For decades the Beacon Chevrolet property on the Lynnway has stood vacant. As a prime piece of waterfront property, the site has stood as a windswept reminder of the city’s untapped potential. That potential may soon be realized, if a…
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A First for the Tom Grassa Era: Classical Boys Win Outright Title
It was a morsel of Lynn Classical basketball trivia wrapped inside a Green and Gold treasure chest of accomplishments. Despite winning back-to-back state championships in 1993 and 1994 and six Northeastern Conference titles, the Rams had never won an outright…
A Celebration of Black History Month
The Lynn Community Health Center and The Community Brotherhood of Lynn hosted a discussion as part of the Black History Month Celebration. The topic was Black History: A Reflection on the Willing and Unwilling Heroes of the Civil Rights Movement…
St. Mary’s Celebrates Catholic Schools Week
St. Mary’s students and staff commemorated Catholic Schools Week Jan. 27-31 with a variety of events designed to celebrate the value of a Catholic education and the important role it plays in the St. Mary’s community. The National Catholic Education…
City, School Look to Solve $8.5 Million Funding Crunch: State Auditors Catch Reporting Error That Led to Funding Gap
As students citywide headed into the February winter school vacation week, city and school officials were conferring with the state to identify a solution to a funding gap that was apparently caused by an error in the way the city…
NSCC President Gentile Impresses Delegation at Roundtable Discussion
Dr. Patricia Gentile, who took office in January as president of North Shore Community College, thanked U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman John Tierney and the Lynn legislative delegation for their support of higher education during a roundtable discussion at the…
Valentine’s Day Dinner
Michael Halbick (right) and his fiancée, Monique, are pictured at the Santa Famiglia Sons of Italy Mixed Lodge Valentine’s Day Dinner Saturday night.
Matt O’Neil Named LACC Business Person of the Year
Matt O’Neil, owner of The Blue Ox restaurant on Oxford Street, received the Business Person of the Year Award at the Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting and Business Excellent Awards Dinner Feb. 6 at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield. The…
Diamonds in the Rough: Caterer Considers New Name for Gannon Restaurant
Kim Diamond and Thomas “Buzzy” Diamond, owners of the catering service at the Gannon Golf Course, said they are considering naming the facility’s restaurant, Diamonds In The Rough Restaurant. “We think the new name sounds pretty good,” said Kim Diamond.…
Rolling along at 50
The competitors in the Greek-American Bowling League are pictured at Jim Barber’s Lucky Strike Lanes Thursday night. The league is celebrating its 50th anniversary.