Joey Barrett Joey Barrett is the Daily Item's Sports Editor. He reports on local high schools, colleges, and professional teams. Prior to his current position, he worked for UMass Athletics, the Cape ...

LYNN– At a recent State House briefing hosted by the Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association, healthcare leaders gathered ...

Some wishes for myself, the candidates, and fellow residents for the 2026 Town of Swampscott election. 1. May we speak kindly ...

As a concerned resident of Saugus, I want to share my perspective on the challenges our town continues to face and a ...

As the aroma of sweet, chocolate goodness filled the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School Culinary Arts kitchen Monday morning, one thing was certain: Jason Bernard really, truly was a top-notch ...

A new plaque installed inside Town Hall is aiming to bring more visibility to Swampscott’s Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The display, which will be mounted just inside the ...

As the proud CEO of Make-A-Wish® Massachusetts and Rhode Island, I witness beautiful acts of kindness and generosity on ...

Renee Valeri recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, and community at The Bertram House in ...

LYNN– The Lynn School Committee has taken an initial step toward addressing longstanding challenges in the city’s elementary school infrastructure, voting to submit two Statements of Interest (SOIs) ...

After six years on the Board of Selectmen in Nahant, Selectman Eugene Canty has announced his decision to step down, citing a desire to pass the torch and allow new leadership to guide the Town ...

In the upcoming Swampscott elections, Wayne Spritz is running for Select Board, and I want to express my support for him in ...

All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the ...