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Marblehead, Peabody, Saugus, Swampscott let voices be heard
Zach Laird and Elizabeth Della Piana | October 19
Crowds across the North Shore rallied on Saturday to join the national series of “No Kings” protests in order…
Marblehead herbalist documents her work
Sophia Harris | October 19
MARBLEHEAD — For nearly five decades, Margi Flint has stood as one of the most respected voices in American…
Swampscott protester arrested for beating up inflated Trump
Zach Laird | October 19
SWAMPSCOTT — An individual at the “No Kings” protest on Saturday morning was arrested for assaulting…
Saugus teachers’ contract approved, concerns remain
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 19
SAUGUS — After negotiations, the Saugus Educators Association (SEA) and the School Committee landed on a…
Community walks for My Brother’s Table
Jackie Manno | October 19
LYNN — More than 100 community members joined My Brother’s Table in a 3-mile walk along the Lynn and…
Lynn Shore Drive collision causes traffic congestion
Jackie Manno | October 19
SWAMPSCOTT — Lynn Shore Drive saw congested traffic from approximately 1:30-2 p.m. on Sunday after a gray…
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Sports
Battle of the Badges bragging rights go to Lynn Fire
Anne Marie Tobin | October 19
LYNN — There were no losers during Saturday’s Battle of the Badges basketball game between the Lynn Police…
Weekend roundup: Hard-fought tie between Lynnfield, Danvers
Joey Barrett | October 19
Talk about a battle. The Lynnfield (11-2-2) and Danvers (8-5-2) girls soccer teams delivered a 3-3 tie…
Lynn Classical, St. Mary’s secure Saturday victories
Joey Barrett | October 19
Saturday wasn’t just for college ball, as both the Lynn Classical and St. Mary’s football teams picked up…
Roundup: Marblehead avoids scare against Peabody
Joey Barrett | October 17
Records were out the window between the Marblehead and Peabody football teams Friday night. The Tanners (0-6)…
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Government
Lynnfield is ready for Town Meeting
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 19
LYNNFIELD — A Special Warrant Town Meeting is scheduled for Oct. 27 at 7 p.m at the Lynnfield Middle…
Peabody School Committee focuses on finances
Amanda Lurey | October 15
PEABODY — Tuesday night’s School Committee meeting focused heavily on finances. Chief Financial Officer…
Lynnfield Library Trustees elects new officers
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 15
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Board of Library Trustees met on Tuesday to perform the required annual board…
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Education
Educators honored with George Peabody Legacy awards
Amanda Lurey | October 16
PEABODY — Peabody Education Foundation (PEF) held the George Peabody Legacy Award ceremony on Wednesday…
Classical students celebrate the power of storytelling
Jackie Manno | October 15
LYNN — Lynn Classical High School students used their voices to celebrate the power of storytelling at a…
Former School Committee member sees pattern in superintendent resignations
Jackie Manno | October 14
LYNN — Maria Carrasco, who was Lynn’s first Latina School Committee member from 2007-2017, is calling for…
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Entertainment
WIN Waste hosts Fall Fest, supports Boys and Girls Club
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 17
SAUGUS — Families got a taste of fall fun Friday afternoon at Blessed Sacrament Church as WIN Waste…
It’s not a Halloween hut. It’s a Sukkot hut.
Hersh Goldman | October 9
From the night of Oct. 6 to the night of Oct. 13, many Jews will be observing the Sukkot Festival (Feast of…
Fall into Wellness with the YMCA of Metro North
For the Item | October 1
As autumn settles in, the YMCA of Metro North is ready to help you make every visit count. With more than 200…
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Business
American Banker honors Julieann Thurlow as a powerful woman in banking
For the Item | October 9
New York, NY — Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) is proud to announce that RCB President & CEO Julieann…
Ravenstone builds a community one drop at a time
Elizabeth Della Piana | October 9
LYNN — This month, Ravenstone, a gift shop located at 58 Exchange St., filled its stock with stones from…
Peabody’s Nadine DiGiulio is a woman in a man’s world
Amanda Lurey | October 8
PEABODY — Ideal Transportation Co., Inc. Owner and CEO Nadine DiGiulio was recently honored by the State…
Peabody studio dances into 30 years
Amanda Lurey | October 2
PEABODY — Dance With Dena, a vibrant dance studio in downtown Peabody at 59 Main St. that is owned and…
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Opinion
Commentary: Authorities devalue the law when they hide behind masks
Guest Commentary | October 17
Stephen Downing As a young recruit, the first thing I learned when I pinned on a badge was simple but…
Shribman: The many contradictions of Donald Trump
David M. Shribman | October 17
David M. Shribman NATIONAL PERSPECTIVE What to make of Donald Trump now? What to make of a president who…
Commentary: Pro-Hamas protesters need to find a new chant
Guest Commentary | October 16
Joe Battenfeld The “free Palestine” movement needs to find a new chant after President Donald Trump…
Commentary: The masking of ICE agents is indefensible
Guest Commentary | October 16
Amy Dru Stanley and Craig Becker Last month, a federal judge observed that masked figures were creating…
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Lifestyle
Lynn continues Hispanic Heritage month tradition
Jackie Manno | October 19
LYNN — The 10th annual Lynn Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration, “Proud of My Hispanic Heritage,” will…
Cooking class creates space for all abilities
Jackie Manno | October 19
LYNN — The Lynn Disability Network hosted an All Abilities Cooking Class at Phoenix Food Hub last…
Toll Brothers announces new 55+ community in Lynnfield
Chris Carrigan Brolly | October 12
LYNNFIELD — Toll Brothers, Inc. has announced the opening of a new 55+ community: Willis Brook at…
Folk singer to perform for Kids in Community
Jackie Manno | October 12
LYNN — Folk singer and comedian Don White will be performing a concert on Oct. 18 in Swampscott to raise…