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Visiting hours today for 'The Earl' O'Sullivan
August 2, 2026
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Visiting hours held for Lynn's 'Earl of Sandwich' owner O'Sullivan
Visiting hours for Bruce R. "The Earl" O'Sullivan, the longtime owner of Lynn's Earl of Sandwich shop, are being held today from 2 to 6 p.m. at Solimine Funeral Home on Broadway, at 426 Broadway (Route 129). O'Sullivan, a Lynn Classical High School alumnus, died July 27. The funeral home is also collecting memories and guest book entries online.
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Mark Doyle named interim head of St. Mary's
St. Mary's alumnus and longtime trustee Mark Doyle became interim head of school on Aug. 1, 2026, succeeding Dr. John F. Dolan.
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Trainor family sues Saugus restaurant for $20M over fatal crash
Barbara Trainor, mother of State Trooper Kevin Trainor, filed a $20 million wrongful-death lawsuit against Tribu Mexican Kitchen & Bar in Saugus, alleging it overserved a driver before a fatal head-on crash in Lynnfield.
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Lynn City Council meets Tuesday, Aug. 4
The Lynn City Council holds its next regular meeting Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Lynn City Hall.
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Fourth annual Fusion Fest celebrates immigrant cultures today
The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association hosts its fourth annual Fusion Fest Sunday, Aug. 2, with live music, salsa lessons, and food trucks.
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Marblehead cyclists ride in Pan-Mass Challenge this weekend
Dozens of Marblehead riders joined the Pan-Mass Challenge bike-a-thon Aug. 1-2, raising funds for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Open jam session at The Vault Theatre tonight
Lynn Music Foundation hosts a free Open Jam Session Sunday, Aug. 2, from 5-8 p.m. at The Vault Theatre, 25 Exchange St., with instruments and gear provided.
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Grace Oliver's Beach closed to swimming after water quality failure
The Town of Marblehead closed Grace Oliver's Beach to swimming after a water quality test failure, announced July 31.
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