James L. Alexander
NAPLES, Fla. — James L. “Jimmy” Alexander of Naples, Fla., formerly of Lynn and Edinburgh, Scotland, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, with his family and friends...
View ArticleAnthony James Davis
SALEM — Anthony James Davis, of Salem, formerly of Lynn and Swampscott, died Thursday, May 4, 2017, unexpectedly at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital. He is the husband of Elizabeth(Wilson)...
View ArticleRobert F. Taylor, 75
LYNN — Mr. Robert F. Taylor, 75, of Lynn died Saturday evening at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Christine C. (O’Connor) Taylor with whom she...
View ArticleMary Jane Kennedy, 84
LYNN – Mary Jane “Jana” (Farmer) Kennedy, 84, of Arizona, formerly a resident of Lynn for over 50 years, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 29 at the Hospice of the Valley Dobson House, in...
View ArticlePolice log: 5-8-2017
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View ArticleDay of fun and games
ITEM PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK Walter Day looks through past articles of The Item that were written about him. By BRIDGET TURCOTTE LYNN — When Walter Day played his first video game, Pong, in the early...
View ArticlePolice log: 5-9-2017
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 Article5 arrested for alleged assault, extortion
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Four men and a 17-year-old male juvenile were arrested after a woman told police she was assaulted with a handgun on Saturday. Police responded to 124 Central Ave. at 5:45 p.m....
View ArticleLynn man sideswipes 3 cars, police say
ITEM PHOTO BY THOR JOURGENSEN The driver of a Chevrolet Malibu with a missing tire was arrested. By THOR JOURGENSEN LYNN — A Lynn man is headed to court after police said he sideswiped three cars on...
View ArticleBringing a good thing to Lynn
General Electric is bringing good things to life by breaking ground on its new headquarters in the former warehouse district near Boston’s South Station. Gov. Baker, quoted by the State House News...
View ArticleLand of A Thousand Hills hosts fun night
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Jaileen Malave, front, James E. Austin, left, Sokhan Prak, and Esther Summersett enjoy the open mic event. By DAVID WILSON LYNN — It’s only about 10 minutes into the Finals...
View ArticleGE + NSCC = A bright future
IMAGE COURTESY OF GENSLER ARCHITECTURE A rendering of the new GE building and location in Boston. By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — If General Electric Co. is looking to partner with the region’s schools to...
View ArticleElizabeth N. Thomas, 82
LYNN — Elizabeth N. Thomas, 82, formerly of Lynn, passed away Thursday April 27, 2017. Elizabeth was born in Lynn on Sept. 5, 1934, to the late Arthur and Nell Thomas. Sister to Esther Fowler, June...
View ArticleChristine L. Mitchell, 49
LYNN — Mrs. Christine L. (Riihimaki) Mitchell, 49, of Lynn, died Saturday, May 6, 2017, in the North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife and childhood sweetheart...
View ArticlePolice log: 5-10-2017
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 ArticleMan punches woman in face, steals purse
By GAYLA CAWLEY LYNN — Police are investigating after a 24-year-old woman reported she was robbed early Tuesday morning. Police responded to the robbery at 15 Salem St. shortly after 1 a.m. The woman...
View ArticleRevere wants to close grocery gap
ITEM PHOTO BY SPENSER HASAK “Too many Revere residents have limited opportunities to buy fresh, healthy and affordable foods,” said Mayor Brian Arrigo. By THOR JOURGENSEN REVERE — Mayor Brian Arrigo is...
View ArticleEnjoy more young talent Saturday in Lynn
ITEM PHOTO BY OWEN O’ROURKE Yensi Munoz performs during an open-mic night at Land of A Thousand Hills Coffee Company. LYNN — Enjoy a morning filled with children’s music, art and fun at the first KIPP...
View ArticleTalking the talk about walking the walk
By THOMAS GRILLO LYNN — A plan for crosswalk improvements and the installation of bike lanes in three sections of the city ran into opposition on Tuesday night. About two dozen residents attended a...
View ArticleHome confinement for restaurant co-owner
BOSTON — The co-owner of Nick’s Famous Roast Beef in Beverly was sentenced Tuesday in federal court for skimming nearly $6 million in cash receipts from the business over a six-year period and not...
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