14+ hour, 51+ min ago  (708+ words) April 20, 2026 by Erin Hickey PEABODY " The sharp crack of muskets echoed across three historic sites Monday morning as residents, veterans, and reenactors moved through the city to mark Patriots Day, retracing the legacy of the local men who marched into…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (346+ words) January 16, 2026 by Zach Laird SWAMPSCOTT " When Dr. Barbara Louis Carter turned 100, friends, family, and even former patients joined her at The Residence at Vinnin Square to celebrate the huge milestone. Born on Dec. 29, 1925, she was raised in Ipswich alongside her…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago  (559+ words) November 21, 2025 by David M. Shribman For nearly two years, the American Cemetery in Margraten, The Netherlands " solemn site of more than 8, 300 graves of Americans who died freeing Europe from Nazi rule " displayed commemorative panels honoring the Black military personnel who fought…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago  (294+ words) September 19, 2025 by Jackie Manno LYNN " The United States Air Force was officially established 78 years ago on Sept. 18, and to honor its history, Lynn veterans and elected officials gathered for a birthday celebration at City Hall on Thursday." The ceremony included…...

1+ year, 15+ hour ago  (175+ words) April 20, 2025 by Isaac Green LYNN " A monument honoring longtime CIA operative and Lynn native Richard G. Fecteau will be rededicated on April 30 at 1 p. m. at the corner of Maple Street and Euclid Avenue. City officials, veterans groups, and representatives from Boston University…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (685+ words) August 24, 2025 by Sophia Harris Greater Boston was infiltrated this week with patriotism as communities across the region hosted a series of events honoring the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps." From Marblehead's Revolutionary War forts to Lynn's Manning Field,…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (341+ words) August 18, 2025 by Jackie Manno LYNN " Lynn is celebrating the 250th birthday of the U. S. Marine Corps by hosting a Drill Exhibition & Pool Function at Manning Field on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 9 a. m." The event will include demonstrations from the nationally recognized Lynn English High…...

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (432+ words) July 22, 2025 by Zach Laird NAHANT " The town is gearing up to celebrate being designated a National Purple Heart Community with a ceremony on August 7, in order to recognize local heroes for their service and sacrifices. The ceremony will begin at…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (664+ words) PEABODY " Holocaust survivor Janet Singer Applefield returned to the stage Monday night, joined by her adult children, to share the story of her survival and the legacy it continues to shape"across generations. Held at Higgins Middle School, the city's…...