James A. O’Malley, 88
LYNN — Mr. James Anthony O’Malley, age 88, of Dover, N.H., formerly a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Born in Dorchester, James was the son of the late Austin and...
View ArticleNew era begins for Lynn police
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Michael A. Magerary, with his wife, Lisa, is sworn in as Lynn Police Chief. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — As family, friends and fellow police officers looked on, Deputy Chief...
View ArticleKennedy plans to hire a city planner
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy speaks with The Item in her office at Lynn City Hall. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Starting this summer, Lynn will no longer be the state’s largest...
View ArticleLona St. Cyr Abare, 83
Lona St. Cyr Abare, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She lost a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Over the last several years she moved from her home in Boxford to...
View ArticleSt. Mary’s, Lowell Catholic to battle for Division 4 North
FILE PHOTO Jalen Echevarria (middle) and the Spartans will battle against Lowell Catholic on Friday night in Tewksbury. By DAVE BROWN Last season, the St. Mary’s boys basketball team trounced Lowell...
View ArticlePolice log: 3-9-2017
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 ArticleMan shows police bullet hole in ceiling
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police are investigating after a shooting left an Eastern Avenue apartment damaged on Tuesday. Police responded to a report of gunshots at 629 Eastern Ave. shortly after 4 p.m....
View ArticleA great plan for Lynn
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy speaks with The Item in her office at Lynn City Hall. We support Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy in her decision announced on Tuesday to hire a...
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Let’s end opioid addiction. Come see us on the Lynnway.
Mental Health and Soboxone treatment 222 Blossom St. Ext. – Lynn, MA 781-584-46745 – newhorizonsmedical.org Accepting most insurances (See additional locations at bottom) A private group of physicians,...
View ArticleHonoring a legacy in Lynn
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE At 96, Margaret Connelly is the oldest-living retiree from City Hall. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Margaret Connelly, 96, will be informally honored as the oldest living City Hall...
View ArticleMark T. Currier, 61
LYNN — Mr. Mark T. Currier, age 61, of Lynn, died on Monday, March 6, 2017, at his home, after being stricken suddenly. He was the loving husband of the late Marilyn (Kinsey) Currier, who predeceased...
View ArticlePickering principal states case for new school
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Pictured is the boys’ locker room at the Pickering Middle School. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — If you’re undecided or planning to vote against construction of two middle schools...
View Article‘We are celebrating by being here to serve’
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Dr. Alina Reznik, an optometrist at Lynn Community Eye Care Services, talks about International Women’s Day. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — Solidarity for International Women’s Day...
View ArticleBarbara L. Davis, 93
LYNN — Mrs. Barbara Lillian (Kirk) Davis, 93, of Lynn, died on Monday March 6, 2017, at the LifeCare Center, Lynn, after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Clifford V. Davis. Born in Lynn...
View ArticleMary Margret Joyce, 71
LYNN — Mary Margret Joyce, a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017, at the age of 71. Born in Lynn on Nov. 26, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Hugh A. and Mary T....
View ArticleAnn M. McCarthy, 83
LYNN — Ann Marie (Osborne) McCarthy, age 83, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. Born in Lynn, Ann was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Roache) Osborne. She...
View ArticleLocal hockey stars gear up for NCAA tournaments
COURTESY PHOTO BY SALEM STATE ATHLETICS Medford’s John Needham and the Salem State Vikings will battle against Norwich on Saturday night. By JOSHUA KUMMINS While conference and NCAA tournaments are...
View ArticlePolice log: 3-10-2017
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 ArticleSomething sweet in Saugus
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Breakheart Reservation Park Supervisor John Aziz and Ranger Mike Bruce use a two-man saw. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE SAUGUS — Breakheart Reservation is carrying on one of the...
View ArticleCurrent system not sustainable, Latham says
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Edward Calnan of the Pickering School Building Committee, Inspectional Services Department Director Michael Donovan and Superintendent Dr. Catherine Latham make the case for...
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