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Protesters picket court over ICE cooperation
August 28, 2026
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Protesters call for end to ICE cooperation outside Lynn court
More than 100 protesters marched through downtown Lynn on Thursday and picketed outside Lynn District Court, calling for an end to the court's cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse Thursday morning to share their objections to the collaboration.
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Fayette Street Fire Station cuts ribbon on $6.9M renovations
Mayor Jared C. Nicholson and local officials celebrated the reopening of the Fayette Street Fire Station Thursday with a ribbon-cutting after $6.9 million in safety renovations.
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Lynn-based IUE-CWA Local 201 endorses Senator Ed Markey
The Lynn-based union IUE-CWA Local 201 announced Thursday its endorsement of Senator Ed Markey for his re-election campaign.
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Cross country season begins for St. Mary's under veteran runner
St. Mary's cross country program held practice Thursday to open the season, led by Kelsey Kwiatek, returning for her seventh and final year.
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Overdose Awareness Month candlelight vigil set for tonight
A candlelight vigil to honor those lost to addiction and mark Overdose Awareness Month will be held tonight, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m. at 35 Exchange Street in Lynn.
Support After a Death by Overdose (SADOD)
Community Care Van visits Greater Lynn Senior Services today
Mass General Brigham's Community Care Van will be outside Greater Lynn Senior Services, 8 Silsbee Street, from 9 a.m. to noon today, offering walk-in blood pressure screening, COVID-19 vaccines and test kits, and flu vaccines.
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Millennium Latino Project joins Y After Dark rooftop event tonight
MLP @ Y After Dark takes place tonight, Aug. 28, from 7 to 10 p.m. on the Demakes Family YMCA rooftop, featuring games, sunset views, conversation, and networking.
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Lynn Music Foundation brings free jam sessions to downtown
Local musicians can connect and collaborate at free community open jam sessions starting Sunday, Aug. 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Neal Rantoul Vault Theatre.
Lynn Music Foundation
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