Lynn’s Marks launches Essex sheriff’s campaign
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Michael Marks announces his run for Essex County Sheriff. In background, Dr. Michael Frost, Essex County Correctional Facility and Sheriff’s Department, looks on after introducing...
View ArticleArt builds a bridge to inspiration at NSCC
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE From left, NSCC art professor Jim Chisholm and members of his drawing class Tim Stigers, Brooke Colella, Drew Lauria, Nora Barry and Antwanette Johnson complete the mural...
View ArticleKIPP Academy opening its doors to polling place
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE KIPP administrator Hugo Carbajal in the school’s gym, which could be one of the polling places in the school. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — Residents in two Ward 4 precincts...
View ArticleLynn teachers rally on testing, charter cap
PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE From left, Callahan School kindergarten teachers Jaime Paragios and Leslie Cole hold signs for the walk for education. By THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — Diana Luciano was not alone when she...
View ArticleSeniors assessment: No cuts, no buts
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE From left, Barbara Mann, President of Mass Senior Action, KiKi Chaiton, Anne Goldstein and Rosa Bentley protested in efforts to convince Governor Charlie Baker not to cut...
View ArticleAaron D. Vlahos, 34
Middleton — Aaron D. Vlahos, age 34, of Middleton, formerly of Swampscott, died suddenly on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, after losing his battle with heroin addiction. He was the son of Rochelle M. LeBlanc...
View ArticleMarie Monte, 92
SAUGUS — Mrs. Marie “Terry” (Valliere) Monte, age 92, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 4, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late George W. Monte. Born in Fitchburg and...
View ArticleLynn PD joins seatbelt campaign
LYNN — Last year, one person was killed and 604 injured in Lynn motor vehicle crashes. Many of the victims were not wearing seatbelts. Lynn Police stress the importance of buckling up for every trip to...
View ArticlePolice Log: 5-6-2016
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 ArticleThe Blue Line’s a no-brainer
ITEM FILE PHOTO City Council President Dan Cahill says that Lynn is way overdue to benefit from the Blue Line rapid transit extension. City Council President and soon-to-be state Rep. Dan Cahill didn’t...
View ArticleHope springs eternal for relay team
PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK From left, Marianne Conlon Duncan, Kay Rowe, the co-chair of Relay for Life, and Diane Conlon, co-chair of Relay for Life at their fundraiser for Team Hope. BY GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN...
View ArticleTalking tech at Tech
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Cisco coordinator Kevin Geaney talks about the program, which is expanding to the former electronics room at Lynn Tech. BY DILLON DURST LYNN — For years, the city’s high...
View ArticleFor Roy, it’s still all about goals
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Travis Roy speaks to the senior class at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn on Thursday. BY GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A paralyzed former hockey player told St. Mary’s High School...
View ArticleAnti-Defamation League honors local pair
PHOTO BY BOB ROCHE Lynn English High peer mediator Ginny Keenan was awarded the Anti-Defamation League’s Community Service Award on Thursday. BY THOR JOURGENSEN SALEM — Maria Arias choked back tears as...
View ArticleRobert W. Beyer, 77
MAINE — Robert William Beyer, age 77, of Harrison, Maine, formerly of Lynn, passed away peacefully at his home surrounding by his family on April 28, 2016 after a lung illness. Robert was the son of...
View ArticlePaul M. Troy, 72
LYNN — Attorney Paul M. Troy, born and raised in Everett and longtime resident of Lynn and Saugus, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2016. He was 72 years old. He was the beloved husband of Joanne...
View ArticleRobert L. Comeau, 75
LYNN — Robert L. Comeau, age 75, of Lynn, died, peacefully, Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He was the husband of the late Sandra L. (Wilson) Comeau, with whom he shared 47 years of marriage until her...
View ArticlePolice Log: 5-7-2016
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...
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Police investigating shooting on Washington Street
LYNN — Lynn Police responded to a shooting at 147 Washington St. at about 3:18 p.m. Friday afternoon. A Lynn officer was working a detail, heard shots fired and radioed it in, said Lt. Rick Donnelly....
View ArticleLynn youth shine at Open Mic night
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Jamiselle Contreras takes her turn singing at Visionspace Gallery on Friday. BY JESSIE NOCELLA LYNN — Positivity and soulful tunes floated from the stage and onto the street...
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