The plan to evaluate and improve transportation issues along the Route 107 Corridor received a financial boost as an amendment, co-sponsored by State Representatives Dan Cahill (D-Lynn) and Paul Tucker (D-Salem), passed as part of An Act Relative to Job…
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Thirteen Schools and Individuals Honored for Success With Safe Routes to School Program
Lt. Governor Karyn Polito today joined the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) in honoring 13 schools and individuals for their work to promote and train students to bicycle and walk to school in a safe manner as part of the…
Summer Learning Collaborative Expands to 14 Cities and Towns
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley announced today it is expanding its highly-successful Summer Learning Collaborative to 14 cities and towns serving over 3,000 elementary school-age children in the region. United Way’s Summer Learning Collaborative kicked off this…
From Lynn to Las Vegas:Ward Wins Miss. Mass. United States Pageant; Will Compete For National Title
By Cary Shuman As a young girl growing up in Lynn, Sonyaa Ward always wanted to compete in beauty pageants. But citing “a lack of confidence,” she backed out of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA and Miss Massachusetts USA competitions. Proving…
Gauthier Pitching in Arizona League
By Joyce Erekson Former Classical High/Hartford University pitcher Kyle Gauthier is making some noise this summer as a free agent with the Arizona League Padres, a rookie-level minor league team affiliated with the San Diego Padres. The 6-4, 220 pound…
State of the City Address Set for July 19
Lynn Community Association will host its 6th Annual State of the City address with Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy on Tuesday, July 19th, 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield Street, Lynn. Doors…
Lynn Adult Education Offers New Services
“Thousands of adults in Lynn do not have the skills they need to be able to support themselves and their families. Thousands of children are being raised in poverty or at the margins. Operation Bootstrap is actively engaged in efforts…
Rep.Crighton’s Housing Bill Included In Economic Development Legislation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed House Bill 4461, An Act Relative to Job Creation, Workforce Development and Infrastructure Investment. Included in H4461 was language from a bill filed by Representative Brendan Crighton (H1089) that would expand the eligibility criteria…
Lynn Mother Joins Six Children as NSCC Alumni
When Florence Kiambe walked across the stage to receive her associate’s degree in Liberal Arts at North Shore Community College’s recent 50th Commencement, she was following in the footsteps of six of her children, all NSCC alumni who encouraged their…
Meet You At Red Rock:Summer isn’t Summer Without Popular Concert Series
It’s hot. The kids need a diversion and you could use some relaxation after a long day. What you need is a family activity that’s not too active but something outdoors, preferably somewhere cool. For a fun event that’s just…