The statistics on world hunger are staggering. The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization recently estimated that from 2014-2016, about 795 million people of the 73 billion people in the world, or one in nine, suffer from chronic undernourishment. Recently…
Month: April 2016
Dancing in the Streets Show Lights up the Lynn Auditorium
By Cary Shuman There ain’t no adjective high enough – and we hope you’ll pardon our play on Diana Ross’s No. 1 hit song – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – that can adequately describe the brilliant “Motown’s Greatest Hits…
State Senate Candidates Stake out Positions on Charter Schools, Immigration, and Neighborhood Violence
Candidates for the State Senate seat vacated by former Senator Anthony Petruccelli shared with the community their plans for addressing the need for more high quality education options and increasing safety in the district’s neighborhoods. The event – co-hosted by…
St Mary’s Church Honors Public Safety Personnel at Blue Mass on Sunday
The connection between St. Mary’s and the Lynn police and fire departments runs deep, with many alumni serving, including the police chief and firefighters union president. The school honored those affiliations and paid tribute to the invaluable service the police…
For the Future of Lynn Soccer:Moreno Family Leads Lynn United Team
By Cary Shuman Eric Moreno Sr. and his son, Eric Moreno Jr., have big plans for the current Lynn soccer community and for future players who hope to take their games beyond high school. Moreno Sr., who still plays…
Save Our Public Schools Issues statement on Council Resolution
The Save Our Public School organization released the following statement in response to the Lynn City Council’s Resolution on Charter Schools Tuesday night: “We applaud the Lynn City Council for its leadership in opposing this ballot question that will do…
Sons of Italy Meat Bingo Set for April 10
Join us for the 5th annual meat bingo sponsored by the Santa Famiglia Lodge, Sunday April 10, 2016 from 1 to 3:30 pm in the Holy Family Church hall, Bessom Street – Lynn. This exciting and fast moving game will…
In the Mood, A 1940s Big Band Musical, at Lynn Memorial Auditorium April 29
To the delight of fans of American Big Bands and the Big Band era, the brassy, all-singing, all-dancing and all-American 1940s musical IN THE MOOD (www.inthemoodlive.com) celebrates 22 years on the road with a new U.S. tour visiting 60 cities…
Jonathan Boudreau Wins Easter Sunday Classic
By Cary Shuman There is no stopping Jonathan Boudreau in the world of candlepin bowling. The 20-year-old Lynn resident affirmed the growing belief that he is the best bowler in the sport by taking home the prestigious Easter Sunday Classic…
Mullins Receives Courage Award from Board 130 Basketball Officials
By Cary Shuman IAABO Board 130 honored Lynn resident and longtime basketball referee Bob “Moona” Mullins with its James Young Courage Award at the group’s annual Awards Dinner Tuesday at the Danversport Yacht Club. Paul Halloran, former Board 130 president,…