The Annual Lynn Christmas Parade lights up the city streets every Christmas Eve. Floats filled with joyful, familiar faces and a grand finale featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus on their sleigh have made this tradition a Lynn classic for the…
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Plans Moving Forward for Lynn Common Improvements
Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy last week discussed major reconstruction and improvement plans for Lynn Common, McManus Field and Frasier Field, all of which will begin in the spring. “We are undertaking major improvements to Lynn Common,” said Mayor Kennedy. “Really…
Mayor Kennedy Looks Forward to Her New Term
Just one month after her re-election victory for a second term as Lynn Mayor, Judith Flanagan Kennedy is relaxed and confident in the leadership she has provided to the city through her first term. “The first thing to ask yourself,…
Thanksgiving Dinner at Brothers Deli
George Markos, owner of Brothers Deli on Market Street, once against hosted a free full-course Thanksgiving turkey dinner for hundreds of local residents. Markos is pictured at his restaurant with some of the volunteers who helped bring enjoyment to residents…
English Beats Classical in 100th Holiday Game
Lynn English junior quarterback Lucas Harris connected on a 31-yard touchdown pass to senior Chris Lessard in the final minute to help the Bulldogs defeat Lynn Classical, 13-12, in the 100th edition of the Thanksgiving game Thursday at Manning Field.…
United Way, LHAND Team up to Provide Thanksgiving Food for 1,200 Families
United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley and the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development came together to distribute bags of food and gift cards to 1,200 families in the Lynn for the Thanksgiving holiday. LHAND was one of…
Girls Inc of Lynn Receives Generous Gift from the Honorable Amy L. Nechtem
The Honorable Amy L. Nechtem was awarded the 2013 Simmons College Alumnae Association Community Service award. This award recognizes alumna who has made significant achievements to the world around her through community service activities. Judge Nechtem is an associate justice…
St. Mary’s Honors Dr. Mary Grassa O’Neill with Cardinal Cushing Society Award
It was a celebration of Catholic education and one of its true champions at St. Mary’s Cardinal Cushing Society Reception at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem Nov. 20. The school honored Dr. Mary Grassa O’Neill, who recently stepped down…
Gingerbread House Competiton to Benefit Housing Families Inc.
The Boston Christmas Festival hosted its 20th annual Gingerbread House Competiton to benefit Housing Families Inc., a Malden based non profit dedicated to ending family homelessness in Massachusetts. Boston area restaurants created elegant gingerbread houses which were on display at…
93rd Annual Lynn High Schools Thanksgiving Football Luncheon:Coaches, Captains and Cheerleaders to Be Honored at Porthole Pub on Tuesday
The Porthole Pub in Lynn will be the site of the 93rd Annual Lynn High Schools Thanksgiving Football Luncheon on Tuesday, as the Lynn Rotary Club and Lynn Lions Club once again co-host the grand tradition of celebrating local high…