Nicolaos C. Stasinos, 80
LYNN — Nicolaos Christos Stasinos passed away on Jan. 10 at the great age of 80. With his family by his side a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, godfather and...
View ArticleLynn storms the schoolyard gates
By ADAM SWIFT LYNN — School and city officials will meet over the next week to address the parking issues in school lots during snow emergencies. In the meantime, if there is a snow emergency before...
View ArticleRobert M. Butler, 64
LYNN — Mr. Robert M. “Bob” Butler, age 64, of Lynn, died on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital, following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of the late Carol...
View ArticleRobert J. Grella, 85
HOOKSETT, N.H. — Robert Joseph Grella, 85, of Hooksett, N.H., formerly of Lynn and Saugus, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017 at Catholic Memorial Hospital in Manchester. Born in Everett, he was the son of the...
View ArticlePasy Magulas, 97
LYNN — Mrs. Pasy (Coupoulos) Magulas, 97, of Peabody, formerly a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away at Beverly Hospital on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2017. Pasy was the beloved wife of the late George...
View ArticleAlice McCarthy, 80
DANVERS — Alice “Cindy” McCarthy, 80, of Danvers, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 12, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the wife of the late Charles J. McCarthy, with whom...
View ArticlePolice log: 1-14-2017
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 ArticleSearch for special ed administrator continues
By ADAM SWIFT LYNN — There will be a delay in bringing a new special education administrator to the schools. Thursday night, the Lynn School Committee unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Catherine...
View ArticleLynn to salute MLK with service and song
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Three Lynn events are planned Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day to celebrate the civil rights leader and his principles. On Monday, U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass) will...
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2-car accident at Chestnut, Western
PHOTOS BY PAULA MULLER Crews respond to a two-car accident at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Western Avenue. LYNN — A two-car accident at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Western...
View Article29-year-old fatally shot on Chestnut Street
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Sgt. Larry Wentzell and Officer Max Saravia investigate at the scene of a fatal shooting in the 300 block of Chestnut Street. By DAVID WILSON A 29-year-old man died from his...
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Get The Led Out takes stage at Lynn Auditorium
PHOTOS BY PAULA MULLER Lead singer Paul Sinclair and guitarist Paul Hammond perform with Get The Led Out at Lynn Auditorium. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN – Led Zeppelin cover band Get The Led Out filled the...
View ArticleVictim in Chestnut Street shooting identified
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Sgt. Larry Wentzell and Officer Max Saravia investigate at the scene of a fatal shooting in the 300 block of Chestnut Street. By DAVID WILSON The man shot and killed Friday night...
View ArticleFrancis J. McNulty, 85
LYNN — Francis Joseph McNulty, a long-time resident of Lynn, passed away on Friday evening, Jan. 13, 2017, in the Life Care Center of the North Shore in Lynn at the age of 85. Born in Saugus on Aug. 9,...
View ArticleRichard T. Torto, 71
LYNN — Richard T. Torto, 71, of Lynn, passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2017, at Mass. General Hospital in Boston. The son of the late Arthur...
View ArticlePolice log: 1-16-2017
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 ArticleIs Boston Street in Lynn the unhealthiest street in America?
PHOTO BY ALENA KUZUB Wendy’s and Burger King represent some of the fast food restaurants along Boston Street. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Does Boston Street tickle your taste buds or turn your stomach? In a...
View ArticleHalf-dozen weekend shootings in Lynn
ITEM PHOTO BY GAYLA CAWLEY Lorraine Blowers DePietro sits in her car and shows where the car was hit by crossfire during a shooting on Saturday. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Lynn Police are investigating as...
View ArticleFull court press on shootings
ITEM FILE PHOTO Officers investigate the scene of a fatal shooting on Chestnut Street in this Jan. 13, 2017 photo. The police department and elected city officials must take comprehensive and immediate...
View ArticleSounds like teen spirit
Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass: “Whipped Cream & Other Delights” left an impression on The Item’s Bill Brotherton. By BILL BROTHERTON “List 10 albums in no particular order that made a lasting...
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