Perusing through the police reports these days makes it apparent that the winter season is here — and with it, the usual array of traffic incidents and accidents. Although we have not had any of the big blizzard-type of winter…
Month: February 2021
A North Pole Hurricane
Residents in Texas and along the Gulf Coast have become accustomed in recent years to a seemingly-endless onslaught of devastating hurricanes barreling up from the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricane Harvey a few years ago dumped more rain and caused more flooding…
Sacred Heart Scholars Write ‘Thank You’ Cards to First Responders, Essential Workers
As part of a school-wide project, the scholars at Sacred Heart School wrote some touching ‘thank you’ letters to Lynn’s first responders and essential workers who have been so brave during the pandemic. The Lynn Police Department, the Lynn Fire…
GLCC Presents Its Annual Business Excellence Awards
Special to the Journal The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting and Business Excellence Awards Night Feb. 3 in a virtual event. Executive Colin Codner said that more than 300 people have viewed the award presentation ceremony…
Sports Betting Gets State Attention as Wynn Resorts Ramps up Plans: Sen. Crighton Leads the Legislative Effort in Massachusetts
A new sports betting bill has been filed in the State House within the last two weeks, and it comes just as Wynn Resorts – parent of Encore Boston Harbor in Everett – has ramped up efforts to launch its…
Pioneer Charter School of Science II Seniors Receive Early Acceptance Letters from Cornell, Stanford, and UPenn
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (PCSS II) announced this week that three of its high school seniors have received early acceptance letters to top universities across the country. Misato Chinchilla, Claire Kafeero and Norah Asemota from the graduating class…
Former State Senator Ben Downing Announces Candidacy for Governor
On Monday afternoon Ben Downing is inside Mi Pueblito Restaurant in East Boston picking up some tacos for lunch. “The chicken jalapeno here is also really good,” Downing tells me as he pays for his lunch. It’s been a busy…
Girls Inc. of Lynn Alumni Spotlight: Victoria Adinkra
By Aryana Richardson “I always love talking about my Girls Inc. story,” Victoria said Victoria started her Girls Inc. journey in sixth grade and participated in programs like EUREKA!, a summer STEM based program, Sister 2 Sister, a healthy sexuality…
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 1,313 with 61 new cases today. 13,549 Lynn residents have recovered and 184 have died. The total number of confirmed…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Named to Dean’s List for Fall 2020 North Shore Community College Interim President Dr. Nate Bryant is pleased to announce that the students listed below were Dean’s List students for the Fall 2020 semester. Dean’s List Honors are…