Ted Vallas is the head of public relations for the Lynn English High School Class of 1942 and he’s heading up the reunion effort of getting out the message to those who graduated in that class, most of whom are…
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Fourth at Gowdy
Estelle Dill said the first Fourth of July Celebration at Gowdy Park was held in 2003. “Kathy Lozzi [wife of Ward 1 City Councilor Wayne Lozzi] actually brought it back after a two-year hiatus and we met at her house…
Lynn Democratic Committee Holds Annual Food Drive
Hundreds of people attended the annual food drive sponsored by the Lynn Democratic Party which was held in the backyard of Debbie and Colie Walsh’s Coolidge Road residence on Sunday. Nearly everyone involved in local Democratic politics attended as well…
Herbie Brenner Remembered Fondly by Friends
Herbie Brenner is being remembered fondly as a beloved teacher and coach at Lynn Classical High School and a highly respected official and mentor in the greyhound racing industry. Brenner, who coached basketball at Classical for 23 years and served…
Shinnick a Big Hit: Lynn Resident Shines in Agganis Classic
Kim Shinnick slapped the softball over the pitcher’s outstretched glove and by the time the second baseman retrieved it, the Bishop Fenwick High School star was speeding past first base for another infield hit. All told Shinnick had two hits,…
The Handwriting is on the Wall
Congressman John Tierney is facing a seminal moment in his political career now that his brother-in-law, who is heading to jail, has made public statements indicating Tierney knew all about the brother-in-law’s bookmaking and gambling operations and might even have…
Carey Throws out First Pitch at Agganis Classic
Agganis Classics executive director Paul Halloran awarded Frank Carey the high honor of throwing out the first ball at the Agganis Basetball Classic at Fraser Field. Carey has been an integral part of the Lynn and high school baseball scene…
LynnCAM TV Holds Grand Opening
LynnCAM TV, the city’s community access and television station, held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning at its new headquarters at 527 Western Ave. Cassie Vitali, executive director of LynnCAM, welcomed a gathering of city officials and business…
The Kerrins Clout: Former Classical Star Recalls First Homer Ever at Rogato Field
Heather Kerrins Torres played in her first Lynn Classical alumni softball game Sunday at Grace Rogato Field. It was ten years ago during the 2002 softball season that the then-Classical senior became the first player to hit a home run…
Lozzi Versus Solimine; Politics Versus Substance
For about a month, Councillor Wayne Lozzi has been sparring with the Solimine Family over a development of single family homes that will straddle a small portion of Lynn with the bulk of the development in Peabody. Lozzi has figured…