1+ hour, 19+ min ago  (673+ words) July 15, 2026 by Erin Hickey SWAMPSCOTT — From new trail openings to grant applications, the Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee spent Tuesday evening reviewing a lengthy list of projects that aim to advance the town’s conservation and recreation goals. The committee…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (472+ words) July 2, 2026 by Olivia McKenna-Stevens PEABODY – A chance encounter outside of Peabody’s Ellie Mental Health clinic with a pregnant snapping turtle brought some levity to the day for the clinicians who were lucky enough to be at work. Laura Smith, a…...

2+ mon, 1+ hour ago  (524+ words) May 15, 2026 by David M. Shribman PARSONS, West Virginia — Under a canopy of red and sugar maple, yellow poplar, and sweet birch trees sits a colorful vernal riot of wildflowers like Canada violet, phlox, and Solomon’s seal — and a case study of…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (385+ words) March 31, 2026 by Swampscott Conservancy Nature in the Neighborhood The first image that may come to mind when someone mentions biodiversity is a tropical rainforest filled with exotic plants and animals, and not your local neighborhood. But biodiversity – or biological diversity…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (714+ words) March 16, 2026 by Briana Alvarez NAHANT– The Nahant Conservation Commission reviewed several funding proposals during its Monday meeting, refining language that will appear on the upcoming town warrant and voting to move the town meeting for consideration. Commission members said the…...

11+ mon, 2+ day ago  (672+ words) August 13, 2025 by Amanda Lurey LYNNFIELD – Squeaky the Squirrel needs help on his Great Green Quest, and he’s counting on all Lynnfield residents, and potentially those in neighboring communities, to help him on his journey before it ends Aug. 21. “Squeaky is…...