For the second year in a row, state officials pumped millions of additional dollars into Saugus Public Schools in fiscal year 2024, increasing the Town’s allocation of Chapter 70 money to nearly $12 million. The money is supposed to be a lifeline for a district that was recently one of the worst-performing public school systems […]

A passion for firefighting runs in Gerry O’Hearn’s family, and the Peabody resident channeled that passion into an invention that has garnered both local and nationwide attention. The purpose of the “Gerry Pipe” is to safely and efficiently neutralize electric-car fires. The unique utility is designed so it can be placed underneath a vehicle from […]

The small but mighty Southold Varsity Cheerleading squad competing at Hoftsra University in the Universal Cheerleaders Association Regional competition last month. (photo credit: courtesy photo) Southold’s varsity cheerleading team is gearing up to “Bring It On” at the Universal Cheerleaders Association National High School Cheerleading Championship in Florida next month. Seniors Dylan Reilly and Lindsy […]

In the wake of heavy overnight rainstorms, a high tide along the coastlines of Marblehead, Swampscott, and Lynn brought a slew of flooded streets and road closures in the three communities Wednesday morning. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch that will remain in effect through most of Massachusetts until 1 p.m. Department of […]

Mattituck’s Ryder Antonucci wins @ 124lbs at home against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo As a freshman two years ago, James Felakos qualified for the New York State wrestling championships. He has aspirations of returning to the MVP Arena in Albany this year for another shot at a title. “I mean, that’s huge,” he said, […]

Mattituck’s Ryder Antonucci wins @ 124lbs at home against Center Moriches. Bill Landon photo Here are the headlines for January 10, 2024. THE SUFFOLK TIMES North Fork grappler eyes wrestling state tourney RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Defense setting tone in bounce back season for Blue Waves girls hoopsters SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Shelter Island storm report NORTHFORKER Pleased to […]

There were plenty of hugs, handshakes, and heroics on North Shore basketball courts Tuesday night, with Lynnfield and Peabody making waves in boys basketball. In Lynnfield’s 65-63 win against Rockport – in enemy territory, might I add – Alex Fleming scored a buzzer-beater to win the game. It completed a superb night for Fleming, who […]

LYNN — There have been lots of memorable games in the history of the Bishop Fenwick-St. Mary’s girls basketball rivalry – one of the biggest coming last year in the state championship final, won by the Spartans. This year, there will be no rematch of that game as the Crusaders are ineligible for postseason play. […]

You know what I’ve been thinking? A three-game winning streak after a three-game losing streak says a lot about a program – especially under a first-year head coach. After December losses to Everett, Masconomet, and St. Mary’s (Walter J. Boverini Tournament), the Lynn English girls basketball had two choices: run, or respond. For Sydney Brennan’s […]

SWAMPSCOTT — When you play a team that’s not in your conference, it can be used as a measuring stick – and, at times, a learning experience.  Tuesday’s girls basketball matchup between Swampscott (4-4) and Lynn Tech (5-2) was just that.  In the offseason, Swampscott reached out to Lynn Tech to schedule a game. Although […]