Charles Vitale Late Proprietor of Puritan Fish Charles J. Vitale of Revere, formerly of the North End of Boston, died on January 6. The late proprietor of Puritan Fish Co., Boston Fish Pier, he was a member of the Madonna…
Author: Journal Staff
Remembering Tom McGee: Former House Speaker Has Many Qualities That Are Needed Today
We will leave to others the listing of the many achievements of the late Tom McGee, the legendary Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for nine years from 1975-84, who arguably was the most powerful political figure in the…
Obituaries 01-08-2013
Mary Theresa ‘Terry’ French Former Bridgewell Employee Mary Theresa “Terry” (Leger) French died at home on January 5, her 59th birthday, following a courageous battle with cancer. The wife of Russell K. French, she was born in Lynn, the daughter…
Emmerman-Josephs Scholarship
Dr. Judith Josephs (right), a Lynn resident and professor at the Salem State Graduate School of Counseling, is pictured with President Patricia Maguire Meservey and student Panayota Tzortzis, who was the recipient of the Emmerman-Josephs Award at the Scholarship Recognition…
Ring out the Old…. We Wish Our Readers a Happy and Healthy 2013
We often quote a verse from Alfred Lord Tennyson’s “Ring Out Wild Bells” when we write our annual New Year’s editorial. We write about the events that happened in the old year and discuss those that may come in the…
Obituaries 12-31-2012
Alexis D. “Lexii” Hightower Party and Event Planner, Chelsea Kiwanis Club Member Alexis D “Lexii” Hightower passed away unexpectedly on December 20. She was 35 years old. Born in Boston, the beloved daughter of Patricia A. Hightower-Moreno of Chelsea and…
Lunch with Santa
Santa Claus greets a young visitor at the Lynn Parks and Recreation annual lunch with Santa on Dec. 1, 2012 at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine. Children enjoyed lunch, cookie decorating, face painting and a visit with Santa. Lynn Parks and…
St. Mary’s Students to Attend Presidential Inauguration
When President Barack Obama is sworn in for a second term on Jan. 21, two St. Mary’s students will be there to witness the historical event. Seniors Ebonie Aghahowa and Camila de la Vega will be among 500 students nationwide…
Trooper Assaulted During Motor Vehicle Stop in Lynn
A high-speed chase through the streets of Lynn took over the City last Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 19th, after a Dorchester man tried to run over a State Trooper and then tried to make a quick getaway. His flight, however, was…
Merry Christmas to All: Time to Think About Those Less Fortunate
Another holiday season is here and, as you are reading this, it almost will be over. All of the preparations and plans we’ve made in anticipation of the seasonal events soon will come to fruition and will become just another…