By Cary Shuman As a young girl growing up in Lynn, Sonyaa Ward always wanted to compete in beauty pageants. But citing “a lack of confidence,” she backed out of Miss Massachusetts Teen USA and Miss Massachusetts USA competitions. Proving…
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Gauthier Pitching in Arizona League
By Joyce Erekson Former Classical High/Hartford University pitcher Kyle Gauthier is making some noise this summer as a free agent with the Arizona League Padres, a rookie-level minor league team affiliated with the San Diego Padres. The 6-4, 220 pound…
State of the City Address Set for July 19
Lynn Community Association will host its 6th Annual State of the City address with Lynn Mayor Judith Flanagan Kennedy on Tuesday, July 19th, 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 177 Lynnfield Street, Lynn. Doors…
Lynn Adult Education Offers New Services
“Thousands of adults in Lynn do not have the skills they need to be able to support themselves and their families. Thousands of children are being raised in poverty or at the margins. Operation Bootstrap is actively engaged in efforts…
Rep.Crighton’s Housing Bill Included In Economic Development Legislation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed House Bill 4461, An Act Relative to Job Creation, Workforce Development and Infrastructure Investment. Included in H4461 was language from a bill filed by Representative Brendan Crighton (H1089) that would expand the eligibility criteria…
Lynn Mother Joins Six Children as NSCC Alumni
When Florence Kiambe walked across the stage to receive her associate’s degree in Liberal Arts at North Shore Community College’s recent 50th Commencement, she was following in the footsteps of six of her children, all NSCC alumni who encouraged their…
Meet You At Red Rock:Summer isn’t Summer Without Popular Concert Series
It’s hot. The kids need a diversion and you could use some relaxation after a long day. What you need is a family activity that’s not too active but something outdoors, preferably somewhere cool. For a fun event that’s just…
Lynn Celebrates the Fourth of July
Lynn Fire Department of Ladder 4 Broadway leads the parade with Firefighter Lt. Cordova, Firefighter Kimber, Firefighter LeBlanc, and Firefighter Cole. Children and parents gathered around Ladder 4 before the annual Gowdy Park Parade began.
Lynn English Student Rodas Leads Community Blood Drive at VNA July 12
By Cary Shuman Betsy Rodas has helped coordinate three blood drives at Lynn English English School with the American Red Cross. A senior and a cadet with the school’s highly decorated JROTC program under Sgt. Major Ken Oswald, Rodas is…
Stevie Patrick is the New Tech Boys Basketball Coach
By Joyce Erekson Stevie Patrick may have only played basketball at Lynn Tech for two years, but his heart never left the West Lynn school. Now he’s back as the new head coach of the boys basketball team and he…