Freezin’ for a Reason
Freezin for a Reason dippers rush into the ocean supporting a charitable benefit for the Nelson (Dean) family named for…
Minimum Wage Increase Started January 1
Attorney General Maura Healey is reminding employees and employers that the state’s minimum wage increased to $14.25 per hour beginning…
Walsh Takes the Reins as City Council President
The Lynn City Council unanimously elected Ward 7 Councillor John “Jay” Walsh as president of the Council at an organizational…
Free Machinist Training Program Starts at NSCC January 19
Christine Miller was working as a clerk at a North Shore Community College (NSCC) bookstore when COVID-19 hit. Left without…
Wellness, Not Weight Loss: Advice for Starting the New Year off Right
For many of us, New Year’s resolutions like quitting smoking, getting organized or losing weight are sweeping lifestyle changes, which…
News In Brief
Pressley Tests Positive for COVID-19 Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement after receiving a positive COVID-19 test result.…
Ruggiero Family Memorial Home Expands to the North Shore
The Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, which was established in East Boston at the former Mazzarella Funeral Home in Orient Heights…
Baker-Polito Administration Announces Release of the 2021 Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan
The Baker-Polito Administration announced the release of the final 2021 Massachusetts Ocean Management Plan. Authorized by the Oceans Act of…
If COVID-19 Has a Brain, It’s Much Smarter Than Us
We don’t pretend to be experts in biology -- and maybe we’ve been watching too many science fiction movies these…
On the Bright Side…..
The lengthening of the daylight hours is imperceptible at first. The least amount of daylight occurred on December 22, clocking…