We’re not anti-education, ‘no’-voters say
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Donald Castle and Gary Welch argue against the construction of two new middle schools in Lynn. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Leaders of the opposition to next Tuesday’s ballot...
View ArticleJohn F. Dorgan, 87
John F. “Iggy” Dorgan, age 87, died suddenly Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Salem Hospital. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late John L. and Mary E. (Monahan) Dorgan and the husband of Marion C....
View ArticlePolice log: 3-11-2017
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 ArticleMalden hopeful for new recovery center
By STEVE FREKER MALDEN — When someone struggling with opioid addiction checks out of a detox or rehabilitation facility, their options can be limited to, “what next?” Many return to the situation they...
View ArticleLynn having fun with Fluff
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Fluff is injected into the containers at the Durkee-Mower factory in Lynn. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — It’s just four ingredients, but for 100 years, sweet-toothed New...
View ArticleKennedy makes final push on school vote
ITEM FILE PHOTO Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy speaks with the Item at her office. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy won’t say whether she will seek a third term this fall, but the...
View ArticleLynn speller bound for big stage
PHOTO BY PAULA MULLER Ashrita Gandhari, winner of the 32nd annual Daily Item Regional Spelling Bee, holds part of her prize, a massive Merriam-Webster dictionary. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — After 30...
View ArticleMan socked with heroin possession charge
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — A Lynn man was arrested after police found 16 bags of heroin in the sock he was wearing on Friday night. Bolivar Jaquez, 34, was charged with heroin possession with intent to...
View ArticleWoman says she was robbed, knocked down
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police say a 32-year-old Lynn woman was robbed Monday morning in front of Cobbet Elementary School. Police responded to the robbery shortly after 11 a.m. and met with the victim,...
View ArticleBreaking new ground for veterans
Peabody deserves praise for Veterans Services Director Stephen Patten’s initiative to provide free legal services for men and women who served their country. Porcello Law Offices in Salem is Peabody’s...
View ArticleGoudreau keeps rockin’ in Swampscott
COURTESY PHOTO Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room: from left, Tim Archibald, “Old” Tony DiPietro, Barry Goudreau, and Brian Maes. By PHYLLIS KARAS SWAMPSCOTT — For Barry Goudreau, who played lead guitar on...
View ArticleLynn students punching away at fitness
PHOTO BY SCOTT EISEN Aidi Domenech of Lynn Classical High School boxes at Title Boxing in Saugus. By GAYLA CAWLEY SAUGUS — About 40 Lynn Classical High School students took a brief reprieve from...
View ArticleLynn school election snowed out
PHOTO BY SCOTT EISEN Lynn City Clerk Janet Rowe, left, and election coordinator Mary Jules help Tim and Deborah Potter cast absentee ballots. By THOMAS GRILLO SALEM — As a late season blizzard...
View ArticleLaurine I. Darsney, 93
LYNN — Laurine I. (Deveau) Darsney, age 93, formerly of Lynn, died unexpectedly on Friday at Brayburn Gardens at Brooksby Village. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert E. Darsney. Born in...
View ArticlePoint of Pines prepares for pounding
PHOTO BY SCOTT EISEN Richie Sarro moves a grill in preparations for the heavy snow and high winds. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE With dangerous weather conditions expected during today’s winter storm, many...
View ArticleJoan H. Magner, 84
LYNN — Joan Helen (Doyle) Magner, age 84, a lifelong resident of Lynn prior to moving to the Saugus Center five years ago, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2017, surrounded by her family and...
View ArticleThousands without electricity during storm
NATIONAL GRID POWER OUTAGE MAP This screenshot from National Grid shows the number of outages at approximately 4 p.m. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, there are 507 power outages across Massachusetts, affecting...
View ArticleParking ban up at 12 a.m.; no school Wednesday
LYNN — The snow emergency and parking ban will be lifted at midnight Tuesday, according to a news release from the city of Lynn. All vehicles parked in public school lots must be moved by 10 a.m....
View ArticleWilliam F. Gaffney, 54
LYNN — William Frederick “Bill” Gaffney, a longtime resident of Lynn, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the age of 54. Born in Quincy on May 14, 1962, he was the son of Edward and...
View ArticleTodd reps Lynn in the ring
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Khiry Todd, a native of Lynn, is quickly building an impressive boxing career. By HAROLD RIVERA The list of talented athletes who have made Lynn proud is a long one. Thanks...
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