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Mom unable to work needs Item Santa’s help

While much of the world is recovering from the financial and mental health tolls that the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic caused, many are still experiencing the difficulties and setbacks that turned their world upside down. Things get even trickier if parents or guardians are forced to take time off due to health concerns, which […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Planting the seed for growth

PEABODY — Newhall Fields Community Farm is fundraising using a very unique resource. The nonprofit was chosen as one of nearly 600 worldwide applicants for a SeedMoney campaign, which provides crowdfunding opportunities in which participating farms receive all of the money raised. Newhall’s 30-day SeedMoney Challenge has already surpassed its goal of $3,300 and is […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Does Biden benefit if foreign policy dominates the 2024 campaign?

Mark Hannah   Conventional wisdom suggests Americans know little about foreign policy and care about it even less. Opinion polls regularly show that international issues take a back seat to topics more prosaic (economics, education) or provocative (culture wars, gun control). Next year’s presidential election, however, might be a bit different. Continued international crises could […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Marblehead/Swampscott wrestling ready to rumble

The Marblehead/Swampscott Black and Blue wrestling team is gearing up for another season, which officially begins Saturday. Head coach Mike Stamison is entering his ninth season in charge (15th on the coaching staff) and is excited to get going. When asked how the first week-and-a-half of practices have been, Stamison was positive about what he’s […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Santa to drop by Breakheart on Sunday

SAUGUS — Residents visiting Breakheart Reservation on Sunday can expect a visit from Santa himself, thanks to the Friends of the Breakheart Reservation. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the park’s visitor’s center and those attending can get their photo taken with Santa. “Spend a few minutes by the roaring fire […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Marblehead Interim super places educators on leave, union threatens litigation

MARBLEHEAD— The School Committee will meet in executive session Thursday night to “conduct strategy sessions with respect to collective bargaining requested, and litigation threatened,” in response to a letter sent by the Marblehead Education Association regarding four teachers who have been placed on administrative leave at Glover Elementary School. According to the letter, signed by […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
PLNR hockey stacked with youth and experience

PEABODY — It’s not often a coach is lucky enough to have both youth and experience, but that’s exactly what Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading girls hockey coach Michelle Roach has been blessed with this year. “I’m looking forward to a great year again and all of my returning players are in key roles and positions,” said Roach, […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Daily Update: IDA to hold public meeting on Enclaves in Southold

Renderings showing the main building of The Enclaves from three different angles. (Source: Southold Town records) Here are the headlines for December 7, 2023. THE SUFFOLK TIMES IDA to hold public meeting on Enclaves in Southold RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead Town Board considers new aviation restrictions at EPCAL SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Shelter Island Reporter Letters to […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
IDA to hold public meeting on Enclaves in Southold

Renderings showing the main building of The Enclaves from three different angles. (Source: Southold Town records) Southold Town residents will have a chance to weigh in on the contentious proposal for a $43.9 million luxury hotel project known as the Enclaves. The Suffolk County Industrial Development Agency will host a public hearing regarding the Enclaves […]

Updated: Dec 7, 2023
Team of the Week – St. John’s Prep track and field

You know what I’ve been thinking? St. John’s Prep certainly got out to a fast start. The school’s track and field team – helmed by Zach Lankow – took on St. John’s Tuesday and took care of business, 76-19, at New Balance Track in Boston. When they needed to run fast, they did, when they […]

Updated: Dec 6, 2023