By Cary Shuman Lynn resident Michael Marks announced his candidacy for Sheriff of Essex County at a campaign kickoff event May 4 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Marks told the capacity crowd that he has dedicated the last 28…
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Rob Upton Steps Down from Classical Soccer Job
By Joyce Erekson Rob Upton has stepped down from the Classical High boys soccer coaching job after nine years with the program, the last five as head coach. Upton’s resignation means Classical will be looking to fill two soccer jobs…
Five Announced Sheriff’s Candidates to Meet in Forum
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Five candidates who have already begun their campaigns to succeed Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins, will participate Thursday night in the African-American Leadership Council forum at the Community Brotherhood Club, located at 15 Coburn St. in…
Malden Catholic High School Held the 10th Annual Gala
Malden Catholic High School held the 10th Annual Gala on Thursday, with over 300 guests in attendance, including Malden Mayor Gary Christensen. This event, which is the largest fundraising endeavor of the year for Malden Catholic, raised more than $300,000…
Atlantic Referral Exchange BNI Chapter is Helping Local Businesses Grow and Succeed
By Cary Shuman Each Thursday morning at the Lynn Museum local business owners and leaders are getting the word out about their businesses at a meeting of the Atlantic Referral Exchange BNI Chapter. Jim Reece, president of the Atlantic Referral…
Meet the Mayors Kennedy
Lynn English senior Mia Kennedy (left) had the high honor of serving as the mayor of Lynn during Student Government Day. Mia is pictured at City Hall with her mother, Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, who recalled serving as the superintendent…
Lynn Resident Faces One Genocide While Remembering His Own
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Claude Kaitare lives on Washington Street in Lynn now, but he grew up knowing what it meant to live through a genocide. A native of Rwanda, Kaitare recently had the unique experience of meeting a survivor…
A New Challenge:Leary Leaves Lynn Tech to Take Revere Coaching Position
By Cary Shuman Dave Leary has loved basketball since his days growing up in East Boston. He honed his game in Eastie youth leagues, excelled as a three-year varsity player for three tourney-qualifying Savio teams, and eventually moved on to…
Coppinger Kicks Off Campaign for Sheriff
Lynn Police Chief Kevin F. Coppinger kicked off his campaign for Essex County Sheriff April 27 before a capacity crowd at the Knights of Columbus in Lynn. Former District Attorney and State Secretary of Public Safety Kevin M. Burke introduced…
Six Lynn Students Perform with the Mass Lions All State Band
The Lions of Massachusetts gathered together the weekend of April 29th – May 1st at their 88th Annual State Convention in Mansfield/Foxboro. One of the highlights of the Convention was the music provided by the Lions All State Band, which…