Colleagues and friends said that Carol Vasapolli was a dynamic woman who could light up any room she was in with her smile, her warmth and her energy. Mrs. Vasapolli, executive vice president of River Works Credit Union in Lynn…
Author: Cary Shuman
Tech Continues Its Reign Tigers Claim Lynn Swim Title
There is a new swimming dynasty in the city and it is Lynn Tech. Coach Brad Tilley’s Tigers made it four city titles in a row, besting runner-up English and third-place finisher Classical for Lynn bragging rights. What’s been the…
Lynn Babe Ruth Sees Gains in Enrollment: 16-18 Year-old Baseball Division Returns
Jim Belliveau has seen a rise in enrollment since taking the reins as president of Greater Lynn Babe Ruth baseball and softball organization three years ago. This season, GLBR is resurrecting its senior baseball program for players ages 16-18. “We’re…
Lynn English Senior Jacqueline Ma is Accepted to Harvard University
Jackie Ma, a senior at Lynn English High School, has been accepted for admission to Harvard University in Cambridge as a member of the Class of 2016. Ma, currently the No. 2-ranked student academically among 368 students in the LEHS…
Still the One: Katie Burt Starring in Net for BB&N Prep School Hockey Team
Former Lynn English/Winthrop goaltender Katie Burt is still stopping pucks and helping win games as the starting goaltender for the Buckingham Browne & Nichols girls varsity hockey team. The only difference from her Lynn days is that the shots are…
Fine Food Finale: Bitopoulos Family Selling Its Winthrop Restaurant After 41 Years
The Bitopoulos family is serving its famous New England boiled dinner for the last time. After 41 years in business, Brothers Restaurant owners George and Nancy Bitopoulos and Nick and Dee Dee Bitopolous will end their four-decade relationship with Winthrop…
Caufield Announces for State Representative
Dwight “Dusty” Caufield, a lifelong resident of Lynn, will kick off his candidacy for state representative of the 10th Essex District at an event this Sunday, Jan. 15 at The Lazy Dog in Wyoma Square. Caufield, a Republican, is running…
Finigan Enjoying Her New Home Former Austin Prep Star is Excelling for St. Mary’s
Even though Kaleigh Finigan played sports for Austin Prep the past four years, she was well known to St. Mary’s athletes. Finigan had been the leading scorer for the Austin Prep girls hockey team, and as a key player for…
Major Honors for Todd Collier: St. Mary’s Senior Will Play in Shriners Football Classic
Todd Collier may have been on his school vacation last week but the honors kept pouring in for the St. Mary’s High School football standout. Collier, who was on a skiing trip in Maine, received a call from head coach…
Students Enjoy Polar Express Day at Sisson School
Community leaders and law enforcement officers joined the Sisson School Parent Teachers Organization (PTO) at the first annual Polar Express Day on Dec. 22 at the Lynn elementary school. Stacey Giguere, PTO president and the mother of two Sisson students,…