Six MA-06 Democrats spar at downtown forum

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MA-06 Democratic candidates spar at Lynn forum

Democratic candidates in the MA-06 congressional primary traded brief jabs Thursday night at a forum in the Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre. Beth Andres-Beck, John Beccia, Jamie Belsito, Dan Koh, Mariah Lancaster and Tram Nguyen took part in the event, hosted by the North Shore Juneteenth Association, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus and the League of Women Voters.

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Lynn Council OKs MassDOT deal for signal upgrades

The Lynn City Council unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement with MassDOT on Aug. 6, 2026, to convert three intersections to all-way stop controls under the state's All Way Stop Control Program.

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Police investigate unexplained death on South Common St.

Lynn Police and the Essex County DA's Office are investigating after a deceased man was found during a wellness check on South Common Street Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

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Lynn Music Foundation presents 'The Art of Survival!'

The Lynn Music Foundation hosts "SNW Presents: The Art of Survival!" Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre.

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Boston Area Bachata Party set for Malecon Kitchen

La Casa de la Bachata hosts a Boston Area Bachata Party Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Malecon Kitchen.

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Mass General Brigham care van visits GLSS Aug. 7

The Mass General Brigham Community Care Van offers free blood pressure screening, COVID-19 vaccines and test kits, and flu vaccines outside Greater Lynn Senior Services, 8 Silsbee St., from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.

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Gather Health hosts August birthday party for seniors

Gather Health Primary Care invites local seniors 65 and older to celebrate August birthdays Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at 50 Boston Street.

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Funeral service set for painter, veteran Warner A. Smith

Visiting hours for Army Reserves veteran and lifelong painter Warner A. Smith are set for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Goodrich Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at noon.

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Eleven-day Lynn Carnival kicks off on Federal Street

The annual Lynn Carnival opens Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at 6 p.m. at 40 Federal Street with rides, games and midway food, running through Aug. 16.

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Manning Field to host city-wide concert and revival

The public is invited to Manning Field Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a spiritual gathering with local churches, prayer and live music under the theme "For Such a Time as This."

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Swampscott library's $850,000 funding request clears committee

Library officials announced Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, that Swampscott Public Library's $850,000 federal funding request for accessibility and entry improvements has cleared the House appropriations process.

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Local graduates receive Gordon Hall III scholarships

A combined $376,500 was awarded to 43 local Lynn graduates Wednesday evening, Aug. 5, 2026, at the Lynn Museum & Arts Center during a ceremony celebrating their academic pursuits.

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Small Dog Boatworks to launch Swampscott Dory Saturday

A public ceremony to christen and launch the newly built Swampscott Dory, named the Teresa Marie, is set for Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. at the Blossom Street Pier/Lynn Ferry Terminal.

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Memorial service set for Pine Hill Little League leader

Armand Hector LeBlanc, a Lynn general contractor and former president of the Pine Hill Little League, died July 29, 2026; a dual memorial service for him and his late wife Elaine is set for Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at Solimine Funeral Home.

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Obituary published for Lynn Girl Scout leader Mary Katin

Mary Margaret Katin, a 1959 St. Mary's High School graduate who served as a Girl Scout leader for Lynn Woods School, died Aug. 2, 2026, at age 84; her obituary was published Friday, Aug. 7.

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