Looking at Lynn from a different perspective
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Koeun Neak flies his drone. By MATT DEMIRS LYNN — From the ocean shores to the treetops of Lynn Woods Reservation, Koeun Neak captured it all on video with his new drone....
View ArticleJanice M. O’Brien, 76
LYNN — Janice M. (Callahan) O’ Brien, age 76, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away at Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, on Sunday, June 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born on Feb....
View ArticleWet weather forces tournament changes
ITEM PHOTO BY KATIE MORRISON Grace Rogato Field at Breed had the tarp on in preparation for state tournament play. By STEVE KRAUSE The wet weather, combined with lack of field availability, has...
View ArticlePolice log: 6-7-2017
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the person’s responsibility to contact the police department and have them issue a...
View Article2 arrested in Lynn drug investigation
PHOTO FROM THE LYNN POLICE DEPARTMENT A stop and foot pursuit led to two arrests and the seizure of drugs, police said. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A drug investigation led to two arrests and the seizure of...
View ArticlePolice find cocaine, guns in Lynn apartment
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police arrested three men and seized more than 500 grams of cocaine and two handguns on Tuesday morning after executing a search warrant at a Washington Street apartment. Juan...
View ArticleGerard Dwan: an appreciation
COURTESY PHOTO Gerard Dwan died on April 3. By KATHY MONTEJUNAS The Goldfish Pond community suffered a great loss this year. Gerard Dwan, the founder of the Goldfish Pond Association, died on April 3....
View ArticleVasiliki Lambesis, 87
LYNN — Vasiliki Koula (Mazarakis) Lambesis, age 87, of Lynn, passed away, with her family by her side, on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Brudnick Center for Living, Peabody. Born, raised, and educated on the...
View ArticleDavid M. Coan
LYNN — David Michael Coan of Lynn passed away after succumbing to a long, hard-fought battle with addiction. David was the beloved son of Donna Coan of Lynn, David Coan and his wife Crystal of...
View ArticlePolice log: 6-8-2017
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the person’s responsibility to contact the police department and have them issue a...
View ArticleDoing it by the book in Malden
ITEM FILE PHOTO The new Little Free Library at 67 Ashland St. in Malden. Malden is headed in a great direction with the efforts by Malden Arts, Malden Reads, and Friends of Oak Grove to bring...
View ArticleGE volunteers beautify Lynn playgrounds
By MATT DEMIRS LYNN — More than 150 volunteers from General Electric improved four Lynn playgrounds. Ames Street, Filene, Frey, and Gallagher playgrounds received a makeover from employees of the...
View ArticleLynn offers discounted home composters
By MATT DEMIRS LYNN — The city is selling composters at a reduced price to encourage city dwellers to lower the amount of waste in landfills. For $25 residents can buy the “Earth Machine,” a home...
View ArticleRobert A. Chandler, 84
LYNN — Robert A. Chandler, 84, of Lynn, passed away on June 4, 2017, at Salem Hospital with family by his side. Husband of Jacqueline A. (Conrad) Chandler of Lynn, son of the late Theresa (Miller) and...
View ArticleMichael T. Ring, 64
LYNN — Michael T. Ring, 64, of Lynn entered into eternal rest at Salem Hospital on June 1, 2017, after a brief illness. He was the loving son of the late Leo F. Ring and Jacqueline M. (LeBlanc) Ring...
View ArticleViola P. Christy, 95
LYNN — Viola Pauline (Coombs) Christy, a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away in her home and surrounded by her family on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at the age of 95. Born in Lynn on March 21, 1922, she...
View ArticleLynn caterer serves up language lessons
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Marcos Torres gets his diploma for finishing workplace-based English classes. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — Sidekim Foods, a Lynn-based catering company, is partnering with...
View ArticleWest Lynn comes full circle
PHOTO BY SCOTT EISEN Traffic makes its way around the new rotary. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — David Ackerman has been watching construction at the convergence of Western Avenue, Federal, and South Common...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s breaks ground on STEM building
COURTESY PHOTO Participating in the groundbreaking Wednesday for a new gateway entrance and STEM building at St. Mary’s were, from left; Paul Price, trustee; Bruce Gordon, president, Columbia...
View ArticleFerry will float again this summer
ITEM FILE PHOTO Limited ferry service to and from Boston is returning. BY THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — All aboard. After rejecting ferry service for more than a year, Gov. Charlie Baker has reversed course and...
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