
Swampscott won’t renew a transgender principal’s contract
SWAMPSCOTT — The principal of Stanley Elementary School has been let go after coming out as transgender last month. Superintendent Pamela Angelakis has opted... Read more.

Lynn School Committee considering a tip line as a way to prevent tragedies
LYNN — In the wake of last month’s shooting that claimed the lives of 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., the Lynn School... Read more.

A tough (and dark) day in Swampscott as a blizzard keeps the lights out
SWAMPSCOTT — Many residents of the seaside town had to cope with power outages during the slow-moving blizzard on Tuesday. For most of the first half of the... Read more.

Lynn DPW chief: ‘It’s a lot of snow’
LYNN — As the North Shore continues to get hammered by the blizzard, Lynn Department of Public Works commissioner Andrew Hall said the city is in pretty good... Read more.

Man robbed at gunpoint in Lynn
LYNN — A 45-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint on Boston Street early Monday morning. Lynn Police responded to a street robbery at 529 Boston St. shortly... Read more.

2 convenience stores robbed in Lynn
LYNN — Two convenience stores were robbed in the city over the weekend, one at gunpoint. Lynn Police responded to Amigos Market, at 355 Summer St., shortly... Read more.

Lynn church holds dedication ceremony for its new building
LYNN — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a dedication ceremony for its new building on Bubier Street on Sunday morning. Scott Malstrom, second... Read more.

Service window open despite closed doors
LYNN — Straight Ahead Ministries, an organization that strives to transform the lives of juvenile offenders, may have closed the doors of its Lynn office,... Read more.

Sweet 116, Lynn woman may be nation’s oldest
LYNN — Possibly the oldest person in the country, 116-year-old Dorrisile Dervis, lives right in town and spends her days surrounded by family. Dervis is a... Read more.

DA’s office: Police shooting of Everett man was justified
LYNN — The Essex County District Attorney’s office has found that the November 2016 fatal shooting of an unarmed 41-year-old Everett man with a lengthy criminal... Read more.