Taxing taxi ride
PHOTO BY JIM WILSON Manuel Abreu, a manager at Union Taxi, carries a bumper that was ripped off the taxi that was involved in an accident on Lewis Street. Lauren Snow of Lynn is sitting in the taxi. By...
View ArticleHelen M. Wood, 93
LYNN — Helen M. (Haddon) Wood, 93, passed away peacefully at Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, Friday, July 7, 2017. She was the wife of the late John Wood Jr., who passed in 1990. Born in...
View ArticleJohn F. Crowley, 67
HOUSTON, Texas — John Francis Crowley Jr. passed away after a lengthy illness on June 22, 2017 at age 67 in Houston, Texas, with his daughters at his side. Born in Lynn on Oct. 15, he was the son of...
View ArticleShowcase gives kids a chance to learn from the pros
COURTESY PHOTO Patriots player Brandon King demonstrates a drill at last year’s All American Fundamental Showcase at Manning Field. By HAROLD RIVERA NFL agent and Salem native Sean Stellato has always...
View ArticlePolice Log: 7-8-17
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police...
View ArticleLynn native takes book tour on the road
COURTESY PHOTO Beverly Vercher is pictured with her 2005 novel “Good Hearts are the Easiest Broken.” BY MATT DEMIRS LYNN — Making a stop in her hometown during her first book tour is a priority for...
View ArticleLynn DPW hosts composting training seminar
ITEM FILE PHOTO David Gass, director of the Highland Coalition, plays violin at the Ford School garden. BY MATT DEMIRS LYNN — The Department of Public Works will be hosting a composting training at...
View ArticleFamilies asked to provide haven for young homeless
Land of a Thousand Hills Cafe will be hosting an informational event for The Haven Project on July 26. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — A local agency is seeking a haven for young adults lacking a stable...
View ArticleRacism charged in Ward 4 election
COURTESY PHOTO One of the nomination papers submitted to the Election Office by candidate Eliud Alcala that is the subject of an inquiry. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — The campaign manager for a candidate...
View ArticleGeorge F. Stanley, 88
LYNN — Mr. George Fred Stanley, age 88, of Lynn, died Sunday, July 9, 2017. Beloved husband of the late H. Rae Stanley for 56 years. Loving father of Michael Stanley and his wife Joanne of Lynn,...
View ArticleMarcella McGrath
LYNN — Marcella (Jessome) McGrath, of Lynn, died Monday July 10, 2017, at the Chestnut Woods Nursing Home in Saugus, surrounded by her loving family, after a lengthy Illness. Born and raised in Bras...
View ArticleLynn bounces back with win over Revere
PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE Lynn’s Aidan Dowe struck out five batters in five innings of work. By HAROLD RIVERA LYNN– After a loss to Medford on Sunday, the Lynn 14-year-old all-stars were hungry for a win in...
View ArticlePolice Log: 7-11-17
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police...
View ArticleA Wicked Healthy partnership
By MATT DEMIRS LYNN — Wicked Healthy Vending has joined forces with Lynn Metro North YMCA to award three Youth Center members a $100 scholarship to be used for a YMCA membership. Scholarship applicants...
View ArticleLET THE LIGHT SHINE, LYNN
ITEM PHOTO BY MATT DEMIRS Colorful mock-up lighting has been installed under the commuter underpass in Central Square. By MATT DEMIRS LYNN — The long-awaited Beyond Walls mural festival begins this...
View ArticleWard 4 challenger yanked from Lynn ballot
FILE PHOTO The Election Commission unanimously decided to eliminate Eliud Alcala, after at least 24 signatures on his nomination papers were forged. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — For the first time in the...
View ArticleMan robs woman and takes off in stolen car in Lynn
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A 31-year-old man was arrested after robbing a woman, taking off in a stolen car, and leading police on a pursuit early Monday morning. William Leger, of Everett, was charged...
View ArticlePeabody, Lynn Babe Ruth will have to wait
PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE Peabody’s Ryan Knight (right) beats a wide throw to Lynn shortstop Jared DeFillipo for a stolen base. By SCOT COOPER LYNN — The Lynn 14-year old Babe Ruth all-stars knew going into...
View ArticlePolice Log: 7-13-17
All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police...
View ArticleLynn candidate blames staff for fraudulent signatures
COURTESY PHOTO Eliud Alcala. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Three days after Eliud Alcala was removed from the ballot for submitting questionable signatures, the candidate is taking responsibility for what...
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