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Lynnfield boys tennis team hopes to serve up a state title

LYNNFIELD — With six of seven starters returning, this may finally be the season when the Lynnfield boys tennis team grabs the brass ring and brings home a state championship. For the last five springs, dating back to 2018, the Pioneers’ season has come to an end at the hands of powerhouse Weston – the […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Swampscott seeking members for new Town Election Review Committee

SWAMPSCOTT— The town is seeking volunteers for its new Town Election Review Committee. Residents voted in favor of forming the committee at a special town meeting this week as part of a larger article centered around increasing voter participation. The committee’s goal is to make recommendations to the Select Board and other leadership about changes […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Sagan Harborside Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Leigh Stimolo to its team

SWAMPSCOTT — Sagan Harborside has introduced Leigh Stimolo, its newest addition to the team of real estate professionals. Stimolo brings enthusiasm, dedication, and a fresh perspective to the real estate industry, making her a promising asset to our office.  Leigh joins Sagan Harborside with a passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of buying and […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
The border crisis factor no one talks about: American guns

Ieva Jusionyte When President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump visited Texas at the end of February, each spoke about migration and border security. Biden called for restricting asylum. Trump engaged in fear-mongering, blaming migrants for crime. But neither mentioned one of the main reasons the border has drawn so many migrants and asylum […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Four down, one to go for Pagliuca and St. Mary’s

After a state championship loss to Shrewsbury last season, St. Mary’s girls hockey team is back in Boston for a chance to redeem itself. The No. 2 Spartans face off against No. 1 Notre Dame (Hingham), a team they’re quite familiar with.  “They’re a great team. They’re one of the most balanced teams out there. […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
BARRETT: Tyson’s back. Good or bad?

Coming from a massive boxing fan like myself, I know the current state of the sport is… fine. Nothing like the 1980s, but not as bad as most people say. I thought 2023 (Garcia-Davis, Crawford-Spence, Canelo-Charlo, among others) was the best year of boxing in decades. And just when you thought that real fighters were […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Area pols announce bids for U.S. Congress, New York State Assembly and NY Senate election

Rep. Nick LaLota, left. Top to bottom: George Santos, Nancy Goroff and John Avlon (composite of courtesy photos) Primary and general election season is in full swing as several candidates have officially launched their campaigns to represent New York’s 1st and 2nd districts in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Republican and Democratic committees secured their […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Stanton, Misiukiewicz jump right in to outdoor season

Cameron Stanton (left) and Olivia Misiukiewicz (right) composite of Robert O’Rourk photos Here are the headlines for March 15, 2024. SUFFOLK TIMES Stanton, Misiukiewicz jump right in to outdoor season Community Calendar: March 14, 2024 RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead Central School District announces teacher layoffs as federal COVID aid dries up Area pols announce bids for […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Swampscott adopts plan to help student success

SWAMPSCOTT— The School Committee voted to adopt the Student Opportunity Act Plan for the district at their latest meeting Thursday night. The vote passed unanimously 4-0, with member John Giantis departing from the meeting before the vote was taken. The plan, submitted to the state’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, has a goal of […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024
Saugus School Committee hears from mother of girl in bullying video

SAUGUS — The mother of a girl who was filmed during what has been described as an act of bullying or assault at the Saugus Middle/High School spoke at Thursday’s School Committee meeting, asking the committee if anything can be done to make the school safer. The video of the incident last week was spread […]

Updated: Mar 15, 2024