Dorothy A. Murphy, 84
LYNN — Dorothy A. “Sis” (Ferguson) Murphy, age 84, of Lynn, died peacefully on Sunday with her family at her side at the Abbott House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Murphy Jr....
View ArticleBarbara M. Devine, 79
LYNN — Barbara Murphy Devine, age 79, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away Dec. 19, 2016, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Edward J. Devine to whom she had shared more than 45 years...
View ArticlePolice log: 12-29-2016
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 ArticleWoman spits out drugs during traffic stop
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Two men were arrested Wednesday after an alleged cocaine and heroin transaction. Nelson Bolivar, 52, of Salem, was charged with heroin and cocaine distribution. Andrew Cole, 37,...
View ArticleThinking positive for 2017
A look back at the year makes it easy to conclude 2016 set the stage for significant economic development in Lynn and surrounding communities in 2017. By rejecting a concerted effort to bring slot...
View ArticleMichael A. Bassi, 65
DANVERS — Michael Anthony Bassi, 65, of Danvers, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at the Hogan Regional Center in the Hathorne section of Danvers, following a long illness. He was the son of Catherine T....
View ArticleSheriff-elect rounds up his posse
PHOTO BY MARK LORENZ Monica Harris speaks with her new boss, Sheriff-elect Kevin Coppinger, as they walk through the halls of Lynn City Hall. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — With just nine days until he is...
View ArticleJeffrey C. Mills, 69
LYNN — Jeffrey Charles Mills, a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away in his home on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at the age of 69. Born in Lynn on June 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph and...
View ArticleWilliam A. Fournier Sr., 86
LYNN — William Alfred Fournier Sr., a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away in his home on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at the age of 86. Born in Lynn on Feb. 13, 1930, he was the son of the late...
View ArticleRoland S. Gilmore, 73
LYNN — Roland Stuart Gilmore, a long-time resident of Lynn and a former Lynn Police Officer (1966-1998), passed away in his home on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2016, at the age of 73. Born in Lynn on...
View ArticleWatch out for winter weather
Rain and possible snow is expected to impact the area on Thursday, developing in the afternoon and intensifying during the evening into Friday morning. Check your community websites for possible...
View ArticleJohn H. Cram Jr., 70
MERRIMAC, Mass. — John Henry Cram Jr., age 70, of Merrimac, Mass., passed away peacefully early Christmas morning with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Holly J....
View ArticleRobert J. Ross, 98
LYNN — Mr. Robert J. Ross, age 98, of Lynn, passed away Monday in the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Cecile (Desperes) Ross, and former husband of the...
View ArticleRobert C. Brewer Sr., 66
LYNN — Robert C. Brewer Sr., age 66, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. He is survived by his children, Robin Lee Curtin and her husband Michael, Robert Jr. and his wife...
View ArticleMary Chakreotes, 93
LYNN — Mary (Jenis) Chakreotes, age 93, of Lynn, died on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Chakreotes, with whom she shared 58 years...
View ArticlePolice log: 12-30-2016
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 Rotary Club passes the gavel
PHOTO BY MARK LORENZ Pictured are Ray Bastarache, and Steve Upton of the Lynn Rotary. Upton will be taking over the helm of the rotary as Bastarache steps down. By MICHELE DURGIN LYNN — Longtime Rotary...
View ArticleBeer war is bad for business
Colonial America and Great Britain found a way to go to war over tea and it appears a war spanning Lynn and Swampscott is brewing over beer. Initial reports suggest Craft Beer Cellar has determined...
View ArticleArlene Wommer, 85
LYNN — Wommer, Arlene (Widell) of Lynn, entered into rest Dec. 29, 2016. She was 85. Devoted mother of the late Marcy Wommer. Loving sister of the late Clara Levine, the late Pauline Golder and the...
View ArticlePolice log: 12-31-2016
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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