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Lynn, Revere report new virus cases
By Gayla Cawley | June 5, 2020
A handful of new coronavirus cases, but no additional deaths were reported in Lynn and Revere on Thursday.
Nahant to take summer reading program online
By Elyse Carmosino | June 5, 2020
NAHANT — Registration for Nahant Public Library’s 2020 Summer Reading Program is now open.
Swampscott’s Park League, recreation will be ‘socially distant’ this summer
By David Mclellan | June 5, 2020
SWAMPSCOTT — Social distancing, smaller groups, masks, and clean bathrooms are necessary to make sure Swampscott’s 2020 recreational programming stays in line with COVID-19 guidelines, but town staff are working hard to make sure it will still be fun.
Saugus High to salute seniors
By Elyse Carmosino | June 5, 2020
SAUGUS — Saugus High School will honor its class of 2020 with a car parade on Friday.
Lynn health center pushes for more virus testing
By Gayla Cawley | June 5, 2020
LYNN — As the city prepares to reopen, Lynn Community Health Center is launching a campaign to encourage more residents to get tested for COVID-19.
Lynn lifts curfew as COVID-19 cases decline
By Gayla Cawley | June 5, 2020
LYNN — The city’s overnight curfew was rescinded on Wednesday because coronavirus cases have been trending downward in recent weeks, according to Mayor Thomas M. McGee.
Lynn reports additional COVID-19 death
By Gayla Cawley | June 4, 2020
Lynn reported another coronavirus death on Wednesday, while Peabody’s number of cases has climbed over 1,000.
Saugus doctor graduates into world of COVID-19
By Elyse Carmosino | June 4, 2020
SAUGUS — Rachel Bocchino was part of a class that made history this April.
No new virus deaths reported
By Gayla Cawley | June 3, 2020
New coronavirus cases, but no additional deaths were reported in several North Shore communities on Tuesday.
Nahant, Swampscott, Catholic churches reopening this weekend
By David Mclellan | June 3, 2020
SWAMPSCOTT — The Catholic parishes of St. John the Evangelist in Swampscott and St. Thomas Aquinas in Nahant will reopen this weekend for in-person services, now that Gov. Charlie Baker has given the go-ahead for religious services to resume under his Phase 1 COVID-19 reopening plan.