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Essex Tech Policy Draws Equity Concerns, Itemlive Reports

An Essex Tech policy is drawing equity concerns as Lynn-area students head back to school this fall. Itemlive reported on August 28 that stakeholders connected to the regional vocational school raised fairness and access concerns tied to the unspecified policy, a story with no parallel …

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Lynn Sets Sept. 26 Date For Brews, Views, Bites & Beats Festival

Lynn's city calendar added a Sept. 26 date for the Brews, Views, Bites & Beats Festival, running noon to 6 p.m. The listing appeared alongside recurring Lynn Public Library programs, including Messy Mornings and the library's Teen Tech Space, part of a fall lineup that continues weekly.…

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Lynn's Sunday Scoops Ice Cream Giveaway Set for 16th Year

Lynn's Sunday Scoops ice cream giveaway returns for its 16th year on September 20. Patch's Lynn calendar carries the event under the headline "16th Annual 'Sunday Scoops' Ice Cream Giveaway!", a Lynn Common tradition in Mayor Jared C. Nicholson's city, while MaxPreps reports Northeast M…

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Lynn Remembers Hometown Hero From 1986, Itemlive Reports

Lynn honored a hometown figure this week as Itemlive profiled a resident remembered for events from 1986. The outlet's feature, headlined "Lynn remembers a 1986 hero," offered a retrospective look at the city under Mayor Jared C. Nicholson. The Lynn Public Library resumes its Messy Morn…

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Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of Monday, August 17, 2026 through Sunday, August 23, 2026

Three Lynn-resident obituaries were published this week: Germain, Susan M.; Murphy, David Jr.; and Woumn, Lillie M. (Smith). Susan M. Germain, 66, a lifelong Lynn resident and Lynn English High School graduate, died Wednesday, August 19, at Salem Hospital after a brief illness. David Mu…

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Real Estate

Lynn Home Prices Span Wide Range With August Sales Led By $1.12 Million Deal

Lynn recorded 14 property sales between July 24 and Aug. 22, with disclosed prices ranging from $124,000 to $1,120,000 and a median of $614,500 across the 10 sales with reported figures. The month's top sale was 42 Baker St, which sold for $1,120,000 on Aug. 21. Four deeds, including th…

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Lynn Program Connects Local Youth With Ukrainian Children Through Art, Music

Lynn youth connected with Ukrainian children through shared art and music sessions this week, per a new report. Itemlive detailed the initiative in a report headlined "Lynn connects with Ukrainian children through art and music," describing activities anchored at a site on Exchange Stre…

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Two Lynn Officers Placed on Leave After License Plate Reader Audit

Two Lynn officers were placed on paid leave after a city audit flagged a "concerning pattern" in Flock camera use, WCVB reported. The two officers were not named, and the city has not detailed the specific findings behind the review of its Flock license plate reader program, taken under…

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Lynn Resident Claims $2 Million Powerball Prize

A Lynn resident became an instant millionaire this week after claiming a $2 million Powerball prize. Almasa Cajic's win surfaced Wednesday, Aug. 19, in a story headlined "Lynn resident Almasa Cajic wins $2 million Powerball prize - Wicked Local," per Wicked Local reporter Beth McDermott…

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