Hour Rule” in his book Outliers: The Story of Success. The idea is that achieving true expertise in any field requires approximately 10,000 hours of deliberate practice. The core message: experience ...

I am writing to express my strong support for MaryEllen Fletcher’s re-election to the Swampscott Select Board. It is essential for our community to have leaders who not only represent us but also ...

On Friday, April 11, the national news outlet USA Today reported that President Trump’s highly anticipated 2025 federal budget will propose eliminating two critical programs for low-income families ...

I am writing to express my strong support for MaryEllen Fletcher for the Swampscott Select Board. As someone who grew up in Swampscott and has lived here my entire life, I have a deep love for this ...

DANVERS — North Shore Community College (NSCC) has announced that Nicole McClain will serve as the commencement speaker for the 59th annual commencement ceremony on Friday, May 23. “I am honored to be ...

At the recent Board of Selectmen meeting, the citizens’ comments segment brought to light a critical issue regarding the proposed dog park at Stocker Playground. A concerned abutter pointed out that ...

The REAL Program is set to expand its community mission with a new model that merges early childhood education and affordable ...

Fire crews responded to a working fire on the first floor of a house at 108 Lynn St. shortly after 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, according to Peabody Fire Chief Jay Dowling. The call came in from a neighbor ...

The Swampscott Democratic Town Committee and Republican Town Committee, in conjunction with The Item, hosted a debate of the Select Board candidates Tuesday evening at the Senior Center. Community ...

Did you ever wonder why there’s such a symbiotic relationship between the Boston Marathon and the Red Sox? So have I. The two endeavors (I hesitate to compare them as sports) have nothing in common.

You know what I’ve been thinking? Bishop Fenwick Coach Jill Robinson has her girls lacrosse team cooking up something strong. Actually, that something is a 7-1 start. With weekly wins against Bishop ...

The Nahant Historical Society is looking to shine the spotlight on the historical significance of the Dory Club. Originally founded in 1894, the club has gone on to become a generational tradition for ...