A memorable 2025-26 for local high schools
Joey Barrett | June 21
Three seasons. Twelve schools. Unlimited stories to tell. After fall, winter, and spring high school…
Team of the Week – North Shore Navigators
Joey Barrett | June 19
You know what I’ve been thinking? It’s not how you start; it’s how you respond. After beginning the…
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Government
Peabody High design firm selection is underway for rebuilding project
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 17
PEABODY — The Massachusetts School Building Authority held the Designer Selection panel on Tuesday morning…
Peabody City Council votes to reduce salary raise
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 16
PEABODY — At Tuesday night’s Peabody Finance Committee meeting, City Council members reviewed the proposed…
Peabody Celebrates Juneteenth
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 15
PEABODY — On a beautiful sunny morning, a gathering of city officials, law enforcement, and high school…
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Education
Saugus checks out summer reading
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 21
SAUGUS — The Saugus Public Library is giving children a boost this summer by continuing its summer reading…
Peabody High design firm selection is underway for rebuilding project
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 17
PEABODY — The Massachusetts School Building Authority held the Designer Selection panel on Tuesday morning…
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Entertainment
Saugus’ LaBruna nets children’s book dream
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 15
SAUGUS — Antonio LaBruna has always dreamed of writing his first children’s book. Now, with the release of…
Saugus Public Library hosts Mahjong lessons
For the Item | June 15
SAUGUS — The Saugus Public Library will be hosting Mahjong lessons on Tuesday July 7, July 14, and July 20…
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…
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Business
Peabody City Council votes to reduce salary raise
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 16
PEABODY — At Tuesday night’s Peabody Finance Committee meeting, City Council members reviewed the proposed…
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…
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Opinion
Commentary: High-deductible health plans are being sold as a cure. They aren’t.
Guest Commentary | June 19
Marc Henry Estriplet Recently, during rounds, I met a patient who almost missed her own heart attack….
Shribman: A letter to dad
David M. Shribman | June 19
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE Dear Dad, It’s Father’s Day weekend, and as a dad yourself, you…
Commentary: Colombia’s flirtation with the Trump alliance could prove disastrous
Guest Commentary | June 18
Mark Weisbrot President Donald Trump has given his “Complete and Total Endorsement” to the…
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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,…