[ad_1] LYNN — Gather Health, a Boston-area primary care group, opened its second location at the end of August at 50 Boston St. Gather Health opened its first location in Quincy during the fall of 2023 and will open its Dorchester and Brockton locations soon. It was co-founded by CEO Dr. Brent Asplin, Rob Pahlavan, […]

[ad_1] Question 5 of the state’s five ballot questions for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 national election asks voters of the Commonwealth if they would like to see the “tipped minimum wage” of $6.75 for restaurant wait staff replaced with the standard minimum wage, which is currently $15, that is implemented in all other fields. Voting […]

[ad_1] Monica Mary Nolan (née Horan) passed away on Oct. 26, 2024. Her 89 years were filled with faith, family and love. Mona, as she was always known, was born on May 13, 1935 in Kilnaleck, County Cavan, Ireland to Patrick and Mary Anne Horan. The family settled in Old Castle, County Meath, where Mona […]

[ad_1] Adrian Bertrand Cockerill Jr., (known lovingly by family as ‘Junior’) aged 93, passed away on Oct. 25, 2024, at Springvale Nursing and Rehabilitation in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. Born on July 1, 1931, Junior was known for his devilishly charming personality, whip-smart intellect and recalcitrant spirit. Junior graduated from Xavier High School and furthered his education […]

[ad_1] Antone F. “Bub” Hugel, lifetime resident of Southampton, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. He was 90 years old. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. at […]

[ad_1] State Sen. Anthony Palumbo (from left), Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine and State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio joined Mr. Simonsen’s widow, Leanne, and mother, Linda, at the dedication. (Chris Francescani photo.) Hundreds of law enforcement officers and elected officials gathered on the Long Island Expressway between Exits 70 and 71 Tuesday to rename the Halsey […]

[ad_1] (Editor’s note: We believe the younger generations have the most at stake in Tuesday’s election. To reflect that concern, the following endorsement is written by the newsroom staff of the Item, whose average age is 25.)  According to Kamala Harris, “It is time for a new generation of leadership in America.”  That’s us. Kamala […]

[ad_1] Question 3 of the state’s five ballot questions for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 national election asks voters of the Commonwealth whether or not they want drivers of ride-share companies to have the opportunity to form unions.  Presently, drivers for companies like Uber and Lyft cannot legally form unions. By unionizing, drivers would be able […]

[ad_1] My generation is growing up in an unprecedented time. With the development of social media and instantaneous communication, there have never been this many ways to follow a presidential election. As a Gen Z reporter, I feel I have a unique insight into the best way to follow it. I understand the importance of […]

[ad_1] SWAMPSCOTT — The Police Department recently collected approximately 25 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs through its participation in the National Take Back Initiative. Residents were invited to the station earlier this week to deliver their pills. According to Sargent Candace Doyle, the department worked in conjunction with the country’s Drug Enforcement Administration to properly […]