A federal fraud investigation reportedly reached deeper into Lawrence politics as state Rep. Francisco Paulino was arrested, according to The Maine Wire. The August 26, 2026 report describes the probe expanding to reach a sitting Beacon Hill lawmaker tied to the Lawrence area, following…
The Lawrence City Council's Ordinance Committee tabled a plan to honor former Councilor Nilka Alvarez Rodriguez with a Tremont Street dedication, sending it to the city attorney for review.
This week's Lawrence obituary notices column lists one obituary: Doran, Ruth A., age 87, who died Friday, August 21, 2026. Her arrangements are being handled by Cataudella Funeral Home in Methuen, Massachusetts. No additional biographical details were available in the source listing con…
Lawrence Public Library will host an AI and branding workshop Tuesday, August 18, in its Robert Frost Room. The free session, announced through the city's News Flash system, runs from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 51 Lawrence Street. Meanwhile, Mayor Brian DePeña, who faces federal wire fraud an…
Mayor Brian DePeña was arrested Friday on federal wire fraud and money laundering charges tied to $1.5 million in COVID-19 small-business loans. CBS News Boston reported the arrest under the headline "Lawrence, Massachusetts Mayor Brian DePeña arrested on wire fraud and money laundering…
The Lawrence Licensing Board approved the transfer of the 114 Liquors license and two other applications at its August 12 meeting. Attorney Matthew Porter represented buyer John C.
Lawrence's Ordinance Committee backed a home-rule pension petition for a police lieutenant who died of a heart attack at 44. The panel voted 3-0, with Chair Anna Levy abstaining, to recommend the petition for Lt.
Lawrence's Budget and Finance Committee sent a mayoral request to restore a data entry clerk position back to the full council with an unfavorable recommendation.
Four Lawrence, Massachusetts obituary notices were published this week (August 3-9, 2026): Bellmore, Gerry G.; Roy, Rene D. (listed as "Brother Rene D. Roy"); Morrill, Charles F. "Charlie"; and Scanlon, Lucy M. Bellmore and Roy died Monday, August 3; Morrill died Tuesday, August 4; and …
Two Lawrence, Massachusetts obituaries were identified this week: Mendez, Miguela, 79, and Cyr, Bernard Randolph, 61. Mendez died July 28, with arrangements handled by Charles F. Dewhirst Family of Funeral Homes of Andover. Cyr died July 29, with arrangements handled by Brewitt Funeral …
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