The hunt continues for the source of a downtown Lynn gas leak
LYNN — More than 100 gallons of gasoline have seeped into downtown Lynn’s stormwater system, and it’s not clear where it came from. Firefighters evacuated... Read more.
GE River Works employees elect new president, vice president
LYNN — The new leaders of the 1,550 member-strong union that includes GE River Works employees are a study in contrasts united in their goal to bring new work... Read more.
Jourgensen: The mini-Combat Zone that wasn’t
Selling marijuana on the Lynnway has generated its share of controversy but does anybody remember the great massage parlor uproar of 1980? It all started, according... Read more.
Local businesses do their part for federal employees affected by government shutdown
Local businesses are pitching in to help federal employees who have gone without paychecks in the month-long U.S. government shutdown. Restaurants, lenders and others,... Read more.
NSCC group offers African-American and Latino men a transition into college
LYNN — Willy Gomez’ deep interest in math helped him breeze through English High School and graduate in 2017. But he ran into a brick wall when he enrolled... Read more.
When Ted came to town
Lynn residents thrive on politics and the late U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy always set off a ripple of excitement when he came to town, especially when he was attending... Read more.
Shaw’s in Lynn will close for good
LYNN — The Shaw’s supermarket on State Street in the city’s center will close in mid-February, according to Lynn/EDIC Executive Director James... Read more.
New engines help boost hiring for GE River Works plant
LYNN — Like an island bathed in sunshine but surrounded by stormy seas, General Electric Aviation’s River Works plant is hiring at record levels and shouldering... Read more.
Jourgensen: Marching in lockstep for the GAR
A lot of promises get made at the start of a new year and ranking high among them is a local commitment to ensure the past is not forgotten even as the future unfolds.... Read more.
Lynn’s Friends of Ward 5 crime watch group aims to make neighborhoods safer
LYNN — Their monthly meetings sometimes don’t number more than six residents, but Friends of Ward 5 crime watch members want to swell their ranks and put... Read more.