When it looked like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic last spring would affect the current school year, St. Pius School Principal Paul Maestranzi and his staff immediately went to work on a comprehensive plan. “We’re doing great,” said Maestranzi, a highly…
Author: Cary Shuman
Centered Ice: Catholic Education is the Foundation on Which Michelle Roach’s Success was Built
Michelle Roach would be an ideal motivational speaker for any high school in the country. She’s both a pioneer and a role model for aspiring young women in the fields of sports, education, and business. Roach is an assistant vice…
St. Mary’s High School Sports Teams Succeed through the Challenges Caused by the Pandemic
The St. Mary’s High School boys and girls basketball and hockey teams are winning a lot of games this winter. That is no surprise for a program that produces state champions and title contenders every year. But this season and…
Calling Her Shot: Bergdorf Fulfills First Part of Her Childhood Dream
St. Mary’s senior Maiya Bergdorf said as a kid she envisioned scoring 1,000 points in her high school and college basketball careers. Last Friday on Senior Night at the Tony Conigliaro Gymnasium, Bergdorf scored the 1,000th point of her high…
Antonio Anderson Hits the Airwaves
Antonio Anderson is the head coach of the two-time Division 1 state champion Lynn English boys basketball team. He was a star at the University of Memphis where the 6-foot-6-inch guard helped lead the Tigers to the national championship game.…
Same Name, New Legacy: St. Mary’s Star David Brown Jr. Nets 32 Points, 8-Assists in Win Over Fenwick
David Brown Jr. can never step on a high school basketball court anonymously again. Not after the St. Mary’s sophomore scored 32 points, dished out eight assists, and collected six rebounds in an 87-70 victory over Bishop Fenwick on New…
Jamie Marsh Hopes for a Return of Shows to the Lynn Auditorium
Lynn Community Development Director Jamie Marsh usually attends a major entertainment industry trade show in New York City where he meets with agents to sign acts for the Lynn Auditorium Last week, he participated in the conference by remote. But…
Councillor Brian LaPierre Has Been a Huge Jeopardy! Fan for Many Years
Lynn Councilor-at-Large Brian LaPierre has been a fan of the game show Jeopardy! since his years in high school. So it was with a touch of sadness and appreciation that the well-known Lynn resident sat down with his family last…
Local Artist Ciampa Helps McCourty Twins in NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats”
When Devin McCourty returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown in the Patriots’ 45-0 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Dec. 6, most fans were watching McCourty race into the end zone. Winthrop’s well-known artist and interior designer…
The Grille of a Lifetime: Leblanc Takes Over Ownership of Fuddruckers
It is a classic hometown success story. A high school student begins working at a nationally known and highly regarded restaurant in her backyard. The industrious, young lady continues her employment there and becomes the popular general manager of that…