Dolan to leave St. Mary’s for college presidency; Doyle to serve as interim head of school

For the Item | June 16

LYNN – Dr. John F. Dolan, who has served as head of school at St. Mary’s since 2018, is leaving to become…

Marblehead town administrator announces retirement

Sophia Harris | June 15

MARBLEHEAD — Town Administrator Thatcher W. Kezer III has announced his plans to retire at the end of the…

‘Love a lot, and have a great ride’

Erin Hickey and Sophia Harris | June 15

SWAMPSCOTT — Chloe Christina Smith’s family knew she had touched many lives through her work with…

Lynn Water & Sewer approve FY27 budget

Olivia Haydar | June 15

LYNN — The Water & Sewer Commission unanimously approved the FY27 operating budget, capital improvement…

Peabody City Council approves of water-related grants and upgrades

Deyscha Smith | June 15

PEABODY — The Peabody City Council approved three grant matches that will be used for water-related…

Nahant School Committee OKs end-of-year funding

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 15

NAHANT — The School Committee approved $140,058.20 in funding on June 9, covering tuition, special…

Swampscott’s Delano draws college interest

Mark Aboyoun | June 15

SWAMPSCOTT — It was a strong junior season for Swampscott’s Doyle Delano, from making plays at Blocksidge…

Beverly’s Reynolds, Swampscott’s Collins receive Moynihan honors

For the Item | June 15

Based on their achievements in the classroom and in their respective athletic endeavors, Beverly High…

Lynnfield’s diamond shines bright

Mark Aboyoun | June 15

The Lynnfield 13-year-old Little League team captured the 2026 Middlesex Big Diamond-Intermediate Division…

Athlete of the Week – St. Mary’s Sophia Lafontant

Joey Barrett | June 14

You know what I’ve been thinking? St. Mary’s girls flag football team couldn’t have captured its…

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 Celebrates Juneteenth

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 15

PEABODY — On a beautiful sunny morning, a gathering of city officials, law enforcement, and high school…

Congressman Moulton wins the 2026 Democracy Award

For the Item | June 15

Congressman Seth Moulton was awarded the 2026 Democracy Award by the Congressional Management Foundation…

Nahant’s Tibbo endorses Koh

For the Item | June 15

NAHANT – Today, Nahant Select Board Chair Robert Tibbo announced his endorsement of Dan Koh in the…

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…

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…

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…

Commentary: AI will rip off consumers unless they fight back

Guest Commentary | June 15

Cathy O’Neil My great-uncle Fred, a former World War II prisoner living in the Cascade Mountains of…

Hadge: The difference it made: no difference at all

To the editor | June 15

A short story by Haley Hadge She whispered softly to herself so as not to wake the house, but it made no…

LTTE: Legal aid for immigrants

To the editor | June 15

To the editor: I have seen several articles talking about Lynn’s budget and how it was voted down due to…

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,…