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Lynnfield Schools acquiesce to AI Sunny Ramos October 11, 2026 by Sunny Ramos LYNNFIELD — The School Committee took an in-depth look at a technology focused K-12 curriculum currently being implemented in Lynnfield Public Schools. The 21st Century Learner Pathway was presented to…

BY SENIORS, FOR SENIORS Saugus High seniors provide landscaping for seniors Sophia Harris October 11, 2026 by Sophia Harris SAUGUS — A new volunteer program brought Saugus High School seniors into older residents’ yards Saturday, pairing students with neighbors who needed help maintaining their homes. The “Seniors Helping Seniors”…

Maye accounts for five touchdowns as Patriots roll past Raiders The Associated Press October 11, 2026 by The Associated Press FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Drake Maye threw for four touchdown passes and ran for another score, and the New England Patriots rolled past the Las Vegas Raiders 45-17 on…

Fenwick’s speed too much for Danvers Anne Marie Tobin October 11, 2026 by Anne Marie Tobin PEABODY — Bishop Fenwick’s boys soccer team took advantage of a decided edge in speed to shut out Danvers, 2-0, Saturday afternoon at sun-drenched Donaldson Field. Neither team mounted much…

Swampscott rec soars in director’s first year Erin Hickey October 11, 2026 by Erin Hickey SWAMPSCOTT — In her first year leading the town’s Recreation Department, Charlotte Daher de Garcia has introduced everything from Dungeons & Dragons to adult flag football, transformed a former school…

Topsfield Fair goes out with a bang Sophia Harris October 11, 2026 by Sophia Harris TOPSFIELD — The Topsfield Fair is making more room for motorsports on its final day, adding a second figure-eight race before the demolition derby closes the arena Monday night. The…

Weekend roundup: St. John’s Prep soccer squad survives Joey Barrett October 11, 2026 by Joey Barrett It’s been an up-and-down season for the St. John’s Prep soccer squad (2-4-4), which graduated 16 seniors last spring — nine of whom were starters. Searching for success against struggling…

Swampscott questions rainbow crosswalk removal Erin Hickey October 11, 2026 by Erin Hickey SWAMPSCOTT — Two rainbow crosswalks on Monument Avenue were painted over on Friday, prompting criticism from residents who say the removal of a symbol of LGBT+ inclusion sends a troubling…

Lynn Schools cut Project YES Emily Perez October 11, 2026 by Emily Perez LYNN — Lynn Public Schools has discontinued Project YES, a longstanding after-school program at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, after lower-than-expected grant funding and declining student participation prompted the district to…