To the editor: Although this writer was unable to attend, he would like to report on the Thanksgiving Day celebration at the Peter A. Torigian Center in Peabody held on Nov. 16, 2023. It started at 9:30 a.m. with music provided by The Golden Echoes Big Band Dance ensemble for listening and dancing pleasure prior […]
Chloe N. Lee Last month, a man shot a Maryland judge callously and coldly in the judge’s driveway before apparently shooting himself, according to law enforcement; the man’s body was found a week later. The Washington County circuit judge, Andrew Wilkinson, had presided over divorce proceedings involving the suspect, Pedro Argote, mere hours before […]
MONTREAL — Forgive me, please, for repeating myself, as people of a certain age often do. I’ve written columns before on major anniversaries of the assassination of John F. Kennedy. But I have just left a remarkable sculpture exhibit in the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and found myself walking down Avenue du President-Kennedy, remembering […]
NAHANT — With plans to renovate the Council on Aging’s (COA) kitchen exceeding their expected costs, the town is exploring a new option — moving its COA center to the Johnson School’s library. Town Administrator Tony Barletta presented the idea to the School Committee this week, noting that the plan is still in its early […]
All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests A juvenile was arrested on the charges of breaking and […]
BEVERLY — When the Endicott Gulls football team begins its quest for a Division 3 national championship Saturday at noon against No. 11/13 Cortland State, look for a couple of childhood buddies and former Lynnfield High classmates to be playing key roles. The game may be history-making for the Gulls, as a victory would be […]
To the editor: On behalf of the Rotary Club of Peabody, we’d like to thank everyone who participated in and donated to Rotary’s Walk For Veterans and day of service. Your help is much appreciated! The Rotary Club of Peabody held this walk and day of service in support of veterans and the Veterans […]
BOSTON — State Rep. Donald Wong, who represents parts of Saugus and Lynn, was among the supporters of a bill reforming the state’s long-term care system to provide greater protections for patients and additional training for staff. The bill cleared the state House unanimously on Wednesday, with all 153 legislators advancing the proposal to the […]
Linda Crawford of Southold, N.Y., formerly of Manhattan, born Aug. 2, 1938, age 85, passed away peacefully at Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Riverhead on Nov. 10, 2023. Linda was born in Detroit, Mich., and attended the University of Michigan, where she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English literature. She then worked […]
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead Museum had to substantially increase its budget for the renovation to 157 Washington St. due to unforeseen structural issues. The property adjacent to the Lee Mansion has been under construction since the museum acquired it in April 2021. Museum Executive Director Lauren McCormack explained that she and the museum’s staff were aware […]
