MBTA cuts train rates in Lynn
LYNN — Commuters will be able to take the train from Lynn to Boston at subway rates through the end of the month. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority... Read more.
Health directors, police stress education in enforcing virus restrictions
Municipal health and police departments have been the agencies responsible for enforcing COVID-19 advisories, orders and restrictions throughout the pandemic. City... Read more.
Virus death toll up to 85 in Lynn
Additional deaths were reported in Lynn and Swampscott on Thursday, but North Shore communities continue to see a small number of new COVID-19 cases each day. ... Read more.
Places of worship prepare to reopen in ‘a new reality’
Although places of worship are permitted to reopen their doors this weekend with heavy restrictions, many local faith leaders are choosing to wait it out for a little... Read more.
Lynn, Peabody report more virus deaths
Lynn and Peabody reported additional deaths on Wednesday, while several other North Shore communities saw a handful of new COVID-19 cases. Another Lynn resident... Read more.
A rolling sendoff for retiring Swampscott Police captain
SWAMPSCOTT — Retiring Swampscott Police Capt. John Alex went out with a bang on Wednesday. The Swampscott Police Department surprised Alex, a 41-year veteran officer,... Read more.
Swampscott school board, teachers union reach tentative deal
SWAMPSCOTT — The Swampscott Education Association and the School Committee have reached a tentative three-year agreement following months of tension-filled contract... Read more.
COVID cases trending lower on North Shore
A small number of new COVID-19 cases and no additional deaths were reported in several North Shore communities on Tuesday. Lynn, which has reported virus deaths... Read more.
Two Lynn homes, car struck by gunfire
LYNN — Two separate shootings in the city on Monday night resulted in damage to two homes and a car, police said. Shots were fired less than half an hour apart... Read more.
For Lynn school, the sound of music never stops
Music knows no bounds. LB Music School, with locations in Lynn, Medford, and Wakefield, has successfully converted 75 percent of its students to taking Zoom lessons... Read more.