Mayor Tom McGee (center) welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus to Lynn Common Tuesday evening for the lighting of a holiday tree.
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The Greening of Lynn
Now that the officials of Commonwealth of Massachusetts have welcomed the business of medical marijuana, a new store has opened in Lynn. In the coming months, several more recreational marijuana shops are planned to open in Lynn. Just two weeks…
Frederick Douglass 200th Birthday Celebration Hailed as a Success in Lynn
Wendy Joseph and Julia Greene co-chaired a wrap-up meeting of the Lynn Frederick Douglass 200 Celebration Committee who looked back on the city’s yearlong observance of the abolitionist, statesman, and orator’s 200th birthday. Douglass lived in Lynn in from 1841…
Blackstone Tech Defense Stops St Mary’s in Division 7 Super Bowl
The St. Mary’s High School football team had averaged 35 points per game in the state playoffs while defeating Georgetown, Greater Lawrence, Nashoba Tech, and Cohasset. Meanwhile, a 22-11 win over Cohasset in the Division 7 semifinals represented one of…
‘Matter of Taste’ Wine Tasting, Charity Auction a Success
All Care VNA & Hospice hosted its annual “Matter of Taste” wine tasting and charity auction at Danversport on Thursday, Nov. 8, raising just under $90,000 for its hospice programs and services. Guests enjoyed a varied selection of wine, beer…
Nahant Police Departments Receive Grant to Increase Safety at Johnson School
State Sen. Brendan Crighton’s office announces a recent grant awarded to the Police Department of the Town of Nahant in the amount of $19,825 for surveillance and access control system for the Johnson Elementary School. “Our police officers put their…
Camp Fire North Shore Awards Night:Light the Fire Within
Camp Fire North Shore held their annual award night at the Lynn Museum along with a silent art auction to benefit programs for the youth of today and their families. The organization serves surrounding communities and is a leader of…
Martin Richard Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Martin Richard Foundation is calling on young people ages 5-22 to submit their ideas for bringing their communities together in service with projects that promote peace, justice and kindness. Through the Foundation’s Bridge Builder Program, up to 30 applicants…
Narcotics and Firearm Seized During Motor Vehicle Stop in Lynn
Massachusetts State Police, with assistance from Lynn and Boston Police, recovered an illegally possessed firearm after a motor vehicle stop in Lynn on Thursday, Nov. 29. During the early morning hours, Trooper Joseph Lamusta, assigned to the State Police Barracks…
Jenna Foley Honored for Soccer Career
St. Mary’s Head of School Dr. John Dolan presents a special award to girls soccer captain Jenna Foley for being the first female athlete to play in the St. Mary’s soccer program for seven seasons, from the sixth grade through…