SALEM — It wasn’t easy, but the Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading girls hockey team escaped the Marblehead Lady Headers at Salem State University Saturday night. Oh, captain. In the 2-1 final, PLNR veteran Catie Kampersal tucked the game-winning goal late. “I am proud of my group for recognizing we were fighting the puck a bit last night, […]
It may have been raining across the North Shore this past weekend, but inside, it was raining goals for both St. Mary’s hockey teams. After a midseason bump, the boys team hit the road to Bishop Feehan and returned with a 3-0 victory on Saturday. Joey Calder, Evan Toto, and Cam McGonagle entered the goal-scoring […]
You know what I’ve been thinking? There are more than 50,000 people in the City of Peabody, but, somehow, Raphel Laurent stuck out amongst the rest this week. The boys basketball star played in three games for the Tanners and – spoiler alert – put on a show for three games. In a 67-40 win […]
LYNN — By definition, tigers are a well-respected breed. At Lynn Tech High School, so is this one. Bringing a new meaning to Tiger Pride, Lynn’s James Runner just about does it all. Channeling his inner Bruce Wayne, he’s an administrative monitor during the day, and a three-sport head coach (football, winter and spring track) […]
Mary Ellen Klas As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign flames out, he’s setting the table to blame everyone but himself. His argument? The dozens of indictments filed against former President Donald Trump have “distorted” the primary and “crowded out other stuff.” He blames aggressive prosecutors for applying the law, particularly Manhattan District Attorney […]
Lisa Jarvis Last year saw a stream of dismal headlines about kids’ mental health. Children and teens in the U.S. are struggling with higher levels of depression and anxiety. Rates of suicides and eating disorders are on the rise. But now there’s reason to be hopeful: an ambitious experiment in Oregon could point the […]
To the editor and Lynnfield residents: With the recent resignations of Mr. Sjoberg and Ms. Dahlstedt from the Lynnfield School Committee there have been quite a few accusations thrown around toward the parents who have helped bring the issues at the schools to light. Although I strongly disagree with the characterization and statements toward the […]
SAUGUS — Despite staffing challenges, school district officials say the special education programs in the town’s public schools are “going very well” as they prepare for the population of students eligible for those programs to rise in the coming years. Executive Director of Pupil Personnel Services Dawn Trainor gave a detailed presentation to the School […]
SWAMPSCOTT — A group of climate activists gathered outside Chase Bank at 970 Paradise Road Saturday morning to protest JP Morgan Chase & Co’s investment in the fossil fuel industry for the seventh consecutive month since July. At 11:30 a.m., Judith Black, a representative from the climate activism group 350 Mass, stood with a group […]
The Saugus Knights of Columbus Council 1829 is hosting a Karaoke Night on Saturday, Jan. 13. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus, and admission is free. Alan LaBella will be providing entertainment, and the event will feature a cash bar. Other refreshments will also be available. “Wear your dancing […]
