Rachel McCarthy is asking her hometown to help make a positive difference in the lives of those struggling with pediatric cancer. The Stonehill College junior and Nahant native currently serves as the president of her school’s Pinky Swear Club, which raises money to support families that have children who have been diagnosed with cancer. The […]
The Swampscott Historical Commission and Glover’s Marblehead Regiment hosted their second “Save the Glover” fundraiser at the Dockside Pub titled “Eat, Drink, and Save the Glover.” Customers were invited to donate 20% of their bill to the cause of preserving the historic home on Salem Street Monday night. The first fundraiser took place at Mexicali […]
The Marblehead swim team has enjoyed waves of recent success. The co-op Magicians are a perfect 7-0 this season, but head coach Susan Guertin admitted she was a bit nervous of how the team would perform after losing 16 seniors. “I was a little bit afraid with losing some of the seniors from last year, […]
Dear editor, I am writing to shed light on an issue that affects not only the commercial sector but also has a profound impact on the residents of our community: The City of Peabody enjoys one of the lowest residential property tax rates in the Commonwealth, which is subsidized by a higher tax rate on […]
F.D. Flam If you hear a politician or salesperson or, for that matter, opinion columnist invoke common sense, beware. When people say a particular view on immigration, foreign policy, abortion, or climate is just “common sense,” they are implying that those who disagree have no common sense — and therefore must be idiots. It’s a […]
Kevin Frazier The “pacing problem” is the most worrying phenomenon you’ve never heard of but already understand. In short, it refers to technological advances outpacing laws and regulations. It’s as easy to observe as a streaker at a football game. Here’s a quick summary: It took 30 years from the introduction of electricity for 10% […]
Katherine J. Petersen of Calverton, and formerly of Shelter Island, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024. She was 71 years old. Katherine was born on April 20, 1952, in Queens, N.Y., to Catherine (née Weiss) and Peter Glowacki. She was an only child. After graduating high school, she attended Saint Joseph’s College, where she […]
You know what I’ve been thinking? When KIPP boys basketball coach Moody Bey calls it “the craziest game I’ve ever been a part of as a player or coach,” you know it’s a good one. In Monday’s 85-81 win against Bishop Fenwick – on enemy hardwood, no less – KIPP trailed by 16 with 2:40 […]
Cutchogue East Principal Amy Brennan talks to students about bullying. (Courtesy photo) Here are the headlines for January 30, 2024. THE SUFFOLK TIMES Cutchogue East Elementary School launches anti-bullying initiative RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Remembering John Stefans: Former News-Review editor’s heart was in community journalism SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Finding a home and making a difference: Jose Montalvo […]
Cutchogue East Principal Amy Brennan talks to students about bullying. (Courtesy photo) Cutchogue East Elementary School introduced students to a new anti-bullying program the school’s administrators hope to use throughout the school year and beyond. The elementary school, which instructs students in kindergarten through sixth grade, hosted an assembly Friday morning to introduce kids to […]
