Lynn NewsLocal news for Lynn, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.North Shore support groups- June 30, 2008 FOOD ALLERGY: A food allergy support group meets at Salem Hospital, 81 Highland Ave., Salem, the first Thursday of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. For information, call 781-598-5932. SURGICAL WEIGHT MANAGEMENT ...http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/north-shore-support-groups?fromrss=1 Across the United States, Schools Feel Budget Crunch- June 28, 2008 The Fallon elementary school is a joyous place. But last week, some parents, students, and staff felt as blue as the hallway walls.http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/across-the-united-states-schools-feel-budget-cru... Club News: Vintage wedding gowns featured in special show- June 26, 2008 A special showing of vintage wedding gowns from the Peabody Historical Society 's collection will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The exhibit, called "A Century of Brides: ...http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/club-news-vintage-wedding-gowns-featured-in-spec... Teen indicted for shooting accident- June 24, 2008 A purported gang member from Lynn, Mass., will face a felony reckless conduct charge for shooting his girlfriend in the hand by accident last March, the prosecutor said today.http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/teen-indicted-for-shooting-accident?fromrss=1 MA Officer Sideris wants out of the psych facility- June 22, 2008 A Peabody cop awaiting trial on charges that he beat his mother into a coma more than three years ago wants out of a state psychiatric facility... Sideris has been suspended without pay... From the previous ...http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/ma-officer-sideris-wants-out-of-the-psych-facili... The School Board- June 20, 2008 Internation Travel Festival: 5:30 to 7 p.m., Ayer Middle-High School cafeteria. This event will allow participants to sample foods from around the world, see student projects and witness a multicultural ...http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/the-school-board?fromrss=1 Lynn Closing Schools, Laying Off Teachers- June 18, 2008 In a major cost-cutting move, the city of Lynn is closing two elementary schools and laying off nearly 100 teachers. The Fallon Elementary School and Washington Community School will shut down at the end of the school day Tuesday, three days earlier than the scheduled end of the school year, Superintendent Nicholas Kostan confirmed. Kostan said the city needed an additional $6 million to keep those schools open, money they did not have. Layoff notices went out to about 90 teachers on Friday....http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/lynn-closing-schools-laying-off-teachers?fromrss... Funds moved for Lynn police OT- June 16, 2008 A financial transfer of $50,000 from a city account to the police department to put a greater police presence on the streets of the city was made official Tuesday.http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/funds-moved-for-lynn-police-ot?fromrss=1 Lynnway company gets boost from city- June 14, 2008 A pact between sports clothes manufacturer CranBarry, Inc. and city and state economic assistance agencies will help the company keep 40 workers employed on the Lynnway.http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/lynnway-company-gets-boost-from-city?fromrss=1 'Killer Poet' shares escapee's journey- June 12, 2008 In 2005, a 20-year quest to track down one of Massachusetts's longest-wanted criminals, Norman Porter Jr., came to an end.http://www.topix.net/city/lynn-ma/2008/06/killer-poet-shares-escapees-journey?fromrss=1 |