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Nahant amends budget, talks election date change
Deyscha Smith | March 9
NAHANT — The Nahant Board of Selectmen met recently to vote on an amendment to the FY27 budget, as well as…
Bikes wreak havoc in Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana | March 9
SAUGUS — With the Town putting a strong focus on e-bike safety, especially with the warmer weather coming…
Lynn Water & Sewer approves pump station contract
Briana Alvarez | March 9
LYNN — The Lynn Water and Sewer Commission met Monday evening and reviewed bids for the Ipswich Pumping…
Mover’s one of a Kind in Peabody
Amanda Lurey | March 9
PEABODY — Liz Mover, Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) president, has been named the Ward 2…
Swampscott gold medal Paralympian inspires seniors and athletes
Erin Hickey | March 9
SWAMPSCOTT — When Maureen McKinnon talks about sailing, she doesn’t start with medals or podiums. She…
Lt. Hanlon paved the way for women cops
Deyscha Smith | March 9
LYNN — Marie Hanlon had never considered a career in the police force. Hanlon, who studied journalism at…
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Sports
St. Mary’s girls, boys advance to state championship games
Mark Aboyoun | March 9
BOSTON — Who says Mondays are the worst day of the week? Not for St. Mary’s basketball fans, who saw…
Upsets, standouts highlight Lynn elementary tournament
For the Item | March 9
LYNN — After a week of pool-play games, the 48th Annual Lynn Elementary Basketball Tournament quarterfinals…
State tournament roundup: KIPP, Winthrop bow out of tournaments
Mark Aboyoun | March 8
The KIPP Academy boys basketball team, as well as Winthrop’s boys hockey team saw their seasons come to an…
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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: We need disapproval icons in our digital public square
Guest Commentary | March 9
Ira Chaleff In my work on leadership and followership, I’ve noticed something simple but powerful:…
LTTE: Good Neighbor Energy Fund seeks help for families in need
To the editor | March 9
To the editor: A single mother who is having trouble juggling work and affordable childcare…a household…
LTTE: Pickup trucks may be reason Lynn roads are poorly plowed
To the editor | March 9
To the editor: On March 5th, 2026, in a letter to the Editor, Geri McManus asked why Lynn’s roads are so…
LTTE: A call for more blood donors from a longtime donor
To the editor | March 9
To the editor: Regarding the commentary by David J. Solimine, Sr., in a recently published article in the…
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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…