Communities getting creative to encourage shopping local By David Mclellan | April 16, 2020 9:06 PM Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s inevitable people will have to travel outside their homes for food, toiletries, and other
Kettle Cuisine CEO praises ‘unsung heroes’ in food industry By Gayla Cawley | April 13, 2020 8:06 PM LYNN — Kettle Cuisine CEO Liam McClennon wants to make sure the “unsung heroes” working to keep grocery shelves stocked
After litigation, Lynn company gets green light for pot shop By Gayla Cawley | April 12, 2020 10:47 PM A local company has been cleared to open a recreational marijuana shop on the Lynn/Saugus line as litigation between the
Lynn GE employees join second protest, seeking safer conditions By Gayla Cawley | April 8, 2020 9:10 PM LYNN — Lynn’s General Electric employees held a second round of silent protests on Wednesday, aimed at securing safer working
Assist from Inbound Ink’s owner suits her to a T By Paul Halloran | April 8, 2020 9:06 PM As a former guard at the Div. 1 level, Victoria Jones knows how to dish out an assist. As a
YMCA of Metro North hosts blood drives as need increases across the region By Daily Item Staff | April 8, 2020 9:05 PM LYNN — The YMCA of Metro North is partnering with the Northeast Chapter of the American Red Cross to host
GE union demanding two-week shutdown due to virus By Gayla Cawley | April 2, 2020 9:09 PM LYNN — Following weeks of citing health and safety concerns, the union representing more than 1,200 workers at Lynn’s GE
Lynn Community Care Fund established By Daily Item Staff | April 2, 2020 9:00 PM LYNN — The Lynn Community Care Fund has been established to mobilize resources to provide emergency assistance to individuals and
Lynn’s GE workers voice safety concerns, suggest making ventilators By Gayla Cawley | March 31, 2020 9:08 PM LYNN — Workers at Lynn’s GE Aviation plant held protests on Monday and Tuesday, citing the company’s failure to address
Restaurants struggling with COVID-19 restrictions By David Mclellan | March 31, 2020 9:07 PM Essex County restaurants have been hampered by the state’s dining-in ban, and while takeout and delivery are still allowed, even
Eastern Bank gives back during coronavirus crisis By Elyse Carmosino | March 26, 2020 9:06 PM Boston-based Eastern Bank announced plans this week to commit more than $10 million in aid to individuals, families, small businesses,
Lynn’s Maria Diaz keeps the planes rolling at Logan Airport By Thor Jourgensen | March 25, 2020 9:06 PM LYNN — Peek out the window next time you fly American Airlines out of Logan International Airport and you just
Changes at Lynn, Saugus Salvation Army sites prompted by COVID-19 crisis By Steve Krause | March 24, 2020 8:04 PM The COVID-19 health crisis has affected the Salvation Army in a few ways — and in a few locations. While
Greater Lynn Senior Services meeting increased meal demands By Gayla Cawley | March 23, 2020 9:06 PM LYNN — Greater Lynn Senior Services has increased its food delivery and output to meet the increasing demand from elderly
LEO head: ‘New normal’ more difficult, but doable By Steve Krause | March 23, 2020 9:04 PM LYNN — Lynn Economic Opportunity CEO Birgitta S. Damon broke out a term that’s become common usage in the last
Beleaguered local businesses welcome help in tough time By Thor Jourgensen | March 22, 2020 11:07 PM For Jim Appleton, a federal business disaster loan is great news. For Sarah Narcus, an interest-payment deferral on her loans
Greater Lynn Chamber looking to help businesses struggling with COVID-19 impact By David Mclellan | March 18, 2020 11:09 PM LYNN — Advice on intermediate planning, state funds for small businesses, a survey on federal disaster assistance — the Greater
Full steam ahead for new Y amid COVID-19 outbreak By Steve Krause | March 18, 2020 11:07 PM LYNN — At the moment, construction for the new YMCA building on Neptune Boulevard is proceeding as scheduled. But, says
Lynn Family and Children’s Services to close amid COVID-19 concerns By Steve Krause | March 18, 2020 11:04 PM Family and Children’s Service will close its Lynn and Chelsea offices to the general public until further notice. FCS’ Lynn
Nest Forward going mobile By Steve Krause | February 3, 2020 11:00 PM LYNN — Effective March 31, the Nest Forward real estate office will take its show on the road. “We have
