Special to the Journal Lynn, Massachusetts native Latisha Goullaud was honored on January 26, 2023, when the Boston Celtics played the New York Knicks. Latisha Goullaud knows first-hand that the road to sobriety can be a long one. As a…
Month: February 2023
Jimmy Carter: A Wonderful, Amazing Man
The reports that former President Jimmy Carter has returned home for hospice care came as sad news for all Americans this week. Ever since the self-described peanut farmer burst onto the national scene shortly after he was elected governor of…
Our Support for Ukraine Must Not Waver: We Must Remain The Arsenal of Democracy
This week marks the first anniversary of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by the government of Russia and its sociopathic leader, Vladimir Putin. The Ukrainian people have demonstrated to the world that freedom isn’t free. The enormous sacrifices they are…
Guest Op-Ed: Police Officers and Citizens Must Have Mutual Respect
Dr. Glenn Mollette American citizens need police officers. Our state police, county sheriff’s department and city police all deserve our help, respect and decent pay. None of us like being recipients of speeding or other motor vehicle violations. However, often…
Mayor Nicholson Delivers His State of the City Address
Mayor Jared Nicholson delivered his State of the City Address Tuesday inside the Council Chambers at Lynn City Hall. “The state of the city is strong,” said Nicholson. “The future of our city is bright. Both of those statements are…
GBL Champions! Lynn Classical Finishes a Perfect 14–0 in League Play
Undefeated and undisputed. Coach Tom Sawyer’s Lynn Classical High School girls basketball team defeated Lynn English, 56-33, Tuesday to capture the Greater Boston League championship. Classical won all 14 of its GBL games while leading the league in all statistical…
LaPierre Attends Opening of WynnBet Sportsbook at Encore Boston Harbor
Lynn Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre attended the grand opening of the WynnBet Sportsbook on Jan. 31 at Encore Boston Harbor. LaPierre was accompanied by his wife, former Lynn English High School softball great Kelly Curtin LaPierre for the official launch of…
News Briefs
Black History Month Events Looking for ways to celebrate and learn about Black history in the Mystic? Check out these opportunities and community events happening around the watershed: • Explore the works of Medford Poet Laureate Terry E. Carter. We…
Local students Earn Academic Honors
Harkness Named to Siena College President’s List Emma Harkness was named to the Siena College President’s List for the Fall 2022 Semester. Emma is from Lynn. The President’s List requires a 3.9 grade point average or higher. Founded in 1937,…
No Child Should Live In Deep Poverty
We wish to voice our support for a bill sponsored by State Senator Sal DiDomenico, the Assistant Majority Leader of the Massachusetts Senate, that seeks to accelerate the timetable for lifting children in our state out of what is known…