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 Arrests Christopher Alonzo, 30, of Loring Avenue in Salem, was arrested […]

The Marblehead School Committee and Marblehead Education Association began contract negotiations in executive session at the committee’s most recent meeting. The parties are expected to meet again in the coming months as they were both unable to finish presenting their proposals. “The MEA presented the union’s set of proposals but as there was an agreed-upon […]

SAUGUS — The Saugus School Committee is trying to do something about students in the town who opt to attend private schools in other districts instead of staying home. At its most recent meeting, the committee was particularly interested in working to recruit local athletes to attend Saugus High School instead of private schools. Committee […]

Jacqueline Martinez, director of the Southold Senior Services Center, at a St. Patrick’s Day lunch. (Steve Wick) photo) On Friday March 15, the dining room at the Southold Town Senior Services Center in Mattituck was packed, every seat taken. A band played festive Irish music to entertain the more than 70 seniors who came to […]

Jackie Calmes By now it shouldn’t need to be said: When Americans vote for a president, the federal courts are on the ballot as well. Yet too few voters, especially among those in the decisive middle, make their choice with that in mind. Think about it: The issues that voters do care most about in […]

Richard Williams A bill restricting cultivated meat is moving forward with significant support in Florida. Leaders there, in other states like Alabama, and in the federal government are fighting alternative proteins — milk, cheese, poultry, seafood, or meat products not resulting from the old, “natural” cultivation methods — and in many cases calling them “fake.” […]

To the editor: I am writing to express my endorsement of Danielle Leonard for the Swampscott Select Board. It is time for a change in Swampscott. It is time to vote for a leader who will actively listen, consider differing opinions with respect, and make decisions based on what the majority of the community supports. […]

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Judith Diane Finn, 80, formerly of Laurel, N.Y. and of recent years Jupiter, Fla. Judy passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Judy was wonderful mother, grandmother and friend that loved the theater, ballet, travel and animals. She […]

Jeremy Garretson photos On Nov. 20, on behalf of the North Fork Arts Center, the nonprofit he founded and presides over as executive director, Spiridakis signed the closing documents to accept an early holiday “gift”: the Greenport Theatre, formerly owned by Josh Sapan and valued at $5.5 million. Last Christmas was particularly joyous for Tony […]

Here are the headlines for March 18, 2024. SUFFOLK TIMES Curtain rises on North Fork Arts Center at the Sapan Greenport Theatre Chamber members convene to discuss key issues facing Mattituck RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead middle schoolers ‘pie’ their teachers in honor of Pi Day Is East End craft brewing tapped out? SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Music […]