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Hello Lynn! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a retired Lynn principal turned classroom lessons into a novel
  • What a new $113M Navy deal means for Lynn’s GE plant

Also on today's calendar: What Is Christian Nationalism? and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: A shower; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 70, low: 45.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former Lynn school principal Jeff Barile announces release of new book (lynnjournal.com) — A longtime Lynn educator and former principal, Jeffrey Barile, has released a new book, “Let’s Be Friends,” drawing on decades of experience in Lynn public schools. The story follows young Italian immigrants in Boston’s North End, exploring themes like immigration, poverty, and bullying, and a portion of proceeds will support scholarships through the Lynn Italian American Citizens Club and Lynn Rotary Club.
   

• General Electric Wins $113M Navy Contract for T700 Engine Sustainment Support (envzone.com) — General Electric’s Lynn facility will handle part of a new $113 million Navy contract to support key helicopter engine components, with 8 percent of the work based in Lynn through 2029. While most work occurs in Kansas, this award helps sustain high-tech defense jobs and federal investment tied directly to Lynn’s long-standing aerospace manufacturing presence.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I do furniture assembly on the side from my regular job please let me know if anyone needs anything assembled.
    Dressers Bed frames Night stands Coffee tables Couches Love seats Kitchen islands Tv stands Wardrobe closets Etc (Nextdoor Western - Market Square)
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor- Restaurant in Lynn. Apply here.
  • Dunkin' posted a job opening for Team Member Morning Shift in Lynn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Saugus

  • Pizzi will receive Tony DeMarco Award at Italian American Hall of Fame Banquet (lynnjournal.com)
  • Sports of the Week: Girls Soccer Cruises to Two Wins (swampscotttides.org)

Swampscott

  • Renzo's Pizza Finds New Home Inside Swampscott Center for the Performing Arts (swampscotttides.org)
  • 'This is my swan song': Local man breaks pumpkin weight record at Topsfield Fair (wcvb.com)
  • Photos of the Week: September 26 (swampscotttides.org)

Ok Lynn! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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