Lynn Police get less lethal weapons to fight crime
LYNN — The city’s police department got new weapons this week and their purpose is to reduce the use of lethal force. Thanks to $117,000 in funding from... Read more.
Body found on Nahant’s Short Beach
NAHANT — The body of a 73-year-old man was found on Short Beach early Saturday morning. Nahant Police received a 911 call at about 7:40 a.m. reporting a dead person... Read more.
Latinx Heritage Month celebrated in Lynn
LYNN — The walls of the Lynn Museum/LynnArts building are covered in pieces of art that celebrate the Latinx culture. While they will remain in place for three... Read more.
New Music Breakdown: Dan + Shay, Justin Bieber collaborate on wedding song
Beliebers (Justin Bieber fans) all over the world had their hearts broken twice this week. The first heartbreak was when the singer re-tied the knot with supermodel... Read more.
National Grid, Conservation Commission voice concerns on rail trail design
SWAMPSCOTT — The town may have to make changes to parts of its proposed rail trail plan after a number of issues were raised by National Grid. Swampscott’s... Read more.
Parking phone app can be used in Lynn’s downtown
LYNN — City residents and those visiting the downtown area will finally be able to pay for parking on their cellphones. After securing a partnership with PayByPhone,... Read more.
Swampscott man out of his gourd with giant pumpkin
SWAMPSCOTT — All Tom Keenan wanted in his backyard was a vegetable garden. Instead, he ended up with a giant pumpkin patch. The Swampscott resident of nearly two... Read more.
High school senior stops traffic to help turkey struck by car in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — Most people find turkeys a terrifying nuisance. But one high school senior stopped traffic on Paradise Road on Monday to attempt a rescue of one hit... Read more.
Calling all artists: No Hate in Lynn looking to unite community
LYNN — No Hate in Lynn, a group that formed after multiple incidents of anti-Semitic vandalism in the city, is calling on local artists to help bring the community... Read more.
New Music Breakdown: Jonas Brothers & Diplo collaborate on “Lonely”
I’ve been waiting for this moment my entire music writing career, which, to my own surprise, has only been a few months. Anyone who knows me understands that... Read more.