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Letter: I support Tram T. Nguyen for Congress

To the editor: The 6th Essex District has an important decision to make on Sept. 1 (Primary Voting Day). I am writing to encourage people to vot…

Valente: An Island full of memories

Growing up, I spent many summers traveling with my dad to Prince Edward Island, dating back to 1996, when I was still in my mom’s stomach. Our t…

Lynn launches urban renewal planning process

LYNN — The city has launched an urban renewal planning process for the South Harbor neighborhood, advancing efforts to revitalize long-vacant wa…

Stone Zoo checks out Saugus Library

SAUGUS — Wide-eyed children leaned forward Wednesday morning at the Saugus Public Library as an unusual group of visitors took center stage. Sto…

Peabody recognizes America 250 student essay winners

PEABODY — The stories of America’s lesser-known Founding Fathers took center stage at City Hall this week as three Peabody students were recogni…

Commentary: What Ronald Reagan would do today for the people of Ukraine

Bob Kustra If we want to consider what’s possible for Ukraine, the people of Poland are living proof. They gained freedom from communist rule at…

How to beat the heat

It’s heating up this week, with record-high temperatures climbing close to 100 degrees, feeling like 110 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday…

Austin Prep team wins Harvard Medical School showcase

For high school students, learning science inside Harvard Medical School is an extraordinary opportunity. This year, 19 Austin Prep students in…

Marblehead Schools debate budget override

MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead officials are no longer just arguing over school cuts. They are arguing over whether town leaders can be trusted to foll…

Swampscott High may veer off course

SWAMPSCOTT —School officials are proposing several updates to Swampscott High School’s course offerings for the coming academic year, including…

Lynner, 18, arraigned in 'random' murder

LYNN — Anthony DeMayo, 18, of Lynn, pleaded not guilty for the murder of Danvers resident Janet Swallow, 69. Though a resident of Lynn, DeMayo w…

Peabody coffee roaster brews cuploads of goodness

PEABODY — Tucked inside the brick Mills 58 building on Pulaski Street is a company that helps the community stay awake, alert, and ready to star…

Arrest warrant issued for Marblehead man

Volusia Sheriff's Department issues arrest warrant for travel agency owner, Robert Goodwin, accused of defrauding students of $400,000.

Latina Center Maria hosts 7th College Fair

LYNN—On Saturday, Latina Center Maria hosted the 7th College Fair at North Shore Community College.

Revere fire leaves 18 homeless

PHOTO BY SCOTT EISEN A firefighter works to extinguish a 4-alarm fire with multiple houses involved along Taft Street in Revere early Tuesday mo…

Police log: 3-14-2017

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of…

Women honored for special needs work

PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FEDERATION OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Pictured is Gloria Ricardi Castillo. By STEVE FREKER MALDEN — Two well-known loc…

Peabody library brings world to Main Street

PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Nevaeh Pereira, 9, looks through the books to make a selection to take home and read. By LEAH DEARBORN PEABODY — The Peabo…