Chlidren’s mental health laws ensure families get services
BOSTON – It’s often referred to as Yolanda’s Law, but until the last week of August it was only a legislative proposal designed to ensure children... Read more.
$500 grant awarded to Nahant FD’s Ocean Rescue Team
The Nahant Fire Department’s Ocean Rescue Team has been selected by the Massachusetts Call/Volunteer Firefighters’ Association (MC/VFA) to receive its... Read more.
Senate will consider its own bailout plan tonight after return from holiday
LYNN – Even as the Senate announced Tuesday evening that it will take up its own new and hopefully improved version of the national economic bailout plan tonight,... Read more.
Tierney says failed bailout bill flawed by compromises
A national economic bailout bill failed Monday to pass the House of Representatives, an outcome that U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney believes stemmed from the overload... Read more.
‘Killer Poet’ documentary takes top feature win at Newburyport film fest
NEWBURYPORT – “Killer Poet,” a film about the life of convicted killer Norman Porter Jr., won the best feature-length documentary award at the... Read more.
Mel Gibson’s film crew back in Lynn, sans DeNiro
LYNN – Hollywood crews are slated to return to the Lawrence Gannon Municipal Golf Course on Monday to resume filming “Edge of Darkness” now that... Read more.
Probe opened into disposal of LFD gear
LYNN – An investigation has been launched into allegations that Fire Department property was wrongfully disposed of, perhaps for profit.Fire Chief James Carritte... Read more.
Disabled Lynn jake spends days on golf links
LYNN – A former Lynn firefighter collecting a permanent disability pension because of an on-the-job ankle injury spends his days playing tournament golf.Stephen... Read more.
Wall Street dive rings alarm for non-profits
LYNN – Non-profit organizations and charities in Massachusetts are concerned the financial demise of big Wall Street firms could translate to the loss of key... Read more.
Tierney supports energy legislation to reduce excessive oil drilling
PEABODY – A bill passed by the House and supported by U.S. Rep. John F. Tierney would require that oil companies “use or lose” the 68 million acres... Read more.