Swampscott Fire captain Kevin Thompson retires after 41 years
SWAMPSCOTT — After more than 41 years with the Swampscott Fire Department, Capt. Kevin Thompson is calling it a career. Thompson, 62, joined the Swampscott... Read more.
Poor turnout in Swampscott election as Paster retains seat on Board of Assessors
SWAMPSCOTT — In a local election that featured a paltry voter turnout, Linda Paster, chairwoman of the Board of Assessors, retained her seat in the only contested... Read more.
Lynn calls a forum to help residents learn about opioid addiction
LYNN — Residents are invited to a forum on opioid addiction next week, which is aimed at helping people understand the epidemic. Opioid Addiction in the City... Read more.
Man arrested in Lynn for assault after cross country travel dispute
LYNN — A 27-year-old man was arrested on Sunday and charged with pointing a loaded handgun at a passenger who reportedly stiffed him for a cross-country ride... Read more.
PHOTO: Can you ID the man who robbed a Lynn store with a hypodermic needle?
LYNN — Police want the public’s help to identify a man they believe robbed a convenience store with a hypodermic needle. Lynn police released surveillance... Read more.
Lynn plans for future of Union Hospital site
LYNN — The City Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday to amend zoning to allow for a medical village that would replace Union Hospital, but city officials... Read more.
Board of Assessors race highlights Swampscott’s local election
SWAMPSCOTT — Low voter turnout is expected for Tuesday’s local election, which will feature only one contested race. Two candidates are vying for a seat... Read more.
Swampscott’s Larry Zabar recognized with ‘Changing Lives’ award
Swampscott resident Larry Zabar is the recipient of Northeast Arc’s Changing Lives Award. Zabar, the executive vice-president of the New England Council, is... Read more.
Lynn students joined the Children’s March to Protect Immigrants
LYNN — Gianna Ruiz, a 10th grader at KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate, knows the fear that children of immigrant families feel all too well, which stems from the... Read more.
Swampscott proposes a ban on plastic bags
SWAMPSCOTT — Plastic bags could soon be a thing of the past in Swampscott, if a new bylaw banning them passes at Town Meeting next month. Town Meeting members... Read more.