Lynn Arts Director Susan Halter is leaving her job. This is a loss for Lynn Arts and for the city as Halter is one of those rare people with energy, intelligence and vision – not to mention her understanding of…
Author: Journal Staff
The Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have gone from zeros to heroes among the faithful members of Red Sox Nation in a matter of three games. The fickle nature of Red Sox fans has never been more apparent than this year. And…
Obituaries 04-17-2012
Mary MacDonald Died after long struggle with Alzheimers Disease Mary E. (Finnegan) MacDonald died in Revere on April 9 following a long struggle with Alzheimers Disease. She was 88 years old. She was the wife of the late George W.…
Easter 2012
The Lynn Parks and Recreation Department held its annual Lunch with the Easter Bunny at Old Tyme Italian Cuisine on Boston Street. In the photo above Collin Hart enjoy a visit with the Easter Bunny.
MBTA Cuts Hurt Lynn and Other Communities
The MBTA has cut a number of routes servicing Lynn and other North Shore communities. Five bus routes in all have been cut in the system wide effort to cut spending in order to meet a $160 million operating deficit…
The Lack of Rain
Lynn Woods has been the scene for the past few days of brush fires. With literally no snow during the winter and very little rain, we are about 7-9 inches short of where we ought to be for rainfall. In…
Obituaries 04-10-2012
John Hopkins GE Retiree John “Jack” Hopkins, a long-time resident of Peabody, died in peace at home on April 3 with his wife and two daughters by his side. He was 79 years old. Born in Central Woods Harbour, Nova…
Mix It Up Model School
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s Teaching Tolerance program has named Lynn English High School as a Mix It Up Model School for its exemplary efforts to foster respect and understanding among students and throughout campus during the 2011-12 school year.…
St. Mary’s Boys Basketball Celebrates Its 2012 State Championship Season
The St. Mary’s High School boys basketball team celebrated its state championship season at an awards banquet March 28 at Thompson Country Club in North Reading. It was an event befitting the achievement as each player received awards and gifts…
Obituaries 04-03-2012
Gordon ‘Chick’ Kennedy, Jr. Worked for Champion Lamp, Norelco and Mass. Turnpike Authority Gordon M. “Chick” Kennedy, Jr. of Lynn died at home on March 29 surrounded by his family. He was 74 years old. Born in Lynn, he was…