(StatePoint) New grade levels and new routines mean it’s time to purchase back-to-school essentials that will help make this year a success. Though this time of year can be stressful for parents, a few tips below will go a long…
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Preparing For The New School Year
(StatePoint) Teachers, students and families busy prepping for the year ahead all know that having the right supplies in and out of the classroom can help pave the way for a successful back-to-school season. With that in mind, consider these…
Jeff Earp Leads Gallant Team in to Baseball Tourney Finals Galva, Doney Brothers Power Lynn Contingent
Jeff Earp is president of the Greater Lynn Babe Ruth organization but he’s proving once again that he can coach Little League-age players with a high degree of excellence as well. Earp’s Lynn Gallant Tournament was set to play Peabody…
GE Employee Bob Waldron Completes Children’s Book
Bob Waldron is proud of his brand-new children’s book and rightfully so. Waldron’s heartwarming book, “The Adventures of Sydney Leigh” takes young readers on an inspiring journey in which he answers humorous questions from children seeking answers to every-day life…
News Briefs
Lynn DPW to Hold Bulky Items Days Lynn residents will have twice as many opportunities to dispose of large items in the next year thanks to a partnership with Covanta. There will be six Bulky Items Days to replace the…
Mosquitos : Not Too Bad, But They’re There
Compared to last year, the number of pesky mosquitos is down, but the diseases they carry are still a concern, and that’s why Northeast Mosquito Control has been spraying as requested in Revere, Winthrop and Lynn. Kim Foss, an entomologist…
New Funeral Services Degree Program to Launch This Fall at NSCC
Special to the Journal North Shore Community College will offer an Associate in Applied Science in Funeral Services program beginning this fall to prepare students for entry-level positions in the funeral services field. The college is already accepting its first…
Lynn Firefighters Local 739 Honor George Markos
George Markos was unable to attend the Lynn Firefighters Local 739 Awards Banquet in April so the firefighters thoughtfully brought the award to him. Lynn Fire Lt. Sean Martin, union president of Local 739, and his colleagues presented their 2019…
Rarefied Air : Jeff Byrd Brings Joy to Summer Youth Hoopsters
When Jeff Byrd walked into the Thurgood Marshall Middle School gymnasium last Wednesday night, there were smiles all around. Byrd is the director of the Lynn Parks and Recreation Summer Basketball League and the players all know that while playing…
Terlecky Announces Retirement from Navigators
Special to the Journal After more than four decades working at all levels of baseball, Bill Terlecky has announced that he will retire from his position as general manager of the North Shore Navigators at the conclusion of the 2019…