Katie Lovett
With a B.A. in English and an M.A. in journalism, Katie Lovett spent more than a decade working in community journalism. Now a freelance writer, Katie loves to educate the public about happenings in their communities and to share the stories of those who live and work in the Merrimack Valley. She lives in Beverly with her husband and their two girls.
During the pandemic, the Merrimack Valley YMCA took steps to help our most vulnerable residents get adequate food and nutrition.
Read Story →Entertainment venues such as trampoline parks, bowling alleys and arcades were hit hard by COVID restrictions, and state guidelines didn’t help.
Read Story →As we near the 20th anniversary of 9/11, educators still prioritize teaching students about the history and impact of that terrible day.
Read Story →For a younger Americans, there is no memory of 9-11. Instead, it falls on teachers to bring that lesson out of the history books.
Read Story →Essex County law enforcement has launched a new website, making it easier for those battling substance use to access helpful resources.
Read Story →Find the latest on the coronavirus in our area, with updates on mask mandates, vaccination requirements and positive case statistics.
Read Story →The annual Andover CoC awards breakfast will recognize three healthcare workers for their extraordinary work responding to the COVID-19 crisis.
Read Story →Methuen natives and UML alumni have donated $50,000,000 to the University of Massachusetts — the largest donation in the university’s history.
Read Story →Haverhill resident Jaime Sloan and her husband have opened a new women and mens clothing boutique, Sanctum Style, at MarketStreet Lynnfield.
Read Story →Jessy’s Clean Meals looks to partner with the Revolving Test Kitchen and launch a healthy food service following a battle with addiction.
Read Story →A North Reading tradition, Horseshoe Grille owner Pat Lee Jr. considers the restaurant’s past and looks to the future.
Read Story →Having endured past traumas themselves, Katlyn and Brandon Boucher opened Renewal Academy in order help those who have faced similar struggles.
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