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Woman dies in Swampscott fire
Erin Hickey | June 4
SWAMPSCOTT — A 69-year-old woman died following an early morning fire at a condominium complex on Loring…
Frederick Douglass Academy graduates 76
Dylan Pichnarcik | June 4
LYNN — Every school has a first graduating class, but few can claim one quite like this. Frederick Douglass…
Lynn killer’s victim ID’d after 26 years
Dylan Pichnarcik, Olivia McKenna-Stevens and Olivia Haydar | June 4
LYNN — After nearly 26 years, the body of Tiffany Bradley has been identified as the dismembered female…
Lawn complaints in Saugus take root
Elizabeth Della Piana | June 4
SAUGUS — Resident Allan Alpert spoke to the Board of Selectmen of concerns regarding the lawns on Davis…
Swampscott finalizing new trash contract
Erin Hickey | June 4
SWAMPSCOTT — The town is moving closer to a new trash and recycling contract that would largely maintain…
Rep. Walsh kicks off annual pop tab collection
For the Item | June 4
On Tuesday, State Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody) participated in preparing dinner for the families…
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Sports
Lynnfield athletes score Cape Ann League honors
Joey Barrett | June 5
Across seven sports, 17 Lynnfield High student-athletes and one coach received Cape Ann League…
Barrett: Wemby is what we want
Joey Barrett | June 5
Truth be told, I’m not a fan of sports talk shows — is anyone these days? — and I can’t stand my…
Lynn Youth Soccer teams making noise
Mark Aboyoun | June 5
DANVERS — Six Lynn Youth Soccer teams recently participated in the Danvers Invitational Tournament. The…
Roundup: Lynnfield lacrosse teams fall
Mark Aboyoun | June 4
It was a tough day for Lynnfield’s boys and girls lacrosse teams as both squads fell Thursday. The boys…
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Government
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…
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…
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Education
Lynn school celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
Olivia Haydar | June 3
LYNN — Boston-based author Chanda Ouk Wolf visited Lynn Woods Elementary on Tuesday to read her book…
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…
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Entertainment
Healing through art in Marblehead
Julia Rockler | June 4
MARBLEHEAD — Ellen Epstein likes seeing people’s energy shift when they explore her sculptures. Every…
Marblehead cats ready for furever homes
Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 3
MARBLEHEAD — If you have been looking for a reason to add a fuzzy friend into your life, June is…
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…
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Business
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…
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…
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Opinion
Commentary: California is at the center of the fight against Parkinson’s
Guest Commentary | June 4
Michael J. Fox What will it take to cure Parkinson’s disease? It’s one of the first questions I asked…
Commentary: Giving Americans more choices for their retirement savings
Guest Commentary | June 4
E.J. Antoni and Nicole Huyer For years, most Americans’ retirement savings plans have been locked out of…
Essex County Sheriff Kevin F. Coppinger: Judge Sheriff’s Departments by their results, not the headlines
Kevin F. Coppinger | June 3
Recent coverage of the Inspector General’s report on Massachusetts Sheriff’s Departments has raised…
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Lifestyle
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…