NOT TO BE: St. Mary’s receiver Calvin Johnson is denied a long pass reception in the first quarter of Saturday’s semifinal playoff game by East Bridgewater defensive back Jake Peterson. The Spartans fought hard and had life at the…
Month: November 2015
An Historic Day for Lynn:Gov.Baker,Cong. Moulton, Sec. Ash Join Mayor Kennedy for Kickoff of Lynn Economic Team
By Cary Shuman Governor Charlie Baker, Congressman Seth Moulton, and Mass. Housing and Economic Sec. Jay Ash joined Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy, city officials, and leaders in the business community at a kickoff ceremony for the formation of the Lynn…
Progress at Bent Water Brewery:Functioning Brewery Now in Place, First Batch in the Tank
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. When Bent Water Brewery announced their intentions to become the first craft brewers in Lynn a few months ago, many people were surprised, some seemed skeptical and still more were just eager to see the brewer…
Let the Shopping Begin:Wal-Mart Opens at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Once the turkey and stuffing and all the pies have been consumed, once the dads and grandfathers and small boys have had their fill of Thanksgiving Day football and before dawn has come, stores across the…
Let Us Give Thanks
Another Thanksgiving is upon us. It’s a day for schoolboy football, family gatherings, and not much else to do other than enjoy a great dinner with friends and family that reminds us how fortunate we truly are as a nation…
Sports 11-24-2015
East Bridgewater bests St. Mary’s 26-18 in state semifinal By Cary Shuman The St. Mary’s High School football team spotted East Bridgewater a 20-point lead in the first half and its spirited comeback fell short, 26-18, in the Division 5…
Training the Brain for Sports:Former Agganis All-star Josh Freedland Launches Company Helping Athletes Improve Mental Focus
By Cary Shuman When Josh Freedland sustained a severe concussion in his junior season for the Bates College football team, the injury sparked the 6-feet-1-inch, 225-pound linebacker’s interest in the human brain and its relation to athletics. Freedland had previously…
St.Mary’s Boys Soccer Heading to State Final
By Joyce Erekson The St. Mary’s boys soccer team is a step closer to hanging a state championship banner on the walls of the Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium following a 2-0 win over Catholic Central League foe Archbishop Williams in the…
St. Mary’s Girls Lose in EMass Championship
By Joyce Erekson Stopping the defending state champion and one of the top players in the state is not an easy task, but the St. Mary’s girls soccer team gave it a go Tuesday in a 2-0 loss to East…
PWTF Improving Health for Lynn Residents Where They Live, Work and Play
Nearly 50 interested members of the community gathered for breakfast at the Eastern Bank to learn more about the Prevention Wellness Trust Fund (PWTF) here in Lynn. The PWTF grant awarded over 5 million dollars and is the first of…