As Senior Class President at Lynn Classical High School, 18-year-old Bolaji Odusanya is on his way to doing great things with his many talents and positive mindset. In addition to his role as class president, Odusanya is captain of the…
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First All-girl BSA Troop Started
Since Jim and Kerri Kelley’s two sons expressed interest in joining the Boy Scouts, they have been actively involved in the organization. When their daughter Caitlin turned 13 and showed the same interest in the Scouts, the next logical step…
Sounds of Christmas Concert Returns to Revere Sunday, Dec. 15
The music of the holiday season will fill the air Sunday when the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Revere for the annual Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert at St. Anthony’s Church beginning at 4 p.m. Admission…
Tree Lighting in Lynn Commons
Rejected: Motion To Name Library after Mcmanus Fails 4-2
By Thomas Grillo A quiet move to change the name of the Lynn Public Library to honor former Mayor Patrick McManus has been rejected. The 4-2 vote by the library’s Board of Trustees last week puts an end to the…
NSCC President Pat Gentile to Retire
Special to Journal After seven years of leading North Shore Community College to new levels of accomplishment and regional and national acclaim, Dr. Patricia A. Gentile has announced she will retire effective July 6, 2020. “I have been honored to…
MCU Employees Spread Thanksgiving Cheer To Those In Need
For the 8th consecutive year, Metro Credit Union (MCU) employees came together to create Thanksgiving baskets for those in need during the holidays. Departments collaborated to shop for, organize, decorate, and deliver 35 large baskets stocked with all the traditional…
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Michael Sweeney Awarded Patriots Difference Maker of the Week
Special to the Journal Nine years ago, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots Foundation introduced a season-long theme called Celebrate Volunteerism. The main focus of the initiative was to recognize community volunteers and to promote the importance of…
School Committee Approves Contraceptive Availability Plan
Parents, students, and health care workers were present at last week’s school committee meeting to voice their concerns surrounding the Lynn Community Health Center Contraception Availability Proposal. The topic arose last spring, when the Lynn Community Health Center approached Lynn…