Special to the Journal Former Lynn Mayor and Postmaster recognized for service to the community In June of 1961, former Lynn Mayor Thomas P. Costin Jr. was sworn in as the Postmaster of Lynn, an honor bestowed upon him by…
Month: May 2019
Lynn YMCA Stride Along the Tide 5k Road Race
On Saturday, May 18, the Lynn YMCA hosted its annual 5k road race at Nahant Beach Reservation. On a beautiful Spring morning, a record-breaking 300+ runners came out to support our cause and run for the Lynn community. The aptly…
Local Students Receive Academic Achievements
Local student named to Austin Prep Honor Roll Rachel Galatis and Steven Galatis have been named to the Third Quarter Honor Roll at Austin Prep. Local students graduate from Emerson College in Boston On Sunday, May 12, Emerson College awarded…
Memorial Day Is a Day to Reflect upon Those Who Gave the Last Full Measure
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Letter to the Editor
May is Mental health awareness month Dear Editor: In America today, approximately 45-47 million, or 1 out of 5 Americans, is suffering with a mental health issue; and approximately 1 in 25 adults is currently experiencing a serious mental illness that substantially…
Guest Op-ed It’s Infrastructure Week 2019. Let’s #BuildForTomorrow, Starting Now
By Thomas M. McGee Infrastructure isn’t partisan. It’s personal. No matter where you live, your age, your education, if you drive, take the bus or ride a bicycle, infrastructure has a profound impact on your daily life. We all have…
Hall of Fame Memories
Mihos, Classical upset undefeated and No. 1-ranked Reading in Division 1 State Softball Tournament in 2003 There were 16 inductees into the Lynn Classical Hall of Fame Saturday night and only one brought a prop to the podium. And what…
Fresh Start Students Plant Tree
Ehrlich Considering Congress
With Congressman Seth Moulton throwing his hat in the ring as a Democratic candidate for President of the United State in 2020, a lot of people are watching State. Rep. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead, Swampscott and a small portion of Lynn)…
Creighton and Ehrlich Team Up for Diversity in Journalism
State Rep. Lori Ehrlich and State. Sen. Brendan Crighton have teamed up to file a bill addressing diversity in journalism. The bill H.181 would establish a commission to study journalism in underserved communities. The bill has been sent to the…