Tearful friends and family blast the plea deal in Jamiee Mendez’s killing
SALEM — More than three years after a Swampscott woman’s remains washed up on King’s Beach in Swampscott, the man accused of the slaying pleaded guilty... Read more.
Lynn wants the public’s help in selecting a new school superintendent
LYNN — Parents, faculty and administrators will have an opportunity to provide feedback on selection of the next superintendent of schools. The city will consider... Read more.
This Lynn Tech grad will make history with a Boston construction union
BOSTON — A Lynn Vocational Technical Institute graduate has been named business agent for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 103.... Read more.
Pennsylvania representative’s race hits home for Moulton
Democrat Conor Lamb clung to a slender lead Wednesday night, in the longtime GOP stronghold friendly to President Donald Trump, in a closely watched U.S. House race... Read more.
North Shore communities have blown through their snow removal budgets
Winter is not over until next week, but some North Shore communities have exceeded their snow removal budget. Lynn allocated $785,162 for snow removal in the 2018... Read more.
Necco will lay off 395 workers unless it can find a buyer
REVERE — Necco’s days could be numbered. The 171-year-old confectionary company, best known for Necco Wafers, Mary Janes, and Valentine Sweethearts, will... Read more.
Pot debate pushed back after Lynn cancels city council meeting
LYNN — The threat of a third nor’easter in the last two weeks has caused the City Council to cancel its Tuesday night meeting at City Hall. Councilors were... Read more.
The power is slowly coming back after 2 massive nor’easters
LYNN — The North Shore is still experiencing outages from this week’s powerful nor’easter, but National Grid expects service to be fully restored... Read more.
Fire damages a troubled property in Lynn
LYNN — A late night fire Thursday damaged a single-family home on Essex Street. The fire started in the rear of a shed adjacent to the Ranch-style home and quickly... Read more.
Hockey coach accused of sexually assaulting boys held without bail until trial
SALEM — A hockey coach accused of sexually assaulting boys in his care will remain jailed until trial. Essex County Superior Court Judge Timothy Feeley ordered... Read more.