There is a great deal of pride in announcing we are from Lynn for the past three days. The water catastrophe and crisis affecting much of Greater Boston and all of Boston itself at first blush doesn’t concern us. We…
Category: Editorials
The advantages of rain
March was one of the wettest months in history. Rainfall, at times, for days on end was torrential. All this rain had an impact on the local water situation, according to Lynn Water and Sewer executive director Daniel F. O’Neill.…
Lynn curfew works
Ordinances generally don’t work as effectively as the curfew ordinance in this city. Passed in 1994, the curfew restricts those 18 and under from being out on the street between midnight and 6 a.m. The curfew is enforced therefore it…
Charlie looking strong
Swampscott’s Charlie Baker, the man who would be governor, scored an impressive victory over the weekend at the Massachusetts Republican convention. He blew rival Christy Mihos out of the water, which was not exactly unexpected. Baker now stands alone as…
John Ford
The very popular and very gentlemanly John Ford is now working for the very popular local state representative Steve Walsh in his office. For Walsh and for everyone seeking services from him, having Ford as a point man makes good…
Katelyn Kidney
We want to congratulate Lynn Classical senior Katelyn Kidney on her acceptance to Bryant University. Kidney is an outstanding swimmer who will be continuing her career in the highly rated Division 1 Bryant swimming program. Her acceptance to Bryant is…
Her first 100 days
Ever since Franklin Roosevelt took office as president in 1933, historians and students of public policy have closely watched a presidents first 100 days. Roosevelt did so much, so fast, to save the nation as the Depression put its iron…
The Lt. Governor’s visit
Those of us who have come to know Lt. Governor Tim Murray have learned that to know him is to like him. This is exactly what veterans here found out last week when he came to the city with his…
The Red Sox and spring and all other things
The Red Sox come from behind victory over the dreaded Yankees in the season opener Sunday night was the stuff of magic, even of destiny. It gave everyone around here a boost and seemed to bring as well the solid…
English High School student receives $200,000 scholarship
There is no greater compliment to a young student’s abilities and achievement at English High School than receiving a $200,000 full scholarship to Boston University. As a result of receiving one of the top scores in the Boston University Latin…