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Classical's Reynolds gearing up for college basketball
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (491+ words) August 3, 2026 by Mark Aboyoun LYNN — After helping lead the Lynn Classical boys basketball team to a 17-3 regular-season record and a trip to the Division 3 Final 4, DJ Reynolds is ready for his next stop: Bridgewater State University. The combo guard will…...
Peabody Board of Health regulates kratom
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (664+ words) August 3, 2026 by Amanda Lurey PEABODY — The Board of Health unanimously voted to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of both synthetic and natural kratom products, as well as synthetically-derived cannabinoids and other unregulated novel intoxicating products, citing public safety concerns…...
Commentary: Why so many Latinos in the US are anti-immigrant
3+ hour, 36+ min ago (410+ words) August 3, 2026 by Guest Commentary Since President Donald Trump’s return to power, more than 60 people have died at the hands of or in the custody of immigration authorities, most recently two Latino immigrants in one week: Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston…...
Swampscott celebrates new police officers, promotions
4+ hour, 26+ min ago (603+ words) August 3, 2026 by Genesis Acosta SWAMPSCOTT — Four officers were sworn in, and two were promoted to lieutenant for their outstanding work in their departments during a Select Board meeting on July 21. Police Chief Ruben Quesada had the privilege of leading the…...
Chase Bank nears finish line in Saugus
3+ hour, 51+ min ago (462+ words) August 3, 2026 by Elizabeth Della Piana SAUGUS — After two years, Chase Bank is finally nearing the end of its building process at Saugus Plaza, with the Planning Board giving it a Temporary Occupancy Permit to begin training staff. The bank has…...
Arrest made in downtown Lynn stabbing
4+ hour, 59+ min ago (205+ words) Dylan Pichnarcik has been a reporter with Essex Media Group since December 2025, covering each community and contributing to The Item along with Essex Media Group's various publications. Dylan studied journalism at Framingham State University, serving as Editor-in-Chief of FSU's Independent…...
Swampscott stray cats are a paws for concern
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (503+ words) August 2, 2026 by Erin Hickey SWAMPSCOTT — There’s a new kind of neighborhood watch on the Swampscott-Lynn line, where a handful of neighbors have been keeping their eyes out — not for crime or suspicion — but for something furry. Angie Yu, who lives…...
Superintendent announces principal appointments
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (353+ words) July 31, 2026 by For the Item LYNN — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Molly Cohen has appointed Michael Zimirowski principal of Breed Middle School. Zimirowski has been an educator in Lynn Public Schools for 29 years, including the last 13 as vice principal at Breed....
Trainor family sues Saugus’ Tribu for $20 M
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (218+ words) July 31, 2026 by Elizabeth Della Piana SAUGUS — Barbara Trainor, mother of Massachusetts State Trooper Kevin Trainor, who was killed by a wrong-way driver in Lynnfield, filed a $20 million wrongful death civil lawsuit Thursday against Tribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Saugus. The…...
Beyond Walls to launch six downtown Lynn murals
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (296+ words) July 31, 2026 by For the Item LYNN — Beyond Walls will kick off its annual Classroom to the Streets program on Monday, Aug. 3, bringing more than six new large-scale murals to downtown Lynn over the course of two weeks. The program, which…...