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Danvers MLK Day celebration celebrates community members becoming forces for change

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DANVERS — Community members gathered in the Danvers High School atrium on Monday for the town’s annual “Move Like King” celebration, not just to reflect on the legacy of MLK Jr., but to consider how each individual can work to fight injustice and be a force for change.

Attendees of the event, hosted by the Danvers Human Rights & Inclusion Committee and Danvers Public Schools, were able to view a showcase of student artwork using a variety of mediums to foster dialogue about what MLK Jr.’s message of peace means today, and how his dream of unity and justice is being continually worked toward.

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January 20, 2026
Healthy Life: Ending the day on a positive note: How news can support mental health

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In Finland, some parents have adopted a bedtime routine that seems almost too simple to matter. Each night, they ask their children one question: “What was the last good moment of your day?” No screens, no lectures, no moralizing, just a moment to pause and reflect.

Psychologists who followed families practicing this ritual for 10 years found remarkable results. Children who answered the question daily were up to 80 percent less anxious by the time they reached their teenage years. Ending the day on a calm note helps the brain wrap up its stress cycle, allowing children to sleep more peacefully and recover emotionally from the day’s challenges.

The story recently became popular on social media, but it also makes us think about something bigger: why don’t the media talk more about such easy and helpful ways to take care of our mental health? In a news world focused on major crises and troubling stories, reporters don’t often highlight positive developments happening around the world.

The hidden cost of daily news

Newsrooms have long followed the mantra: “If it bleeds, it leads.” Stories about crime, disasters, or conflict grab attention – and clicks. But reading it can really affect people’s feelings. The research has shown that many adults experience stress or discomfort when following the news, and some even limit their news consumption because they find it stressful (American Psychological Association 2023). Meanwhile, the Reuters Institute notes that “news avoidance” is rising globally, as people deliberately turn away from stories that make them feel overwhelmed.

The paradox is clear: journalism aims to inform and empower the public, yet relentless coverage of negative events can leave readers anxious, helpless, or disengaged. Ignoring these effects undercuts the basic mission of the press.

Learning from Finland: A different approach

The Finnish bedtime ritual offers a useful metaphor for journalism. Just like children think about their day before going to sleep, readers can better understand the news if stories include background information, ideas for fixing problems, and messages of hope.

This is the philosophy behind solutions journalism, promoted by groups like the Solutions Journalism Network. It doesn’t mean sugar-coating problems or avoiding hard truths. Instead, it means telling the full story, highlighting not just the problem but also credible responses and examples of success.

For instance, when reporting on youth anxiety, a journalist could explore programs in schools, community initiatives, or national policies that help children build resilience. Research from the University of Texas at Austin’s Engaging News Project found that readers of solutions-focused articles felt more optimistic about the issue and more confident that there were effective ways to address it, compared with readers who only saw problem-focused news. Engaging audiences this way also strengthens trust in media, an important advantage at a time when many people doubt the news.

Small shifts, big impact

In many ways, journalism can borrow inspiration from the Finnish habit of ending the day with a moment of reflection. It’s a simple cultural practice, not a rule, but it shows how small habits can shape how people process the world around them and be less anxious.

Similarly, there are a few modest adjustments journalists can consider when thinking about how audiences absorb the news:

Language: choosing clear, calm wording instead of dramatic phrasing when covering difficult subjects.

Balance: showing not only the problem, but also what people or communities are trying in response.

Context: helping readers understand why something is happening, not only that it happened.

Follow-up: returning to stories so people see what changed over time.

They are reflections on how reporting might support a clearer and more grounded understanding of events. And just as the Finnish ritual helps families end the day with perspective, these small journalistic choices can help audiences navigate the news with a better coherence.

Real-world examples

Some news outlets are already using solutions journalism. The Guardian’s Upside series, BBC’s People Fixing the World, and CBC’s What On Earth? spotlight serious issues, like climate, health, and inequality, while focusing on real-world innovations and responses. These programs illustrate that news can inform without overwhelming, by highlighting constructive change.

Closing the cycle

In a world where headlines bombard us with crisis after crisis, journalism can offer closure. Just as the Finnish ritual encourages children to reflect on a positive moment before sleep, journalists can help audiences finish the news cycle feeling informed rather than exhausted. The goal isn’t “feel-good news” – it’s resilience and understanding in an age of constant noise.

