The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of active, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases is 1,056 with 54 new cases today. 5,750 Lynn residents have recovered and 129 have died. The total number of confirmed…
Ozone Monitoring Season Ends with Lowest Number of Unhealthy Air Days since Monitoring Began
With the conclusion of the 2020 Ozone Monitoring Season, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) announced that Massachusetts recorded three unhealthy ozone days, the fewest since ozone monitoring began in the 1970s. Also known as “exceedance days,” all three…
Town of Nahant Designated as Medium Risk Community for COVID-19
The Board of Health reports that the Town of Nahant has seen a rise in positive COVID-19 cases recently, resulting in an increased risk designation from the Commonwealth. According to the public health data released on Thursday, Nov. 19, the…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. The pandemic is spreading like widlfire across our nation, shattering previous records of infection on a daily basis and requiring all…
Guest Op-Ed: Thank You to Our Elected Officials
By Senator Brendan Crighton The foundation of our democracy depends on our ability to conduct free and fair elections. This year’s election was faced with a wide range of challenges that were both unprecedented and daunting. Despite these obstacles, we…