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Trinitarios gang member sentenced to 11 years
August 26, 2026
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Lynn Trinitarios gang member sentenced to 11+ years in federal prison
Federal prosecutors announced Tuesday that Luis Enrique Santana, 32, a member of the Lynn Chapter of the Trinitarios, was sentenced to 136 months in federal prison for a racketeering conspiracy. The conspiracy involved multiple attempted murders, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for Massachusetts.
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Final 'Walking Wednesday' of the season meets today at City Hall
The season's last group walk meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 in the Community Health Resource Room at Lynn City Hall before heading around Lynn Common.
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Salem nonprofit Root to run NSCC dining at Lynn, Danvers campuses
North Shore Community College announced Tuesday, Aug. 25 that Root, a Salem nonprofit that trains young adults for culinary careers, will manage food services at its Lynn and Danvers campuses starting this fall, creating 15 to 20 jobs for Root graduates.
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Lynn School Committee member endorses Baylis for Governor's Council
Dr. Brenda Ortiz McGrath, a Lynn School Committee member, endorsed Diann Baylis for the Governor's Council on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Lynn Woods Relay set for tonight at reservation entrance
Four-member teams each run a 2.5-mile loop through Lynn Woods in the annual relay, starting Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m.
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Obituary: Longtime attorney Edward L. Lynch dies at 85
Attorney Edward L. Lynch died Aug. 19, 2026, at age 85, according to an obituary published Wednesday, Aug. 26 in The Salem News.
The Salem News
Energy bill help offered at Lynn Public Library
The City of Lynn energy team holds Energy Bill Check Ups from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Lynn Public Library; residents can bring gas and electric bills to learn about discount rates, supplier cancellations, and payment plans.
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Free Sahaja Yoga meditation meets downtown
A free Sahaja Yoga meditation session, no mat required, runs 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 at The Recovery Exchange on Exchange Street.
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