Ex-Lynn killer turned poet seeks parole
LYNN – Norman A. Porter Jr., the Lynn-born killer-turned-poet laureate, wants out of prison.Currently serving a life sentence for the shotgun slaying of Saugus... Read more.
Lynn’s new CMCC director brings a fresh perspective
LYNN – Three months ago, Steven Godfrey took over as executive director of the city’s Community Minority Cultural Center, knowing that the organization... Read more.
Lynn neighborhood group reports drop in violence
LYNN – A Hamilton Avenue resident’s report of lessening neighborhood violence and improved conditions stood out as the source of welcome news at a recent... Read more.
Lynn beating suspects back in court
LYNN – The savage beating of a Guatemalan immigrant in Lynn last July 22, allegedly by a pack of local boys ranging in age from 11 to 14, has stirred words... Read more.
Nahant comedian headlines at Oct. 15 autism benefit
Don Gavin is a lot of things, but mostly he’s just plain funny.The Nahant resident and godfather of Boston comedy will headline the second annual Autism Speaks... Read more.
Revere bank robbery suspect arraigned
REVERE – A Cambridge man who allegedly robbed two Revere banks in late September is being held in lieu of $50,000 cash bail following his arraignment in Chelsea... Read more.
HAWC unveils revised name, new logo
SALEM – The North Shore’s largest emergency shelter and counseling service is changing its name to better reflect its mission that now encompasses all... Read more.
Mayoral, council forum set in Lynn
LYNN – Candidates for mayor and councilor-at-large have been invited to participate in an Oct. 7 public debate at the Lynn Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield... Read more.
Lynn Classical High students get green education
LYNN – Attitudes among high school students about energy use may be changing as quickly as the planet’s climate.Nearly every one of the 1,300 students... Read more.
Easy choice for Kennedy in Lynn race
LYNN – Mayoral candidate Judith Flanagan Kennedy will not seek re-election to her seat as a councilor-at-large and instead devote her full attention to a run... Read more.