Boston College is called “The Heights” for its hilltop location and its motto “Ever To Excel” – and Lynn Classical senior Keith Ridley will be bringing his football career to that lofty level in June. Ridley, a 6-foot-4-inch, 225-pound quarterback…
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Public Health Officials Say Tick Season Has Arrived in State
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) officials recommend that residents be mindful of ticks while taking part in spring and summer outdoor activities, as tick season has arrived. At this time of year, healthcare visits related to ticks begin to…
Garelick Farms Parcel Sold to Boston Developer
The former Garelick Farms plant on the Lynnway promises to be a key piece in water development plans. The site was recently purchased by A.W. Perry. “It’s exciting to see real interest on the waterfront,” said Mayor Thomas McGeee. “I…
YMCA of Metro North Announces Winners for the Y Champion Breakfast
The YMCA of Metro North has announced its awards winners for the “Y Champion Breakfast and Annual Meeting”. Scheduled for Thursday, May 23, the breakfast is a celebration of the work that the YMCA of Metro North does for the…
Drew Russo Selected as City Personnel Director
The Lynn City Council unanimously approved the Mayor’s recommendation to have Drew Russo become the next Personnel Director for the city. “We are excited to bring Drew Russo on as the Personnel Director,” said Mayor Tom McGee in a statement.…
Cultivation Site Approved
The City Council granted a special permit for the first marijuana cultivation center in Lynn at 71 Linden St. Bostica, LLC was approved for a 40,000 square-foot “grow facility” on the site of the Harvard Folding Box Company. Attorney James…
Greek Easter Memories with George Markos
For almost 40 years George Markos has been the owner of Brother’s Deli, he’s proud of his Greek heritage and is looking forward to celebrating Orthodox Greek Easter this Sunday. The holiday is known as ChristosAnesti – Christ is Risen!…
Ashley Sullivan is a Team Player
By Stacy Drector St. Mary’s senior shooting guard Ashley Sullivan has many favorite memories from her four years playing on the varsity basketball team. Ranking high on her list are team sleepovers, playing in a tournament in Florida, “beating Fenwick…
Baez Joins Lynn Y Staff
While she’s just been on the job for a short time at the Lynn YMCA, Andrea Baez already has a new program bound to make a difference. Baez is the new Senior Branch Executive Director at the Lynn YMCA and…
GE Engine Display in Works
Beyond Walls has done some amazing things with murals around the city and cool lighting under bridges. Now it’s bringing a deeply rooted piece of history to City Hall, a 1942 General Electric Turbo Jet Test Engine. Al Wilson, of…