Ex-teacher arraigned on child rape charges

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Former Lynn teacher arraigned on child rape charges

Former Lynn Public Schools teacher Tymond Tran pleaded not guilty Wednesday in Essex County Superior Court to charges alleging he sexually abused a 14-year-old student at Thurgood Marshall Middle School during the 2022-23 school year. Tran, who was nationally recognized during his time in the classroom, faces charges including rape of a child aggravated by an age difference of 10 years or more, indecent assault and battery, exhibiting a child in a nude or lascivious pose, and distributing obscene matter to a minor.

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Developer withdraws six-unit Western Ave housing plan

Singh Realty LLC withdrew its proposal for a six-unit development at 30-32B Western Ave. on July 22 after neighbors raised concerns about traffic, parking and pedestrian safety.

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Vigil held outside Lynn District Court against ICE actions

Dozens gathered for a candlelight vigil outside Lynn District Court on July 22, hosted by the North Shore Labor Council, LUCE Immigrant Justice Network and Nueva Primavera.

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Storm doesn't stop disability pride flag raising at City Hall

The Lynn Disability Network moved its ADA 36th-anniversary flag-raising indoors to City Hall's foyer on July 21 after a thunderstorm, joined by city and state officials.

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Police log lists alarms, scams and crashes

The Daily Item's July 21 police log included burglar and fire alarms, scam complaints, disturbances, a larceny report, missing-person calls, crashes and trespassing incidents.

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Lynn Public Library hosts Teen Tech Space today

The Lynn Public Library's Teen Tech Space runs Thursday, July 23 at 3 p.m., giving grades 6-12 access to Macs, a 3-D printer, Makey Makeys, iPads and an Xbox.

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DAV Chapter 64 beach party set for Saturday at Red Rock Park

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 64 hosts a beach party at Red Rock Park on Saturday, July 25, starting at noon.

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Lynn Harbor Park redevelopment wins Brownfields award

The Environmental Business Council of New England gave the Lynn Harbor Park redevelopment the James D.P. Farrell Award for Brownfields Remediation Project of the Year on July 22.

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Ghost bike memorial installed on Lynnway for cyclist William Beard

Salem resident Ellen Simpson installed a ghost bike at the Lynnway's Commercial Street intersection on July 22 to honor cyclist William Beard, killed there June 5, renewing calls for safety upgrades under the Lynnway Multimodal Corridor Project.

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Samantha Sullivan crowned women's club champion at Gannon

First-year member Samantha Sullivan won the women's club championship at Gannon Municipal Golf Course, defeating 12-time champion Mary Hunt on the 17th hole after four days of match play.

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Phoenix Food Hub distributes farmer's market coupons for seniors today

Lynn residents 60 and older with low income can get $25 farmer's market coupon booklets at Phoenix Food Hub on Silsbee Street today, July 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, first-come, first-served.

Greater Lynn Senior Services

School Committee's Lenny Peña endorses Dan Koh

Lynn School Committee member Lenny Peña endorsed Dan Koh in the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District primary on July 22, citing Koh's commitment to public education.

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MBTA approves $530M for safety, transit upgrades

MassDOT and MBTA boards approved $530 million on July 22 to modernize infrastructure and improve service reliability across 176 municipalities, including Lynn.

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Middle schoolers study invasive marine species in Nahant

More than 20 middle schoolers, including students from Lynn, explored marine ecology and studied invasive Manila clams at Doggie Beach on July 22 as part of Northeastern University's Coastal Ocean Science Academy.

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Happy Feet Children's Center expands to Saugus

Alan and Nelsy Juarez, founders of Lynn-based Happy Feet Children's Center, are expanding to a new location at 10 Bennett Highway in Saugus.

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