Heat domes. Polar vortexes. Superstorms. Megadroughts. Wildfire tornados. Rising sea levels. These terms were unheard of at the start of this century — other than in academic journals — but are now part of our everyday conversation. Climate change and its catastrophic effects…
Month: July 2021
Guest Op-Ed: Don’t Give Up Your Personal Freedom
Dr. Glenn Mollette You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put others in charge of your decisions. The idea of a child or acquaintance “shouldering” your life’s concerns and finances might feel comforting. Having someone…
Guest Op-Ed: Welcoming Phase of Reentry and Renewal
By Cathy Judd-Stein It is often said that the opportunity to find a deeper power within emerges when life becomes most challenging. Like many, I continue to reflect on the magnitude of fear and uncertainty we collectively experienced during the…
St. Mary’s Spartans Are MIAA Champions
International Soccer Star: Lynn English Goalkeeper Jack Mancaniello is Making Waves in Spain Tournament
The news coming out of Spain is that Lynn English High School soccer star Jack Mancaniello is making a name for himself in an elite international soccer tournament featuring the top players in Europe. “I’m just enjoying the experience I’ve…
City of Lynn Receives Upgraded Bond Rating
The City of Lynn bond rating recently was upgraded by the Standard & Poors Global Rating system from an A- rating when I took office in 2018, to an A rating with a positive outlook. This rating upgrade reflects years…
Jared Nicholson for Mayor Hosts Live Session
Mayoral Candidate Jared Nicholson hosted a noontime listening session program at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee Company in Lynn. The café offers free Wi-Fi access with a very comfortable area for a communication event. Jared Nicholson commented, “This session…
Lynn Tech Vaccination Site Closure Announced
The City of Lynn and Lynn Community Health Center (LCHC) announce the closure of the Lynn Tech Vaccination Site. From now on there will only be second dose clinics offered at Lynn Tech every Thursday from 1-8 p.m. for the…
Brian Field Kick-Off Campaign
Brian Field kicked off his re-election Councilor-at-Large campaign in the middle of Lynn at Tony’s Pub and Grill. According to Brian,” There is no other place that I want to be, but right here in the heart and soul of…
Greater Lynn State of the Regional Breakfast Forum
A strong business and a strong community is the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce message at this breakfast forum. The organization’s focus is to increase economic vibrancy in the district. Guest Speaker of Lynn EDIC Executive Director Jim Cowdell stated,…