Last Wednesday morning, the Lynnfield Police Department was made aware of a threat shared via social media by a Lynnfield High School student. High school administration was notified by LPD, and LPD followed established protocols to investigate the matter. Upon receiving the information, the student was immediately removed. After an investigation led by LPD, in … [Read more...] about Lynnfield PD says threats not credible
social media
Residents urged to stay calm as bobcat sightings surge in Lynnfield
While it appears that some residents have taken notice of bobcat sightings in town, with some posting photos and comments on social media, Animal Control Officer David Crockett said this is nothing new. "Everybody has bobcats in this area except for Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket," Crockett said. "They've been around Lynnfield for two to three years. People are just … [Read more...] about Residents urged to stay calm as bobcat sightings surge in Lynnfield
Cigarette labels were bad. Social-media labels would be worse.
Stephen Mihm Last week, Vivek Murthy, surgeon general of the United States, warned that the use of social media among adolescents has contributed to a surge in anxiety and depression. In a widely read op-ed, he argued that Congress should take action, forcing the social-media giants to attach warning labels on their products in much the same ways that it did with cigarette … [Read more...] about Cigarette labels were bad. Social-media labels would be worse.