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…
Category: Editorials
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…
The Outrage at Newtown, CT
In the morning and early afternoon hours of last Friday, virtually every parent looked at their children – whether those children were young or old – and felt the terror that parents in Newtown felt. It was too easy to…
The Silent Killer
With the heating season upon us, now is the time for residents to check their homes to make sure that they have carbon monoxide alarms and that they are in operation. A winter season does not pass without some home…
Casino Bombshell
Looking at the recent developments in the casino license process from a Lynn perspective the re-entry of Las Vegas casino billionaire Steve Wynn into the bidding of the only Greater Boston area casino license has created a new twist into…
Congratulations, Coach Durgin and St. Mary’s Football Team
We congratulate St. Mary’s head football coach Matt Durgin and his players on winning the Catholic Central League championship and wish the Spartans good luck in their playoff game Tuesday at Manning Field. Matt Durgin has been an outstanding mentor…
Lunch with Santa is Always a Fun Event
The Lynn Parks and Recreation will sponsor “Lunch with Santa” this Saturday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Old Tyme Italian Cuisine on Boston Street. This is an enjoyable event that Lynn Parks Director Lisa Nerich…
The People Have Spoken : Obama, Warren, and Local Democrats Big Winners
Ten years ago this week, a majority of Lynn voters joined with the rest of the Commonwealth in electing Mitt Romney as our governor, sending him on a trajectory that would take Romney within a whisker (or two) of becoming…
Excellent Teamwork : Lynn Carried out Its Plan Well for Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy hit Lynn hard with its strong winds and driving rain but a well-executed plan by city officials helped minimize the effects of the tremendous storm and accelerated the city’s recovery from it. Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, Emergency Management…
Be Sure to Vote : It’s Your Choice….and It’s a Big One
The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…