Special to the Journal On June 5, Camp Rotary had the ribbon cutting to open its new dining hall and to start its centennial year celebration. It was one hundred years ago in April 1921 when the Rotary Club of…
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State Officials Launch Vaxmillions Giveway Lottery for Residents
The Baker-Polito Administration, Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg and the Massachusetts State Lottery announced the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway for residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated residents 18 and older will have the opportunity to enter to win of…
A Long, Hot Summer?
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
Crighton Endorses Nicholson for Mayor
State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) has announced that he is endorsing Jared Nicholson for Mayor of Lynn. In his announcement Sen. Crighton said that “throughout my 16 year career in public service I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with…
The Gun Crisis
The recent increase in mass shooting incidents across the country comes as no surprise to anyone with an ounce of common-sense. The ease of purchase, and relatively low-cost, of assault-style weapons, particularly AR-15 semi-automatics with large-capacity magazines, makes it possible…
CYR Campaign Receives Wide Local Support
Special to the Journal The Cyr Committee most recent campaign finance report filed for the month of May demonstrates the broad appeal of his campaign for Mayor with contributions from many individuals. The May 31 (June 1) filing with the…
City of Lynn Planning Department Launch “Lynn in Common” Portal
The City of Lynn Planning Department launched Lynn In Common today, a new community engagement online portal. Residents can learn more about current planning projects, share their “Lynnput” on what they’d like to see in their community, and register for…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Ryan Graduates from College of Charleston Sarah Ryan, of Lynn, recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the College of Charleston. Ryan was among more than 1,400 students who received degrees. Located in the heart of historic…
Edward J. “Chip” Clancy Jr.
If it is true that, “All politics is local,” as the legendary “Tip” O’Neill famously said, then that aphorism was embodied in the life and career of Edward J. “Chip” Clancy, Jr., who passed away this week at the age…
Knights of Columbus Memorial Day Remembrance
The Fourth Degree Assembly and Knights of Columbus members from Valladolid Council 70 paid tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day at Lynn Commons. A wreath was placed at the foot of the Veterans’ monument as well as several American flags…