Razzmatazz Music Festival showcases local talent
FILE PHOTO The original Revolver, from left, Bill Dunlop, Bob MacOrquodale, Howie “Zowie” Colclough and Ron Andrews. By BILL BROTHERTON LYNN — There’s a wealth of musical talent on the North Shore and...
View ArticleLynn program offers love and learning
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Mia Deleon didn’t have any plans this summer, but that all changed when a youth center at St. Joseph Parish launched this week. “I like it a lot,” she said. “It’s not like...
View ArticleThe art of community development
Jansi Chandler, then-director of the Lynn Department of Community Development, helped build the city’s Arts & Cultural District. By MATT DEMIRS LYNN — While the focus today is celebrating the...
View ArticleDowntown Lynn Rocked
ITEM PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK The streets of Lynn were alive on Saturday with more than 2,500 people viewing the Beyond Walls mural festival. By MATT DEMIRS LYNN —See what a few cans of paint and an idea...
View ArticleSherri A. Francis
LYNN — Sherri A. Francis, of Lynn, died Thursday July 20, 2017 at the Kaplan Family Hospice house in Danvers. Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wis. to the late Leon and Eileen (Zelinski) Francis, Sherri...
View ArticleLee A. Thurell, 67
LYNN — Lee A. (Cyr) Thurell, age 67, survived by husband John Thurell of Saugus, daughters Leslie Dunn of Roslindale, Tina Thurell of Rockport and son Bret Cyr of Lynn; sister of Dana Cyr of Florida....
View ArticleJoyce W. Appleton, 83
LYNN — Joyce W. Appleton, age 83, of Lynn died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday July 22 after a brief illness. Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late Lyndon and Myrtle (Woodworth) Carew....
View ArticleSt. Mary’s Mola commits to Benjamin Franklin
FILE PHOTO Former St. Mary’s star Jonathan Mola (right) will take his talents to the basketball team Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. By MIKE ALONGI After two stellar seasons with the...
View ArticleWest Lynn preps for Wyoma after hard-earned win
ITEM PHOTO BY KATIE MORRISON West Lynn’s Almani Medina makes a lunging catch to end Saturday’s win. By HAROLD RIVERA It wasn’t easy, nor was it quick, but the West Lynn Red Sox started the City Series...
View ArticlePolice seeking robbery suspects in Lynn
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police are investigating two robberies that occurred on Sunday. Police responded to 96 Adams St. shortly after 8:30 a.m. after a masked man robbed Highland Variety at knifepoint,...
View ArticlePolice seize heroin, cocaine
PHOTO BY LYNN POLICE Heroin, cocaine and cash was seized after a search warrant was executed at 67 Silsbee St. on Friday. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A 37-year-old man is facing drug distribution charges...
View ArticleBoston union honors Lynn hero
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Charles Rozopoulos, left, who saved the life of York Makonnen, right, cuts into the thank-you cake addressed to Charles during ceremony at the MBTA bus station on Western...
View ArticlePolice Log: 1-29-18
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 ArticlePolice Log: 2-19-18
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 serves up a $50K loan
LYNN — Los Chamos, a Venezuelan restaurant on Union Street, received a $50,000 loan from the Lynn Municipal Finance Corporation to help them continue to grow their business. Los Chamos got $90,000 from...
View ArticlePolice Log: 2-26-18
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 ArticleRevere boys hockey climbs back to forge tie with Lynn
LYNN — The Revere boys hockey team bounced back to steal a point from the Lynn Jets after trailing by two goals in a 3-3 tie at William P. Connery Rink Saturday night. Junior goaltender JT Bowdridge...
View ArticleLynn protest against police brutality moved up to Friday
LYNN – A peaceful protest against police brutality will take place today (Friday) outside the Lynn Police Station. The demonstration was initially scheduled for Saturday, June 6. Attendees are asked...
View ArticleLynn hit and run leaves one in critical condition
LYNN — A pedestrian is still in critical condition after a Monday night hit-and-run on the Lynnway, State Police said. Police responded to the call at 11:28 p.m., and the pedestrian, a 55-year-old...
View ArticleSenator Ed Markey at The Item
LYNN — With the Sept. 1 primary election only weeks away, Senator Edward J. Markey named COVID-19 relief, racial inequality, and immigration reform, among others, as top campaign issues during stops in...
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