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Marblehead urges community to get vaccinated Marblehead urges community to get vaccinatedMARBLEHEAD — The Marblehead Board of Health is urging residents to review their vaccination histories following two recent... Nahant students go green and give back Nahant students go green and give backNAHANT — Members of the Johnson Elementary School “Green Team” carefully carried boxes of fresh greens into the... Swampscott officials weigh ICE policy Swampscott officials weigh ICE policySWAMPSCOTT — Police Chief Ruben Quesada said Thursday that the Swampscott Police Department will continue to comply with... LSA cuts the ribbon on progress LSA cuts the ribbon on progressLYNN– Community leaders, advocates, and residents gathered to celebrate the opening of a new shelter facility in Lynn,... $10k grant for local job training $10k grant for local job trainingLYNN– The disability commission met earlier this week and received an update from Lisa Tobin on a pilot... Stitching her own path Stitching her own pathOn most nights, Audrey Valys can be found sitting in bed with yarn in her hands, turning an... Saugus students meet InvestiGators creator Saugus students meet InvestiGators creatorSAUGUS — Author and illustrator John Patrick Green, known for his series "InvestiGators," visited Belmonte STEAM Academy to... Marblehead presents two options for balanced budget Marblehead presents two options for balanced budgetMARBLEHEAD — Town officials warned residents this week that Marblehead faces a projected $7.7 million budget deficit for... Lynn breaks ground for housing for the homeless Lynn breaks ground for housing for the homelessLYNN — With construction hats on and golden shovels in their hands, city leaders, including Mayor Jared Nicholson... Buzzer-beating bomb beats Swampscott Buzzer-beating bomb beats SwampscottSWAMPSCOTT — Tuesday night brought heroics for one side — heartbreak for the other.

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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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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

An interior design done by Ashley O'Shea of Relux Decor

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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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…

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