Special to the Journal The raising of the Pride Flag encourages the North Shore Pride members to express who they are and their personal individuality. This traditional event is a celebration to bring the community together no matter what sexual…
Month: June 2020
Trade and Talent: Nelson Saldana Works as a Mechanic, Speaks as an Artist
On weekdays, Nelson Saldana works as a truck mechanic at Thermo King on Ballard Street. On Saturdays, he reigns as Chelsea’s “Magnificent Muralist.” Saldana is becoming an artistic sensation in his hometown of Chelsea, where his most recent work of…
Avery Named Boys Basketball Head Coach at Lynn Classical
Marvin Avery is the new boys head basketball coach at Lynn Classical High School. Classical Athletic Director Bill Devin made the announcement Wednesday, returning a legendary, state championship-winning coach to the basketball scene. Devin was elated to have Avery at…
City of Lynn COVID-19 Update
The Lynn Public Health Department has confirmed that as of today, the number of active, confirmed positive COVID-19 cases is 840 with 9 new cases today. 2,700 Lynn residents have recovered and 98 have died. The total number of confirmed…
Assistance and Persistence: The Astounding Partnership of Diaz-Mateo and the Boys and Girls Club of Lynn
Ismael Diaz-Mateo is the recipient of the Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year for the entire state of Massachusetts. That major honor is just one part of the incredible success story that is Ismael Diaz-Mateo. He has been…
The Platters to Perform at Kowloon Restaurant
Kowloon Entertainment Complex presents the official Grand Opening Celebration of the Kowloon Carhop and Drive-in, an innovative, outdoor dining experience featuring internationally acclaimed, Diamond, Rock & Roll, Vocal, and Grammy Halls of Fame recording group, The Platters. Diners will be…
NSCC Wins 2020 Patrick Prize for Community Colleges for Machining Training Program
The Boston Foundation is pleased to announce that North Shore Community College has been selected as the recipient of the 6th Annual Deval Patrick Prize for Community Colleges. NSCC was awarded the $50,000 prize in recognition of the Machining Training…
MWRA Water Report Is in the Mail
Throughout the month of June, the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority will be mailing its Annual Water Quality Report to every household in its service area. The report also ensures that the water system meets every federal and state drinking water standard. “Of…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
SNHU Announces Winter 2020 Dean’s List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Winter 2020 Dean’s List. The winter term runs from January to May. Eligibility for…
COVID-19 Is a Predator — And We Are Its Prey
The media, politicians, and others have likened our ongoing battle with the corona virus as the equivalent of “going to war.” The doctors and nurses in the overburdened ERs in New York City, when its hospitals were being overwhelmed with…