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Local still struggling to find a job post-COVID needs Item Santa

Since 2020, COVID-19 has impacted millions of people across the country. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, 20.5 million nonfarm jobs were lost at the start of the pandemic, and the number grew over the years.  Even if things are starting to feel “back to normal,” a lot of people who lost […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
Lynnfield’s comeback falls short in season-opener

LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield High Pioneers are coming off a 9-11 season after making it to the Round of 32 in the state tournament a winter ago. After graduating their playmaker and leader in Bella George, the Pioneers are left with a young and inexperienced team – like it, or not. But that young group […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
Team of the Week – Lynn Tech girls basketball

You know what I’ve been thinking? From a successful girls volleyball season to, now, one in girls basketball, Lynn Tech coach Kaitlyn Wechsler didn’t miss a beat. Two games, two wins for the girls basketball Tigers after victories against Innovation and Nashoba this past Friday and Tuesday. Thanks to an up-tempo pace and a versatile […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
Preserving the past: Historical archives explored in Greenport Village

Knee deep in a massive new archiving project that commenced on her first day as Greenport’s village clerk, Candace Hall recently stumbled upon some water-damaged, leather-bound logbooks of village birth and death records that stretch back to the end of the Reconstruction era.  With deep local roots, a sprawling family tree and seven generations of […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
Daily Update: Historical archives explored in Greenport Village

(Chris Francescani photo) Here are the headlines for December 14, 2023. THE SUFFOLK TIMES Preserving the past: Historical archives explored in Greenport Village Photos: Hannukah menorah lighting at Congregation Tifereth Israel in Greenport RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Outgoing Riverhead Town Supervisor Yvette Aguiar reflects on her tenure SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Shelter Island School boys varsity, JV basketball […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
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Updated: Dec 14, 2023
ABOYOUN: Should Belichick be fired?

Over the last few days, there have been reports circulating that New England’s Bill Belichick will be fired after the season. I’ve had discussions with friends, family, and colleagues throughout the season and my stance on this hasn’t changed. No, you do not fire Bill Belichick. Belichick, arguably the greatest coach of all time who […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
ROUNDUP: Jets, Spartans fall against dynamic offenses

Both the Lynn Jets and St. Mary’s Spartans came across teams with a lot of firepower Wednesday night. The Jets faced Medford, which put 11 goals past them despite the brilliance of Nicholas DeNino, who recorded 49 saves.  St. Mary’s had a tough night against Archbishop Williams, losing 7-4. The Bishops got out to a […]

Updated: Dec 14, 2023
Barber: Seeing Item Santa in action

If you’ve read The Item at all during December, chances are you’ve come face-to-face with the jolly old man in a bright red suit pointing to stories of those in our community who need extra help giving their children a positive Christmas experience this year. This is my first holiday season as news editor, and […]

Updated: Dec 13, 2023
IDA hears pushback on Enclaves tax relief at Town Hall discussion

Architect Andrew Giambertone, one of the principals behind the Enclaves propopsal, displaying a scale model of the $43.9 million hotel at Monday’s meeting. The IDA is expected to decide on its pending tax incentive offer early next year. (Nicholas Grasso photo) Scores of Southold residents were at Town Hall Monday evening, the majority there to […]

Updated: Dec 13, 2023