The Solimine House, a community of 150 affordable senior-housing apartments being developed in Lynn, has received funding from the Healey-Driscoll administration to support its development. Gov. Maura Healey announced that a combination of state funding, state low-income housing tax credits, and Massachusetts rental vouchers has been awarded to 2Life Communities, which is developing the Solimine […]
LYNN — When Victoria Acosta began driving for a rideshare company, she thought it would be a great way to provide for her family and make a decent living. But five years later, the 45-year-old Dominican immigrant and single mother said she can barely afford to make ends meet for her three children by driving […]
Al Williams has been appointed to the Marblehead School Committee to fill the vacancy left by Meagan Taylor after her resignation in January. Williams was chosen after more than two hours of interviews at a joint meeting with the School Committee and the town’s Select Board on Wednesday night at Abbot Hall. Williams, the last […]
Principal Kevin Andrews announced three projects to improve recreation at Nahant’s Johnson Elementary School on Friday. A new playground, rock-climbing area, and bike trail extending from the Heritage Trail to the school are all slated to become additions in the future. “It is an ongoing effort to make the school the best it can be,” […]
Despite being born in Port Washington, Jill Doherty has been so engrained in Southold most locals assume she’s a native. (photo credit: courtesy photo) THE SUFFOLK TIMES Jill Doherty marks 30 years working in Town Hall State Sen. Palumbo to seek reelection RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Remembering a fallen hero: NYPD detective Brian Simonsen Riverhead Central Faculty Association […]
With one session already in the books, the Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Fireside Chats series at Saugus’ Breakheart Reservation this month will continue next week with a presentation from Belle Isle Marsh Supervisor Sean Riley. Riley, who will appear at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14, will talk attendees through the different bird species living […]
Svante Myrick A little more than a year ago, the College Board unveiled its long-awaited draft AP African American Studies curriculum. What happened next was sad — and all too predictable. Florida officials, led by Gov. Ron DeSantis, howled. They claimed the course “lacks educational value” and violated state laws against teaching about race and […]
David M. Shribman It’s been almost a quarter-century since Bill Clinton was president, and it’s rare to catch a glimpse of him anymore or to hear his honey-hibiscus-punch voice. But one sentence of political analysis from long ago has such an enduring half-life that it has been echoing through American politics in recent months. You […]
Diane and Dennis Harkoff (Credit: Chris Francescani) After more than 30 years at the helm of a true New Suffolk institution, Legends’ legends retired this week. On their last day of business on Tuesday, owners Diane and Dennis Harkoff perched on corner barstools and looked back fondly on a remarkable ride — a journey they […]
(photo credit: Robert O’Rourk file photo) In third grade, long before she gave any serious thought to attending college, Aiko Fujita fell in love with being a lacrosse goalie. “I just knew right then,” the Southold High School senior said. “I know it sounds crazy. I was that young. But I like the feeling of […]
