The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new website to its members and the Lynn community Tuesday. “There has been a lot of positive reaction to it,” GLCC Executive Director Colin Codner told the Lynn Journal. Codner said the…
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‘Sensational Sal’ Frelick Is Back: MLB Prospect Returns to Navs’ Lineup
Sal’s back. And that’s very good news for the North Shore Navigators as they begin their playoff drive in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Sal Frelick, the Navigators’ superb leadoff batter from Lexington, returned to the lineup Tuesday and scored…
Jeff Newhall Meets with Gov. Baker’s Council on Youth Sports to Offer Recommendations
As the chair of the MIAA State Basketball Committee, St. Mary’s Director of Athletics Jeff Newhall helps govern 750 boys and girls teams across Massachusetts. This week Newhall met virtually with members of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Council on Youth Sports…
Vote by Mail: Rowe Leads Lynn’s Election Effort for Sept. 1 Primary
By now, Lynn’s registered voters should have an “Official 2020 Vote by Mail Application” which was sent this week by mail from State Secretary William Galvin. Lynn City Clerk and Election Chief Janet Rowe said that residents must fill out…
Newhall: Our Best Season Ever: St. Mary’s Girls Basketball Holds Awards Banquet
“When St. Mary’s High School girls basketball coach Jeff Newhall calls it “our best season ever,” you know it’s been one for the all-time record books. Newhall made that declaration at the team’s awards banquet held outdoors July 15 at…
John Krol May Be Stepping Down As Chair of Republican City Comm.
Make no mistake about it: John Krol has done an outstanding job as the chair of the Lynn Republican City Committee (LRCC). Krol has brought renewed energy to the 60-member committee and become one of the most visible and productive…
Wood Works: A Tradition of Business and Civic Excellence
Rick Wood became well known to the Lynn business community through his exceptional leadership as chair of the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce. He was a tremendous asset to the organization and helped mentor new business owners in the city.…
We’re No 1 – Again! Lynn English Boys Basketball Team Earns State Championship Trophy for Second Year in a Row
It’s official. The Lynn English High boys basketball team is the 2020 state champion, bringing the trophy home to Goodridge Street for the second year in a row. Head Coach Antonio Anderson and his team accepted the trophy from MIAA…
Trade and Talent: Nelson Saldana Works as a Mechanic, Speaks as an Artist
On weekdays, Nelson Saldana works as a truck mechanic at Thermo King on Ballard Street. On Saturdays, he reigns as Chelsea’s “Magnificent Muralist.” Saldana is becoming an artistic sensation in his hometown of Chelsea, where his most recent work of…
Avery Named Boys Basketball Head Coach at Lynn Classical
Marvin Avery is the new boys head basketball coach at Lynn Classical High School. Classical Athletic Director Bill Devin made the announcement Wednesday, returning a legendary, state championship-winning coach to the basketball scene. Devin was elated to have Avery at…