Journalism has always been about sharing information. Today, it can also help improve our mental well-being, one calming story at a time.

American Psychological Association (2023). Stress in America: The State of Our Nation.

Reuters Institute (2024). Digital News Report: Trends in News Consumption and Avoidance.

University of Texas at Austin (2021). The Effects of Solutions Journalism on Audience Trust and Engagement.

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December 3, 2025
Whittier Tech dental assisting students lead hygiene drive

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HAVERHILL — Whittier Tech students are putting the “Wildcat Way” into action this holiday season through a large-scale community service effort that began with an idea from sophomore dental assisting students, according to school officials.

Wanting to make a positive impact, students proposed hosting a hygiene drive to support local families. Their instructors helped bring the idea to life: Dental assisting instructor Caitlin Deaveu connected with cosmetology instructor Nancy Calverley and the Interact Club to identify where the donations could be most helpful.

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November 28, 2025
Salem honors Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience

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SALEM — In honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience, elected officials and community members gathered at City Hall on Thursday to remember the lives of the 64 transgender people in the U.S. who have died in the past year.

Transgender Day of Resilience, celebrated annually during Transgender Awareness Week Nov. 13-19, was established in 2014 with the Audre Lord Project and created by transgender people of color as a visionary and creative act of defiance to transform grief into love, hope, and strength.

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November 21, 2025
Parenting 101: Barbie x Ilona Maher – International Day of the Girl Campaign
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Mattel, Inc. recently announced that Barbie is celebrating International Day of the Girl by introducing Team Barbie, a coalition of four powerful role models and professional rugby players from across the globe to encourage girls to own their confidence proudly. The brand is honouring these incredible athletes who recognize and harness their own power with one-of-a-kind dolls made in their likeness because Barbie knows if you can see it, you can be it.

Knowing how crucial sports can be in helping build communication skills, confidence, and teamwork, Barbie is committed to empowering the next generation to get their head in the game (and stay there) by sharing the powerful stories of this year’s role models:
- Ilona Maher (US): Olympic medalist, social media star, and body positivity advocate challenging stereotypes by embracing the strength of femininity.
- Ellie Kildunne (UK): Key member of England Rugby’s Red Roses team, World Champion, 2024 World Rugby Player of the Year and trailblazer in the rise in interest in women’s rugby.
- Portia Woodman-Wickliffe (NZ): Two-time Olympic & World Champion, known for redefining the game with record-breaking performances.
- Nassira Konde (France): Dynamic rugby star and Olympic medalist known for uplifting the next generation by embracing inclusion, skill, and fearless ambition.
“At Barbie, we believe that girls can be, and do, anything,” said Krista Berger, Senior Vice President of Barbie, Mattel, in a press release. “We’re committed to breaking down the barriers – from gender stereotypes to self-doubt – that hold girls back from realizing their limitless potential. By showcasing the stories of incredible role models whose confidence has fueled groundbreaking success, we’re showing girls that the future of sports, or wherever their passion takes them, is theirs to claim, with Team Barbie cheering them on.”

– JC
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October 11, 2025
Parenting 101: 1 in 4 parents are counting down the days until kids turn 18
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A new survey of 2,000 parents by the book summary app Headway reveals the steep cost of raising kids – and it’s not just financial.

Key insights from the study include:
- 57% turned down career opportunities due to parenting; 18% feel children harmed their career; 1 in 3 say ambition dipped, and 7% lost it completely
- Over half miss the freedom to travel, 38% miss old hobbies, and 42% sacrifice sleep to keep up with family demands
- 59% say social life is the first to go, with sleep close behind; 23% have no time for self-care
- 49% have experienced a loss of identity (19% feel it constantly)
- 46% regret not achieving more milestones before kids, 24% wish they had waited longer, and 27% secretly count down the days until their children turn 18
Cindy Cavoto, certified productivity coach at Headway app, said in a press release, “Having children prompts change in every aspect of our lives – sleep, work, self-care, travel, and socialization. You name it. It’s hard work and long hours, so it’s no surprise that many feel their own growth has been put on pause. However, what’s often overlooked is that parenting itself is a form of personal development”.

