The deadline passed last Friday when mandated cuts to the federal programs started to take place. While many entitlements that are the budget busters were spared, the across the board budget cuts hit programs in public schools, transportation, the military…
Category: Editorials
Gallo’s Proposal for Fundraising Position Could Give Lynn Schools a Major Boost
We’ve been very impressed with Charlie Gallo’s first term of service on the Lynn School Committee. He has demonstrated diligence and a real understanding of what it’s going to take to continue the progress of the schools under the administration…
Good Luck, Lynn Basketball Teams
For many Lynn high school sports fans, this is the best part of the year. We’re talking about the MIAA State Basketball Tournament, an event with decades of tradition and originally known as the Tech Tournament. Lynn will be well…
Congratulations, Lynn Performing Artist Don White
We want to congratulate well-known vocalist and musician Don White for surpassing the 20-year milestone as a performer and contributor to the folk singing community. Don is a highly regarded professional whose amazing talent and royal stage presence have entertained…
ED Markey’s Senate Candidacy: Our Long-time Congressman Has Received Many Endorsements
Although it is the long-standing policy of this newspaper not to endorse candidates for public office, we nonetheless feel compelled to make note of the candidacy of the outstanding, long-time Congressman, Edward J. Markey, for the U.S. Senate seat which…
A Wonderful Person: Community Fondly Remembers Jay Alicudo
Tributes have come from all corners of the city in remembrance of John Michael “Jay” Alicudo who died on Jan. 31 at the age of 54. Jay Alicudo gained his fame as an outstanding athlete at Lynn Classical who went…
Market Basket Will Be a Great Addition to City
Lynn residents who have visited a Market Basket store in nearby communities, especially Chelsea – where the DeMoulas family has built one of the largest and most impressive supermarkets in all of New England – know what a great addition…
Remembering Rev. King: A Great Man Who Stood Up for the Rights of Everybody
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2013 will mark 45 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
Congratulations, Boverini Committee
We want to offer our congratulations to the committee who organized the Walter Boverini Basketball Tournament that was a huge success once again. Lynn English and its fine athletic director Gary Molea proved to be an outstanding host this year.…
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…