Street smarts in Lynn
ITEM FILE PHOTO State Rep. Brendan Crighton BY THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — Lynn ranks high in a national survey examining how well communities work to ensure their streets are safe for drivers, pedestrians...
View ArticleChild sexual abuse: Enough is enough
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Attorney James Carrigan, Jetta Bernier, executive director of Massachusetts Citizens for Children, and Birgitta Damon, executive director of Lynn Economic Opportunity, from...
View ArticleHorse With No Name rides into City Hall
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of America perform in Lynn. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — A relaxed crowd gathered Thursday night for the classic soft rock tunes of America. Original...
View ArticleFeds float $4.5 million into Lynn for ferry
FILE PHOTO Passengers enjoy the view as they ride the Lynn ferry to Boston. By THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — A $4.5 million federal grant will pay for a new 149-passenger ferry, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s...
View ArticleFany Lewis, 84
LYNN — Fany (Peristeridu) Lewis, age 84, of Lynn, died Thursday, April 14, 2016, at a local nursing home, after being stricken suddenly. She was the wife of the late George Lewis, and the daughter of...
View ArticleStella Ossoff, 88
PEABODY — Ossoff, Stella (Atoman), of Peabody, formerly of Lynn and Swampscott, entered into rest on April 15, 2016 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Melvin Ossoff. Devoted mother of Wendy Murray of...
View ArticleMark W. Peterson, 40
LYNN — Mark William Peterson, formerly of Lynn and living in Las Vegas, Nev., age 40, passed away April 14, 2016 while in his sleep. He had been ill for a while. Mark has left behind his loving wife,...
View ArticlePolice Log: 4-16-2016
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 celebrates Cambodian heritage
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE From left, Southeastern Asian liaison AJ Saing, Pastor Posan Ung, Chea Kiman and Chanthan Kang say a prayer at the Cambodian flag-raising ceremony at Lynn City Hall Friday....
View ArticleTracy math calls for addition
Inspectional Services Department Director Michael Donovan said city officials will review bids from companies interested in providing the modular unit for Tracy Elementary School this month and select...
View ArticleMan who shot at Salem police hunted down
A suspect who opened fire at two police officers during a routine vehicle stop was arrested without incident at a Lynn apartment on Friday afternoon. BY THOMAS GRILLO AND DILLON DURST LYNN — A suspect...
View ArticleWater rates stable (for now)
BY THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — Ratepayers will not see an increase over the next year thanks to the Water & Sewer Commission’s cost control efforts and debt refinancing. But the commission’s chairman...
View ArticleWalking the walk to fight homelessness
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER From left, Alycia Dailey, Chad Starratt and Raven Popek hold signs prior to the March for the Homeless. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — The race to end homelessness got a boost on...
View ArticleDrewicz School plays it safe
PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE Alex Freedman keeps a group of Drewicz third graders inside the crosswalk as they cross Hood Street. By THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — Amy Romero, a student at the Drewicz Elementary School,...
View ArticleTimothy P. Kavanagh, 34
LYNN — Timothy P. Kavanagh, 34, of Lynn, passed away Thursday, April 14, at home, of an accidental overdose, after many years of bravely fighting his personal addiction. Tim is survived by his loving...
View ArticleHarold H. Cahill Jr., 86
MARBLEHEAD — Harold H. Cahill Jr., 86, retired tennis pro, died Friday, April 15, 2016, following a brief illness. Born in Lynn on April 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Harold H. and Florence...
View ArticlePolice Log: 4-19-2016
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 ArticleParks and playgrounds offer learning potential
ITEM FILE PHOTO Lynn Woods Pennybrook Road entrance. Trees are budding and Earth Day is around the corner. It won’t be long before parks and playgrounds in Lynn and surrounding communities get cleaned...
View ArticleWhat a score: $20,000 in 20 minutes
From left, Amanda Erikson, Josilyn Flynn and Nicholas Granitsas during the North Shore Christian School’s jog-a-thon on Friday. BY BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — Students at North Shore Christian School...
View ArticleMother puts up a fight for murdered daughter
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Betty Cooper with a photo of her daughter, Cheryl Senn, who was murdered in a domestic violence incident in 1997. BY MICHELE DURGIN Betty Cooper’s life changed forever when her...
View Article