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Letter to the Editor: Time to privatize protective services By The Editors | December 12, 2019 11:02 PM

I recently read in the Item that the Lynn mayor and fire chief want more money for the Fire Department. Why

Letter to the Editor: Time to address Lynn board vacancies By The Editors | December 12, 2019 11:01 PM

There is an underlying story on the issue of the library renaming (Item, Dec. 5) that is a city-wide situation

No sugar coating in Saugus By The Editors | December 10, 2019 11:04 PM

Don’t tell Saugus School Superintendent Dr. David DeRuosi ’tis the season for festive moods and holiday cheer. DeRuosi dropped a

Letter to the Editor: Angry over Zipcar By The Editors | December 6, 2019 10:27 PM

I am writing to complain about Zipcar and how they can just leave a car anywhere and walk away. Where

Don’t close the book on naming Lynn library By The Editors | December 5, 2019 11:08 PM

They say that nothing gets done in Washington, D.C. The federal government is in gridlock. Congress can’t agree on anything.

Trujillo: Complexion colors how undocumented people are treated By The Editors | December 4, 2019 11:08 PM

I’m a Latina immigrant, and a naturalized U.S. citizen. I’m friends with all types of immigrants, some documented, some not,

A city united in loss By The Editors | December 3, 2019 11:01 PM

Peabody converges on City Hall Thursday and Friday to mourn the loss of School Superintendent Cara Murtagh and celebrate her

The spirit of giving By The Editors | November 27, 2019 11:01 PM

Big-hearted residents really demonstrate their generosity during the holidays, especially at Thanksgiving when several meal initiatives and food giveaways are

Letter to the Editor: Remember those who serve By The Editors | November 26, 2019 11:01 PM

Thanksgiving is here and the holidays have begun with stores full of decorations and seasonal music on the radio. I

Letter to the Editor: Lynn firefighters say thank you By The Editors | November 25, 2019 11:00 PM

On Nov. 13, the Worcester Fire Department suffered yet another tragedy with the line of duty death of Fire Lt.

Letter to the Editor: Contraceptive vote questioned By The Editors | November 21, 2019 11:01 PM

The Lynn School Committee has decided to distribute contraceptives to adolescents without their parents’ consent. This will include: providing condoms,

Trujillo: A real-life education in Lynn By The Editors | November 19, 2019 11:01 PM

The Lynn School Committee last week voted unanimously to allow birth control, condoms and sex education to be offered at

Age will be served in Swampscott By The Editors | November 12, 2019 11:02 PM

Plenty of communities have youth commissions but we give Swampscott credit for forming an All Ages Committee with membership committed

Letter to the Editor: Time to kill the tax cash cow By The Editors | November 12, 2019 11:01 PM

I was glad to see the recent letter in the Item with Thomas Butler speaking out against the current policy

Letter to the Editor: Thank you Lynnfield By The Editors | November 12, 2019 11:00 PM

I’d like to thank everyone who participated in our Veterans Day celebration on Monday, Nov. 11. This year we released

Letter to the Editor: Panetta says thanks By The Editors | November 11, 2019 11:01 PM

I would sincerely like to thank the Saugus residents for voting for me as a Selectman for two more years.

An electrifying lift for North Shore commuters By The Editors | November 7, 2019 11:03 PM

The MBTA’s decision to start electrifying commuter rail lines in two to four years and designate the Newburyport/Rockport Line running

Letter to the Editor: The Lynn Education District is better together By The Editors | November 6, 2019 11:01 PM

Lynn is a storied community. A lot has obviously changed in more than two centuries. Cars now line the roads formerly used

The votes are in By The Editors | November 5, 2019 11:01 PM

The brightly-colored signs are headed for the trash bins. The social media buzz has been replaced with congratulatory messages or

Get out and vote By The Editors | November 4, 2019 11:04 PM

If you are a registered voter living in Lynn, Peabody and Saugus, today is your day. The polls open at