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Voter registration deadline is today at 5 p.m.

August 22, 2026

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State Primary voter registration deadline is Saturday

Saturday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. is the last day for Lynn residents to register to vote or change party enrollment ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary, which runs from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting at Lynn City Hall opens today and continues through Aug. 28, with Saturday and Sunday hours from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applications for a mail-in ballot for the primary must be filed by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25.

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Beyond Walls Mural Tour walks Lynn streets Saturday morning

Guided walking tours depart from 18 Mt. Vernon St. at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, showcasing the city's public art installations.

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KIPP Academy Lynn ranks among state's top high schools

KIPP Academy announced Aug. 21 that it ranked No. 63 among Massachusetts public high schools in U.S. News & World Report's rankings.

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Lynn Public Health Dept. releases August newsletter

The Aug. 21 newsletter covers National Wellness and Immunization Awareness Months, summer safety tips on air and beach quality and ticks/mosquitoes, the free Community Wellness Vending Machine at Buffum and Blake streets, and notes Aug. 26 as the final 'Walking Wednesday' meeting at City Hall.

Lynn Community TV

Lynn Museum offers free admission and art activities for Fourth Saturday

The museum is open free to the public Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with hands-on art-making activities and access to current exhibits.

Lynn Museum

SIN CITY CARD SHOW brings collectibles and live music to Lynn

The show runs Saturday, Aug. 22, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre, with over 30 vendor tables of sports and Pokémon cards followed by a live hip-hop concert.

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Local sports figures react to proposed high school football format

Lynn high school football programs are weighing the impact of a new 'Super 8' playoff format after the MIAA voted 12-2 in favor of the proposal on Aug. 20.

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State budget finalized with nearly $1 million secured for Lynn

The Massachusetts Legislature finalized the $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget, delivering about $1 million for local municipal projects and priorities in Lynn.

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