Lynn moving forward with city planner job
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Less than two weeks after Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy outlined the idea to hire a planner, the city has secured the cash to pay for the position. On Tuesday, the Lynn...
View ArticlePolice log: 3-23-2017
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 ArticleJohn J. Ranahan IV, 37
LYNN — In the early morning of March 20, 2017, John Joseph Ranahan IV lost his battle with addiction. Born in Lynn on March 1, 1980, he was a lifelong resident. John was an avid sports fan and loved to...
View ArticlePatricia E. Mullen, 53
DANVILLE, N.H. — Mrs. Patricia E. (McGovern) Mullen, age 53, of Danville, N.H., died Monday after bravely and quietly fighting a long battle with kidney disease. She was the loving wife of Leonard...
View ArticleLynn says no; so what now?
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Cathy Rowe posts early returns Tuesday night at Lynn City Hall. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — One day after a ballot question to build two middle schools lost in a landslide,...
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A bright future for Central Square
COURTESY PHOTO The proposed lighted Central Square underpass. By BILL BROTHERTON LYNN — The future of the downtown may soon get brighter. A lot brighter, thanks to multi-colored LED lights under the...
View ArticleLynn man makes MCLA dean’s list
COURTESY PHOTO Pictured is Anthony Joseph Sabbio. LYNN — This was her son’s first time making the dean’s list, Rhonda Sabbio tells us in an email, followed by a smiley face. Anthony Joseph Sabbio...
View ArticleTimothy Holland, 91
LYNN — Timothy Holland, age 91, of Lynn, formerly of Brooklyn, N.Y., passed away peacefully on March 21, 2017. He was the cherished husband of Mary (Cadogan) Holland. Born in County Cork, Ireland, he...
View ArticleLynnfield’s Hashian gave beat for Boston
PHOTO BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Sib Hashian stands in a photo with fellow members of Boston. By BILL BROTHERTON Barry Goudreau remembered Thursday his friend, Boston bandmate and musical brother Sib...
View ArticleLynn police warn of possible charity scam
The Lynn Police Department wants to make the public aware of a possible scam involving fraudulent charity and advertising collections. Suspects are collecting money on behalf of The Jimmy Fund for Kids...
View ArticleEdward Blake sworn in as new deputy chief
LYNN POLICE DEPARTMENT Edward Blake is sworn in as deputy chief in a picture posted to the Lynn Police Department’s Facebook. The Lynn Police Department offered a congratulations to new Deputy Chief...
View ArticleStability is principal concern in Swampscott
By GAYLA CAWLEY SWAMPSCOTT — Superintendent Pamela Angelakis appointed Jason Calichman and Robert Murphy as the permanent principals of Swampscott Middle School and High School, removing their interim...
View ArticleIt’s all Greek in Lynn
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy arrives with the Greek flag as Adam Varvounis, Giorgos Kopalidis and Paul Varvounis get ready to raise it. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — The city...
View ArticleHarrington principal among 3 super finalists
ITEM PHOTO BY ADAM SWIFT Pictured is Harrington Elementary School Principal Debra Ruggiero. By ADAM SWIFT PEABODY — Debra Ruggiero, principal of the Harrington Elementary School in Lynn, is one of...
View ArticleLynn budget under the knife
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — On the heels of a bruising school election where voters overwhelmingly rejected a tax increase, the city faces the prospect of layoffs to erase a budget deficit. Mayor Judith...
View Article22-year-old stabbed to death in Lynn
LYNN — A 22-year-old Boston man was fatally stabbed around midnight Thursday in the area of 14 Chase St., according to Lynn police. The Essex District Attorney’s office stated Friday that positive...
View ArticleAn opportunity to ‘Ask a Muslim’ in Lynn
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — As the Trump administration tries to stop the flow of immigrants from Muslim countries, a local Islamic group is opening its doors to the public. The Islamic Society of the...
View ArticlePolice log: 3-25-2017
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 ArticleArts After Hours hitches wagon to Oregon Trail
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Dave Babcock and Beth Owens are pictured in a scene from “You Have Died of Dysentery!” at LynnArts. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — “You Have Died of Dysentery!” invited viewers to...
View ArticleMarshall’s Rashad is Studio Teacher of Year
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Strings teacher Mona Rashad performs wilh her class at Ford Elementary School. By PAUL HALLORAN LYNN — When Mona Rashad joined the Lynn Public Schools music staff as a...
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