Press Releases
This or that? Anthony LaFratta

Anthony is head football coach at Lynn English and attended Peabody High School.   Offense or Defense? “I’m more of an offensive guy.” Passing or rushing touchdown? Passing Home or road win? “It’s always fun to win on the road.” Game-winner or late defensive stop? Late defensive stop Night or afternoon game? “Night game. Always.” […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
What the actors’ union victory means for your wallet

Paul Hardart   SAG-AFTRA finally ended the 118-day actors’ strike after negotiating a tentative three-year agreement with the Hollywood studios. This marked the longest strike in the guild’s history, securing significant improvements in pay, benefits and pensions and preliminary guardrails around AI use.  Across the country, members of SAG-AFTRA celebrated their long-fought and well-deserved victory. […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
LTE: Running for Lynn City Council was an awesome experience

To the editor: Earlier this year, I made the decision to run for the City Council. At the time I was both excited and anxious about throwing my hat into the ring. I really didn’t know what to expect – just that I wanted to give back. In the final analysis, I found it to […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Philip F. Hoffman – The Suffolk Times

Philip F. Hoffman (92) of Cutchogue passed away peacefully on Veterans Day. He was born on Oct. 6, 1931, in East Rockaway N.Y. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1950 where he was a basketball, football and track star. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and later graduated from Hofstra […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Daily Update: Peconic Community School moves to Cutchogue

Peconic Community School’s new location in Cutchogue. (photo credit: Melissa Azofeifa) Here are the headlines for Tuesday, November 14, 2023. THE SUFFOLK TIMES Peconic Community School moves to Cutchogue RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW After wet weekends, the apple farmers are hurting SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Be Well With Dori: Self-Care — Embracing the importance beyond ‘selfishness’ NORTHFORKER Get […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Peconic Community School moves to Cutchogue

Peconic Community School’s new location in Cutchogue. (photo credit: Melissa Azofeifa) Peconic Community School is finally headed to Cutchogue. The private school took possession of the former Our Lady of Mercy Regional School building Oct. 1 and is preparing the building to be ready for students to arrive in January 2024. Peconic Community School was […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Healey and Driscoll reflect on first 10 months in office

LYNN — In the 10 months since they took office in January, Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll have prioritized tax cuts, MBTA improvements, and expanded benefits for veterans while navigating a migrant crisis. The pair reflected on their administration’s recent legislation and staffing changes in a sit-down interview with The Item Monday. […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Lynnfield brother and sister getting a kick out of MIAA soccer tournaments

LYNNFIELD — For a high school athlete, chasing a state championship is a big deal. But siblings chasing two titles at the same time? On the same field and day? That’s what Lynnfield’s Dylan and Ava Damiani are doing this fall. Dylan, a senior, is a center back on the boys soccer team, while sister […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
St. John’s Prep gearing up for Final Four

DANVERS — After yet another Division I state championship in 2022, the St. John’s Prep football team is back in the state tournament semifinals after a 56-34 victory over BC High. The score shows a dominant win for the Hawks, but it didn’t come so easy in the first half. Trailing 22-18 at halftime, the […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023
Wechsler reflects on historic Tech season

LYNN — Heading into the season Lynn Tech’s volleyball team failed to make the playoffs in the past four years and has never won its conference. At the conclusion of the season, the Tigers not only made the postseason with a 14-6 record earning them the No. 22 seed, but they were crowned CAC Lower conference […]

Updated: Nov 14, 2023