Special to the Journal On November 10, 2022 the Reverend Bill Simpson, a member of the Lynn Rotary Club, was recognized as a Community Hero at a ceremony held at the Danversport Yacht Club. Several other Rotarians were also recognized…
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Baker, Polito Join Roundtable Discussion on Opioid Epidemic Over the Past Eight Years
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Attorney General Maura Healey, and leaders from the recovery community for a roundtable discussion on the Baker-Polito Administration’s collaborative progress in confronting the opioid…
Remember Those Who Are Less Fortunate This Holiday Season
“It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” — Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities. With Christmas fast approaching, most of us will be rushing about — either to the stores and malls or on-line…
Lynn Parks Clean-Up Saturday Program
St. Mary’s, KIPP Earn Super Bowl Berths
The St. Mary High School and KIPP Academy football teams are heading to the Super Bowl. Coach Sean Driscoll’s Spartans advanced to the Division 6 state final against Stoneham with a 15-14 victory over defending state champion Rockland. Joel Maggs…
Baker Signs $3.76 Billion Economic Development Bill
Special to the Journal Governor Charlie Baker signed a $3.76 billion spending plan that promotes economic development, strengthens health and human services, advances clean energy and resiliency, expands affordable housing production and invests in Massachusetts communities, businesses and workers. The…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back 400 years to the Pilgrims and Indigenous People, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no…
Thank You, Nancy Pelosi
The announcement last week by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that she will be stepping down from her leadership role in the Democratic caucus (although she will remain as a member of the House) marks an end to one of the…
Casey Stars in ‘Iphigenia’ Play at College of the Holy Cross
Special to the Journal Lauren Casey of Lynn performs in the play “Iphigenia.” Presented by the College’s Department of Theatre and Dance, “Iphigenia” is the inaugural theatrical production of the newly-completed Prior Performing Arts Center, an 84,000-square-foot, $110-million facility designed…
Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Urban Agenda Grant Program in Lynn
Housing and Economic Development Secretary Mike Kennealy, Undersecretary of Community Development Ashley Stolba, and Assistant Secretary for Communities and Programs Juan Vega were joined by state and local officials in Lynn to celebrate the Urban Agenda Grant Program awards, which…