Viviana Francis has big plans for Funky Handmade, a new jewelry-making studio located on the top floor of the Lynn Arts Inc. building, 25 Exchange St. Francis, a 30-year-old resident of Lynn, first started the business as Viviana Francis Handcrafted…
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A Proud Baseball Heritage: Brendan Powicki Carries on his Father’s Ahtletic Excellence
Brendan Powicki is one of the best Little League baseball players in Lynn. A member of the City Series champion Wyoma Rangers, Brendan pitched a combined no-hitter in the penultimate game, nearly led the Wyoma All-Stars to the District 16…
DiVirgilio Comes Through in a Pinch
Wyoma Rangers manager Steve Moccia needed someone to take the ball in the bottom of the sixth inning of the Lynn City Series championship game. With his team protecting a two-run lead in the sixth inning and starter Travis Ryan…
EBSB Reports Substantial Profit Gains for Half Year
The East Boston Savings Bank has once gain reported major earnings gains during the quarter ended June 30. The bank reported making more than $1 million more than it did during the same period last year. In addition, for the…
New England Champions: Lynn Babe Ruth Sweeps Rochester for Title
The Greater Lynn Babe Ruth 14-Under softball All-Star team won three games on the final day of the New England Regionals Sunday to capture the 2011 championship in the prestigious tournament that brought the best teams in the region to…
Major Leases Renewed by Lynn Waterfront Companies
Combined Properties has announced two major lease renewals in the waterfront commercial district totaling more than 41,000 square feet. Two Lynn-based companies – Old Neighborhood Foods and Boston Wholesale Lobster Group – two major retailers and employers, will be remaining…
Steriti Set to Perform in BCT Production of Spring Awakening
Lynn resident Matt Steriti is ready to take the next step in his budding career as an actor/vocalist with his appearance in the Boston Children’s Theatre (BCT) production of the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening that hits the stage August…
Newly Appointed Lynn Disability Commission to Hold First Meeting
Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy has appointed seven members to the newly established Lynn Disability Commission, a board designed to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities living in the city. The state legislature passed a law in 2010…
LHAND Awards Scholarships to 25 Students
The Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) presented college scholarships totaling $22,500 to 25 high school seniors from Lynn. The scholarships are funded by LHAND employee fundraising events and donations from local businesses. LHAND has awarded $133,000 in scholarships…
Erekson, Coppinger Shine in Bay State Games
Lynn Classical’s Jennie Erekson and Mackenzie Coppinger proved that they belong among the elite high softball players in Massachusetts with their performances in the annual Bay State Games. Erekson, a third baseman, and Coppinger, a pitcher, helped lead the Northeast…