Eastern Bank acquires Cambridge Bancorp
Eastern Bankshares Inc., the stock-holding company for Eastern Bank, completed the acquisition of Cambridge Bancorp, the parent company of Cambridge Trust Company,... Read more.
Lynn summer youth program employs 400
LYNN — The Youth Summer Employment Program has tripled in size this year, with more than 400 youth employed through the city. The program started on July 8, and... Read more.
Another spoke in the Northern Strand
LYNN — The Northern Strand Multimodal Path project is nearing completion, as representatives of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, the city, and... Read more.
Lynn Parks and Rec dives into summer
LYNN — The Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for an action-packed summer, as it announced its annual Youth Summer Program on Wednesday. Lisa Nerich,... Read more.
Lynn Farmers’ Market grows into a new location
LYNN — The Lynn Farmers’ Market is heading toward un-chard-ed territory this summer, laying down roots at the Commons every Thursday from July 11 until... Read more.
Local delegation supports maternal health bill
BOSTON — The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a comprehensive maternal health bill that was supported by the Lynn delegation. A press release from... Read more.
Mystery author takes inspiration from the North Shore
LYNN — Lynn native Michael Walsh talked with The Item Friday, and unraveled the mystery of what it’s like to be a fiction author. “They say write what you... Read more.
Short: Serving time
“Hi, how’s everyone doing tonight?” I say to my newly seated table of four.... Read more.
A rockin’ summer gets underway at Red Rock Park
LYNN — Red Rock Park was packed with people on the eve of the Fourth of July, as the Dirty Floorboards started off the Summer Entertainment Series with a big bang.... Read more.
Lynnspire grants aim to inspire creativity
LYNN — The city and the Lynn Creative Cities Initiative have announced the recipients for this year’s round of Lynnspire grants. The grant program, which... Read more.