The Cambodian Community of Massachusetts and the Revere Buddhist Community held its annual Khmer New Year festival in Revere last Saturday, with numerous residents from Lynn in attendance. Here, traditional dancers usher in the ‘Year of the Snake’ as part…
Author: Journal Staff
Appreciation: Remembering Kathleen Kostan, a Beloved Teacher and Role Model
Mrs. Kathleen Mary “Kathy” (Kirvan) Kostan, 64, of Lynn, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2013, with her family at her side at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of retired…
Debbie Plunkett Announces Her Candidacy for Ward One Seat on Lynn City Council
“There is a job available every two years for the position of Ward One City Councilor and I want the job,” said Debbie Plunkett. She has been knocking on doors in Ward One asking neighbors for their support and she…
Lynn Students on Dean’s List at Marian Court
The following students from Lynn were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Marian Court College in Swampscott: (from left) Robyn Gaines, Jessica Gambale, Ashley Curtin and Jacob Fernandez. They are pictured with Marian Court President Dr.…
Girls Inc.: 70 Years of Inspiring Girls and Young Women
We congratulate Girls Inc., an outstanding Lynn organization, for “70 years of inspiring girls and to be strong, smart and bold.” The Lynn Journal was invited to attend the 25th Annual Celebration Luncheon on April 11 and we had the…
Obituaries 04-16-2013
John Fern Retired Chelsea Police Patrolman, Recipient of Three Citations John Fern, a retired Chelsea Police Patrolman, passed away at the North Shore Medical Center – Salem Hospital on April 9 following a long illness. He was 76 years old.…
Spartans Soccer Standout Scores Scholarship from Merrimack
Alexander “Xan” Alleyne has soccer in his blood, so there was never much question that he would play at a high level — if, that is, he took care of other matters, namely academics. “I know what type of soccer…
Beyond the Soccer Field: Lynn Youth Players Learning Important Lessons
Lynn Youth Soccer is one of the city’s largest individual sports organizations, providing superior instruction to young players, many who move on to play at the high school level and beyond. Playing youth sports is also about learning teamwork, good…
Congratulations, Santa Famiglia Mixed Lodge Sons of Italy
It was an honor for the Lynn Journal to be invited to a meeting of the Santa Famiglia Mixed Lodge No. 2834, Order Sons of Italy at the Holy Family Church Hall on Bessom Street. We learned that while Santa…
Obituaries 04-02-2013
Ruth Blaisdell Worked for MKS Instruments Ruth J. (Ramsdell) Blaisdell of Lynn died at home surrounded by her loving family on March 29 after a long illness. She was 63 years old. Born in Beverly, the daughter of the late…