Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito joined Housing and Community Development Undersecretary Jennifer Maddox to highlight expanded access to housing for vulnerable communities across the Commonwealth. Beginning in Fiscal Year 2021, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has expanded the…
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Demakes Family YMCA Opening Soon
The new Lynn YMCA will have a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 7 with the Demakes Family along with other dignitaries. Over a span of three centuries the YMCA officially opened in 1870 on Market Street until 1972 when it…
Gov. Baker, Cardinal O’Malley Visit St. Mary’s High School
On the 200th day St. Mary’s has been open this school year, the school received a special visit from the Commonwealth and the Archdiocese of Boston. Cardinal Seán O’Malley, Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito and Secretary of Education…
Thurman’s Full-Court Dash Leads to Classical’s OT Victory
Classical girls basketball coach Tom Sawyer has a list of his objectives for his team and No. 1 on the list is “players make plays.” “That’s what we ask our kids to do,” said Sawyer. “If you have an opportunity…
Finders Keepers Consignment Opens in Lynn
Story by Marianne Salza For those who may not be able to shop in Copley Square, Boston, for chic high-end items at full-price, Finders Keepers Consignment provides the opportunity to add luxurious accessories to their closet. Finders Keepers, which carries…
GLSS Staff Helping in City’s Vaccination Efforts
For many people who work at GLSS helping others—especially those in need—is simply part of their DNA. But willingly doing so in the midst of a global pandemic says something special about GLSS staff. “I have been at GLSS for…
Lynn Resident Receives Salem State University MLK Leadership Award
Martine Francois of Lynn is the staff recipient of the 2021 Salem State University Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions to the cause of freedom, justice, peace, and equality. Francois is the Director of TRIO Student…
Lynn Man Arrested for Possessing Three Pounds of Suspected Methamphetamine and Two Firearms
A Lynn man was arrested this week in connection with allegedly possessing over three pounds of methamphetamine and two firearms found in his residence. David Oth, a/k/a “Baby Bouncer,” a/k/a “BB,” 32, was charged by criminal complaint with possession with…
The YMCA of Metro North Sets May 7 as Opening Date for Facility in Lynn
YMCA of Metro North is pleased to announce its new YMCA on Neptune Boulevard in Lynn is scheduled to open on May 7, with pre-opening tours beginning next week. Opening day events will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony honoring the building’s…
Barbosa Wins Best Comedic Actor Award at Regional College Theater Festival
Salem State University theatre student Fernando Barbosa of Everett received the New England Theater Conference (NETC) Best Comedic Actor Award at the 2021 Region 1 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF), which took place virtually, January 24-31, 2021. Three additional Salem…