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Homeowner’s legal move threatens access to Marblehead Beach
Sophia Harris | August 15
MARBLEHEAD — A well-worn footpath to the ocean on Marblehead Neck is now under legal examination after a…
Swampscott’s Dunkin’ says goodbye to longtime employee
Zach Laird | August 15
SWAMPSCOTT — Regular customers of the Dunkin’ on Paradise Road might remember a certain friendly face of…
Nahant preps students for middle school
Zach Laird | August 15
NAHANT — Johnson Elementary School (JES) is working to prepare its students for the next step in their…
Marblehead, Swampscott make ambulance shift
Zach Laird | August 15
After 10 years with Cataldo Atlantic Ambulance providing services for Swampscott and Marblehead, both towns…
Six displaced in 3-alarm Baltimore Street fire
Zach Laird | August 15
LYNN — A three-alarm fire in the kitchen of a house on Baltimore Street has left six people displaced after…
Student council to advise Lynn School Committee
Paul Halloran | August 15
Lynn Public Schools students will have an expanded voice with the formation of the Student Advisory Council,…
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Sports
First-year Lynn Classical coach Brian Smith seeking toughness
Joey Barrett | August 15
LYNN — When asked what he was looking for Friday – day one of practice – first-year Lynn Classical…
Arlington Catholic names Michelle Roach girls hockey coach
For the Item | August 15
ARLINGTON — Arlington Catholic is excited to announce Michelle Roach as the new head coach of the…
Baseball showcase a hit in Lynn
Joey Barrett | August 14
LYNN — The Lynn Invitational LLC Baseball Showcase is in full swing at Fraser Field this week. Player…
SPEEDY RASHIDI: Ellis making Lynn proud inside the ring
Joey Barrett | August 14
LYNN — Those who corner themselves across from Rashidi Ellis know what they’re dealing with:…
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Government
Lynnfield School Committee gears up for fall
Amanda Lurey | August 14
LYNNFIELD — The School Committee met Thursday night for the first time since taking its summer break to…
Board of Health debates Marblehead beach concerns
Amanda Lurey | August 14
MARBLEHEAD — While the significant majority of Wednesday’s Board of Health meeting was spent discussing…
Case filed against Trinitario gang member allegedly involved Lynn murders
Jackie Manno | August 14
LYNN — The U.S. federal government has filed a case against a defendant who was allegedly involved in a…
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Education
Lynnfield School Committee gears up for fall
Amanda Lurey | August 14
LYNNFIELD — The School Committee met Thursday night for the first time since taking its summer break to…
Cradles to Crayons dressing kids for success
Amanda Lurey | August 13
PEABODY – The Northshore Mall has partnered with Cradles to Crayons once again for a back to school…
Health career institute educates students at new Lynn campus
Jackie Manno | August 11
LYNN — Boston Career Institute (BCI), a health career education institute, has opened its newest campus at…
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Entertainment
Squirrel leads Great Green Quest through Lynnfield
Amanda Lurey | August 13
LYNNFIELD – Squeaky the Squirrel needs help on his Great Green Quest, and he’s counting on all Lynnfield…
Lynn seeks to expand summer youth employment
Jackie Manno | August 12
LYNN — Lynn officials and Massachusetts legislators gathered virtually on Aug. 6 to discuss future…
More than 300 take Night Out in Lynnfield
Amanda Lurey | August 6
LYNNFIELD — A Healthy Lynnfield and Lynnfield Police Department partnered to host the town’s third annual…
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Business
Lynn memory presentation was truly unforgettable
Jackie Manno | July 29
LYNN — Memory expert Neil Kutzen isn’t trying to dazzle anyone with his memory. Instead, he’s helping…
Ed & Vin’s owner honored for 40 years
Amanda Lurey | July 18
LYNN – The City surprised Greg Ozoonian Friday with a congratulatory citation to recognize his 40th year…
A sweet spot in Lynn
Amanda Lurey | July 17
LYNN – Exchange Street has a new bakery on the block. Ivory Pot Bakery celebrated its ribbon…
Lynn’s Brickyard Bazaar series brings community together with vendors
Amanda Lurey | July 13
LYNN — The first of three vendor pop-up events in the Brickyard Bazaar market series was held Friday at…
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Opinion
Della Piana: An Item writer loses her favorite reader
Elizabeth Della Piana | August 15
The Daily Item has many dedicated readers who have probably received this paper for decades. It gained…
Perrone: Unlike at Columbia, Trump’s attack on UCLA is aimed at taxpayer money
Guest Commentary | August 15
Giuliana Perrone President Donald Trump’s demand for a whopping $1 billion payment from UCLA sent shock…
Editorial: Hiding the homeless won’t solve the problem
Guest Editorial | August 15
Editorial written by Bloomberg Opinion Editorial Board. The White House has promised swift action on…
Shribman: Back to the future with Pat Buchanan
David M. Shribman | August 15
I saw the future exactly 30 summers ago while on assignment in Iowa. I just didn’t know it. But that…
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Lifestyle
Breaking barriers, building futures: The story behind Uniting Borders
Matteo Valente | August 7
Uniting Borders (UB) is a non-profit organization aiming to improve the lives of underprivileged children…
Lynn Arts & Culture Festival to hit the streets this Saturday
Jackie Manno | August 6
LYNN — The Lynn Arts & Culture Festival will be held on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 12-5 p.m. It will start…
Lynn students go Beyond classroom Walls
Jackie Manno | August 6
LYNN — Beyond Walls is further refining its Classroom to the Streets program by deepening the involvement…
Food blogger gives a voice to Lynn’s restaurant scene
Jackie Manno | August 4
Michael Petrigno, also known as whatdidyoueattodaysir on Instagram and TikTok, is not a picky…