The current crisis in which we find ourselves has been compared to a war. But instead of an opposing army, our enemy is a novel virus that is 1/900th the width of a human hair and that can be transmitted…
Author: Journal Staff
This Will Be a Long Haul
It has become evident to everyone that the effort to hold back COVID-19 is not conducive of either an easy or a quick fix. This is going to be a long and difficult ordeal that will test the fabric of…
North Shore Navigators Add Future UMass Lowell Pitchers
The North Shore Navigators will welcome multiple UMass Lowell prospects to their Futures Collegiate Baseball League roster for the second consecutive summer. Both future River Hawks slated to join the Navs in 2020 will reside on the mound in Massachusetts…
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House Passes Legislation to Support Workers Affected by the Public Health Emergency
Last week House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and Rep. Joseph McGonagle, along with their colleagues in the House of Representatives, passed legislation to waive the one-week waiting period for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits related to, or resulting from, the…
April 15 Becomes July 15 for Tax Day: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing Deadline and Federal Tax Payments
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced March 21 that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15 to July 15. Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15 to…
MassBay Student Athlete Signs With Benedictine University Mesa
MassBay Community College is pleased to announce Men’s Basketball forward, and general studies major, Javaris Hill of Lynn, will transfer to Benedictine University Mesa in Mesa, AZ and has signed to play with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)…
East Boston Savings Bank Announces Assistance During COVID-19 Crisis
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) announced assistance for consumers and businesses facing financial adversity due to the economic impact of COVID-19, continued branch accessibility, as well as additional funding for local community organizations. “East Boston Savings Bank has a rich…
Baker Announces Stay at Home Advisory; Requires All Non Essential Businesses to Close
By Lauren Bennett On Monday and Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker provided updates to the public regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. After several states have issued what they call “shelter in place” or “stay at home” orders, Governor Baker directed the…
Courts Continue Emergency-Only Operations
The Massachusetts Trial Courts will remain closed to the public except for emergency matters, after more than a week of closure already. Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday issued an order minimizing non-essential activities outside of home for effect on Tuesday,…