Andy Giller of New Angle Glass gets a kiss from Chamber President Leslie Gould and Chairperson Teresa Sarno looks on after winning Large Business of the Year during the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce’s (LACC) annual awards dinner last Weds.,…
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Goalie Greatness:Katie Burt Backbones BC’s 2-1 Win in Women’s Beanpot Final
By Cary Shuman Boston College has arguably two of the finest women’s hockey players in the world at their respective positions in goaltender Katie Burt of Lynn and defenseman Megan Keller of Farmington Hills, Michigan. When they are at the…
Classical Swimmers Take Home City Bragging Rights
By Joyce Erekson Turns out the New England Patriots weren’t the only team engaged in a “drive for five” this weekends. The Classical High swim team came into Saturday night’s annual Lynn City Swim Meet at Tech looking to win…
Figueroa Announces for City Council
By Cary Shuman Jaime Figueroa has announced his candidacy for Lynn councilor-at-large in the 2017 city election this fall. Figueroa is currently treasurer of the Lynn Community Association. “I’ve been a public servant almost five years,” said Figueroa. “I’m a…
Markakis Optimistic about Proposal for Medical Marijuana Dispensary
By Cary Shuman Lou Markakis, consultant for Massachusetts Patient Foundation (MPF), one of the groups trying to open and operate a medical marijuana dispensary in the city, is hopeful that the Lynn City Council will vote for the group’s proposal…
Lynn Police Asking for Public’s Help with Recent Armed Robbery
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Lynn police are still searching for a suspect involved in alleged armed robbery that took place on Park Street near North Common on January 22, and they are now asking for the public’s help in identifying…
Wednesday Commute Hits Slick Patch
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Lynn Police and Fire crews responded to more than 60 calls for traffic accidents Wednesday morning, January 8, due to “an onset of sudden black ice,” according to Lynn Police Lieutenant Rick Donnelly, who added that…
Mass Development Bond Helps Lynn’s KIPP Academy Public Charter School Build Addition
MassDevelopment has issued a $5.7 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of KIPP Academy Lynn Charter School. The school is using bond proceeds to build, furnish, and equip an approximately 12,000-square-foot addition to its campus, which will accommodate 600 students in…
Patriots Parade 2017
Patriots Victory Parade, photos by Joseph Prezioso and Katy Rogers.
Pie in the Face Fundraiser
St. Mary’s students and staff raised more than $600 as part of Andrew Belliveau’s Gastroparesis Pie Challenge. Students bought raffle tickets with the prize being the opportunity to put a pie in a teacher’s face. The festivities took place…