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Lynn, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Lynn! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a major gang case connects to Lynn’s recent violence
  • Lynn firefighters’ sacrifice recognized at statewide Fallen Firefighters Memorial
  • Lynn owner’s filly cashes in with big Gulfstream Park victory

Also on today's calendar: Standup Comedy at The Cellar (FREE) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: More humid with heavy rain, with a high of 69 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 66 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Trinitarios gang leader sentenced for racketeering in Salem shooting (wwlp.com) — A federal racketeering case tied to several 2023 shootings and murders in Lynn has led to a 10-year prison sentence for a Trinitarios gang leader involved in an attempted murder in Salem. Prosecutors say the broader investigation has now charged 56 defendants and links the gang to 11 murders in Essex County, underscoring ongoing efforts to curb organized violence in communities like Lynn.
   

• Massachusetts memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in the line of duty (wcvb.com) — Lynn firefighters are among those being newly honored at the Massachusetts Fallen Firefighters Memorial, where 27 names from departments across the state are being added to the Ring of Honor. The ceremony, marking 25 years since 9/11, brought together families, firefighters, and state leaders in Boston to remember first responders who died in the line of duty.
   

• Roadsterella Clear Winner in Second Start (ftboa.com) — A Lynn owner-breeder just scored big at Gulfstream Park, where his Florida-bred filly Roadsterella captured a maiden special weight race and a lucrative Florida Sire Racing Incentive bonus. The win highlights John C. Minchello’s growing success as a breeder, with Roadsterella becoming the thirteenth winner for freshman sire Roadster in a competitive national field.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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