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Saugus makes a play for high school athletes

SAUGUS — The Saugus School Committee is trying to do something about students in the town who opt to attend private schools in other districts instead of staying home. At its most recent meeting, the committee was particularly interested in working to recruit local athletes to attend Saugus High School instead of private schools. Committee […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
Unhappy with the Supreme Court? Your vote for president could make it worse

Jackie Calmes By now it shouldn’t need to be said: When Americans vote for a president, the federal courts are on the ballot as well. Yet too few voters, especially among those in the decisive middle, make their choice with that in mind. Think about it: The issues that voters do care most about in […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
The ‘natural’ food debate continues to get the word wrong

Richard Williams A bill restricting cultivated meat is moving forward with significant support in Florida. Leaders there, in other states like Alabama, and in the federal government are fighting alternative proteins — milk, cheese, poultry, seafood, or meat products not resulting from the old, “natural” cultivation methods — and in many cases calling them “fake.” […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
LTE: Danielle Leonard is focused on rebuilding Swampscott’s community

To the editor: I am writing to express my endorsement of Danielle Leonard for the Swampscott Select Board. It is time for a change in Swampscott. It is time to vote for a leader who will actively listen, consider differing opinions with respect, and make decisions based on what the majority of the community supports. […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
Judith Diane Finn – The Suffolk Times

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Judith Diane Finn, 80, formerly of Laurel, N.Y. and of recent years Jupiter, Fla. Judy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Judy was wonderful mother, grandmother and friend that loved the theater, ballet, travel and animals. She […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
Curtain rises on North Fork Arts Center at the Sapan Greenport Theatre

Jeremy Garretson photos On Nov. 20, on behalf of the North Fork Arts Center, the nonprofit he founded and presides over as executive director, Spiridakis signed the closing documents to accept an early holiday “gift”: the Greenport Theatre, formerly owned by Josh Sapan and valued at $5.5 million. Last Christmas was particularly joyous for Tony […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
Daily Update: Curtain rises on North Fork Arts Center at the Sapan Greenport Theatre

Here are the headlines for March 18, 2024. SUFFOLK TIMES Curtain rises on North Fork Arts Center at the Sapan Greenport Theatre Chamber members convene to discuss key issues facing Mattituck RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead middle schoolers ‘pie’ their teachers in honor of Pi Day Is East End craft brewing tapped out? SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Music […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
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Updated: Mar 18, 2024
Every second counts as Prep wins D1 hockey crown

BOSTON — The clock read 0:00 – something that doesn’t really seem plausible considering that in hockey, time expires when the clock hits 0:00 regardless of what happens prior to that. But there it was. Zero-point-zero-zero. The four referees talked amongst themselves for at least a minute before declaring Johnny Tighe’s game-winning goal – his […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024
Marblehead hoists first championship trophy since 2011

BOSTON — To be the best, you have to beat the best. With the top three seeds standing in its way this postseason, the No. 6 Marblehead hockey team said, ‘Bring it on.’ The Headers – who began the winter 0-6, then 2-8 – defied all odds, leaving TD Garden with the Division 3 state […]

Updated: Mar 18, 2024