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Shribman: A president’s appeal to the Congress to heal a nation

What if President Joe Biden opened his upcoming State of the Union address this way: On this Hill which was my home, I am stirred by old friendships. Though total agreement between the executive and the Congress is impossible, total respect is important. I am proud to be among my colleagues of the Congress whose […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
Leaf blowers, recall of town officials highlight 2024 Marblehead Town Meeting Warrant

The 2024 Marblehead Town Meeting warrant is set. This year’s warrant includes a total of 53 articles, ranging from yearly budget approvals to gas-powered leaf blowers. Here are some of the most noteworthy articles that will be presented at Town Meeting 2024, which will take place May 5 at Veterans Middle School. Articles 24 and […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
Without even ruling on Trump’s immunity claim, the Supreme Court handed him a huge victory

Harry Litman Given the Supreme Court’s possible responses to Donald Trump’s appeal of the D.C. Circuit’s denial of his claim of immunity from prosecution, the justices’ decision Wednesday has to be counted as a gift to the former president. That’s because the court came through for him on the most important axis: time. The court’s […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
Tucker girls hoops win semifinal with teamwork

Riley Corrigan dribbles around Madison Smith. (photo credit: Robert O’Rourk) Mattituck’s 46-29 win over Greenport/Southold in the Suffolk County Class B girls basketball semifinal on Wednesday night was a great example of how everyone pitches in. Not one Tucker dominated, but everyone made vital contributions in the semifinal. Junior guard Riley Corrigan scored six of […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
Seaport Museum offering scholarships for lifeguard training 

East End Seaport Museum and the Town of Southold Recreation Department are teaming up to provide job opportunities this summer for aspiring lifeguards and swim instructors living on the North Fork.  Tracy Orlando, the museum’s executive director, said two scholarships are being offered to cover the expense of certified lifeguard or water safety instructor courses, […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
Peabody goes cold against red-hot Woburn

WOBURN — The No. 29 Peabody Tanners (14-8) saw their season come to a close at Woburn High School Thursday evening. No. 4 Woburn took advantage of the Tanners’ lack of early scoring and cruised to a 72-36 win.  For Peabody, Woburn is a familiar face and, unfortunately, this one came with a familiar result. […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
ROUNDUP: KIPP comes up short in enemy territory

After Monday night’s electrifying, up-and-down home win against Whitinsville Christian, the No. 26 KIPP basketball team met its match on the road Thursday night, falling to No. 7 Clinton by a score of 66-53. Despite the loss, Tolu Abosede was a Panther on a mission, scoring 22 points against a tight Clinton defense. Trosky Peña […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
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Updated: Mar 1, 2024
St. Mary’s takes care of Dedham on home hardwood

LYNN — They say defense wins championships. Like most topics in sports, debatable.  What wasn’t debatable, however, was that defense catapulted No. 5 St. Mary’s to a win in Thursday night’s MIAA Division 3 Round of 32. The Spartans nearly doubled up No. 28 Dedham, 62-33, at the Tony C. Gymnasium. “We, basically, went man-to-man. […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024
‘Taking a chance on something:’ Lynn middle schooler’s complete hockey program

Middle school students across Lynn have finished the inaugural Middle School Hockey Program that was held at Connery Skating Rink this winter.  Colleen Peterson, Assistant Director of Physical Education and Health, said the program was designed to give boys and girls in middle school the chance to learn and excel in the sport of hockey […]

Updated: Mar 1, 2024