Special election called for March 4
Marblehead, Swampscott and Lynn voters go to the polls March 4 to pick a successor to state Rep. Douglas Petersen who starts his job as state agriculture commissioner... Read more.
T: Lynn commuter rail elevator to be fixed by next week
LYNN – MBTA officials insist a grimy, junk-filled elevator in the commuter rail garage tops a list of lifts that will be repaired and placed back in operation.With... Read more.
Electric short may be cause of Lynn blaze
LYNN – Fire investigators are not ruling out an electrical malfunction as the cause of the Tuesday midday fire that left 15 West Lynn residents homeless.Fire... Read more.
Rising gas prices put the brakes on holiday spending
LYNN – “To grandmother’s house we go” this holiday season may be a sentiment that has gone the way of $2 a gallon gasoline.As per gallon... Read more.
Revere beach work nearing completion
REVERE – State road contractors will finish major reconstruction of Revere Beach Boulevard before Christmas, even as they finalize plans for Short Beach improvements.The... Read more.
Revere schools eye extended day
REVERE – Three local schools plan to extend the teaching day next year subject to teachers union and School Committee approval, and the state’s help... Read more.
Primary push pain for local city clerks
LYNN – City clerks say a plan to have Massachusetts take part in a massive Feb. 5 presidential primary means they must endure a number of logistical headaches.The... Read more.
Debit, credit cards a bane n and blessing n for gas stations
LYNN – Introducing credit cards at her family?s Summer Street service station proved to be a “good news/bad news” experience for proprietor Laura... Read more.
Forty-five local vacant buildings generate revenue, problems
REVERE-The city is moving to tear down or get repaired a vacant building at 60 Warren St. even as inspectors keep an eye on 44 other local structures standing empty... Read more.
Revere commission to hold hearing on bar hours rollback
REVERE-Local residents and owners of 20 bars, clubs and restaurants impacted by a proposed 1 a.m. closing time get a chance to comment on the “last call”... Read more.