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Sen. Markey campaigns in Lynn ahead of Democratic primary

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey brought his reelection campaign to Lynn on Aug. 23, pledging to fight for federal investment in the city as the Democratic primary approaches. State Rep. Dan Cahill welcomed him to the podium, and Mayor Jared C. Nicholson, state Sen. Joan Lovely, City Council President Coco Alinsug, Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre, and School Committee members Brenda Ortiz McGrath and Tristan Smith appeared with him.

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City Councilor McClain endorses Baylis for Governor's Council

Lynn City Councilor At-Large Nicole McClain endorsed immigration attorney and Governor's Council candidate Diann Baylis on Aug. 23.

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Lynn police salute five-year-old boy with cancer

On August 23, 2026, it was reported that five-year-old JoJo and his mother visited the Lynn Police Department, where they received a $5,500 donation from Cops for Kids with Cancer.

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KIPP Academy Panthers prepare for football season

KIPP Academy's Panthers football team is gearing up for its Week 1 game under first-year head coach Marcus Taylor.

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Monday night figure drawing group gathers at GALA

The Galleries at LynnArts hosts its weekly figure drawing session tonight, Aug. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Studios at Lynn Museum & Arts Center, open to artists of all levels.

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Gather Health hosts free community arts and crafts session

Gather Health Primary Care hosts a free arts and crafts class today, Aug. 24, starting at 9 a.m. at its Wyoma office, 50 Boston Street in Lynn.

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Lynn Board of Assessors opens search for part-time Property Data Collector

The Board of Assessors posted a job opening Aug. 21 for a part-time Property Data Collector to inspect real properties as part of the state-mandated cyclical re-inspection program.

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Cultura Latina Dance Academy hosts Family Day Festival 2026

The community celebration featuring live dance performances, music, children's activities, and local vendors takes place at Frederick Douglass Park on Sunday, Aug. 30, starting at 2 p.m.

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Lynn advocate spearheads campaign to raise gastroparesis awareness

Lynn resident Andrew Belliveau is promoting a viral pie-in-the-face challenge to raise funds and awareness for the digestive disorder gastroparesis.

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Lynn Veterans Council seeks support for upcoming parade

The Lynn Veterans Council announced Aug. 19 that it is seeking financial support and community participation for next month's North Shore Veterans & First Responders Parade.

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Lynn connects with Ukrainian children through art and music program

Soundscape Visions launched 'KAZKY,' a collaborative project with a youth art studio in Kharkiv, Ukraine, where children continue making art in a basement that doubles as a bomb shelter; an exchange is planned for next month.

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