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Lynn Tech recieves $200K to launch automotive, welding classes

LYNN — After receiving $200,000 from the Commonwealth’s Career Technical Initiative grant program, Lynn Tech is launching 200-hour automotive technology and welding classes. The new program, slated to begin on Feb. 26, will run Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lynn Tech. Lynn Tech Cooperative Education Coordinator David Granger […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
Local reps back ‘Revenge Porn’ legislation

A bill passed by the state House of Representatives last week would enact protections in Massachusetts against “revenge porn” and other forms of image-based assault, potentially bringing Massachusetts in line with nearly every other state in the nation in doing so. An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation cleared the House in a bipartisan 151-0 […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
Saugus River floodgates again considered

An old solution to a consistent problem — flooding — is gaining new life in the Saugus River Watershed, with a renewed focus on the construction of floodgates as a possible salve to high tides spilling over into low-lying areas in Everett, Lynn, Malden, Revere, and Saugus. The Regional Saugus River Floodgate Project traces its […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
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Updated: Jan 16, 2024
KIPP overcomes slow start to defeat Bishop Fenwick

LYNN — The KIPP boys basketball team hosted Bishop Fenwick on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with the Panthers coming out with a 57-45 win over the Crusaders.  Despite winning by double digits, KIPP had a tough start to the game only scoring six first-quarter points. However, Fenwick couldn’t capitalize on KIPP’s slow start and […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
Big third period pushes PLNR girls hockey past Medford/Malden

LYNNFIELD —  Make no mistake about it; sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference. Little as in diminutive Medford/Malden 8th grade goaltender Erin Alves. Saturday against Peabody/Lynnfield/North Reading at McVann O’Keefe Skating Rink, Alves was peppered with more than 70 shots according to PLNR head coach Michelle Roach. Roach said PLNR fired […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
MLK breakfast speakers: Still much to be done

LYNN — On Monday at the 38th annual Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast, the city’s Black leaders said that much has been accomplished since April 4, 1968, the day Dr. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tenn., but those same leaders said there is still much to be done. The theme of the breakfast, held at […]

Updated: Jan 16, 2024
Hollywood is the order of the day on Gary Leavitt and Friends Tuesday

A pair of “Hollywood types” will join Peabody native Gary Leavitt on his radio show, “Gary Leavitt and Friends,” Tuesday night. Joan Van Ark and John Ashton are set to appear on the show, which airs at 7 p.m. on 95.9 WATD. The show can be streamed live at 959watd.com. Van Ark made her mark […]

Updated: Jan 15, 2024
Police Log 01/16/24 – Itemlive

All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests Damon Brulport, 19, of Eutaw Avenue, was arrested and charged […]

Updated: Jan 15, 2024
Lynnfield Select Board and Town Administration set goals for 2024-25

The Select Board and Town Administration shared its goals and objectives for the upcoming year with The Daily Item, focusing on various projects and initiatives. The town plans to complete the tennis and basketball project at Lynnfield High School (LHS), with a specific emphasis on finishing the basketball courts. The project also includes the replacement of […]

Updated: Jan 15, 2024