SWAMPSCOTT — Four years ago, restaurateur Matthew Swartz had a Thanksgiving he would never forget. With a few … [Read more...] about After Thanksgiving accident, Swampscott restaurant owner donates $40K to Salem Hospital
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All Care Hospice honors local Nahant veteran
For the ItemRay “Ray” Pisano of Nahant will be 101 in February. At the age of 19, while living in Lynn and with just a … [Read more...] about All Care Hospice honors local Nahant veteran
Swampscott seeks community help spending opioid settlement
Anthony CammalleriSWAMPSCOTT — The Health Department is seeking community members' input in its effort to spend the town's … [Read more...] about Swampscott seeks community help spending opioid settlement
Lynn Community Health Center announces next chief executive officer
For the ItemLYNN — The Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) Board of Directors has announced Brenda Rodriguez as its next … [Read more...] about Lynn Community Health Center announces next chief executive officer
Breakheart Reservation 5K to raise money for ALS, muscular dystrophy
Anthony CammalleriSAUGUS — Robert MacIsaac will host the first-ever Sweet Sadie’s Walk, Run, Ride 5K to raise money for muscular … [Read more...] about Breakheart Reservation 5K to raise money for ALS, muscular dystrophy
Lynn focuses on unarmed response initiative
Emily PaulsLYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson's office’s Unarmed Response Initiative is in the process of finalizing its … [Read more...] about Lynn focuses on unarmed response initiative
Lynn health director saves man overdosing on City Hall steps
Emily PaulsLYNN — Interim Health Director M.J. Duffy Alexander administered Narcan nasal spray to a man overdosing on the … [Read more...] about Lynn health director saves man overdosing on City Hall steps
Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Lynnfield’s 4th of July 5K road race
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — There was no better place to celebrate America's birthday than the 56th Annual Lynnfield Athletic … [Read more...] about Rain doesn’t dampen spirits at Lynnfield’s 4th of July 5K road race
New recovery support center opens in Lynn
Emily PaulsLYNN — Spectrum Health Systems has opened a peer-recovery support center on Exchange Street called the … [Read more...] about New recovery support center opens in Lynn
Lynn doctor joins equity coalition
Emily PaulsLYNN — Dr. Carlos Cappas, the chief behavioral health officer at Lynn Community Health Center, has joined the … [Read more...] about Lynn doctor joins equity coalition
Lynnfield hopes free Narcan kits will save lives
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — The town has launched a program it hopes will save the lives of people who have overdosed on … [Read more...] about Lynnfield hopes free Narcan kits will save lives
Lynnfield is Thinking of Michael
Anne Marie TobinWAKEFIELD — Friday night was a special one for the Think of Michael Foundation (TOM). TOM's Dick Dalton … [Read more...] about Lynnfield is Thinking of Michael
Lynnfield takes a healthy approach
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — Not even a little rain could dampen spirits at the second annual A Healthy Lynnfield Healthy … [Read more...] about Lynnfield takes a healthy approach
Mental health resources in Lynn
Emily PaulsLYNN — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and there are multiple organizations and programs in the city that … [Read more...] about Mental health resources in Lynn
The COVID emergency is over. But is COVID?
Emily PaulsIt has been more than three years since then-Gov. Charlie Baker declared COVID-19 a public health emergency in … [Read more...] about The COVID emergency is over. But is COVID?
Lynn offering Narcan training sessions
Emily PaulsLYNN — The Public Health Department has started offering free Narcan nasal spray kits and training sessions at … [Read more...] about Lynn offering Narcan training sessions
Lynnfield’s Breslow finds personal connection with Mass General in marathon debut
Anne Marie TobinLYNNFIELD — The Boston Marathon is always a special day for the thousands of lucky runners who compete each … [Read more...] about Lynnfield’s Breslow finds personal connection with Mass General in marathon debut
Peabody 7th graders are building strong relationships
Anne Marie TobinPEABODY — The Peabody Education Foundation (PEF), as part of its ongoing Mental Wellness Initiative, will … [Read more...] about Peabody 7th graders are building strong relationships
Health Board tightens food inspection system
Anthony CammalleriLYNN — The Board of Health voted to amend the city’s food establishment inspection system, bringing it up to … [Read more...] about Health Board tightens food inspection system
Citizens Inn to celebrate 40 years of community commitment
Anne Marie TobinPEABODY — There's still plenty of time to purchase tickets to the 40th Citizens Inn Gala & Auction that … [Read more...] about Citizens Inn to celebrate 40 years of community commitment