Sean Reid wins Democratic primary as he prepares to welcome firstborn School Committee member Sean Reid, who won the Democratic primary for state representative in the Eleventh Essex District Sept. 3, is now anxiously awaiting another major milestone in his…
Author: Cary Shuman
Good Samaritan Assists Man in Motorbike Incident Annexis Leon Rushes to Scene to Help
Lynn resident Annexis Leon was walking on Revere Beach Boulevard toward Carey Circle at around noontime on Aug. 30. That’s when Leon, 28, heard cries of “Help” from a nearby residence on the Boulevard where Leon encountered a woman emerging…
Phil Castinetti’s Sportsworld will welcome television legend Jerry Mathers to Saugus
Jerry Mathers, one of television’s most beloved childhood stars of all time, will be appearing at Phil Castinetti’s Sportsworld store in Saugus on Sunday, Aug. 25. Mathers is known internationally for his role as Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver on the hit…
Gowdy Park Fourth of July celebration a big success
It was a tale of two Todds on the Fourth of July at Gowdy Park. Todd Bacon did a phenomenal job in his third year as the organizer of the festive event that drew its largest crowd in years. And…
Appreciation: Patrick Gecoya
Teacher, coach, guidance counselor, Lynn Journal photographer, 77 In every position he held, in every endeavor he undertook, Patrick Gecoya brought a level of excellence, enthusiasm, and energy that people admired and respected. And he was a perfect gentleman, said…
Lauren Wilson earns her place among Classical’s all-time greats
Two years ago Lynn Classical High School softball coach Joe Morin foresaw that his team would need a catcher in the 2024 season. “So, I started joking with [then-sophomore] Lauren Wilson that we would be needing a starting catcher,” recalled…
Matt Serino steps down as Winthrop High AD
Winthrop High School athletic director Matt Serino has stepped down as the athletic director at Winthrop High School and will become the new athletic director July 1 at Saugus High School, his alma mater. Serino began his tenure in the…
Distinguished Director: Bill Devin will retire as Lynn Classical AD at the end of the school year
There were so many individual accomplishments upon which Bill Devin could have reflected, but the long-time athletic director and teacher chose to highlight and express his gratitude to others as he announced his retirement as the athletic director of Lynn…
Greater Boston League will go to two divisions in basketball
The Greater Boston League will split into two divisions in basketball for the 2024-25 season. Lynn English Director of Athletics Dick Newton and Lynn Classical Director of Athletics Bill Devin said the league voted at its April meeting to go…
Saint Anselm’s Brady Warren Named NE-10 Rookie of the Week
Saint Anselm freshman Brady Warren of Lynn has been named the Northeast-10 Conference’s “Rookie of the Week” for his performance at the Hawks Spring Invitational April 18 at the Oaks Golf Links in New Hampshire. Warren tied for sixth place…