EMTs and paramedics have their hands full with coronavirus
LYNN — Todd Simoes has been an EMT for more than 20 years, but he’s shocked by what he’s been encountering during the coronavirus pandemic. “We’re... Read more.
A birthday party for two in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — Meabh Tuttle was ecstatic when she heard a siren indicating the town’s Big Blue fire engine was approaching for her drive-by birthday celebration... Read more.
GE union demanding two-week shutdown due to virus
LYNN — Following weeks of citing health and safety concerns, the union representing more than 1,200 workers at Lynn’s GE Aviation plant demanded a two-week... Read more.
Lynn census count could also be impacted by COVID-19
LYNN — Wednesday marked Census Day, but a chief officer of a local organization that’s helping to coordinate the city’s count is concerned the crippling... Read more.
Attorney General: Lynn City Council violated open meeting law
LYNN — State Attorney General Maura Healey’s office has determined that the Lynn City Council has violated the open meeting law. Assistant Attorney General... Read more.
Cawley: Social grounding goes the distance
Social distancing restrictions are kind of a bummer. It’s like we’re all teenagers who have been grounded with no end date in sight. There’s... Read more.
Lynn’s GE workers voice safety concerns, suggest making ventilators
LYNN — Workers at Lynn’s GE Aviation plant held protests on Monday and Tuesday, citing the company’s failure to address their health and safety concerns... Read more.
Lynn YMCA directs a drive for diapers
LYNN — A newly formed community group and the Lynn YMCA have teamed up to help parents secure diapers for their children. Much like toilet paper and hand sanitizer,... Read more.
Two Swampscott teachers are making face masks for healthcare workers
SWAMPSCOTT — Schools may be closed, but two Swampscott teachers are using their time off to sew fabric face masks for healthcare workers. Their efforts are aimed... Read more.
Lynn and Swampscott sewer officials: Do not flush sanitary wipes
The Lynn Water & Sewer Commission and Swampscott Public Works Department have seen an increase in sewer backups from residents improperly disposing of sanitary... Read more.