Tragic events seem to be cascading upon us from throughout the world almost on a daily basis. Whereas for the past 15 years (since 9/11), a terrorist-inspired event might happen sporadically, now when we go on-line each morning to look…
Author: Journal Staff
From Lynn to Las Vegas:Ward Wins Miss. Mass. United States Pageant; Will Compete For National Title
By Cary Shuman As a young girl growing up in Lynn, Sonyaa Ward always wanted to compete in beauty pageants. But citing “a lack of confidence,” she backed out of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA and Miss Massachusetts USA competitions. Proving…
Gauthier Pitching in Arizona League
By Joyce Erekson Former Classical High/Hartford University pitcher Kyle Gauthier is making some noise this summer as a free agent with the Arizona League Padres, a rookie-level minor league team affiliated with the San Diego Padres. The 6-4, 220 pound…
State of the City Address Set for July 19
Lynn Community Association will host its 6th Annual State of the City address with Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy on Tuesday, July 19th, 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield Street, Lynn. Doors…
Lynn Adult Education Offers New Services
“Thousands of adults in Lynn do not have the skills they need to be able to support themselves and their families. Thousands of children are being raised in poverty or at the margins. Operation Bootstrap is actively engaged in efforts…
Rep.Crighton’s Housing Bill Included In Economic Development Legislation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed House Bill 4461, An Act Relative to Job Creation, Workforce Development and Infrastructure Investment. Included in H4461 was language from a bill filed by Representative Brendan Crighton (H1089) that would expand the eligibility criteria…
Lynn Mother Joins Six Children as NSCC Alumni
When Florence Kiambe walked across the stage to receive her associate’s degree in Liberal Arts at North Shore Community College’s recent 50th Commencement, she was following in the footsteps of six of her children, all NSCC alumni who encouraged their…
Meet You At Red Rock:Summer isn’t Summer Without Popular Concert Series
It’s hot. The kids need a diversion and you could use some relaxation after a long day. What you need is a family activity that’s not too active but something outdoors, preferably somewhere cool. For a fun event that’s just…
Sadness Across America
The shooting deaths of two black men by white police officers in Minnesota and Baton Rouge, and then the assassination of five white officers by a black sniper in Dallas, have shocked Americans of all ages, races, color, and creeds.…
Obituaries 07-12-2016
Doris Hanan Dynamic lady, formerly of Lynn, with a talent for geriatric nursing and a love for her family, friends, and dogs. Doris Louise (Trentini) Hanan died peacefully at home on July 9 following a courageous ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s…