Local Dems dismiss Republican state sales tax credit plan
LYNN ? Area Democrats dismissed as a headline-grabbing gimmick a proposal by three Republic-elect legislators whose Live Free and Buy idea would give Massachuse... Read more.
Swampscott woman pioneers gourmet dog biscuit company
SALEM ? Despite the Great Recession, the pet industry is growing wildly and a Swampscott entrepreneur is taking full advantage of it.Deborah Draffan is head of ... Read more.
Labor Market Blueprint gives North Shore jobs perspective
LYNN – The North Shore Workforce Investment Board (WIB) has released its annual Labor Market Blueprint, a study which gathers information from regional bu... Read more.
In handcuffs, Lynn sex offender bolts from court
SALEM ? A convicted Level 3 sex offender from Lynn who fled from Salem District Court Monday morning and was recaptured an hour later is being held without bail... Read more.
Scrooge finds redemption once again on stage at North Shore Music Theatre
BEVERLY ? Nineteen different productions of “A Christmas Carol” have played at North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) over the years and the 20th is expec... Read more.
Local retailers see mixed start to shopping season
LYNN ? Dick Covert has been selling televisions and electronics at his Wyoma Square store for over 40 years, in good times and bad, so it came as no surprise th... Read more.
Landscape architect outlines upgrades for Lynn Common
LYNN – The city took a first step Tuesday toward revitalizing Lynn Common when landscape architect Nina Brown recommended prioritizing repairs to the hist... Read more.
Barton candidacy kickoff attracts political heavyweights
LYNN – A former assistant United States attorney, a congressman, the mayor and four current and former state representatives were among the politicians wh... Read more.
NECCO searches for suitor
REVERE ? The New England Confectionery Co., the Revere-based business better known to candy lovers by its acronym ? NECCO ? is on the market.Although executives... Read more.
Lynn to dedicate traffic circle in honor of late war veteran
LYNN – City officials on Saturday will dedicate the traffic circle at High Rock Park in honor of the late Constantine “Gus” Belitsos.The 11 a.... Read more.