“Every tantrum you manage, bedtime you negotiate, and compromise that you broker is invaluable training. You’re learning on the job, and when paired with small bursts of self-development – a few pages of a book during naptime or an online course after bedtime – you grow just as much, if not more. Parenthood isn’t the end of your personal growth journey. It’s just a different path. A tougher one, sure, but one that is far more meaningful and rewarding,” she added.

– JC
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October 2, 2025
Methuen officials tame rumors of school redistricting

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METHUEN — It has been more than 25 years since the city’s public school system chose to redistrict neighborhood schools. And, according to officials, it is likely to be at least a few more.

While school redistricting has been mentioned during recent City Council meetings and a school subcommittee exists to study it, school leaders sought to quell rumors of impending change while also discussing some of the potential benefits, like cost savings on busing, during a meeting last week.

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September 3, 2025
Salem youth complete summer work program

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SALEM — Local youth recently completed a five-week pilot employment program in which they gained hands-on experience working at a variety of city departments.

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August 18, 2025
Parenting 101: 4 Money rules to raise millionaires

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According to a recent Bankrate study, children who were raised with a strong financial education are significantly more likely to build healthy money habits and negotiate higher salaries as adults.

No wonder parents today aren’t willing to leave financial success up to chance. Gamblizard reports that Google searches for “how to teach kids about money” have skyrocketed 92% in the past month alone.

With Teach Children to Save Day coming up on April 27, personal finance strategist Jamie Wall has four essential money skills every parent should teach early.

Teach kids to negotiate early

Helping children learn to negotiate teaches them confidence and critical thinking. This skill doesn’t just help with salaries, it also builds resilience and self-advocacy across various life situations. Start small by encouraging your kids to explain their reasoning during decisions or budget trade-offs. Let them make their case for a new toy by suggesting ways to save for it or what they’d be willing to give up. Role-play common scenarios, like asking for a later bedtime or a larger allowance, so they get comfortable presenting their viewpoint and backing it up with logic.

Introduce investing concepts early

Investing might seem like an “adult” topic, but kids as young as 10 can grasp basic ideas like risk, growth, and diversification. Start simple: offer 1 toy now or 3 if they wait a week. It’s an easy way to introduce patience and the idea of long-term rewards. With older kids, try playing a stock market game or tracking shares of a brand they like to make investing fun and relatable. Encourage them to follow the performance of their chosen stocks over time and discuss how the value goes up and down. This hands-on approach teaches patience, the importance of long-term growth, and the power of small, consistent investments.

Encourage budgeting with allowances

Giving kids a regular allowance tied to specific responsibilities helps them learn to manage money hands-on. According to the AICPA, the average allowance is $30 per week, and children earn around $6.11 per hour for completing chores. That’s a real income they can learn to manage. Encourage them to split their money into categories: save, spend, and give. This introduces budgeting in a way that’s personal and meaningful, building a habit that can last into adulthood.

Encourage entrepreneurial ventures

Letting your child run a mini business, like selling handmade crafts, mowing lawns, or even creating digital content, can teach practical lessons about money, time, and value creation. In a national survey by Junior Achievement USA, 60% of teens said they would prefer to start their own business rather than work a traditional job. This shows a strong interest in entrepreneurship among youth, and early practice gives them a head start. They learn budgeting, setting prices, marketing, and even coping with failure — all within a safe, supportive environment.

– JC

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April 22, 2025
Partnership provides mental health first aid training to 9th graders

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A new program meant to certify all Gloucester High ninth-graders in Teen Mental Health First Aid was kicked off Monday.

The program is a new partnership among Gloucester Public Schools, the city’s Health Department, the Cape Ann YMCA and the Justice Resource Institute.

Powering implementation of the program is funding from The Tower Foundation awarded to the Health Department, according to Amy Kamm, the school department’s director of mental health and social-emotional learning.

Teen Mental Health First Aid is an evidence-based training that teaches teens to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in their friends and peers. The training is designed to provide teens with the skills for supportive conversations with their friends and emphasizes the importance of getting help from a responsible and trusted adult, according to a statement from the partnership.

“Last year this program was piloted with 10th graders in homerooms,” Gloucester High Principal James Cook said. “To ensure a more comprehensive implementation this year it will be embedded into our standard ninth-grade health and wellness curriculum.”

“Certified trainers,” he said, “will present to five classes a week for six weeks and topics include mental health challenges and their impact, effective treatments, helping a friend in crisis, where and how to get the help of a trusted adult, and recovery and resiliency.”

