By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) announced this week a $1.5 million grant to develop a new treatment and prevention program for latent tuberculosis (TB). The grant funding will…
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Suspect in Five Assaults Arrested:Swampscott Man, Sex Offender Tied to Crimes by GPS
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. A 39-year old Swampscott man, and registered sex offender was arrested this week by Lynn and Swampscott police in connection with five reported attacks that took place near the Lynn-Swampscott line in the area of the…
Essex Heritage Catalyzes New Initiatives, Announcing Matching Grants for Local Heritage Projects
The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, announces the 2017 Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program. Recognizing the ongoing need for funding, Essex Heritage will award $2,000 grants…
League of Women Voters of Massachusetts Launches Video Contest
For its fourth annual student video contest, the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA) invites high school students to create short videos showing how someone is “making democracy work” where they live. The contest, Making Democracy Work in My…
Jackson Hewitt Joins LACC
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service recently joined the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce. Jackson Hewitt has three offices located at 57 Market Street in Lynn, at 63 Jefferson Ave., Salem and in Sears, at the North Shore Mall in Peabody. “I…
Marcos on the Mark:Echevarria Lifts Nichols College Hoop Team to Win Over Gordon
By Cary Shuman Making his first of two appearances on the North Shore this month and playing in front of a group of family and supporters, Lynn’s Marcos Echevarria put on a show. Echevarria, a 5-foot-10-inch sophomore guard, capped off…
Coppinger Inaugurated as Sheriff of Essex County
Kevin Coppinger was inaugurated on Wednesday night as the new Sheriff of Essex County in a ceremony at the Lynn Veterans Auditorium in Lynn City Hall. Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts William Galvin was scheduled to administer the…
Start with A Smile:Dr.Patel and Dr.Amlani Met At Bu and Are Proud Owners of Boston North Dental Associates in Saugus
By Cary Shuman They have been friends since their days at the Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. Dr. Priti Amlani graduated in 2006, and Dr. Bhavisha Patel graduated in 2007. “We were introduced through mutual friends,” recalled…
Classical VS St Mary’s In Boverini Tournament
Classical’s Olivia Pedro drives for a lay up in the Boverini Tournament. Classical fell to St. Mary’s, 57-39.
Rock-It Men:Bill and Dave Galatis are Motivating Young Musicians at School of Rock
By Cary Shuman The School of Rock opened in the spring of 2015 with Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, other city officials, and LACC members welcoming the new concept in music and rock ‘n’ roll instruction to the city. Bill Galatis,…