All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. MARBLEHEAD Suspicious A report of suspicious activity at 4:49 p.m. Saturday on […]
The water at Devereux Beach in Marblehead was a balmy 39.4 degrees Fahrenheit Sunday morning as dozens participated in the Merry Mixers first annual “Merry Dip” Polar Plunge, raising money to support pediatrics at Salem Hospital. The nonprofit, started by a group of Marblehead Woman in 1950, focuses on raising money for pediatrics and family […]
Eileen M. Gorman of South Jamesport passed away Thursday, Feb. 24, 2024. She was 101. The family will receive friends Friday, March 8 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, March 9 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Counsel […]
Margaret “Mare” Spicijaric of Southold died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the age of 101. Visiting hours will be held Tuesday, March 5 from 2 to 6 p.m. at DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold. The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Southold; […]
When in doubt, play until the final whistle. With No. 2 St. Mary’s and No. 18 Boston Latin squaring off in the Division 1 Sweet 16 this past Saturday, the Spartans certainly had their work cut out for them in a 4-2 victory. Katy Sarazen and Alyssa Norden each found the back of the net […]
You know what I’ve been thinking? It’s one thing to play a role in your first postseason run. But for this freshman, she’s led the way through two rounds of Division 1 girls hockey action. St. Mary’s Bella Freitas, the Catholic Central’s Most Valuable Player, has made the fans at Connery Rink celebrate, well, five […]
PEABODY – A tough pill to swallow. That’s the way Lynnfield boys hockey coach Jon Gardner described the No. 4 Pioneers’ 5-2 loss to No. 20 West Springfield in the MIAA Division 3 Sweet 16 on Saturday at McVann-O’Keefe Memorial Ice Rink. The Pioneers dominated play from start to finish. They outshot the Terriers by […]
To the editor: The case of Harmony Montgomery has generated, once again, the usual righteous condemnation of a perpetrator, along with the corresponding outpouring of sympathy for the victim child. The latter, in her case, was enhanced by the fact that she was so astonishingly cute. The pictures of her are more than endearing; she […]
Charan Ranganath In our age of information overload, remembering things can be a daunting task. But as a memory researcher and college professor, I’ve found some hope in that challenge. In January 2021, like millions of educators and having watched my own daughter struggle with online learning, I worried about teaching through a screen. I […]
To the editor: We are writing to express our enthusiastic support for Kristen Elworthy as a candidate for the Lynnfield School Committee. As our community faces the complex and ever-evolving landscape of educational priorities and budgetary challenges, we believe that Kristen possesses the dedication and qualities needed to excel in this role. Kristen’s commitment to […]
