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…
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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…
‘Markie’ Mark Paradis Celebrates 60th Birthday
If anyone ever watched a Lynn English football games under Coach Gary Molea during the 1990s, you would have noticed “Markie” Mark Paradis on the sidelines as an assistant manager. He would support and cheer the players, bring the water…
Local Students Receive Academic Achievements
Jonassaint Graduates from Roger Williams University Roger Williams University is proud to announce that Jennifer Jonassaint, of Lynn graduated with a B.G.S. in Community Development in May as part of the Class of 2019. About RWU: With campuses on the…
New Murals Around City
As part of the Beyond Walls 2019 Street Art Festival several murals have been popping up around the city. This past Saturday a tour was given of the 15 new murals for 2019.
Lynn’s Rising Star : Amanda Mena Releases her First Single
Amanda Mena, the St. Mary’s High School student who wowed the nation with her incredible voice on the television show, “America’s Got Talent,” has released her first single. Mena debuted the song, “Cartagena” on her birthday (July 16) and it…
Cyr Seeks to Return King’s Beach Back to Swimmable Condition
On Tuesday night in the Lynn City Hall Council Chambers, Council President Darren Cyr held a captive audience of people like him who love King’s Beach but are sick of the high bacteria counts, beach closures and people being sick…
McGee Ready for Pan Mass Challenge
He’s been riding a bicycle most of his life, but the ride of Mayor Tom McGee’s life is going to be this weekend August 3 and 4 when he cycles 88 miles from Wellesley to Bourne in the Pan Mass…