Pena, 25, of Lynn, was arraigned today in Superior Court in Salem for the murder of Ilias Mavros of Lynn, who was 48 at the ...

SWAMPSCOTT — Swampscott Police Veteran and Special Police Officer Todd Pierce is ready to turn the page on his long commitment of service to the town. Pierce served as a full-time officer from 2003 ...

The Swampscott Hawthorne Site Study Committee will be hosting its first meeting Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the Senior Center to discuss possible future plans for the site. Even though it is not ...

The MBTA has temporarily modified Lynn Ferry service through at least April 29 to protect North Atlantic right whales recently spotted in Broad Sound, a primary route between Lynn and Boston. The ...

On Friday, April 11, the national news outlet USA Today reported that President Trump’s highly anticipated 2025 federal budget will propose eliminating two critical programs for low-income families ...

I am writing to express my strong support for MaryEllen Fletcher’s re-election to the Swampscott Select Board. It is essential for our community to have leaders who not only represent us but also ...

I am writing to express my strong support for MaryEllen Fletcher for the Swampscott Select Board. As someone who grew up in Swampscott and has lived here my entire life, I have a deep love for this ...

DANVERS — North Shore Community College (NSCC) has announced that Nicole McClain will serve as the commencement speaker for the 59th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23. “I am honored to be ...

Hour Rule” in his book Outliers: The Story of Success. The idea is that achieving true expertise in any field requires approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. The core message: experience ...

At the recent Board of Selectmen meeting, the citizens’ comments segment brought to light a critical issue regarding the proposed dog park at Stocker Playground. A concerned abutter pointed out that ...

The Swampscott Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee, in conjunction with The Item, hosted a debate of the Select Board candidates Tuesday evening at the Senior Center. Community ...