By Adam Swift State and local leaders discussed the impact of climate change on beaches from Hull to Lynn as partof the state’s Metropolitan Beaches Commission’s initial public hearing on Tuesday morning.Themeeting was expected to be the first of many…
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High Bacteria Levels Lead to Local Beach Closings
It hasn’t been the best summer so far for local beachgoers. Following a rainy June and Fourth ofJuly holiday, many popular local beaches, including Constitution Beach in East Boston and RevereBeach, were closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels.…
Serving the CommunityThrough Food
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Community Servings, a non-profit organization based out of Jamaica Plain, has been and continuesto be at the forefront of serving communities throughout Massachusetts and parts of Rhode Islandthrough programs encompassing food. The organization, founded in 1990,…
What is a Dog Lift Harness?
What is a dog lift harness? Harnesses specifically made for lifting and maneuvering dogs with movement problems, including arthritis, are called dog lift harnesses. To lessen the strain on your dog’s joints, these harnesses offer additional padding and support. They…
LHAND Awards 27 Scholarships to LHS Students
Special to the Journal Recently, the Lynn Housing Authority & Neighborhood Development (LHAND) awarded nearly $30,000 to 27 Lynn high school seniors at its annual scholarship dinner. The evening was coordinated by Kiara Palomares, Cathy Rowe, and Jason Newhall. In…
American Flag Burning Ceremony
Agganis All-Star Week Kicks Off June 25
Agganis All-Star Week starts Sunday, June 25 with the Opening Ceremony and four of the nine All-Star Games that will take place over the course of four days. The Opening Ceremony, which will be held at 9 a.m. at Manning…
Lynn Public Schools Committed to Expanding School Programs
Special to the Journal The COVID-19 pandemic may be in the rear-view mirror for a majority of people, but the fallout is still very much being felt in schools, forcing administrators to be both proactive and innovative in addressing it.…
Nonprofit Senior Housing Provider Takes Control of Former Marshall Middle School Site
Special to the Journal 2Life Communities, the organization selected by the City to redevelop the former Thurgood Marshall Middle School property, will sign a Land Development Agreement (LDA) that transfers the responsibility for the property from the City to 2Life.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Russell of Lynn Graduates from Lasell University Kelly Russell of Lynn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lasell University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Creative Advertising). Graduates were recognized at the University’s 169th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 13.…