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Lynn Woods unveils upgraded playground
Emily RosenbergLYNN — Officials and community members gathered Friday morning for the official ribbon cutting of the new Lynn Woods Playground at the reservation’s Great Wood’s entrance. The new Lynn Woods Playground opened on Sept. 20 with all new equipment, including a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round. The new playground was made possible through a program that infused […] The post Lynn Woods unveils upgraded playground appeared first on Itemlive.
Steve Connolly is the winner of the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off
It’s official: Steve Connolly is your winner of the 40th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off at the Topsfield Fair. Connolly certainly isn’t a spring chicken, winning for the 4th time, becoming “the winningest grower in the history of the competition.” Connolly previously won in 2016, 2010, and 2000. The pumpkin, otherwise known as a gourd, came in at a whopping 2,211 pounds, which is extremely impressive. The largest pumpkin came back in 2022 when Jamie Graham, of Tyngsboro, came in with a 2,480-pound gourd. The ginormous pumpkin will be on display for all to see in a very specifically designed case within the fruits and vegetable building at the fair until October 14.
Lynn Disability Commission ponders distribution of funds
Emily RosenbergLYNN — The Lynn Disability Commission is considering ways to allocate $213,517 that is under its jurisdiction. The commission has currently made no expenditures for fiscal year 2025. Chair Joseph Thornton said he would like to see a subcommittee established that focuses on taking in and approving funding requests, similar to how the cultural council […] The post Lynn Disability Commission ponders distribution of funds appeared first on Itemlive.
Reporter travels through the heart and soul of Saugus
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — The Saugus Public Library, in conjunction with New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, presents author and “Chronicle” journalist Ted Reinstein, who will be giving a talk on his newest book, “Travels Through the Heart and Soul of New England: Stories of Struggle, Resilience, and Triumph,” on Oct. 8. After 25 years of […] The post Reporter travels through the heart and soul of Saugus appeared first on Itemlive.
Spooky Northeastern Towns to Explore This Fall
Fall in the northeast is a magical time. The leaves turn vibrant shades of crimson and gold, the air becomes crisp, and a sense of cozy anticipation settles over the land. But beneath the picturesque autumnal beauty lies a darker, more mysterious side to the region – a history laced in folklore, ghost stories, and unexplained phenomena.
Veterans groups catch big donations
For the ItemTwo veterans organizations received checks for $10,000 on Tuesday. The money was raised through the fourth Freedom Fish Lynn, which was held July 20 and sponsored by Mayor Jared Nicholson, the Department of Veterans Services, the Economic Development and Industrial Corporation of Lynn (EDIC/Lynn), and the Lynn Housing Authority and Neighborhood Development (LHAND). Freedom Fish […] The post Veterans groups catch big donations appeared first on Itemlive.
Check Out These Not-So-Scary Halloween Events for SouthCoast Kids
I’ll admit it. I was that kid who was afraid of their shadow. Every Halloween, I would muster up the courage to partake in the haunted hayrides or watch the scary movies, and then I would spend the next few nights hiding under my covers from the monsters that were most certainly trying to get me.
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