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E. Seavey Bowdoin: A tribute to a life well lived

July 14, 2016

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD – The town lost an iconic figure with the passing of Everett Seavey Bowdoin – Seavey to his friends – at the age of 96 on July 5.

Gentlemanly and scholarly, bespectacled and bow-tied, when he rose to speak everyone in the…

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12th annual Reid’s Ride Sunday

July 14, 2016

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

CYCLIST John Mitchell from Cam Media is eagerly looking forward to the 12th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon this Sunday.

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The wait is almost over.

The 12th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon is making its triumphant return to the North Shore on Sunday, July 17…

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Katrina Gustafson headlines tonight’s concert on common

July 14, 2016

Maes strikes right chord to open summer series

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

SINGING their hearts out, the husband and wife duo of MaryBeth and Brian Maes perform “Piece of My Heart,” the iconic song made famous by the late Janis Joplin at last week's concert on the common. The Brian Maes Band opened the Rotary Club’s annual concert series before a sizable crowd. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — SINGING their hearts out, the husband and wife duo of MaryBeth and Brian Maes perform “Piece of My Heart,” the iconic song made famous by the late Janis Joplin at last week’s concert on the common. The Brian Maes Band

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PHOTO: Twice the fun

July 14, 2016

TWICE the fun. Swaying to the music on a hot summer night are twins Olivia and Owen Noumi, 2, at the recent patriotic cookout on the common. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

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PHOTO: A terrific ending to a great year

July 14, 2016

FOR the sixth consecutive season, the Lynnfield Middle School Pioneer Singers closed out their school year performing the "National Anthem" for the Lowell Spinners, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Over 4,000 baseball fans attended the game. (Courtesy Photo) — FOR the sixth consecutive season, the Lynnfield Middle School Pioneer Singers closed out their school year performing the “National Anthem” for the Lowell Spinners, a minor-league affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. Over 4,000 baseball fans attended the game. (Courtesy Photo)

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Lowell St. closure due to paving Thursday

July 14, 2016

Published in the July 13, 2016 edition

LYNNFIELD — The Department of Public Works (DPW) is advising motorists that Lowell Street will be paved 475 Lowell St. to 600 Lowell St. on Thursday July 14 starting at 7 a.m., weather permitting.

During paving operations the traveling public should expect detours and delays through this portion…

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Reid’s Ride returns July 17

July 7, 2016

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The most anticipated event of the summer is almost here.

The 12th annual Reid’s Ride bike-a-thon is making its highly anticipated return to the North Shore on Sunday, July 17.

Reid’s Ride is a 28-mile bike trek that spans across the North Shore…

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Music wonder Annie Brobst to headline Countryfest

July 7, 2016

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

COUNTRYFEST headliner Annie Brobst enjoys “genuine interactions” with her fans, mingling with the crowd, and singing and dancing alongside people who are having a good time during her shows. (Justin Mayotte Photography)

By GAIL LOWE

LYNNFIELD — Country pop songwriter and singer Annie Brobst said she was in…

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LAA’s 49th road race draws a crowd on the 4th

July 7, 2016

Published in the July 6, 2016 edition

MEN’S and women’s race winners Richard Carrick (17:45) and Olivia Lamarche (19:40) paced nearly 230 runners in the 49th annual LAA 4th of July Road Race. (Richie Blake Photos)

By MAUREEN DOHERTY

LYNNFIELD — Burlington, Vermont’s Richard Carrick and Lynnfield’s Olivia Lamarche paced a field of nearly 230…

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PHOTO: In remembrance

July 7, 2016

JOHN ROWEN proudly displays his late uncle Arthur Funai’s 1949 Willys-Overland Jeepster at the Senior Center’s Antique Car Show June 28. Funai, who passed away in May, founded the event and lived in town for over 50 years. (Dan Tomasello Photo)

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PHOTO: Betsy Ross would be proud

June 30, 2016

THE WINNERS of the Most Patriotic decorated doll carriages, bikes or wagons at the town's Patriotic Cookout last Wednesday proudly display their trophies and prizes awarded by the Veterans' Services Office. From left: third-place winner Gianna Attubato, 3; first-place winner Lily McKansas, 4; and second-place winner Ella Hodsdon, 6. (Maureen Doherty Photo) — THE WINNERS of the Most Patriotic decorated doll carriages, bikes or wagons at the town’s Patriotic Cookout last Wednesday proudly display their trophies and prizes awarded by the Veterans’ Services Office. From left: third-place winner Gianna Attubato, 3; first-place winner Lily McKansas, 4; and second-place winner Ella Hodsdon, 6. (Maureen Doherty Photo)

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Needham Rd. dispute headed to ZBA

June 30, 2016

Published in the June 29, 2016 edition

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — The ongoing dispute between the town and 8 Needham Rd. homeowner Alexander Styller over the homeowner’s plan to rent the property for short-term rentals is headed to the Zoning Board of Appeals.