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Body found in Saugus identified as missing Haverhill man

Officials on Tuesday identified the skeletal human remains found in Saugus on Sunday as a 53-year-old Haverhill man who had been missing since last summer. The body of John Lawler was found by an individual walking their dog in a wooded area off David Drive Sunday morning, Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office said […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Team of the Week – Bishop Fenwick girls basketball

You know what I’ve been thinking? The Bishop Fenwick girls basketball team may be ineligible for the state tournament, but it’s hard to imagine coach Adam DeBaggis and company viewing this season as anything but a success. Due to the MIAA’s decision to ban all Fenwick teams from state tournaments this year, the 17-3 Crusaders […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Local athletes leap and bound to state championships

Cameron Stanton (left) and Olivia Misiukiewicz (right) composite of Robert O’Rourk photos Senior long jumper Stanton qualifies for state finals Given her determination, preparation and dedication as an athlete, Cameron Stanton is unlikely to ever be accused of being a drama queen. But the Southold/Greenport standout produced plenty of drama in her bid to qualify […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
More bills for Trump to not pay: Another verdict against the con man

Editorial written by the New York Daily News Editorial Board In ordering defendant Donald Trump to pay New York State more than a third of a billion dollars, Manhattan state Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron cited exact figures of how much Trump was improperly enriched by his cheating and lying. Engoron used calculations from an […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
The faith of Black America has been a gift to this nation

Tariq I. El-Amin For years, the Pew Research Center listed Black Americans as having the highest levels of religiosity and faith. The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., in fact, was known as “the moral conscience of America” by many Americans, irrespective of race. King was not exceptional in this regard. Black people’s relationship with faith […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Msgr. Garrity: Navalny and Congress

Alexei Navalny’s death on Feb. 16 was shocking but not surprising. He was a thorn in the side of Vladimir Putin because of his popularity as an anti-corruption activist. Early in Putin’s tenure, he called out the corruption of the Putin regime. He established the Anti-Corruption Foundation and became widely admired in Russia and beyond. […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Edmund ‘Ed’ J. Baumann Sr.

Edmund “Ed” J. Baumann Sr., longtime Peconic resident, died on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024. He was 80 years old. Ed was born on May 12, 1943, in Rockville Centre, N.Y., to Naomi Pauline (née Ressler) and George Emil Baumann. He was one of five children. After graduating from high school, he attended C.W. Post — […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Mary Ann Tamborello – The Suffolk Times

Our loving mother and “Mema,” Mary Ann Tamborello of Southold, formerly of Medford, N.Y., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 15, 2024. Mary was blessed to live a long, full life of 94 years. Born on Aug. 29, 1929, Mary was one of nine children of the late Patrick and Julia […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Photos: Warming up to a chilly Southold WinterFest

Southold’s third annual WinterFest was a hit, with some snowy weather only adding to the lovely ambience. Visitors enjoyed local food and treats, live music by Rob Europe and Alex Nadel, face painting for the little ones and a fabulous ice sculpting demonstration. Check out photos by Jeremy Garretson below. 1 | 11 Previous Arrow […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024
Martinez and Fortier lead St. Mary’s to Spartan title

LYNN — The St. Mary’s boys basketball team are the 2024 Spartan Classic champions after a 64-46 win over Lincoln-Sudbury.  Despite the double-digit win, the Spartans had to battle as the Warriors didn’t go down easy.  In the second quarter, St. Mary’s were leading 26-18 with just 10 seconds left in the half. The Warriors […]

Updated: Feb 20, 2024