Treasurer Steven Grossman has appointed Lynn resident Beth Bresnahan as the Executive Director of the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission, drawing on the management and marketing expertise that has led to record-breaking profits at the Lottery in recent years. “Beth is…
Author: Cary Shuman
A First for the Tom Grassa Era: Classical Boys Win Outright Title
It was a morsel of Lynn Classical basketball trivia wrapped inside a Green and Gold treasure chest of accomplishments. Despite winning back-to-back state championships in 1993 and 1994 and six Northeastern Conference titles, the Rams had never won an outright…
NSCC President Gentile Impresses Delegation at Roundtable Discussion
Dr. Patricia Gentile, who took office in January as president of North Shore Community College, thanked U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman John Tierney and the Lynn legislative delegation for their support of higher education during a roundtable discussion at the…
Matt O’Neil Named LACC Business Person of the Year
Matt O’Neil, owner of The Blue Ox restaurant on Oxford Street, received the Business Person of the Year Award at the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Business Excellent Awards Dinner Feb. 6 at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. The…
Diamonds in the Rough: Caterer Considers New Name for Gannon Restaurant
Kim Diamond and Thomas “Buzzy” Diamond, owners of the catering service at the Gannon Golf Course, said they are considering naming the facility’s restaurant, Diamonds In The Rough Restaurant. “We think the new name sounds pretty good,” said Kim Diamond.…
Wyoma Will Host LL State Finals in 2015
Wyoma Little League, home to one of the North Shore’s most successful youth baseball and softball organizations, has been selected as the host of the 2015 Massachusetts State Little League Championships. It’s a huge honor for Wyoma as league officials…
Hogan’s Highlight: English Senior Scores 1,000th Point in Win over Danvers
The balloons and posters were ready. The Speed Limit 1000 points T-shirts were ready. The plaque was ready. The Hogan family was ready. But was the star of the show, Fred Hogan, ready to furnish one of the signature moments…
Greek-American Bowling League Marks Half Century on the Lanes
Chris Ofilos began his participation in the Greek-American Bowling League in 1963. A half-century later, Ofilos, retired principal of Cobbet Elementary School, is still competing and thoroughly enjoying his weekly bowling league with his friends and associates at Jim Barber’s…
Hitting the Super Time: Lynn Native Jim Mello Will Referee in Super Bowl
The Super Bowl is already the most watched sports event of the year but Lynn fans have another reason to view the National Football League’s championship game with interest. Jim Mello, a Lynn native and 1975 graduate of St. Mary’s…
Stinson’s Milestone Moment: Lynn English Basketball Star Reaches 1,000 Points
Lynn English senior Catherine Stinson has been playing basketball since she was four years old – and she’s been very good at it for a long time. “She’s worked hard at everything she has done and was always at the…