Maggie Martin was “pure sunshine” and, even when she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, her optimism never wavered according to her father, Pete Martin.  Now, almost a year after her passing at the ...

After quite some time, the School Committee has performed a first reading of the drafted flag policy, which cannot be voted on until three readings have been completed. The most recent version of this ...

SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board candidate and current Vice Chair Katie Phelan spoke to community members at Coastal Collective on Sunday morning to hear their vision for Swampscott’s future. Residents ...

The Board of Selectmen proclaimed May 1 to be Student Government Day. The proclamation passed unanimously with the board. This will be the first time in a few years that students will have the ...

Item spent an afternoon with Roca Inc., a nonprofit that works with young people at the highest risk of incarceration, violence, and poverty. The Item shadowed youth worker Sted Bourdeau, a Lynn ...

The St. John’s Prep track and field team began its spring 2-0 with home wins against BC High (95-41) and Catholic Memorial ...

With the temperature at a frosty 43 degrees, steady rain falling, and wind gusts that had fans bundled up like it was the middle of winter, what’s to like about high school baseball in the spring?

You know what I’ve been thinking? They’re on top of the city – again. Lynn Classical’s volleyball team (2-0) had itself a weekend, defeating Lynn Tech, 3-0, Saturday to capture the city championship.

A Northeastern Conference softball showdown between Saugus and Winthrop took place at Parcher Park, with the Sachems winning a nail-bitter, 6-5. Saugus senior Lily Ventre (2-for-2, 3 RBI, 2 BB) ...

Swampscott’s girls lacrosse team (3-0) took down Saugus, 17-4, and remained undefeated with a dominant road performance Friday. Cecelia Tripp and Fiona Keaney ripped hat-tricks, followed by Quinn ...

You know what I’ve been thinking? Most would jump through hoops for a point-per-game average, but not her. Ava Nason, a standout junior on St. Mary’s girls lacrosse team, doesn’t need to find her ...

The town’s Finance Committee has begun reviewing budgets, with Wednesday’s meeting focusing on the DPW budget. One highlight was the deficit in the snow and ice section. The topic was introduced with ...