Now that yet another resident of the this city has been mauled by a pit bull, I wonder, what purpose exactly do pit bull terriers serve for the owners? More importantly, what service do they serve for us, the residents…
The health care bill
There are among us in this sprawling city where we live thousands of residents and younger people who do not have health insurance. There are also those among us who have lost everything to the health system because a loved…
Saturday’s warmth
Last Saturday’s warmth, with the temperature rising into the low 70’s, set off one of the most enjoyable early spring days we can recall. We were in our gardens and backyards. We were down the beach. We used the grill…
Obituaries 03-24-2010
Richard O’Connell Lynn resident Richard D. O’Connell of Lynn died suddenly on March 16 at Union Hospital. He was 59 years old. Born in Cambridge, he was the son of the late John D. and Ruth (Keefe) ‘Connell. He attended…
Lady Spartans win third straight title
The St. Mary’s High School girls hockey team left no doubt that it is the No. 1 team in Massachusetts, skating to a convincing 7-2 victory over Woburn in the Division 1 final Sunday night at the TD Garden in…
Harrington and Connery School principals to be replaced by superintendent
In a stunning move representing the school department’s desire to undo the failing problems at two major Lynn schools – Harrington and Connery – School Superintendent Catherine Latham has announced she will be replacing the principals of those schools. In…