Pine Hill residents have been shocked and shaken by the stabbing death of a Lynn teenager at Gallagher Park Friday night. According to the Essex County District Attorney’s Office Huy Le,19, was apparently found dead at the scene by Lynn…
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Paying it Forward at Brickett School
There was much more than reading, writing and arithmetic going on at Brickett School this month. The students gave, and got, the important life lesson of Paying It Forward. What started as a fundraiser for Haitian earthquake victims turned into…
Communication problems in Lynn city government
The first confrontation between Mayor Judith Flanagan-Kennedy and Council President Tim Phelan has taken place. It is over a meaningless piece of land being used as a tow lot and junkyard the council wants to sell. The mayor doesn’t believe…
Mayor, City Council President trade jabs on sale proposal
Mayor Judith Flanagan-Kennedy and Council President Tim Phelan have very different opinions about what to do with a city owned junkyard and tow lot on Harding Street in the designated development zone behind the Lynnway. Phelan and Councillor at Large…
Catholic Schools Week sends strong message
Pope Benedict the XVI has shown how the Catholic Church is approaching the future by maintaining the excellence of its traditions. Catholic School education is the bulwark of Catholicism in America. The education of Catholic children all over the nation…
NSPO leads a musical trip to Europe
Classical music has been said to capture the imagination, and the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra’s Valentine’s Day concert at Swampscott High School will escort your imagination on a musical journey to old-fashioned Europe. Music Director Robert Lehmann will lead a…
Sverker Retires as Tech Coach
Gary Sverker, head coach of the Lynn Tech football team for the past 19 seasons, announced his retirement at the breakup banquet last Thursday night at the Tiger’s Den. “I’m not going to announce captains for next year [because] I’m…
Clancy outspent Kennedy $167,000 to $32,000
Money isn’t everything when it comes to getting re-elected or elected, for that matter. This was proven in Lynn during the recent mayoral campaign. Former Mayor Edward Chip Clancy spent $167,000 on his campaign. Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy spent $32,000.…
Celebration of Art Fiste’s life to air on Lynn television
Cable television broadcaster John Hoffman will host “A Celebration of Arthur Fiste’s Life” television show on Feb. 1 at 4:30 p.m. at the Lynn English High School library. Mr. Fiste, a former basketball coach, teacher, and member of the Lynn…
Phelan eminent domain filings completed
All the legal paperwork is complete and that paperwork will be filed in the Land Court this week for the taking of easements throughout the Lynn waterfront development area on portions of property where the power lines will be hanging…