Keri Clougherty has been a standout at each level in her impressive ice hockey career. From her earliest days of skating in the Lynn Youth Hockey program, to her time with the Assabet Valley and Junior Eagles Tier 1 teams,…
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McGee Lauds Speaker Deleo Upon His Retirement from House
Lynn Mayor Thomas M. McGee had an up-close look at the prestige and honor associated with being the Speaker of the Mass. House of Representatives. McGee’s father, the late Thomas W. McGee, served as Speaker of the House from 1975…
Mayor McGee Will Be Watching NBC-TV Premiere of “Mr. Mayor”
Lynn Mayor Thomas McGee said he will be viewing the new comedy series,“Mr. Mayor,” when it premieres on NBC-TV Thursday at 8 p.m. The show stars Ted Danson in the role of Neil Bremer, who runs for mayor of Los…
A New Leader of English Soccer: Abby Driscoll Continues Family’s Coaching Tradition
If you’ve followed North Shore sports for many years, you know that the name “Driscoll” is synonymous with greatness in coaching. The late Bob Driscoll was described as “a North Shore hockey coaching legend” by the Salem News. Mr. Driscoll…
Lynn’s Lott Develops New Portable Powered Air Respirator
Lynn resident William B. Lott Jr. is well-known locally as the interim executive director of the Community Minority Cultural Council (CMCC) on Union Street. In that organization, Lott has worked closely with community leaders such as Darrell Murkison and Andrew…
Big Wins in Lynn: Cal’s News Continues Hot Streak of $1 Million Lottery Prizes in City
The answer to the mystery of who won the $1 milllion prize in the Ultimate Millions Instant Ticket Game that was sold at Cal’s News is: Michael Chol Ater. Ater received his first of 20 annual checks from the Mass…
Lynn Featured in ‘Jeopardy!’ Question
The City of Lynn was mentioned in a “Jeopardy!” question during last Thursday’s edition of the popular game show. Under the category, “Very Puritanical,” host Alex Trebek said, “Trot trot to Boston, trot trot to Lynn, those were two cities…
Lynn’s Game of the Year: St. Mary’s Versus Bridgewater-Raynham
St. Mary’s High School girls basketball coach Jeff Newhall always constructs a very challenging regular season schedule. By playing the elite teams, Newhall reasons that the tough inter-divisional competition will best prepare his team for the MIAA Tournament. Last season…
It’s Showtime for Ronald Ellis: Lynn Boxer Fights Saturday at Mohegan Sun
Ronald “Akeem” Ellis is ready to return to the ring and he couldn’t have picked a bigger stage. Ellis, who grew up in Lynn and attended Lynn English before graduating from Lynn Tech (Class of 2007 with a specialty in…
First Street: Maraya Sierra Makes History in Lynn DPW
Maraya Sierra wasn’t aware that she was the first woman in the history of the city to work in the Lynn Department of Works Street Division. But when she learned of her groundbreaking achievement, the 35-year-old Lynn resident was understandably…