Man dies after car falls on him on Ashland St

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Lynn man dies after car collapses on him at Ashland Street home

A 37-year-old Lynn man died Saturday evening, Aug. 29, after a vehicle he was working on fell on top of him at his Ashland Street home, according to the Essex County District Attorney's office. No further details about the man or the circumstances have been released.

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Mariah Lancaster ends congressional campaign, endorses Tram Nguyen

Dr. Mariah Lancaster announced the end of the campaign for Massachusetts' 6th Congressional District on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, endorsing state Rep. Tram Nguyen.

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Overdose Memorial and candlelight vigil planned on Willow Street

The Healthy Streets Outreach Program hosts a living memorial and candlelight vigil tonight, Aug. 31, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 100 Willow St., with flowers, music, candle-lighting and a reading of names for International Overdose Awareness Day.

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Los Parceritos to perform at Lynn Memorial Auditorium

Los Parceritos performs live at Lynn Memorial Auditorium tonight, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m.

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St. Pius V School holds after care and support staff meeting

St. Pius V School holds an After Care and Support Staff meeting today, Aug. 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. to organize staff ahead of the school year.

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Lynn Parks and Recreation launches football and cheer season practice

Lynn Parks and Recreation's Football and Cheer 2026 season practice runs today, Aug. 31, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at Barry Park.

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Lynn athlete highlighted in URI football win

Lynn's Marquese Avery made two tackles as URI beat Merrimack College 34-7 on the road, reported Sunday, Aug. 30.

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Backpack and school-supply giveaway held in Lynn

Concerned Citizens of Lynn holds a backpack and school-supply giveaway today, Aug. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development, 10 Church St.; children must be present and supplies are limited.

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Labor Day will delay Lynn trash pickup

With Labor Day falling Monday, Sept. 7, the City of Lynn's DPW calendar marks it as an observed holiday and delays collection by a day for the Sept. 8-12 service week.

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