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PEABODY — Deborah Ann Eskenazi’s lifelong dedication to the Peabody community was recognized Wednesday afternoon at the State House, where she was honored as a recipient of the 2026 Commonwealth Heroine Award by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. Nominated for the award by State Rep. Thomas P. Walsh (D-Peabody), Eskenazi was celebrated […]

LYNN — Lynn Police made 10 arrests in collaboration with the Massachusetts State Police High Risk Victims Unit relating to paying for sexual conduct.

SWAMPSCOTT — After a career spent helping older adults remain connected, independent, and supported in their communities, Heidi Whear is being recognized for her own contributions.

PEABODY — Alliance Health at Rosewood, located at 22 Johnson St., held its fourth annual Classic Car Show Fundraiser on Wednesday, bringing together its residents, their families and friends, and antique car owners for an afternoon of sunshine, music, and philanthropy.

Well, the designer behind the hit game, Bob Welch, lives in Marblehead and just wrote a book — no twisting, pulling, or bopping required to get a copy.

PEABODY — City Council voted 9-2 Tuesday night to approve the Peabody Public Schools FY27 budget at $101,967,320, signaling the conclusion of this summer's budget meetings.

Joey Barrett LYNN — Ahead of the 64th Agganis All-Star Football Game, two of its players were asked about, well, Harry Agganis.

SAUGUS — Three large discarded utility poles causing environmental and access issues at Rumney Marsh near the MBTA tracks will be removed after the Conservation Commission unanimously approved the project Wednesday night. Civil Engineer Bill Doyle, founder of C1.0 Engineering, presented on behalf of the MBTA, which owns the tracks, and Keolis Commuter Rail Services, […]

LYNN — For former Daily Item news and sports editor Paul Halloran, Lynn has always been a special place. Once his new book, “Cody's Wish: A Boy, a Racehorse, and a Fight for Life,” hit shelves in May, Halloran knew he wanted to share it with those who know him best.

NAHANT — The proposed $1 million Proposition 2½ override failed by 24 votes at the town's Special Election on Wednesday.