Special to the Journal The City of Lynn held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 4 for the new Lynn Woods Playground located on Great Woods Road adjacent to the softball field. Mayor Jared Nicholson led the ceremony and speaking program for…
Month: October 2024
MBTA Extends Popular Lynn Ferry Service Through November 29
Special to the Journal Due to popular demand, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that weekday Lynn Ferry services will be extended this fall through Friday, November 29, 2024, extending beyond its typical seasonal schedule. Ferry service schedules are…
Family Friends Fete Jean O’Donnell on her 90th Birthday
Special to the Journal Genevieve “Jean” Donnell celebrated her 90th birthday in the company of her children, other members of her proud family, and friends at Old Tyme Italian Restaurant. Jean attended Sacred Heart School and St. Mary’s High School,…
Wellness Pathways at GLSS Celebrates Class of 2024
Wellness Pathways at Greater Lynn Senior Services (GLSS) held its first annual graduation celebration on Thursday, October 3, at the Demakes Family YMCA in Lynn. The festive program recognized the achievements of over 160 adults—proudly dressed in caps and gowns—who…
Catholic Charities Lynn Food Pantry hosts legislative delegation
Special to the Journal The Catholic Charities Lynn Food Pantry welcomed State Senator Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) and other members of the state legislative delegation for a tour of its modern pantry on Monday, Oct. 7. The visit came as food…
October 7, One Year Later
The barbaric attack a year ago this week by the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorist group shocked and horrified the world. The brutal slaughter, rape, and torture of 1250 men, women, children, and elderly Israeli citizens, plus another 300 who were taken…
The Most Pathetic Game in NFL History?
We don’t mean to keep harping on our poor Patriots, but their contest this past Sunday with the Miami Dolphins has to rate as the most pathetic excuse for a professional football game we’ve ever seen in our lives —…