Daily Item Staff March 24, 2024 by Daily Item Staff Source link
LYNN — Moving the River Works commuter rail station a third of a mile north of its present location and making it accessible to the public is a big part of a new vision for public transportation in West Lynn. In recent weeks, it was announced that the city had received $561,000 through the U.S. […]
PEABODY – Human services providers from across the region recently attended the Northeast Regional Caring Force Rally, advocating for a livable wage and a loan repayment program. The Caring Force, a grassroots advocacy initiative of the Provider’s Council that promotes better pay and recognition for human services workers, along with leaders from nonprofits Bridgewell, Centerboard, […]
Lynn English High School science students received the top position at the North Shore Science League Meet earlier this month. The students came in first place for two events and second place in the third. This achievement is something Jeffrey Bigler, the LEHS Science teacher and coach, has seen only once since coaching in 2010. […]
“If a boy can do it, we can do it.” That was the mentality that Zoe Gast and Katie Jenkins ran with when they became the first female Eagle Scouts in the area nearly four months ago, and it’s the message that both hope to convey to young women who want to pursue the same […]
Lendy’s Deli has closed after almost 40 years on Route 1 in Saugus. In a Facebook post, the restaurant announced its closure and thanked its customers for their loyalty and support over the years. “For nearly 40 years, Lendy’s has been a part of the fabric of the Saugus community,” the post reads. “It was […]
After nearly a year, the Town of Swampscott has released its response memorandum to a complaint filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination by Police Officer Briana Sanchez against Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald. Sanchez filed her complaint on March 14, 2023, alleging that Fitzgerald asked her an inappropriate question during her interview for the police-officer […]
Joining a high school sports team late isn’t easy – far from it. But, when Thomas Hooks gave track and field a shot his junior year at St. Mary’s, both sides benefited. Head coach Tristan Smith said Hooks “immediately made an impact,” but that’s far from the end of the story. Surrounded by friends and […]
You know what I’ve been thinking? Duke’s women’s basketball team sported an upset Sunday, and wouldn’t have done it without a little bit of Peabody. Former Peabody High hoops standout Oluchi Okananwa, a freshman on the Blue Devils, was named Atlantic Coast Conference Sixth Player of the Year this season, but decided that wasn’t enough. […]
Each year, Lynn English High School picks two scholar-athletes – male and female – to celebrate their achievements in and out of the classroom. This year’s recipients are Eamonn McHale and Nina Ly. McHale is enrolled in several honors and AP courses, including calculus, physics, world history, and ancient Greek. The track, cross country, and […]
