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Pet care has also changed with coronavirus pandemic
By Anne Marie Tobin | April 8, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything, including the way people care for their pets.
The monster never wins
The phone rang at 2 a.m. My first thought was, “Who’s calling me at this hour?” I rolled over
and looked at my phone. I didn’t recognize the number right away. When I picked up the phone I recognized the voice immediately. He didn’t even say hello, just: “Listen up…”
Superintendent: Lynn schools might not reopen
By Gayla Cawley | April 7, 2020
LYNN — Although schools are slated to reopen on May 4, Superintendent Dr. Patrick Tutwiler said he does not expect the district’s students to return to classes this year.
In Lynn, 3 deaths, 264 cases of coronavirus confirmed
LYNN — There have been three deaths and 264 confirmed cases from the coronavirus in the city as of Monday, according to the city’s Department of Public Health.
Grieving prolonged as funerals denied amid virus concerns
By Steve Krause | April 7, 2020
It is the standard last paragraph that appears in almost every obituary in The Item and elsewhere — the one that provides the logistical information for funeral and burial services.
Marblehead philanthropist helps Arc fight coronavirus
DANVERS — Steven P. Rosenthal gave development disability assistance agency Northeast Arc $1 million in 2017 and now he is helping the Peabody organization fight coronavirus.
EMTs and paramedics have their hands full with coronavirus
By Gayla Cawley | April 6, 2020
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.
A birthday party for two in Swampscott
By Gayla Cawley | April 6, 2020
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 on Sunday afternoon.
Saugus gets the aide it needs
By Elyse Carmosino | April 6, 2020
SAUGUS — Friday, April 3, Town Manager Scott Crabtree announced the appointment of a new staff member to assist the Saugus Health Department and Board of Health in their efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Mom’s lessons from long ago reaps what he sews
By Thor Jourgensen | April 4, 2020
LYNN — Jack Herlihy never thought he would put to use the sewing skills his mother taught him. But that was before coronavirus hit.
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