What a difference a week makes. Last Monday, Council President Tim Phelan was the guy that topped the ticket every time out. On Tuesday night, that streak ended abruptly Buzzy Barton on his first run for public office, finished way…
Author: Journal Staff
World Series May Be Coming to Lynn
The Lynn Babe Ruth Softball organization will honor the achievements of its two very successful softball teams, the New England champion 14-under team and the New England finalist 16-under team, at a banquet tonight (Tuesday) at the Old Tyme Restaurant.…
When the Weather Sends Your Mind Wandering
There is nothing quite like walking on Lynn/Nahant Beach on a late September day when the temperature is in the 80’s? Or how about taking a trek with the family in Lynn Woods late in September when the leaves are…
Lynn Showing Its Multicultural Strength
The Primary Election last week proved a number of things about politics in this sprawling city. First, the outcome proved that it does not matter if you are black or white or Cambodian – you can find voters enough to…
Obituaries 09-27-2011
Arthur Pierni Worked in Family Business, United Super Market Arthur A. Pierni of Revere died peacefully on September 22 at the Chelsea Jewish Rehabilitation and Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was 96 years old. He worked in the…
An up Market
Run by the Food Project, the Lynn Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the corner of Union and Exchange Streets. A variety of vendors selling local produce, honey, sauces and dressings, breads, and flowers are…
Local Baseball Community Honors Former Captain Edward Krause
Steve Krause, sports editor of the Daily Item, threw out one of the ceremonial first pitches in memory of his father Edward Krause at the Saugus Alumni Baseball Game Saturday at World Series Park. Edward Krause, a Saugus High School…
Primary Day in Lynn; Who is in and Who is Out?
Lynn goes to the polls Tuesday to decide who will make the ballot and who will not in the hotly contested at-large division of the city council. Ten people are running. Only 8 will make the cut for the Election…
Get Out and Vote
Tuesday is primary day in this city. If you care about who leads this city, then you’ll get yourself down to your precinct voting location and cast a vote. Granted, the primary is not so important or compelling as the…
Expanded Gaming Bill Passes
Steven Walsh and Robert Fennell, our representatives on Beacon Hill, both voted in favor of the expanded gaming bill passed by the House last week. They did the right thing. Casino gambling is not panacea, and they both know this.…