Lynn’s GAR building could use your help
LYNN — Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) trustees seek the public’s help to secure funding for the historic building’s restoration and elevator installation.... Read more.
Lynn agencies join forces to study homelessness
LYNN — The Lynn Continuum of Care (LCOC), a consortium of local organizations united under their shared goal to end homelessness in Lynn, will conduct a census-like... Read more.
Protesters interrupt Lynn MLK breakfast
LYNN — Around 20 Lynn Racial Justice Coalition activists surprised Mayor Jared Nicholson and members of the city council with an unexpected protest against the... Read more.
It’s the little things for City Council President Jay Walsh
LYNN — City Council President Jay Walsh said that while he’s enthusiastic for the city’s expected growth — small improvements will go a long way for Lynn... Read more.
Lynn Police: Catalytic converter thefts spike
LYNN — The Lynn Police Department is warning Lynn drivers to keep an eye on their cars, following a spike in catalytic converter thefts this week. Lynn Police... Read more.
Another Lynn home invasion, kidnapping
LYNN — Douglas Brioso, 27, of Medford was arrested on a warrant for home invasion, three counts of armed robbery and two counts of kidnapping at 11:23 a.m Friday... Read more.
Lynner gets 10 years for child porn
Last week U.S. District Court Judge William Young sentenced Thomas LeBlanc, a 36-year-old Lynn man, to 10 years in prison for accessing child pornography with intent... Read more.
Firefighters and Bruins show their warmth
LYNN — Around 50 children in Lynn walked home with brand new coats, hats, gloves and excited looks on their faces Friday afternoon, courtesy of Boston Bruins Foundation,... Read more.
Scholarship offers $1,000 to homeless Lynn student.
LYNN — The Lynn Continuum of Care (LCOC) is accepting applications for its annual scholarship program, the recipient of which will receive $1,000 to use toward... Read more.
One year in: So far, so good for mayor
(At the end of his first year in office, Mayor Jared Nicholson met with The Item’s Editorial Board to discuss his administration’s achievements in 2022. This... Read more.