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Greenport’s updated electrical grid weathers first major storms

Greenport’s original power plant, built in 1887. (Credit: Chris Francescani) Throughout last week’s severe winter storm on the North Fork Greenport’s electric grid performed flawlessly, officials said. “I was surprised we didn’t have any [outages],” longtime village administrator Paul Pallas said in an interview last Thursday, two days after the first major winter storm in […]

Updated: Jan 17, 2024
Daily Update: Greenport’s updated electrical grid weathers first major storms

Greenport’s original power plant, built in 1887. (Credit: Chris Francescani) Here are the headlines for January 17, 2024. THE SUFFOLK TIMES Greenport’s updated electrical grid weathers first major storms RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW East End Arts’ successful “Give It Up For The Arts” means the nonprofit doesn’t have to give up SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Battling against the […]

Updated: Jan 17, 2024
THINK YOU KNOW YOUR TEAMMATE? (Amelia Pappagallo and Devany Millerick)

As high school teammates, you spend a lot of time together. From favorite songs to favorite athletes, let’s see how well these two know each other. Amelia Pappagallo’s guesses Musician: The Weeknd Song: “Mambo No. 5,” said while laughing Food: Grilled cheese Hobby: Sleeping Athlete: “I have no idea. Jayson Tatum?”  Sports team: Boston Celtics […]

Updated: Jan 17, 2024
Castle and DiBiasio power Saugus past Danvers

SAUGUS — The Saugus girls basketball team (5-2) was ready to go Tuesday night when it hosted Danvers for a Northeastern Conference showdown. The Sachems, behind backcourt duo Peyton DiBiasio (17 points) and Ella Castle (17 points, 5 threes), defeated Danvers with ease, 51-22.  After a tight first quarter in which the Sachems held a […]

Updated: Jan 17, 2024
Frankly, Swampscott got it right

SWAMPSCOTT — Big Blue, bigger impact. If you walked into the Dick Lynch Gymnasium at Swampscott High School ahead of Tuesday night’s boys basketball game against Winthrop, you would have witnessed a lot of hugs, smiles, and rounds of applause for a legend at the school. That’s because Swampscott’s baseball field (behind Swampscott Middle School, […]

Updated: Jan 17, 2024
ROUNDUP: Swampscott freshman Byrne hits game-winner against Winthrop

There aren’t a lot of teams that would be comfortable with a freshman taking a game-winning shot – on the road, no less. But in the case of Swampscott’s girls basketball team, it’s glad it had Eve Byrne. Byrne, who scored a team-high 12 points, scored the game-winning basket with four seconds remaining to stun […]

Updated: Jan 17, 2024
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Updated: Jan 17, 2024
$24,000 will help assist those with disabilities in Lynn

LYNN — After receiving a $24,000 grant from the Commonwealth’s Department of Public Health to address the needs of disabled residents, the Lynn Public Health Department is working alongside the Commission on Disability and the Disability Resource Center to study, and work to address the challenges faced by Lynn’s disabled residents. Public Health Coordinator Norris […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
Healey administration opens the Gateway to Pre-K

MALDEN — After touring the Mystic Valley YMCA’s preschool class, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll announced their administration’s new Gateway to Pre-K agenda, which is aimed at ensuring every 4-year-old in the Commonwealth has access to affordable or free preschool, on Tuesday morning. The governor’s agenda will continue the Commonwealth Cares for […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
Police Log 01/17/24 – Itemlive

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 Arrest Jose Oliva Cabrera, 41, of 161 Walnut Street, Revere was […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024