4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (68+ words) MARBLEHEAD — In a town filled with painters, photographers, and other artists, Grace Gallagher noticed one art form was missing. “There was not one — not one” tattoo shop, Gallagher… Related posts: The beauty of what’s left behind Marblehead reviews additional $1.5m cuts…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (90+ words) SAUGUS — The Town Meeting Zoning Bylaw Committee is preparing a survey to ask residents for their thoughts on town zoning. The plan is to have copies of the survey… Related posts: Saugus man’s bail hearing abruptly withdrawn For 65 years, Prince…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago   (50+ words) Itemlive September 6, 2026 by Guest Commentary In a genuinely surprising decision, the Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s congressionally unauthorized ballroom construction project. Over a dissent by Chief Justice John Roberts, who…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (90+ words) LYNN — The former site of the Porthole Restaurant is being offered for $7 million, four years after the waterfront property was first marketed as a development opportunity for nearly… Related posts: St. Mary’s graduates 131 Lynn Rotary Club awards $6,000 in scholarships Who…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (49+ words) Editorial: Trump’s midterm convention and American’s grim mood Itemlive September 1, 2026 by Guest Editorial Editorial written by The Dallas Morning News Editorial Board. As President Donald Trump’s midterm convention at the American Airlines Center approaches, the political mood in America is,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (45+ words) Itemlive August 28, 2026 by Guest Commentary Hannah Wallace and Sarah Weiner Amid the Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened more than 27,000 people in 47 states, causing more than 800 hospitalizations and two untimely deaths, many people…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (47+ words) Itemlive August 25, 2026 by For the Item Lynn — Immigration attorney and Governor’s Council candidate Diann Baylis today received the endorsement of Lynn School Committee member Dr. Brenda Ortiz McGrath. “I am proud to endorse Diann…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (87+ words) SWAMPSCOTT — The rights of commercial fishermen at Fisherman’s Beach have been well documented for more than a century. Now, mariners and town officials alike want to make sure future… Related posts: Swampscott seeks to protect local fishermen Swampscott speaks for…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (87+ words) SAUGUS — The hearing continued for the brand-new restaurant, Charkoal’s Steakhouse, which returned to the Planning Board and will be replacing the historic Continental on Route 1. Consulting engineer Scott… Related posts: Planned Saugus restaurant faces minor fire damage Saugus board hears…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (88+ words) Dylan Pichnarcik has been a reporter with Essex Media Group since December 2025, covering each community and contributing to The Item along with Essex Media Group's various publications. Dylan studied journalism at Framingham State University, serving as Editor-in-Chief of FSU's Independent…...