Veterans Council awards three scholarships to Lynn seniors

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 5

LYNN — Three Lynn students were honored by the Veterans Council last Wednesday, each awarded a scholarship…

Peabody High graduates 333

Amanda Lurey | June 5

PEABODY — As the 333 Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Class of 2026 graduates dressed in navy and…

Marblehead High graduates 183

Dylan Pichnarcik | June 5

MARBLEHEAD — As the sun met the sea on Friday night, 183 students at Marblehead High crossed the stage and…

Lynnfield High graduates 129

Olivia McKenna-Stevens | June 5

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High School Class of 2026 celebrated graduation Friday evening as seniors…

Manning Martin and Walsh accused of faking signatures

Sophia Harris | June 5

Two Republican candidates seeking statewide office are facing formal challenges to their ballot access…

Saugus High graduates 167

Elizabeth Della Piana | June 5

SAUGUS — The weather was perfect as families and friends gathered at the Christie Serino Jr. Athletic…

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…

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?

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…

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…

‘On Your Feet!’ brings Estefans’ rise to stage

For the Item | June 5

Get ready to feel the rhythm in “ON YOUR FEET!”, the electrifying musical that tells the inspiring true story…

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…

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…

Shribman: Dog days are already here for the Democrats

David M. Shribman | June 5

David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE There’s an old story about a dog-food manufacturer who created a…

LTTE: My response to the rent control editorial

To the editor | June 5

To the editor: I am writing in response to The Daily Item’s rent control editorial in the June 3 issue….

Sylvia Ghazarian: Silence that shapes policy: Men, power, and the cost of inaction

Guest Commentary | June 5

There is a dangerous myth embedded in the fight for reproductive justice: that the battle is solely about…

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…