Lynn News

The Salem Police Department announced Thursday that Marlborough Road from Osborne Hill to Rockdale Avenue will be closed to all traffic tonight from 9 to 11 p.m. to perform an accident reconstruction with the State Police Department.

At 4:46 p.m., police responded to a report of a suspicious item found in an apartment on First Street.

Revere, Mass. Mayor Daniel Rizzo speaks to reporters during a news conference in Lynn, Mass., Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, next to a rendering of a proposed casino development by Mohegan Sun in Revere, Mass.

Lynn firefighters work a 3 alarm fire at 139 Chestnut St. today December 10, 2013.

In her Winthrop living room, she is silent in her pink, comfy chair. Just moments before, Daria Casinelli, a licensed acupuncturist, inserted 14 needles in Woods' wrists, feet, and ears to help reduce the pain she feels in her feet and stomach, and to allow the 80-year-old former nurse to breathe easier.

Area leaders, from left, Revere Mayor Daniel Rizzo, Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll, Saugus Town Manager Scott Crabtree and Chelsea City Manager Jay Ash, stand beside a rendering of a proposed casino development by Mohegan Sun in Revere, during a news conference in Lynn, Mass., Monday, Dec. 9, 2013.

An officer said the house was "struck with chocolate." 2:17 p.m. A caller on Lisburn Street complained about a blue Escalade from Walden Hill Drive.

A Lynn man charged with fatally beating his girlfriend's 3-month-old son is now facing a murder charge.

Florence Greville marked her 100th birthday with a party at The Lodge at Old Trail Nov. 19. A lifelong piano player, Greville decided to take up jazz piano at age 98 and enjoyed a jazz piano concert at the party.

Christmas has crept up on us so fast this year. As for decorating I'm a little behind.

2:24 p.m. A caller at a Martin Circle apartment left a message complaining there were "ferals" in the area and they killed a wild bunny.

At 4:39 p.m., police responded to a disturbance on High Street Court. A group of kids were reportedly spotted smoking marijuana at a playground.

Last week, Godbeat cop Terry Mattingly celebrated the season by giving thanks that the Los Angeles Times had reported that the Methodist pastor convicted of officiating at his gay son's same-sex wedding was now facing a choice between "loyalty to church doctrine, or loyalty to his son."

Pittsfield and three towns in the county have received grant funding under the state's Recreational Trails Grant Program, which this year provided $1,023,284 for 32 projects statewide.

When was Oxford University in England founded? T.J., New York City According to legend, Oxford University was founded in 872 when King Alfred met some monks and had a scholarly debate that lasted several days.

Friday, Nov. 15 10:06 a.m., police charged Debra Digan, 34, 586 Eastern Ave., Lynn with operating a motor vehicle with her license revoked as a habitual offender.

At 9:56 a.m., police took custody of a man arrested at the Lynn Police Station. Linda A. Grieco , 58, of 73 Tracy Ave., Lynn, was arrested for reportedly having an outstanding warrant.

The initial call turned into a request for medical aid due to the female being unconscious.

Police searched the area, but didn't find anything. 11:06 p.m. Report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the Courtyard Marriott behind the Liberty Tree Mall.

Cornerstone Realty Capital has arranged a $1.8 million loan for its client, Alex Realty Group LLC, to refinance a multifamily building in Lynn.