Swampscott shows its Pride

Erin Hickey | June 14

SWAMPSCOTT — Rainbow flags, live music, sunshine, and the spirit of inclusion filled the Town Hall lawn on…

Marblehead experiences car break-ins

Sophia Harris | June 14

MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead police are investigating 17 motor vehicle break-ins reported in the Naugus Head…

GE Aerospace impacted by Moulton amendment

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 14

Lynn — Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) has secured a funding increase for a key Army aviation modernization…

A big step for small business

Olivia Haydar | June 14

LYNN — Small businesses in the city made waves on Saturday with the first-ever small business crawl.  A…

Eagle Scouts soar in Swampscott

Erin Hickey | June 14

SWAMPSCOTT — Fewer than 10% of Boy Scouts nationwide achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, a distinction that…

The future of TSAC still uncertain in Lynnfield

Deyscha Smith | June 14

LYNNFIELD — The future of the Traffic Safety and Advisory Committee remains uncertain as both the Lynnfield…

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…

10 innings, two days, one classic as Wyoma wins city series

Daily Item Staff | June 14

LYNN — In a city series championship game for the ages, the Wyoma Red Sox took home the title after…

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…

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?

$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…

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…

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…

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: 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…

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,…