Veteran’s Day originally came into existence shortly after World War I when it was known as Armistice Day, marking the end of what was known then as the Great War on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the…
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Daylight Savings Time is This Sunday
Just when you thought that Halloween was going to be over too soon, we are happy to say to the party goers that the are going to gain an extra hour on Sunday morning as the annual daylight savings time…
Aidan Dow Receives Sonny Man Hill Trophy
Aidan Dow is an amazing kid. That’s the sentiment shared by family, friends, coaches, and teammates who have watched the 13-year-old Pine Hill Little League graduate grow up and develop into a talented three-sport athlete and a courteous young man.…
“An Evening with Keith Lockhart and Friends” at the Lynn Auditorium
It will be all about celebrations October 1 when “An Evening to Remember with Keith Lockhart and Friends” is held at The Lynn Auditorium, the culmination of North Shore Community College’s 50th Anniversary celebration, and recognition of Maestro Lockhart’s 20-year…
Green Hopes to Cultivate a New Breed of Readers
Tim Green, a former NFL star who is a best-selling author and practicing attorney, visited Breed Monday to discuss his accomplishments and deliver an important message to students about the opportunities that are available to them if they are willing…
Raise Up Massachusetts Kicks Off Constitutional Amendment Campaign in Lynn
The campaign to invest in transportation and public education by creating an additional tax on annual income above $1 million is in full force across the Commonwealth this weekend as community members of all types – including workers, parents, educators…
Nine North Shore HS Seniors Accepted into NSCC’s Presidential Scholars Program
Nine North Shore high school seniors, who will attend North Shore Community College (NSCC) this fall, were welcomed into the College’s Wayne Burton Presidential Scholars Program at an orientation luncheon on August 19. Named for NSCC’s retired third president, the…
When It Comes to Abuse,A Little Support Can Be a Lifeline
By Anthony DiPietro Executive Director HAWC Despite more attention focused on the topic than ever before, domestic violence (DV) is still very much an issue in communities across the country. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, “on average,…
Support for Labor Unions Is Growing as We Mark Labor Day
Support for labor unions is on the rise, jumping five percentage points between 2014 and 2015. According to a Gallup poll conducted in August, a majority of Americans approve of unions, including a full two-thirds of young people aged 18-34.…
LACC Launches Young Professionals Initiative
Over 60 Lynn Area Chamber of Commerce members recently attended the launch of the new Young Professionals initiative (YP) with a spirit and food tasting on top of the All Care VNA roof deck with Ryan and Wood Distilleries from…