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CAST scores grant funds to meet swelling needs

Center for Advocacy, Support and Transformation, which moved its headquarters to a former Methodist church in Southold in 2021, has been serving low-income individuals and families since 1965. When Southold residents need assistance, they can depend on the Center for Advocacy, Support & Transformation, CAST. In return, Northforkers have proven the nonprofit can rely on […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
A Swift delivery: Fans rally to get custom Marblehead-made Chiefs necklace to Taylor

The impact that global megastar Taylor Swift has had on the music industry, businesses, and pop culture has been called the “Taylor Swift effect” by media outlets across the country.  That effect has now found its way into the business of one Marbleheader, whose social-media presence is blowing up after followers made an effort to […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
A Swift delivery: Fans rally to get custom Marblehead-made Chiefs necklace to Taylor

The impact that global megastar Taylor Swift has had on the music industry, businesses, and pop culture has been called the “Taylor Swift effect” by media outlets across the country.  That effect has now found its way into the business of one Marbleheader, whose social-media presence is blowing up after followers made an effort to […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
Saugus car shows find new home

Mom’s Cancer Fighting Angels have a new home in Saugus. The annual car show, traditionally held at the now-shuttered Fuddruckers on Route 1, will move to the Saugus Middle/High School for its 10th year. When Fuddruckers announced its closure last year, it left organizer Guy Moley in the lurch as they sought to continue the […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
A few of their favorite things – Marvin Avery Jr.

Marvin is a student-athlete and starting boys basketball point guard at Lynn Classical. Food: Buffalo chicken wings Song: “Low Down” by Lil Baby Artist: Lil Baby “for sure” TV show: “Power”  Emoji: 😂😂😂 Hobby (outside of basketball): Reading Athlete: Kyrie Irving Sports team: Boston Celtics Movie: “Space Jam” Joey Barrett is the Daily Item’s sports […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
ROUNDUP: Classical boys and girls get it done in Medford

It was a good Thursday night for Lynn Classical basketball fans, as both the boys and girls programs took care of business in a varsity doubleheader at Medford High. The Lady Rams won, 47-36, making them co-champions of the Greater Boston League. They won the GBL last year, too, with a 20-0 record. Lauren Wilson […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
Tensions rise in Saugus during debate over school officer funding

SAUGUS — Tempers flared during a meeting of the School Committee Thursday night as a group of residents repeatedly called on the committee to support the funding of a school resource officer in the district, prompting frustrations from members who said they were doing all they could but were financially hamstrung. The renewed effort behind […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
Swampscott residents serve up pickleball court feedback

SWAMPSCOTT — More than 50 residents gathered at Thursday night’s Pickleball Public Meeting to share their opinions on the potential addition of four courts for the popular sport at Phillips Park. The hearing was led by Director of Community and Economic Development Marzie Galazka. She recapped how the town proposed borrowing funds from the Commonwealth’s […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
Marblehead executes late to leave Swampscott victorious

SWAMPSCOTT — Two traditional rivals squared off in the house of the Big Blue Thursday night, and it was Marblehead’s girls basketball team that prevailed in a 39-35 final. Talk about the word ‘clutch.’ A Katie Pyne transition three gave the Magicians a 36-32 cushion with just more than three minutes remaining. “I’m so happy […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024
Spartan Classic ready to run it back

If you’re a fan of high school basketball, it’s strongly recommended that you head to St. Mary’s High School in Lynn this weekend. The Spartan Classic basketball tournament is underway, featuring 24 high school teams (16 girls, 8 boys) across a four-day marathon of games from February 17-20. It’s the largest co-ed high school basketball […]

Updated: Feb 16, 2024