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Swampscott Democrats to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention
For the Item | March 6
SWAMPSCOTT— On Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., Democrats will convene at The Swampscott Senior Center to…
Marblehead urges community to get vaccinated
Sophia Harris | March 6
MARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Board of Health is urging residents to review their vaccination histories…
Nahant students go green and give back
Erin Hickey | March 6
NAHANT — Members of the Johnson Elementary School “Green Team” carefully carried boxes of fresh greens…
Swampscott officials weigh ICE policy
Erin Hickey | March 6
SWAMPSCOTT — Police Chief Ruben Quesada said Thursday that the Swampscott Police Department will continue…
$10k grant for local job training
Briana Alvarez | March 6
LYNN– The disability commission met earlier this week and received an update from Lisa Tobin on a pilot…
LSA cuts the ribbon on progress
Briana Alvarez | March 6
LYNN– Community leaders, advocates, and residents gathered to celebrate the opening of a new shelter…
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Sports
Lynn Tech hoopsters reach the end
Joey Barrett | March 6
In the Division 4 Elite 8, Lynn Tech’s boys basketball team met its match at Nipmuc High in Upton. The No….
Team effort helps Lynn Classical escape
Mark Aboyoun | March 6
TEWKSBURY — Friday night, inside of a hostile Tewksbury Memorial gymnasium, No. 6 Lynn Classical took down…
St. Mary’s holds on after second-half scare
Joey Barrett | March 6
LYNN — Just like the snow — in the way and leaving no breathing room — Chicopee Comprehensive seemed to…
GBL boys basketball All-Stars: Lynn Classical’s Babb takes home MVP
Joey Barrett | March 6
End-of-season boys basketball awards from the Greater Boston League Most Valuable Player Shyheim Babb -…
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Government
Rep. Wong supports AI regulations
For the Item | February 19
State Rep. Donald Wong, R-Saugus, recently supported legislation that would promote greater election…
Peabody inauguration set for Monday
Daily Item Staff | January 1
PEABODY — Change is on the horizon for Peabody, as it will swear in its newly elected leaders Monday, Jan….
Lynnfield sets election dates
Amanda Lurey | December 31
LYNNFIELD — The Town has announced the key dates for its 2026 elections. Lynnfield’s annual town…
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Item Santa
A single mother of five, stretching every dollar
Sophia Harris | December 25
One of the letters received by Item Santa this season comes from a mother doing everything she can to hold…
Mom asks Santa for Christmas cheer
Zach Laird | December 23
Christmas cheer is the kind of joy that every child and parent deserves a chance to cherish. One mother…
Education
Lynnfield School Council plans to celebrate identity
Deyscha Smith | February 5
LYNNFIELD — This week, the Lynnfield School Council met to discuss programming for a community-wide…
Lynnfield schools and American Legion promote patriotism to third graders
For The Weekly News | January 28
LYNNFIELD — Maureen Fennessy — who is the elementary director in the English Language Arts/Social Science…
Transforming learning experiences at Peabody High
Daily Item Staff | January 28
PEABODY — As student engagement is falling nationally, Peabody Veterans Memorial High School has found a…
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Entertainment
Lynnfield to host Mother Earth Soireé
For the Item | March 5
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Tree Committee invites the community to a festive, informative soirée at the…
Frost Bar Lounge returns to Peabody
For the Item | March 4
PEABODY — Baby, it’s cold outside — but Peabody knows how to warm things up. The City of Peabody and…
‘The American Dream’ explores Black History Month with Darrell Murkison
For the Item | February 26
LYNN — The upcoming episode of The American Dream will feature Darrell Murkison, executive director of…
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Business
Behind the scenes: Peabody’s Total Cinema Solutions
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 21
PEABODY — Amid Saturday night jump scares and swoon-worthy love stories, Total Cinema Solutions LLC, a…
Building community with wine
Briana Alvarez | January 18
LYNN — Lucille Wine Shop and Tasting Room, located on 776 Washington St., has grown tremendously since its…
Lynn welcomes new coffee spot
Deyscha Smith | January 11
LYNN — Step inside Brew North Cafe, and you’ll immediately feel at home. From the calm ambiance and…
Ashley O’Shea brings interior styling to Marblehead
Dylan Pichnarcik | January 4
MARBLEHEAD — Ashley O’Shea, a Marblehead resident, has brought her talents in interior design and styling…
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Opinion
Commentary: For America’s 250th, Donald Trump wants a national spectacle over local remembrance
For the Item | March 6
As a teen in a small Illinois town, America’s bicentennial in 1976 fascinated me. The official logo marking…
Shribman: Total war emerges from the fog
For the Item | March 6
This is the moment when total war meets the fog of war. Not in tiny steps but in one great leap, the United…
Sophia Harris: Why Sunday matters
Sophia Harris | March 6
Does anyone know what Sunday’s holiday is? Bueller? Bueller? Yeah… that’s what I…
LTTE: Hawthorne restaurant building should be demolished
To the editor | March 5
To the editor: I applaud Town Meeting’s decision to purchase the Hawthorne by the Sea property and…
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Magazines
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Lifestyle
Stitching her own path
Matteo Valente | March 5
On most nights, Audrey Valys can be found sitting in bed with yarn in her hands, turning an idea into…
The photographer’s pics of the month: February
Spenser Hasak | February 27
I feel like I just sat down to write my January photos of the month column. Maybe that’s because February…
The photographer’s pics of the month: January
Spenser Hasak | February 5
This is a recurring column by Daily Item Creative Director Spenser Hasak, featuring and discussing his…
Through the lens: Like father, like son
Matteo Valente | January 22
On any given weekend, you might find Ellery Sanchez, known as “Mismo,” a nickname born from his…