Lynn artists are in the pink
Kathleen Speranza working in her studio in the Lydia Pinkham building on Western Ave. in Lynn. (Item photo by Owen O’Rourke) By Bill Brotherton LYNN — The Lydia Pinkham Building on Western Avenue has...
View ArticleLynn armory going once, going twice
Wanted: A buyer for the Lynn Armory. Must have vision for what the property could be. State auction to be held on November 17. (Item Photo by Owen O’Rourke) By Thomas Grillo LYNN — For sale: a...
View ArticleLynn Community Enrichment Program has a shiny new vision
Are you prepared to join in? Are your skills ready to give you the opportunity to share in this new vision? Want to find out? Come join with your neighbors and friends and enroll in a course or two...
View ArticleTalking attendance in Lynn schools
Gene Constantino (Item file photo) By Bridget Turcotte LYNN — Students take days off from school for many different reasons, a principal told school committee members Thursday, but relatively few abuse...
View ArticleBarbara A. Keenan, 68
SALEM — Barbara Ann Keenan, 68, died after a brief, but difficult struggle with cancer surrounded by family and friends on Oct. 13, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She is survived...
View ArticlePolice Log: 10-15-2016
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 ArticleGrandparents have their day
John and Louise Wallace work with third-grader Charly Chiulli. By Bridget Turcotte LYNN — North Shore Christian School celebrated its Grandparents Day tradition by inviting 100 grandparents to visit...
View ArticleScouts honor for Lynn role models
Good Scout Award winners Helen Mihos and Officer Ryan McDermott flank Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy with Oct. 20 scouting breakfast coordinators David Solimine Sr., Ahmadou Balde and Alan Kline. By...
View ArticleVoter registration ‘has been unbelievable’
By Thomas Grillo LYNN — With less than four weeks until one of the most contentious presidential elections in recent memory, the North Shore has seen record numbers of people register to vote. The...
View ArticleMoving forward on middle schools
Pickering Middle School (Item file photo) Is there anyone who wants Lynn middle school students to continue getting an education in the dilapidated Pickering Middle School with its water-stained walls...
View ArticlePirates arrrrive in Lynn
Participants in Pirates Day in Lynn Woods sing during their walk on Saturday. (Photo by Scott Eisen) By Leah Dearborn LYNN — Aaaargh, matey, a good time was had by all during Saturday’s annual Pirates...
View ArticleAfter 55 years, Charlie’s adds flavor to Lynn
Jamie Cornacchini, left, has worked at Charlie’s for 16 ½ years while Larry Corea has worked there for 40 years. (Item photo by Owen O’Rourke) By Gayla Cawley LYNN — Charlie’s Seafood, a restaurant...
View ArticleNot two bad
On Oct. 17, 2014, The Item turned a page. By Bill Brotherton People are always telling me to “Have a good one.” I’m not quite sure what that means. Have a good day? Have a good life? Have a good...
View ArticleJune Lombardi, 81
LYNN — June (Larrabee) Lombardi, age 81, of Lynn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was born on Sept. 13, 1935, in Beverly, the daughter of...
View ArticlePolice Log: 10-18-2016
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 ArticleA new year. A new voice
Today begins Year Three of the Daily Item under the ownership of Essex Media Group (EMG). On Monday, EMG employees celebrated two years that saw a new and freshly reimagined Item reject negative...
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Scene: Seen and heard in Downtown Lynn
William Shatner performs his monoluge during his show “Shatners World: We Just Live In It” at the Lynn Auditorium on Sunday night. Photo by Paula Muller. By Bill Brotherton LYNN — Do anything fun on...
View ArticleNew plan for an old building in Lynn
Once a place to store arms, the Lynn Armory could become a home for veterans under a plan by the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND). Item file photo. By Thomas Grillo LYNN —...
View ArticleNorma B. Noone, 82
PEABODY — Norma B. (Gandolfo) Noone, age 82 years, of Peabody, died Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Robert V. Noone, and the daughter of the...
View ArticlePolice Log: 10-19-2016
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...
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