Lynn’s Cohen memorialized at State House
LYNN – More than a century after labor leader Edward Cohen was fatally wounded in a State House shooting, elected officials and historians honored his memory... Read more.
Foes, supporters draw battle lines on raising charter school cap
The question of expanding the current crop of 62 charter schools could be decided by voters next year if the Legislature rejects Gov. Deval Patrick’s expansion... Read more.
Saugus shooting suspect arraigned
SAUGUS – Ronjae Williams’ response to police last Saturday when they asked him if he shot and wounded three men outside Orchid nightclub was “that... Read more.
Clancy’s cash fails to pay off in election
LYNN – Two bar owners said they donated $700 to mayoral challenger Judith Flanagan Kennedy’s campaign based on their friendship with the City Councilor... Read more.
DeLeo: State economy 1, maybe 2 years from recovery
REVERE – Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo on Thursday said legislators will have to rely on spending cuts, not more taxes, to absorb the impact of... Read more.
Revere school board to meet on contraceptive availability
REVERE – With a ballot question seeking to ban it hanging over their heads, School Committee members meet next Tuesday to review a spring decision making birth... Read more.
Lynn race is on
LYNN – “We’ve legitimized ourselves,” said Judith Flanagan Kennedy following her Tuesday night preliminary election victory.”We’ve... Read more.
School’s out for Lynn suspects
LYNN – Four students charged with assault to murder in the July beating of a Guatemalan man cannot attend public schools but they will receive tutoring under... Read more.
Students in Lynn gaining on MCAS
LYNN – Three local schools picked for special test improvement attention by state educators showed some gains on just-released state comprehensive assessment... Read more.
Incumbents dominate Lynn races
LYNN – While most of the preliminary election limelight was focused Tuesday on the mayoral race, Lynn residents also took to the polls to elect members of... Read more.