Hands-on education at Connery tree planting
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Hoda Britel is framed by one of the two new trees. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Arbor Day tree planting at Connery Elementary School kicked off Lynn’s participation in the...
View ArticleHappy Khmer New Year
ITEM FILE PHOTO Sokhema Chhorn waits to perform onstage as a bridesmaid. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — The year of the monkey is out and thousands are expected to gather at Lynn Common today to bring in...
View ArticleNahant artwork spans three seas
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Artist Stacey Wilson-McMahon unveils the Three Seas mosaics. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE NAHANT — Three of the world’s seascapes translated into art are the latest addition to...
View ArticleLight at the end of the tunnel on Lynnway
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Construction continues on the Lynnway. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — What was a headache for Lynnway commuters this week should be just a bad memory soon as workers wrap up...
View ArticleRobert J. Gordon, 80
LYNN — Robert J. Gordon, 80, passed away on April 26, 2017 in Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Lynn on July 19, 1936, he was the son of the late Robert Gordon and Lillian Phillips. He...
View ArticleThelma E. Breedy, 92
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Thelma E. Breedy, age 92, of East Providence, R.I., passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 21, at the Hope Hospice Center, Providence, R.I., surrounded by her family. Born...
View ArticleMarion M. Karayianes, 89
Marion M. (Amirault) Karayianes passed away peacefully at 89 years old. A lifelong resident of Lynn, Marion was the daughter of the late Laurent and Regina (Comeau) Amirault, and the wife of the late...
View ArticleDenise Villagracia, 63
MERRIMAC — Denise (Bonnevie) Villagracia, 63, of Merrimac, formerly of Saugus and Lynn, died Monday, April 24, 2017. Born Jan. 21, 1954 in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Augustine...
View ArticleAgnes H. Bajdek, 103
LYNN — Agnes H. Bajdek, 103, lifetime resident of West Lynn and communicant of the former St. Michael’s Parish, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Agnes was the...
View ArticlePolice log: 5-2-2017
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 ArticleLa Vida scholars earn acceptance
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Jose Perez reacts as Allison Zacarias pops confetti for the La Vida Scholars. By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — High school seniors from the La Vida Scholars officially announced their...
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Congratuate a graduate in print
Congratulate a student or an entire class on the day their photos appear in The Daily Item and/or La Voz. Take a look at the schools we will be covering this year: Bishop Fenwick* Lynn Classical Lynn...
View ArticleRainbow shines this summer
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Director Rob Dimmick, left, asks Thomas Carlos to talk about his experiences. By BILL BROTHERTON LYNN — Jazz is a Rainbow will be returning to the city this summer. “Let...
View ArticleLynn lays down the law for students
ITEM PHOTO BY THOR JOURGENSEN Juvenile Court Chief Justice Amy L. Nechtem welcomes more than 50 students and educators. By THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — Students from three Lynn schools got a detailed look at...
View ArticleFuture of ER care at Union uncertain
ITEM FILE PHOTO The future of emergency care remains uncertain at the soon-to-close Union Hospital. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — No decisions have been made about the future of emergency care at Union...
View Article‘Bullied’ ISD retiree seeks cash from city
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — A former Inspectional Service Department (ISD) employee is seeking $150,000 from the city, alleging she was forced into early retirement after being bullied by management, The...
View ArticleSigns of the times in May Day march
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Marchers move down Andrew Street. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — In what was described as the city’s biggest May Day rally in years, more than 200 protesters lined City Hall Square...
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Wayne Alarm: Car Fire Safety
SPONSORED BY WAYNE ALARM AND HONEYWELL. Cars can catch fire for many reasons. Mechanical or electrical issues are the most common cause. A car can also catch fire as the result of a bad crash. If you...
View ArticlePolice log: 5-3-2017
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 ArticleA book of gifts
COURTESY PHOTO Pictured are cherrystones with cannellini beans over linguine. Find the recipe below. By ROSALIE HARRINGTON “Clean the kitchen,” read one page. “15 kisses over a half-hour period,” read...
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