LYNN — What is a trailblazer? That was the question posed at the very beginning of the City of Lynn’s Women’s History Month Panel, “Celebrating Trailblazers,” Thursday night. “Trailblazers are truly the heart and soul of community,” said Faustina Cuevas, Lynn’s first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer. “They are innovators, they deliver pathways to let […]

The St. Mary’s boys lacrosse team is looking to improve upon last season, and there will be someone else commanding the ship – Darwin Fernandez.  Fernandez has been an assistant coach for the last two years, and was named Catholic Central League Assistant Coach of the Year in 2022.  Now spearheading the program, Fernandez said […]

LYNN — Adults on the North Shore searching for a path back to education don’t have to look too far and wide, as Pathways in Lynn is right there to set them on the right road to success. Now after receiving a gift of $1 million from Yield Giving’s Open Call, the adult education and […]

NAHANT— Local and State leaders gathered at the Nahant Fire Department for the launch of the town’s “Get Alarmed” Carbon Monoxide Safety Program and the Benson Fund. On Jan. 8, John Benson, 77, his sister-in-law Youngae Benson, 74, and his nephew Andrew Carruth, 45 were found dead in their home on Cottage Street. Nahant Firefighters […]

Peabody — The Peabody Institute Library invites those interested to view the highly-anticipated solar eclipse Monday, April 8, from 2:30-3:30 in the main courtyard. The next one won’t take place until 2045. Patrons are welcome to congregate outside to view the event. Snacks, music, eclipse viewing glasses and activities will be provided, as we wait […]

SAUGUS – The finance committee is discussing the public safety budget with the police and fire departments, and what they would entail in the upcoming years. Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto and Town Manager Scott Crabtree attended Wednesday’s meeting, and Fire Chief Michael Newbury and Assistant Chief of Police Ronald Giorgetti spoke about each department’s […]

Swampscott has had a plethora of great high-school athletes throughout its rich history in different sports. One Swampscott graduate may sit at the top of the list — William Hennessey.  Hennessey, who is in the Swampscott Athletic Hall of Fame for track and field, is also a national powerlifting champion.  “I grew up in Swampscott […]

Peabody — Mayor Ted Bettencourt and some members of the Peabody City Council say they want the North Shore Children’s Museum to be less reliant on city funds in the upcoming years. Bettencourt also said that the museum is establishing the Friends of the NSCM as a foundation. “I’ve always tried to be open about […]

BEHIND THE LENS: FERNS FRANCOIS “I’m just someone who’s extremely proud of Lynn, Massachusetts who hadn’t been in the past, and wants to be a part of its resurrection, or its revolution.” Ferns Francois Lynn-based photographer Ferns Francois is known for his photojournalistic and portraiture work. Ferns Francois, who has lived in Lynn for 33 […]

SWAMPSCOTT— The Select Board has voted unanimously to have the town purchase the properties located on 12 through 24 Pine St. for $1.7 million. Last May, Town Meeting voted to authorize the town to acquire the land with the goal of building between 20 and 30 affordable housing units for veterans. Nearly one year later, […]