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News
Lynnfield Street will be weeks in the works
Sidnee Short | April 17
LYNN — If anyone has driven down Lynnfield Street recently, you’ve probably noticed some construction…
No trains, no boats, but we got buses
Brianna McCadden | April 17
LYNN — The MBTA will suspend service for the Newburyport/Rockport Commuter Rail from April 20 through April…
St. Pius V School bringing back its silent auction
Sidnee Short | April 17
LYNN — After a five-year hiatus, St. Pius V School is bringing back its silent auction. The event, which…
Former Swampscott IRS agent indicted on tax fraud charges
Benjamin Pierce | April 17
SWAMPSCOTT — Resident and former IRS agent Ndeye Amy Thioub was indicted this week by a federal grand jury…
Peabody officials support ‘no left turn’ to Route 114, despite complaints
Richelle Melad | April 17
PEABODY — City officials expressed their support for keeping “no left turn” signs for cars coming out…
Nahant residents give feedback on Housing Production Plan
Benjamin Pierce | April 16
NAHANT — Residents were given the opportunity to voice their questions and concerns regarding the town’s…
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Sports
ROUNDUP: Lynnfield reaches double digits in Swampscott
Joey Barrett | April 17
Bright and early – the baseball game between Swampscott and Lynnfield (10 a.m.), and how the visiting…
Classical softball puts Somerville away
Mark Aboyoun | April 17
LYNN — History repeated itself Wednesday morning between the Lynn Classical (3-1) and Somerville softball…
Athlete of the Week – Ava Nason
Joey Barrett | April 17
You know what I’ve been thinking? Of all the nearly-impossible scoring runs in sports history – Reggie…
Positives from a negative for Lynn
Mark Aboyoun | April 16
LYNN — Tuesday morning at Manning Field, Lynn boys lacrosse coach Peter Pappagianopoulos chose to look on…
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Government
Moulton wants quick resolution in aid bill
Sidnee Short | April 15
Following Iran’s attack on Israel, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton released a statement calling for Congress to come…
Swampscott DAV hosting forum for Select Board candidates
For the Item | April 11
The E. F. Gilmore DAV of Swampscott/Lynn is sponsoring a forum for Swampscott Select Board candidates this…
Moving Saugus Forward Committee fined by state
Kelan Flynn | April 10
The Moving Saugus Forward Committee, which was created before last year’s election to draw support for the…
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Education
Saugus schools allotted money for police investigations
Kelan Flynn | April 15
SAUGUS — Town Manager Scott Crabtree said during a Finance Committee meeting that money has been set aside…
Saugus students eligible for Seal of Biliteracy
Kelan Flynn | April 14
SAUGUS — English Language Learner (ELL) Coach and Coordinator Gosia Knupp shared at a recent School…
Swampscott focusing on social and emotional learning
Benjamin Pierce | April 14
SWAMPSCOTT — The district’s Director of Social and Emotional Learning Craig Harris led a presentation on…
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Entertainment
Wonder where she came from? Saugus.
Kelan Flynn | April 17
William Marston of Saugus, left, is credited with coming up with the idea of Wonder Woman. His partner H.G….
Stand Up Stick up celebrates one-year anniversary
Sidnee Short | March 29
LYNN — The Vault Theater was filled with laughter Thursday night, as the monthly show Stand Up Stick Up…
Easter Bunny hops around Lynn City Hall
Sidnee Short | March 26
LYNN — Here comes Peter Cottontail, hoppin’ down the Lynn City Hall trail, hippity hoppin’ Easter’s…
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Business
Saugus staple partners with NH casino
Kelan Flynn | April 9
Famed Saugus restaurant, Kowloon Restaurant, has entered into a collaborative new project with The Brook, a…
Complete Labor and Staffing reopens on Mt. Vernon Street
Sidnee Short | March 22
LYNN — Complete Labor and Staffing got back to work Friday, cutting the bright red ribbon in front of the…
BrightView hosts open house, sheds light on addiction recovery
Sidnee Short | March 15
LYNN — Dan Buhay, a community outreach manager for BrightView — an addiction treatment center in Lynn –…
Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Leigh Stimolo to its team
For the Item | March 15
SWAMPSCOTT — Sagan Harborside has introduced Leigh Stimolo, its newest addition to the team of real…
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Opinion
Readers’ Advocate: Local highlights from 2024’s Black History Month and Women’s History Month coverage
Jo Sullivan | April 17
(Editor’s note: The Readers’ Advocate’s role is to address the concerns of readers on a variety of…
LTE: Swampscott should update its library
To The Editor | April 17
To the editor: After reading that delightful article about the beautiful Lynn Library, I am hoping…
Brown v. Board of Education at 70
Guest Commentary | April 17
Beau Breslin American history is replete with paradigm-shifting, landscape-altering, game-changing…
LTE: The Swampscott Board of Assessors has plenty of experience and expertise
To The Editor | April 16
To the editor: The Swampscott Board of Assessors is an authoritative board composed of three elected…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
The Golden Monkey Cafe: Cambodian cuisine for the new year
Sidnee Short | April 12
LYNN — Peter Toeung and wife, Chenda, have been running their Cambodian restaurant, the Golden Monkey…
Getting crafty with Cinda
Matteo Valente | April 11
Cinda Danh might be recognized by most people in Lynn from when she ran for the City Council’s Ward 6 seat…
Around here, total fascination
Sidnee Short, Benjamin Pierce and Richelle Melad | April 8
Locals put their eyes to the sky Monday afternoon to observe the total solar eclipse. Lynn, Lynnfield,…
Commentary: Four what it’s worth
Ryan Vermette and Sidnee Short | April 5
My family’s brackets from this year’s March Madness. (Photo by Ryan Vermette) Ryan Vermette He says…