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Year in Review 2023: Al Krupski wins race for Southold supervisor

Al Krupski at a press conference in Southold in September 2022. (File photo) Suffolk County Legislator Al Krupski proved victorious over Republican candidate Donald Grim in the race for Southold Town Supervisor in November. The Democratic and Conservative candidate will succeed Scott Russell, who served as supervisor for 18 years. At a Democratic party celebration […]

Updated: Dec 28, 2023
ROUNDUP: Lynnfield shoots its way to a tournament win

The boys basketball Pioneers were as versatile as can be Wednesday evening, leaving Revere High with a 38-33 win in a Christmas tournament. Better yet, they upped their record to 3-0. Chris Daniels (13 points), Alex Fleming (8), and lain McCarthy (8) led the charge against the Patriots. Lynnfield will take on East Boston on […]

Updated: Dec 28, 2023
Lynn mayor highlights 23 accomplishments in 2023

It has been a busy year at Lynn City Hall. As the end of the year approaches, Mayor Jared Nicholson shared 23 noteworthy accomplishments from his administration in seven key areas in 2023. Housing Granted $2 million to three different projects, including one to create 30 new units by preservation of affordable housing, through the […]

Updated: Dec 28, 2023
Swampscott homes in on home

On Wednesday, the Swampscott Historical Commission heard public comments regarding the fate of the home at 11 Boynton St. as the commission prepares to make a final determination on the property’s historical significance. Commission Chair Nancy Schultz opened the meeting by noting a demolition permit application was submitted to the town’s building department on Oct. […]

Updated: Dec 28, 2023
Three injured in Lynn shooting Tuesday night

Three people were injured in a shooting outside a Lynn Pizza Hut on Tuesday night. Lynn Police responded to a reported shooting at 39 State St. at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday. The three victims were located, treated at the scene, and transported to an area hospital with serious gunshot wounds. On Wednesday morning, Lynn Police Lt. […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2023
Team of the Week – St. Mary’s girls hockey

You know what I’ve been thinking? We expected the girls hockey Spartans to play with an edge after losing in the championship (Shrewsbury upset St. Mary’s 4-1 in March), but they’ve taken it up a notch. St. Mary’s upped its record to 5-0 after Saturday’s dominant performance against Lincoln-Sudbury at Connery Rink. Usual suspects in […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2023
Wakefield’s 11 threes too much for Saugus

SAUGUS — The Saugus girls basketball team (2-2) faced off against a talented Wakefield Warriors group that boasted height and 3-point shooting on Wednesday. Four quarters later, the Warriors left Saugus with a 58-28 victory.  In the first quarter, the Sachems and Warriors went back and forth, trading baskets. Saugus opened the game with a […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2023
A few of their favorite things – Joseph Lowe

Joseph is head girls basketball coach at Saugus High. Food: Pepperoni pizza Song: “Tourniquet” by Zach Bryan Artist: Jelly Roll TV show: “Peaky Blinders” Emoji: 😂😂😂 Hobby: “Coaching. It can be any sport.”   Athlete: Ron Artest  Sports team: Boston Celtics Movie: “John Wick” Mark Aboyoun is a New Jersey born sports writer at The Daily […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2023
Peabody council to vote on Rousselot purchase Thursday

The Peabody City Council will convene Thursday to vote on a $9 million bond order for the purchase of more than 130 acres of property owned by Rousselot, comprising much of the city’s golf course. The council’s final meeting of the year, at 6 p.m. in the Wiggin Auditorium, comes after councilors voted unanimously to […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2023
The ‘year of the strike’ could be a turning point for the labor movement

Sarah Anderson   Picket lines captured headlines in 2023 like no year in recent memory. In October, U.S. companies lost more workdays to strikes than in any month during the last 40 years. More than half a million American workers left the job this year — and many wound up winning significant concessions. Big Three […]

Updated: Dec 27, 2023