Memorial Day, our most solemn national holiday, will take place this weekend. It is symptomatic of our national culture that for most Americans, the true meaning of Memorial Day has long been lost amidst the excesses of our materialistic society.…
Author: Journal Staff
Having Fun
The Lynn Classical High School varsity softball team was all hands on deck for team photo day this past Tuesday morning.
Lynn Resident Soun H. Lee Honored at UMass Amherst
By Joyce Erekson When Soun H. Lee arrived in the United States from Cambodia at the age of 12, one thing became immediately clear to him. He had to learn English and he had to do it quickly. Lee tells…
City to Rebid Property Sale on Neptune Street
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. According to City of Lynn attorney James Lamanna the city has decided to move forward with a plan to sell a portion of public land that currently serves as a traffic island on Neptune Street, in…
Meet Me At The Museum! June 22
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. For 20 years LynnArts has given residents, visitors and artists of all kinds of expression a place to experience and enjoy the arts in downtown Lynn. The LynnArts building at 25 Exchange Street has been a…
Former Railroad Tracks Removed from City Streets
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Motorists rejoice. Transportation contractor Keolis Commuter Services had work crews in the city this week working with Lynn Department of public Works staff to remove old, unused railroad tracks that had been crisscrossing West Lynn streets…
Lynn Sailor Serves Aboard Guided Missile Destroyer in Spain
By Lt. Philip Fortnam, Navy Office of Community Outreach Public Affairs A Lynn, Massachusetts native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile destroyer, USS Donald Cook. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jordan Carter is a logistics specialist aboard…
Obituaries 05-17-2016
Judith Sarro Of East Boston Judith A. (Jordan) Sarro of East Boston died peacefully on May 14. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; devoted mother of Joseph R. of Boston, Gerald and his wife, Margaret of Plympton,MA, James C.…
John’s Roast Beef and TV-15 Sports Awards Night
Taso Nickolapoulos of John’s Roast Beef and sportscaster John Hoffman of TV-15 hosted their annual awards night for Lynn high school athletes at the Breed Middle School. Pictured after the ceremony, are St. Mary’s basketball coach Dave Brown, Lynn Jets…
Michael Marks Announces Candidacy for Essex County Sheriff’s Position
By Cary Shuman Lynn resident Michael Marks announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Essex County at a campaign kickoff event May 4 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Marks told the capacity crowd that he has dedicated the last 28…