At issue, teens tend to turn to each other when stressed or upset and try to help, sometimes taking on too much. Teen Mental Health First Aid teaches teens they don’t have to take on these problems alone.

“By offering the Teen Mental Health First Aid program,” Kamm said, “Gloucester High School and the Gloucester Health Department aim to promote help-seeking behavior; improve a young person’s ability to identify resources of support; and to increase mental health literacy including improved ability to identify mental health struggles in themselves and their peers and when needed, to connect to a trusted adult.”

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October 8, 2024
2024 World Happiness Rankings: USA Falls Out of Top 20, Youngest Hit Hardest
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What are the top 20 happiest countries in the world? How do mental health and well-being trends look in the United States and Canada? The 2024 World Happiness Report is in!

The World Happiness Report is a research initiative to compare happiness levels between different countries.

The project first launched in 2012, surveying more than 350,000 people in 95 countries asking them to rate their happiness on a 10-point scale.

Each year they release a new report and the 2024 full report was just published a few weeks ago. There are some interesting findings in it that are worth highlighting.

First let’s look at the happiness rankings by country.

Top 20 Happiest Countries

Here are the top 20 happiest countries in 2024 according to the report.

The scores are on a scale of 1-10. Each participant was asked to think of a ladder, with the best possible life for them being a “10” and the worst possible life being a “0.” They were then asked to rate their current lives. The final rankings are the average score for each country.

(By the way, this simple test for measuring subjective well-being is known as the “Cantril Ladder,” it’s a common tool used in public polling especially the Gallup World Poll.)

The results:
The top 10 countries have remained stable over the years. As of March 2024, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world seven times in a row.

There was more movement in the top 20 rankings. Most notably, this is the first year that the United States dropped out of the top 20 (from rank 15 to 23 – an 8 place drop).

More alarming are the age gaps in happiness reports. In both the U.S. and Canada, those above the age of 60 report significantly higher rates of happiness than those below 30.

Above age 60, the U.S. ranks 10 overall on the world happiness rankings. Below age 30, the U.S. falls to rank 62, just beating out Peru, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Could this be a sign of a continuing downward trend in places like the U.S. and Canada?

Potential Factors Behind Life Evaluation

How to measure happiness is always a controversial topic.

To this day, psychologists and social scientists don’t really have a reliable way to determine happiness besides simply asking someone, “How happy are you?”

However, the World Happiness Report attempts to take the above findings and break them down into six main factors that contribute to overall life evaluation on a societal level.

These factors don’t influence the final rankings, they are just a way to make sense of the results:
- GDP per capita – A general measure of a country’s overall wealth.
- Life expectancy – A general measure of a country’s overall health.
- Generosity – The level of a country’s trust and kindness through charity and volunteering.
- Social support – The level of a country’s social cohesion and community.
- Freedom – The level of a country’s freedom to live life as a person sees fit.
- Corruption – A general measure of government competence and political accountability.
Each factor helps explain the differences in overall happiness between countries, with some countries performing better in certain areas over others.

One benefit of this model is that it looks beyond GDP (or “Gross Domestic Product”) which has long been the overall benchmark for comparing countries in the social sciences. The U.S. has the highest GDP in the world and frequently ranks in the top 10 per capita, but the happiness rankings show there is more to the picture.

Conclusion

The World Happiness Report is a good guideline for comparing happiness and well-being between different countries. How does your country rank? It will be interesting to see how these rankings change over the next few years, do you have any predictions?

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April 4, 2024
Everyone on TikTok Is Talking About “Old Money Aesthetic”—Here’s What It Means

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Courtesy of Bottega Veneta; @bettinalooney; Courtesy of Saint Laurent; Courtesy of Chanel; David Russell/HBO; Courtesy of Ferragamo; @bettinalooney

Raise your hand if you’ve ever cringed looking at your weekly screentime report (don’t worry, mine is abysmal too). While there’s no arguing that many of us would benefit from going out to “touch grass” more, occasionally, there’s something to gain from spending copious hours online—e.g., knowledge about global events, community building, and even a few cute outfit ideas. But possibly one of the best things about social media is that it allows us not only to create or follow but to contemplate.

