Author: Journal Staff

Tierney Versus Tisei

The Congressional race between Congressman John Tierney and his Republican opponent Richard Tisei is as close as they get at this rather lazy moment during what is turning out to be a long, hot summer. Recent twists and turns in…

Obituaries 07-31-2012

Diane Ward Motor Vehicle Accident Victim Diane Ward of Lynn died Friday at Massachusetts General Hospital from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on July 23. She was 61 years old. Born in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Charles…

The Summer of 2012

The tragedy in Colorado has touched Americans in different ways everywhere during this otherwise lovely summer of 2012. The mass murder and shooting of so many innocents last week at a movie-plex in Aurora goes to prove once again how…

Obituaries 07-24-2012

Mary ‘Yvonne’ Goodwin Of Florida, formerly of East Boston Mary (LeBlanc) Goodwin of Kissimmee, Florida, formerly of East Boston, died on July 20. She was the beloved wife of the late John R. Goodwin, Sr. of Kissimmee, Florida,  mother of…

Gang Activity Drops

Police Chief Kevin Coppinger has noted, and quite rightly, that gang activity in the city of Lynn has dropped substantially. Those of us who live here and who are proud to call this place our home are pleased to learn…

Obituaries 07-17-2012

David Dubuque Electrician David A. Dubuque of Lawrence, formerly of Lynn and Saugus, died unexpectedly on July 6. He was 37 years old. Born in Cambridge and raised in Saugus, the son of David Harris and his wife, Cathie of…