It is hardly a surprise that foreclosures have caused dozens of Lynn property owners to lose their homes during the past three years. In fact, from August 2009 to August 2010, 50 homes were foreclosed on by their mortgage holders…
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Striking Similarity – Thompson looks just like Sarah Palin
Cecilia Thompson has never visited Alaska but everywhere she goes people tell her how closely she resembles the state’s most famous resident. Thompson, a graduate of Pickering Junior High and Lynn English High School, is a look-a-like to former Alaska…
Garelick Farms doing right thing says Councillor Capano
At a recent meeting of city officials and members of the leadership of Garelick Farms, it appears that some positives are coming as an outgrowth of the negatives that swirled around for most of last summer. “The Garelick people has…
Outcry from Lynners drowns out support for Lowes project
A meeting last week of Lynn residents living off Highland Avenue by the Salem line produced nothing but angst as officials on both sides of the Salem-Lynn borderline failed to assuage those who believe the planned Lowe’s/Walmart box project is…
White at the mic – Walnut Street Café hosts weekly events for musicians and speakers
Lynn musician Don White has led a very interesting life. A professional folk singer and songwriter since 1988, he has seven CDs and two DVDs to his credit and has also written a book, “Memoirs of a ‘C’ Student, a…
A team player – Shadoff will retire in June; run for Lynn School Committee in Sept. 2011
Eddie Shadoff has lived in Lynn his whole life and worked in the city’s school system for 35 years, the last four as the director of athletics at Lynn Tech. Shadoff will conclude the teaching and administrative part of his…
Community invitation to hear an incredible story of courage and hope
On Thursday evening, September 16th, the Lynn English High School Peer Mediation Program is sponsoring "Rachel’s Challenge", an inspiring presentation based on the life of Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the Columbine High School massacre. The contents of…
An American Hero – Malagrifa recalls his friendship with football star Pat Tillman
Former Lynn Tech principal Al Malagrifa will go see the “The Tillman Story,” a documentary about former NFL star Pat Tillman in theaters this week, with a personal appreciation for Tillman’s football career and the heroic sacrifice that he made…
Ethics Commission charges Lynn constable with conflict of interest
The Enforcement Division of the State Ethics Commission has charged Louis Picano, a Board of Health Inspector with the city, of violating the state’s conflict of interest law. The Ethics Commission charged Picano that working for the city as an…
Foul odor continues; Garelick being fined – Fined $1,000 a day since August 4
Garelick Farms has been fined $1,000 everyday since August 4, according to lawyers in the city’s law department. As of Monday the 23rd, Garelick Farms owed the city $19,000 as the result of an order sent to the law department…