On a larger scale, these platforms have played a pivotal role in giving marginalized communities the platform to speak up and question society’s power structures. And on a personal level, they’ve changed how we relate to every aspect of our lives, including clothing. When a fashion trend takes off on TikTok, it may seem trite, but it’s actually saying way more about society than we think. A prime example of this is the recent rise of the “old money” fashion aesthetic.

Across Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and various media publications (including our very own), we’ve seen an amalgamation of coverage centered around phrases like “quiet luxury,” “stealth wealth,” or “old money dressing.” While the terms may differ, make no mistake, this idea is centered on discerning how wealth is displayed through clothing. It’s a concept that has invoked strong emotions of contempt and approval.

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June 28, 2023
New Study Reveals 7 Best Dating Profile Tips for Guys
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A new study conducted by The Match Lab, a dating profile writing service, has revealed the top seven best dating profile tips for guys. This study analyzed survey responses from 100 women across the United States, all of whom were single, straight, and actively using dating apps.

According to the study, the best dating profile tips for guys are to:
1. Men should include more photos of themselves in their profile and use higher-quality photos.
2. Be unique. Create a dating profile that is original and conveys the person’s personality, hobbies and interests.
3. Make sure your profile uses proper spelling and grammar.
4. Refrain from wearing sunglasses in your photos.
5. Be more open and vulnerable.
6. Men should use photos that show their face clearly.
7. Men should read women’s dating profiles more closely before they match with them so they know if they’re compatible or not.
The study also revealed 15 tips for how to message women on dating apps and how to keep a conversation going.

According to the study, the best dating app openers are written uniquely for each woman a guy matches with. Guys should use details from the woman’s profile to craft their opening message rather than sending the same generic messages to all of their matches.

The study’s results also show that being playful, straightforward and engaged are important when messaging women on dating apps. The study found that women tend to value men who send the first message, ask thoughtful questions and ask them out on a date before too much time has passed, with the ideal time for guys to ask a woman out being after they have each sent 5-10 messages.

Other tips for guys on dating apps, according to the study’s results, are to be genuine, authentic and emotionally available.

“For a lot of guys, it can be tough to get matches on dating apps — and even tougher to get responses from matches,” explains Dan Rosenfeld, founder of The Match Lab. “These findings give guys clear ways to improve their online dating life, whether they’re using Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, OkCupid, Match or another app. With a better dating profile and a better understanding of how to message women, guys can make the most of their efforts and find what they’re looking for.”

To learn more dating profile tips, hire a professional dating profile writer, or try The Match Lab’s dating photo analyzer, visit https://www.attractmorematches.com.

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February 27, 2023
The Match Lab Announces Launch of Their Dating Photo Analyzer That Selects the Best Dating Profile Pictures

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For anyone that’s single and looking for love, The Match Lab has just the tool.

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The Match Lab has announced the launch of their dating photo analyzer, a service that helps clients find out which pictures they should be using in their dating profile. This innovative tool is designed to help users get the most out of their online dating profiles by analyzing their photos and providing personalized feedback and recommendations.

By analyzing data from millions of dating app users, The Match Lab has gathered statistics to determine why some dating profiles succeed while others fail. An algorithm was created from this database that evaluates key elements of a person’s dating photos, including facial expression, body language, physical attractiveness, trustworthiness, attire, lighting, mood, and overall appeal.

Running on this algorithm, the dating photo analyzer is carefully trained to select which photos customers should use in their dating profile on any dating app. It also reveals the ideal order in which those photos should be placed in the profile to create the most attractive lineup.

The Match Lab’s dating photo analyzer marks a major step forward in online dating, offering clients a simple and effective way to improve their profile and increase their chances of finding a compatible match. The tool has shown to increase the number of likes and matches clients get on dating apps like Hinge, Tinder, Bumble, Match, and OkCupid.

According to The Match Lab’s founder, Dan Rosenfeld, “When it comes to creating a good dating profile, choosing the right photos is essential. But most people who use dating apps simply aren’t putting their best photos forward. Our new dating photo analyzer takes out the guesswork. Interested users need only to upload a few photos and our analyzer will reveal which ones should be used in their dating profile.”

The Match Lab’s dating photo analyzer is now available via their website.

To learn more about this photo analyzer and for help with preparing a dating profile, visit The Match Lab at https://www.attractmorematches.com.

Source: The Match Lab

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February 21, 2023