Theresa Diachisin, 84
PEABODY — Theresa “Terry” Diachisin, 84, of Peabody, passed away comfortably at her home on April 1, 2017. She was the sweetheart of William Roy Diachisin with whom she shared 55 devoted years of...
View ArticlePolice log: 4-7-2017
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 ArticleDisability Commission seeking unsung heroes
By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — The Lynn Disability Commission is looking to highlight an outstanding individual or group. The commission is accepting nominations for its 2017 Achievement Award with a deadline...
View ArticleUnion Hospital to shut down by 2019
ITEM FILE PHOTO An aerial view of North Shore Medical Center Union Hospital is seen in this August 2016 file photo. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Union Hospital’s days are numbered. Dr. David J. Roberts, who...
View ArticleTime for adult conversations
ITEM PHOTO BY JIM WILSON State sens. Michael Rodrigues and Thomas McGee speak during a meeting with The Item. State Sen. Michael Rodrigues delivered one of the all-time classic understatements on...
View ArticleONE AMAZING NIGHT
Saturday, April 15 ~ 7:30 p.m. Lynn Common and St. Mary’s Church The Lynn Catholic Collaborative of St. Mary and Sacred Heart Offices: 8 South Common Street Lynn, MA 01902 (781) 598-4907...
View ArticleMargaret M. Bishop, 67
LYNN — Mrs. Margaret M. (O’Brien) Bishop, age 67, of Lynn, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2017. She was the beloved wife of John Bishop, with whom she shared 39 years of marriage. Margaret...
View ArticleMcGee leading transit talk tour
ITEM PHOTO BY JIM WILSON State Sen. Thomas McGee speaks with The Item. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — It might be one of the few times when you talk and politicians listen. Two dozen state senators are...
View ArticleBeyond Walls bringing electricity downtown
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE A crowd attends the “Beyond Walls” fundraiser at the Lynn Museum. By LEAH DEARBORN LYNN — It was a party Thursday night at the Lynn Museum, with a colorful kickoff to...
View ArticleMarie J. Hartling, 85
LYNN — Marie J. (Slate) Hartling, 85, of Lynn died Wednesday April 5, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong Lynn resident, she was born to the late Lamont and Florence...
View ArticlePolice log: 4-8-2017
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 ArticleMortgage firm cashes in on Lynn condo sale
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Cesar Santana says he was scammed by a mortgage company. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Cesar Santana thought he hit the lottery. In January, the 45-year-old security officer at...
View ArticleBeyond Walls hits $50K goal at fundraiser
ITEM PHOTO BY JIM WILSON Al Wilson, founder and executive director of Beyond Walls, stands with photos of the proposals. By BILL BROTHERTON LYNN — It appears the neon lights will be shining brightly in...
View ArticleWrestling takes center ring in Lynn
FILE PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Bret “The Hitman” Hart was on hand to sign autographs at St. Michael’s Hall in Lynn. By HAROLD RIVERA LYNN– Five days after Wrestlemania 33 took center stage in Orlando,...
View Article‘No one deserves to be sexually assaulted’
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — Every 98 seconds someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Now in its 15th year, it is held to educate the public about...
View ArticleTerrence L. Collins, 74
LYNN — Mr. Terrence L. “Terry” Collins, age 74, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 after being stricken at work. He was the longtime companion of Patricia “Pat” O’Neil. Born in Lynn in 1942,...
View ArticleDonna M. Channell, 76
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Donna Marie Channell, 76, of Manchester, N.H., died Thursday, April 6, 2017 at Catholic Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born Sept. 5, 1940 in Lynn,...
View ArticleDorothy Mulcahy, 61
LYNN — Dorothy (Toomey) Mulcahy, age 61, of Lynn, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. She was the wife of the late Curtis G. Mulcahy. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and...
View ArticleSuspect in drug arrest jumps out window
COURTESY PHOTO Pictured are drugs and cash seized from Fard Muhammad’s apartment. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN – Fard Muhammad, 28, was charged with drug trafficking after a large amount of heroin and cocaine...
View ArticleRay T. Austin, 45
LYNN — Ray Thomas Austin, age 45, of Lynn, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017. Born in Delaware, he was the son of Ray T. Presberry and Jennifer L. Gould, and was adopted by the late Rudolph Austin...
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