LYNNFIELD — With at least four players measuring in at 6’3″ or taller and a few others topping 6’0″, the Lynnfield boys basketball team is more than stacked with size this year. The Pioneers are hopeful that a successful 2022-2023 season will serve them well as they take it to the next level. “We’re pretty […]
Teresa Ghilarducci and Christopher D. Cook When it comes to seniors’ economic security, America is in poor shape. This October, an annual assessment of pension systems worldwide gave the United States a barely passable C+, ranking the country’s retirement security apparatus below Kazakhstan and just a slight notch above Colombia, two far poorer nations. […]
LYNN — A former Lynn Classical Super Bowl winner in 1979, Joe Pennucci, Class of 1980, is now heading back to Foxborough on Saturday to referee Army vs. Navy, the biggest college-football rivalry in the country. Although he’s reffing on the biggest stage, it was lessons he learned when he was in high school under […]
SWAMPSCOTT — As School Committee members warn of rising special-education costs and an expected $190,000 annual operational cost for the new elementary school putting the district “well over budget,” the Select Board is working to address emerging budget concerns amid a decline in new growth year-over-year. Less than a week before Monday’s Special Town Meeting, the […]
LYNN — Early next year, adult learners will be offered some educational options at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. Last week, Lynn Tech was awarded a $200,000 state Career Technical Initiative grant to offer classes in automotive technology and welding for adults. Adults who complete the courses will earn certifications in their respective area of study […]
SALEM — Residents of the North Shore had the opportunity to see some familiar faces and places on the big screen Thursday night. Cinema Salem hosted a special advance screening of “Merry Good Enough,” a movie filmed in Lynn and other communities in the region. At times, cheers came when the audience recognized various places in […]
LYNN — Santa is a beloved, magical figure who exudes kindness, love, and goodwill. When a child can visibly see themselves reflected in someone as fantastic as Santa, it expands their own sense of belonging and helps them feel seen. Representation matters. It is North Shore Juneteenth’s hope that this event will increase inclusivity, foster […]
LYNN — Moving your family to a new community is always full of challenges. From packing and unpacking to worrying about how your children will adjust to a new school and whether they will be able to make new friends, moving is a process that can be full of stress and anxiety. But when that […]
Alfred J. “Al” Terp Sr., age 94, passed away at his home surrounded by family after a long history of cardiac disease on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.He was born on Jan. 18, 1929 in Southold to Joseph and Anne Terp, and was one of three sons. After high school he enlisted in the Army Air […]
Faye Reynolds of Mattituck passed away at home Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. She was 85.The family will receive friends Saturday, Dec. 9 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck.Funeral services will be held at the conclusion of the visitation at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home, officiated by Father Peter […]
