Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy appointed eight new members of the Lynn Fire Department. Pictured at the oath-taking ceremony in the Mayor’s Office are the new firefighters, from left, Daniel Navaroli, Brian McManus, Edward Barber, Robert Smith, Mayor Judith Flanagan…
Author: Journal Staff
Fan Memories : Fenway Park Farewell Homer by Ted Williams Brought Joy to Lynn Fans
Fenway Park closed down its 100th season and 8,000th Fenway game last Wednesday with well-known Lynners Charlie Gaeta of the Lynn Housing Authority and Jamie Marsh of Lynn City Hall among the 37,247 fans. Sox officials even let fans run the historic bases…
Columbus Day
Monday the 8th is the annual celebration of Columbus Day – which commemorates the achievements of Christopher Columbus, chief among them, the discovery of America. No 15th Century explorer matched the heroism and daring that Christopher Çolumbus brought onto the…
Register to Vote
Massachusetts voters have until October 13, to register to vote. The presidential election coming up in November is among the most important in decades. In order to vote, one must be registered to make themselves heard and felt – as…
Tierney Versus Tisei
At first glance, it now appears that Richard Tisei is leading incumbent Congressman John Tierney in the polls. This is considered an extraordinary achievement given the fact Tisei began his run a virtual stranger to much of the sprawling congressional…
Obituaries 10-02-2012
Jacob Hinterleitner Chelsea Resident Jacob Hinterleitner of Chelsea died unexpectedly at home on September 7. He was 45 years old. He enjoyed fishing and was a very good cook. He was born in Boston to Andreas Hinterleitner of Virginia and the…
Dog Days of Summer
Winston, the winner of the Largest Dog contest at the Dog Days of Summer Parade and Pageant, sponsored by Pet Express, is pictured at Heritage Park in Lynn Saturday with his owners, Brian Worcester of Revere and his daughter, Janelle,…
When Terrible Things Happen to Good People
Dillon and Riley McManus, twin brothers with their lives stretching before them like an endless dream, were struck by tragedy last week. Thursday morning they were healthy and fine enjoying their lives and then at 11:00 p.m. while crossing the…
Development Possibilities
Increasingly we are hearing more and more about the possible development of the enormous empty space behind the Walmart and the former Build 19 property which sits on the water and is prime real estate. Whatever shape this possible development…
Obituaries 09-25-2012
Faith Morse Everett Resident Faith M. (Bielski) Morse of Everett, formerly of Medford, died suddenly on September 16. She was the mother of Hope Savage and her husband, Ronald of Everett, Jamie Morse of Medford and Sharilynn Pynn and her…