[ad_1] LYNN — Last Thursday, Raymond Bastarache, past president of the Lynn Rotary Club and former Lynn deputy superintendent, was honored as the Community Unsung Hero at the Robert Wood Hero Memorial Ceremony at the Danversport Yacht Club. “Several other Rotarians were also recognized at the ceremony attended by approximately 300,” according to a press […]

[ad_1] SAUGUS — The Saugus Middle High School bands will have winter concerts soon. Both concerts will be hosted at the Lemoine-Mitchell Performing Arts Center. The Middle School Band and Chorus Winter Concert will occur on Dec. 3 at 7 p.m., and the High School Band and Chorus Winter Concert will occur on Dec. at 7 […]

[ad_1] BOSTON — Last Thursday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed sweeping climate legislation to empower the state’s fight against climate change and accelerate progress towards the state’s goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. S.2967, An Act Promoting a Clean Energy Grid, Advancing Equity, and Protecting Ratepayers, reforms the siting and permitting of clean […]

[ad_1] SAUGUS — Cedar Glen Golf Course and Breakheart Reservation had another fire flare-up Tuesday afternoon, with smoke billowing over Route 1.  The fire started by the fourth and fifth holes and golfers Liza and Ron Pasek witnessed the flames begin. “We were on the sixth hole … We could see the fire rolling, and […]

[ad_1] Robert Earle McCall of Cutchogue, 83, a genuinely good guy and cherished husband of Cheryl McCall, passed away on Nov. 14, 2024, with the Peconic Bay in clear view, as was true on most days. In his youth, Bob was a party boy, much to his parents’ chagrin, and his friends’ delight. He loved […]

[ad_1] To the editor: I am writing in response to Rep. Seth Moulton’s recent statement published in The New York Times, where he blames Democrats’ support of trans youth and athletes for Kamala Harris’s loss in the election. As the grandmother of a 15-year-old non-binary child, I am deeply concerned by his comments. Fortunately, with […]

[ad_1] To the editor: Donald Trump was the wrong choice for president, and his policies are unfit to address inflation. Many claim voters supported him because they believed he would reduce the high prices caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent surge in relief spending that accelerated inflation. Trump campaigned on imposing a 10% […]

[ad_1] SWAMPSCOTT — On Sunday, a new all-female patrol shift for the Swampscott Police Department officially hit the streets in a historic first for the precinct. The new squad features Officers Angelica Noble, Briana Sanchez and Nicole Magee, as the department’s trailblazing new unit acts as the first of its kind. All three officers began […]

[ad_1] MARBLEHEAD — After a weekend without further progress, the strike continues across all Marblehead public schools.  On Sunday night the Marblehead Education Association held a press conference outside of Marblehead High School addressing Sunday’s bargaining efforts.  “I have nothing,” said MEA president Jonathan Heller in regards to Sunday’s bargaining updates. Heller continued to thank […]

[ad_1] PEABODY — Peabody soccer had its ups and downs throughout the course of the season. For the boys team, they failed to qualify for the state tournament, while the girls team lost a close game, 2-1 against Brockton in the playoffs.  “It was a very disappointing season, it’s the first time in 10 years […]