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People and Places
New fire station in Lynnfield offers expanded facilities for growing department
The new Lynnfield Fire Department Headquarters is a modern facility with dedicated living quarters, training areas, and decontamination facilities, providing a safe and comfortable environment for firefighters to serve the community for up to 75 years.
Interior design firm Main Street Homes opens new studio in Lynnfield
Main Street Homes, an interior design firm based in Lynnfield, has expanded its services to include studio hours, design concierge, and new construction and renovation consultations, and has added a new partner to its team.
Psychic medium Joanna Kiriaki Alexander: Communicating with the afterlife
Joanna Kiriaki Alexander, a psychic medium, was inspired to pursue her gifts after having dreams of her late grandmother, and now uses her abilities to help others connect with their departed loved ones.
Life & Style
Dennis and JoAnne Rogers journey 72 miles along historic French Way
Dennis and JoAnne Rogers, a retired couple from Lynnfield, recently completed the Camino de Santiago, a traditional pilgrimage route to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, which provided them with a time of reflection, peace, and hope.
Standing together in fitness
For Lynnfield resident Dina Whalen, fitness isn’t just a hobby or another hurdle throughout the day — it’s about a…
Too many Bellas? Never!
Ryan Protasowicki, owner of an 11-month-old cockapoo named Bella, said he knew Bella was a popular name, but he was…
Bouncing around in Lynnfield
From one playground to another. Well, different kinds of playgrounds, I suppose. One was a playground for adults who love…
Eagle Scout maps Lynnfield heroes
Lynnfield High School senior Matthew Squadrito combined his two passions — Boy Scouts and history — to leave his mark…
Sports & Leisure
Pioneers girls teams dominate with three CAL titles in one season
Lynnfield High’s girls soccer, volleyball, and field hockey teams captured Cape Ann League championships, marking the first time the school has achieved a three-peat since 2014.
Luders is riding on sunshine
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about Banana Ball and the Savannah Bananas, the wildly popular baseball league that is sweeping the nation, filling MLB stadiums with…
Arts & Entertainment
Scientist turned artist: Leslie Chang’s intricate beadwork creations
Leslie Chang combines her passions for science and art by creating intricate beadwork pieces that take hours of planning and execution, and shares her process with her audience on social media.
Framing a life in focus
Mark Bankoff remembers feeling like an outsider when his family moved from Chelsea to Lynnfield in 1955. He was seven…
When moms come together, incredible things happen
A trio of dynamic working moms and Lynnfield residents — Jenny Clifford, Mandy Foote, and Katie Santarelli — have carved…
Past & Present
E. Florence Barker: A trailblazer for women in American history
The year is 1840 and the United States of America is 21 years away from the Civil War. In Lynnfield,…
Hiding in plain sight
All small towns have their secrets. Secrets that oftentimes are the subjects of gossip and innuendo. It’s just human nature.…
Food & Drink
Union Oyster House: A leader in traditional New England cuisine
Joe Milano said one of the saddest days of his life was when he put his Lynnfield home on the…
The culinary class of School Street
Since opening its doors on Nov. 12 of last year, School Street Foods with its mouth-watering menu of empanadas, sandwiches,…