METHUEN — Just two weeks after a 19-year-old drunk driver drove into their Salem Street restaurant in … [Read more...] about After the car crash, School Street Foods is still going strong
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No. 33 is still No. 1
Joey BarrettLYNN — Ahead of the 64th Agganis All-Star Football Game, two of its players were asked about, well, Harry … [Read more...] about No. 33 is still No. 1
Mass. Supreme Judicial Court strikes rent control question on the ballot
Deyscha SmithThe Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has blocked the rent control question from the November ballot on … [Read more...] about Mass. Supreme Judicial Court strikes rent control question on the ballot
Commentary: TikTok-era ‘fast-food terrorism’ is replacing ideological struggle
Guest CommentaryThomas Renard and Colin P. Clarke Terrorism is evolving, sometimes almost beyond recognition. The pace of … [Read more...] about Commentary: TikTok-era ‘fast-food terrorism’ is replacing ideological struggle
Commentary: Pediatricians — No child should live in fear of gun violence
Guest CommentaryKatherine Hoops, MD, JD, MPH, FAAP, and Regan Williams, MD, MS, FACS, FAAP “I felt like a rock.” Those were … [Read more...] about Commentary: Pediatricians — No child should live in fear of gun violence
Lynnfield 12s look for a three-peat
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Little League 12-year-old all-stars last captured a District 16 championship back in … [Read more...] about Lynnfield 12s look for a three-peat
Commentary: Graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI. Leaders, pay attention.
Guest CommentaryPhilomena V. Mantella I was seated onstage at Grand Valley State University’s commencement when Apple … [Read more...] about Commentary: Graduates cheered Steve Wozniak’s affirmation of humans over AI. Leaders, pay attention.
Editorial: Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy
Guest CommentaryEditorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board “If liberty means anything at all,” wrote George … [Read more...] about Editorial: Free speech, however vile, is vital to democracy
Today’s page 1: 6-22-26
Daily Item StaffLynnfield celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Deyscha SmithLYNNFIELD — The town of Lynnfield celebrated the United States’ 250th birthday and Juneteenth with a three-day … [Read more...] about Lynnfield celebrates America’s 250th birthday
Nine Agganis All-Star Games to be played June 27-28
For the ItemLYNN — The Agganis All-Star Game lineup still includes nine games, but this year, for the first time, all the … [Read more...] about Nine Agganis All-Star Games to be played June 27-28
Joey Barrett: A memorable 2025-26 for local high schools
Joey BarrettThree seasons. Twelve schools. Unlimited stories to tell. After fall, winter, and spring high school sports … [Read more...] about Joey Barrett: A memorable 2025-26 for local high schools
Commentary: High-deductible health plans are being sold as a cure. They aren’t.
Guest CommentaryMarc Henry Estriplet Recently, during rounds, I met a patient who almost missed her own heart attack. She’d … [Read more...] about Commentary: High-deductible health plans are being sold as a cure. They aren’t.
Lynnfield rail trail is moving forward
Deyscha SmithLYNNFIELD — The rail trail project is in what Select Board member Rob Dolan called the “critical final pieces” … [Read more...] about Lynnfield rail trail is moving forward
Today’s page 1: 6-19-26
Daily Item Staff‘Baby Barkley’ highlights another Lynn Woods success
Freddi TribackLYNN — The Barkley Marathons can often be described as, “The race that eats its young.” That race is a … [Read more...] about ‘Baby Barkley’ highlights another Lynn Woods success
Hilltop family’s home goes under contract in a day
Deyscha SmithLYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield home of Frank and Irene Giuffrida, the late owners of the famous Hilltop Steak House … [Read more...] about Hilltop family’s home goes under contract in a day
Today’s page 1: 6-18-26
Daily Item StaffGov. Healey looks to curb wrong-way driving
Elizabeth Della PianaDANVERS — Standing at the barracks where Trooper Kevin Trainor served, Gov. Maura Healey joined state and … [Read more...] about Gov. Healey looks to curb wrong-way driving
Lynnfield superintendent addresses investigation of racial incidents
Deyscha SmithLYNNFIELD — Just a week after a racial slur was found in the bathroom stall at Lynnfield High School, … [Read more...] about Lynnfield superintendent addresses investigation of racial incidents















