By Melissa Martin, Ph.D. “International trophy hunting is a multinational, multimillion-dollar industry practiced throughout the world. Trophy hunting is broadly defined as the killing of animals for recreation with the purpose of collecting trophies such as horns, antlers, skulls, skins,…
Author: Journal Staff
Lucille Wine Shop and Tasting Room Holds Grand Opening
Special To The Lynn Journal Lucille Wine Shop and Tasting Room held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the new store located at 776 Washington St. Mayor Thomas McGee and State Rep. Peter Capano, later joined by Rep.…
Community Leader Donald Castle Endorses New School Building Plan
By Thomas Grillo The man behind the defeat of a $188 million proposal for a pair of middle schools has endorsed the latest plan to replace the crumbling Pickering Middle School. Donald Castle, president of Protect Our Reservoir | Preserve…
Students and Colleagues Honor Francis Pagnotta: The Fine Art of Inspiration
A wonderful tribute was conducted by the Lynn Public School Band and the Lynn English Chorus honoring former Lynn Fine Arts Supervisor Francis A. Pagnotta. His legacy will live on as former band members, Lynn school personnel, and friends paid…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local University of Rhode Island Students Named to the Dean’s List KINGSTON, RI (02/03/2020)– The University of Rhode Island is pleased to announce that more than 6,000 undergraduates have qualified for the fall 2019 Dean’s List. The students represent nearly…
Briefs
Flood Insurance Information Posted With the past months flooding due to the extremely heavy rainfall, and recent severe storms in the New England area, New Englanders should prepare for the hurricane season (June I thru Nov 30). Homeowners, renters, and…
The (Climate) News Is All Bad
At the start of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt reportedly said to his aides, “So far, the news is all bad,” referring to the reports from the front in the immediate aftermath of Pearl Harbor when the Japanese were taking…
Thanks for the Memories, Mookie,
It is inconceivable to lifelong Red Sox fans such as ourselves that the Sox’ management decided to trade away Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a few random players. Mookie not only was an amazing talent…
Guest Op-Ed: Valentine Day Befuddling
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Valentine’s Day is a befuddling time – bewildering, confusing. Flowers that you would buy to give to someone are probably already tripled in price. Our local grocery store sometimes sells a dozen roses for under $30,…
Letter to the Editor
Help Your Loved One Quit Vaping, Smoking, or Other Tobacco Products Dear Editor, February is American Heart Month, so before you think about what kind of flowers or type of candy to buy for Valentine’s Day, choose the Valentine that…