There are events and there was the Lynn Arts event for the Lynn Shelter Association which was held Friday evening at the Lynn Arts studios in Central Square. This evening gathering held to raise money for a good cause brought…
Author: Journal Staff
Lynn’s Municipal Salaries Hold no Surprises
The recent release by the city of Lynn’s municipal salaries – that is – the amount of money taxpayers are forking over to pay our various public employees for their yearly pay, shows no meaningful trends and gives away no…
Numbers Decline in Wyoma Little League
Wyoma Little League, which held its opening day ceremonies Saturday, has always been one of the largest and most successful youth baseball organizations in the city and the region. Wyoma teams always seem to perform very well in the District…
Municipal Salaries Now and Then
Most local newspapers print municipal salaries as though they are all about insults, shock and awe – that we should be shocked that municipal employees make good salaries and benefits with the awe – why should it be that way?…
Obituaries 04-18-2011
Derek Fula Died of Metatastic Melanoma Derek G. Fula of Lynn, formerly of Revere, died on April 13 following a two year battle with metastatic melanoma. He was 27 years old. He was the beloved son of Denise E. MacAllister…
Permanent Mark – Tavernese Elected to Candlepin Bowling Hall of Fame
Joseph Tavernese is candlepin royalty now, officially joining the pantheon of the greatest bowlers who ever participated in the sport. Tavernese, whose sterling record as a professional bowler includes 50 appearances on television, has been elected to the International Candlepin…
Lynn Tech Changing Guard Causing Raised Eyebrows
There are big changes being made by the administration at Lynn Technical High School. Tech’s new principal Diane Paradis is apparently making moves seeking to put in place her own staffing preferences which has included, so far, the removal, replacement…
Stale History Repeating Itself?
It is spring, again with the summer heat just around the corner. Driving down the Lynnway two days ago with the front window down, a nauseating stench filled the car in the area of the Garelick Farms milk plant. No.…
Lynn Police Marathon Team Raising Money for Cancer Kids
A group of Lynn police officers are running the Boston Marathon to raise money for cancer victim – kids who are fighting for their lives. These are all good, good guys, doing the right thing for kids who are in…
Obituaries 04-12-2011
Gloria MacDonald Of Lynn, formerly of Revere Gloria E. (DeLena) MacDonald, formerly of Revere, died unexpectedly in Lynn on April 7. She was 80 years old. She was the wife of the late Frank “Mac” MacDonald; cherished mother of Steven…