Brothers Deli owner George Markos,far left, and some of his staff including Jadi Pizarro, Mike Ciaramello, Mauro Chavez and Randy Jackson, helped make Thanksgiving special for hundreds of people, including many families, who stopped by the Market Street restaurant for…
Author: Journal Staff
Community Development Bill Championed by Rep.Crighton Moves Closer to a Vote
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Community Development and Small Businesses reported favorably last week on House Bill 144 — “An Act Establishing Community Benefit Districts,” clearing the first major hurdle on its way to a…
Walter Hoey was A Legendary Newspaper Photographer
When Walter Hoey showed up at an event to take a photo for the Lynn Item, you could count on two things: he would be greeted with respect and warmth by everyone in the room and the event would be…
Sports 12-01-2015
Newbury named new Danvers High softball coach By Joyce Erekson After 15 years, two state championships and six Division 3 North titles, St. Mary’s softball coach Colleen Newbury is leaving the program to coach at Danvers High School. The position…
St. Mary’s Sports
NOT TO BE: St. Mary’s receiver Calvin Johnson is denied a long pass reception in the first quarter of Saturday’s semifinal playoff game by East Bridgewater defensive back Jake Peterson. The Spartans fought hard and had life at the…
An Historic Day for Lynn:Gov.Baker,Cong. Moulton, Sec. Ash Join Mayor Kennedy for Kickoff of Lynn Economic Team
By Cary Shuman Governor Charlie Baker, Congressman Seth Moulton, and Mass. Housing and Economic Sec. Jay Ash joined Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, city officials, and leaders in the business community at a kickoff ceremony for the formation of the Lynn…
Progress at Bent Water Brewery:Functioning Brewery Now in Place, First Batch in the Tank
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. When Bent Water Brewery announced their intentions to become the first craft brewers in Lynn a few months ago, many people were surprised, some seemed skeptical and still more were just eager to see the brewer…
Let the Shopping Begin:Wal-Mart Opens at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Once the turkey and stuffing and all the pies have been consumed, once the dads and grandfathers and small boys have had their fill of Thanksgiving Day football and before dawn has come, stores across the…
Let Us Give Thanks
Another Thanksgiving is upon us. It’s a day for schoolboy football, family gatherings, and not much else to do other than enjoy a great dinner with friends and family that reminds us how fortunate we truly are as a nation…
Sports 11-24-2015
East Bridgewater bests St. Mary’s 26-18 in state semifinal By Cary Shuman The St. Mary’s High School football team spotted East Bridgewater a 20-point lead in the first half and its spirited comeback fell short, 26-18, in the Division 5…