The 1,000-point came in the penultimate game of Ashelyne Babb’s superb basketball career at Utica College in New York. Babb, a Lynn resident who played her high school basketball in Winthrop, likely would have joined the exclusive club much earlier…
Author: Cary Shuman
Warren Pitches a Perfect Game:Classical Freshman Makes History in Win over English
When Lynn Classical’s All-Conference pitcher Tori Adams had to miss a few games due to an injury, coach Erica Richard turned to freshman Brooke Warren for the starting assignments. Warren, a talented southpaw who had excelled in Little League Softball,…
Local Basketball Officials Pay Tribute to Richard Feinberg
Area basketball referees are fondly remembering one of their colleagues, Richard Feinberg, who was a longtime official and commissioner of the Dual County League. Mr. Feinberg, who was a beloved teacher at Chelsea High School and Northeast Regional Vocational High…
Gannon Golfers Take Advantage of Warmer May Temperatures
Golfing weather finally arrived Wednesday with temperatures hitting the mid-80s, and golfers started hitting the links early at Gannon Municipal Golf Course in Lynn. Among the foursomes teeing off for a round of golf in the morning sun were Frank…
Boston North Cancer Assoc will Honor Solimine at May 3 Gala
There isn’t an organization in Lynn that hasn’t been touched by the kindness and generosity of David J. Solimine Sr. and his family. From his annual efforts for the Item Santa Fund to his substantial donation of scholarships for Lynn…
Celebrating Mary Taylor:Proud Matriarch of Lynn Family Feted on her 80th Birthday
More than 150 family members and friends gathered at the Knights of Columbus to honor lifelong Lynn resident Mary (MacDonald) Taylor at an 80th surprise birthday party. Among the invited guests was Mayor Tom McGee, who presented a citation to…
Wyoma’s Jay Newhall Favors New Little League Bat Regulations
Jay Newhall, a baseball coach and the umpire-in-chief in the Wyoma Little League, said he favors the new Little League bat regulations that go in to effect nationwide for the 2018 season. Though the change in regulations for all bats…
Helping Students Realize their Potential:Samuels Brings Billionaire Babies Program to Lynn
Linda Samuels has great confidence in her ability to teach young people. Always striving to ignite a lifelong love of learning in her students, Samuels has an impressive resume that includes 30 years in education, working as a teacher at …
Thomsen Holding Court:Legendary NBA Writer from Swampscott Will Hold Book Signing in Winthrop
Swampscott resident Ian Thomsen, one of the nation’s leading sportswriters for the past three decades, will be in Winthrop on April 19 to talk about his new book, “The Soul of Basketball: The Epic Showdown Between Lebron, Kobe, Doc and…
Tech Students Help Honor America:Precision Machine Students Produce Cannons for Winners in the Boston Marathon Ruck March
Lynn Tech students will be warming the hearts of U.S. military personnel, first responders and civilians at the Tough Ruck, an event on Saturday that is affiliated with the Boston Marathon. The students, under the direction of machine shop instructor…