The REAL Program is set to expand its community mission with a new model that merges early childhood education and affordable ...

The Swampscott Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee, in conjunction with The Item, hosted a debate of the Select Board candidates Tuesday evening at the Senior Center. Community ...

At a presentation at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn on Monday afternoon, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker presented the YMCA of Metro North with a sponsorship equating to 100 free YMCA ...

Several events were postponed due to weather conditions Good teams start fast, and Swampscott’s softball team did just that en route to an 8-6 win against visiting Lynn Classical Tuesday. The Big Blue ...

Fire crews responded to a working fire on the first floor of a house at 108 Lynn St. shortly after 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Peabody Fire Chief Jay Dowling. The call came in from a neighbor ...

Today in Superior Court in Salem, Thiago Oliveira, 33, of Lynn was arraigned for the murder of Carla Lourenco Da Silva, 32, of Lynn, the Office of Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker ...

The Nahant Historical Society is looking to shine the spotlight on the historical significance of the Dory Club. Originally founded in 1894, the club has gone on to become a generational tradition for ...

The City Council Finance Committee passed an $8 million bond order for a feasibility study on the new Peabody Veterans Memorial High School at last week’s Thursday meeting. With this support from the ...

The irony of being accused of wrongdoing by nefarious people is not lost on me. I just hope the irony is evident to people in the Swampscott community whose respect and trust I’ve worked to earn and ...

After six years on the Board of Selectman, Corinne Riley has chosen not to run in 2025. When asked when she knew she wouldn’t run, she said: “Probably last year. I just felt that six years is good. It ...

After nearly two decades working behind the scenes at the Boston Globe and in the private tech sector, Lynn native Michael Kwiatek has returned to his hometown in a new role: director of information ...

You know what I’ve been thinking? Bishop Fenwick Coach Jill Robinson has her girls lacrosse team cooking up something strong. Actually, that something is a 7-1 start. With weekly wins against Bishop ...