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Blotter: People “living in the bamboo”

On March 4, a Southold man requested documentation of subjects possibly “living in the bamboo” behind a residence on Route 25 in Southold. An officer responded and was told that unknown subjects were living in the bamboo. The officer found a “small cardboard tent” in the bamboo but no people. The Southold man who called […]

Updated: Mar 16, 2024
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Updated: Mar 16, 2024
Marblehead’s Got Talent finalists announced

Ten finalists have been announced for Marblehead’s Got Talent 2024, with $15,000 in scholarships on the line.  Fifteen students performed at the MGT semifinals Wednesday night at the Marblehead High School auditorium. From ukuleles to an electric guitar, everyone showed off their musical talent. Each year, MGT, put on by the Marblehead Rotary, sees some […]

Updated: Mar 16, 2024
BrightView hosts open house, sheds light on addiction recovery

LYNN — Dan Buhay, a community outreach manager for BrightView — an addiction treatment center in Lynn — says overdose deaths in 2024 have “skyrocketed” compared to a year ago. He thinks his organization can help stem that tide. BrightView, located at 110 Munroe St., held an open house and a tour this week, allowing citizens […]

Updated: Mar 16, 2024
Chamber members meet to discuss the state of Mattituck

The Mattituck Chamber of Commerce held its State of Mattituck event to inform community members about the most pressing issues the hamlet is currently facing. (Credit: Ana Borruto) The Mattituck Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner last Monday at Meadowlark Vineyard where several community members and local officials discussed the hamlet’s most pressing issues.  […]

Updated: Mar 16, 2024
Four down, one to go for Pagliuca and St. Mary’s

After a state championship loss to Shrewsbury last season, St. Mary’s girls hockey team is back in Boston for a chance to redeem itself. The No. 2 Spartans face off against No. 1 Notre Dame (Hingham), a team they’re quite familiar with.  “They’re a great team. They’re one of the most balanced teams out there. […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Nahant shores up Johnson School with new security

Tony Pierantozzi, Nahant’s Superintendent of Schools, has provided an update on the progress on the multiple security upgrades at the Johnson Elementary School, as well as the infrastructure and protocol. Last year, the school acquired a $50,000 grant from the state to fund the improvements. Pierantozzi expressed gratitude to State Rep. Peter Capano and State […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Shribman: Let’s talk about something sweet

LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The sap is running in Iowa and New Hampshire. No, not that guy. Besides, the Iowa and New Hampshire presidential contests were two months ago. This is a different kind of sap, and a different kind of March Madness. We’re officially in the middle of Maple Sugar Month, when part-time farmers […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Opioid Working Group holds public forum to discuss next steps

LYNN — In an effort to help disperse municipal abatement funds recovered from Massachusetts opioid settlements, Lynn’s Opioid Working Group held a public forum this week to take stock in itself and figure out what it needs to do to stay relevant. The forum was held Wednesday at the Lynn Museum/Lynn Arts and consisted of […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Buses for Saugus senior prom unexpectedly expensive due to required molestation insurance

SAUGUS — The Saugus High senior prom is just a little more than two months away, yet the students are unsure of the bus transportation to and from the venue, and the only price they’ve been given for it is more than double what they’d anticipated. This is all because of an unexpected requirement that […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024