Glenda Colon to become first Hispanic principal in Lynn schools
LYNN — Glenda Colon will be Connery Elementary School’s new principal and, according to Superintendent Patrick Tutwiler, she is the first Hispanic woman... Read more.
Swampscott selectmen to change their name to Swampscott Selectboard
SWAMPSCOTT — Welcome, unofficially, the Swampscott Selectboard. Four of the five members, as Selectman Donald Hause was unable to attend Wednesday night’s... Read more.
Enjoy your retirement, Owen O’Rourke!
LYNN — Owen O’Rourke, known for his career as a photographer, is the best storyteller I know. After 21 years at the Item, he told his last story on Thursday.... Read more.
Nahant celebrates its public library’s 200th birthday
NAHANT — Two hundred years ago, Nahant Public Library began as a gift to the town of about “10 hundred” volumes of books from a summer visitor named... Read more.
11-year-old from Lynn collects plastic bottle caps to be turned into benches
LYNN — When Tatiana De Leoñ heard someone was collecting bottle caps and putting them to good use, she knew it was the perfect opportunity to contribute to her... Read more.
Swampscott back on track for over-55 development
SWAMPSCOTT — After a years-long delay, plans for a senior housing development on Archer Street are back on track. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted Tuesday to... Read more.
Lynn police seize vehicle from May 15 shooting
LYNN — Lynn Police seized a vehicle that was wanted in relation to a shooting in West Lynn two weeks ago. Cruisers surrounded a male and a red Subaru Forester... Read more.
PHOTOS: This Lynn nursery’s merry-go-round got a much-needed makeover
LYNN — Two years later Winn Hackett is still looking for information on the vintage merry-go-round behind Little Theatre School. But, her historical hunt did inspire... Read more.
King’s Beach Water Quality Report Card low again
LYNN — King’s Beach failed its report card. Again. The water along the stretch of sand, split between Lynn and Swampscott, is at the bottom of the list on... Read more.
Ryan Reynolds, Joe Keery are filming at Lynn Armory
LYNN — Ryan Reynolds is in Lynn. And he brought some friends. The Canadian-American actor, famously known for his role as “Deadpool,” is working on... Read more.