When Democratic State Committeeman Drew Russo saw the early results coming in from Lynn, he knew it was going to be a big night for U.S. Senator Edward Markey in the hotly contested Democratic Primary versus Congressman Joe Kennedy III.…
Author: Cary Shuman
Rowe Predicts a Good Turnout for Primary Election on Sept. 1
Lynn City Clerk and Elections Chief Janet Rowe is predicting a good turnout for the State Primary on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Rowe said approximately 54,000 residents are eligible to vote in the election. Her staff has sent out 9,472 mail-in…
Lynn ADs Were United in Decision to Cancel The Entire NEC Fall High School Sports Season
Lynn English Director of Athletics Dick Newton and Lynn Classical Director of Athletics Bill Devin both voted with the majority to cancel the entire Northeastern Conference fall sports season. The NEC ADs voted by a 7-5 margin to recommend to…
Lynn Youth Hockey Awaits Word from State, Mass Hockey officials
Lynn Youth Hockey President Brian Boisson is awaiting the go-ahead from state and Mass. Hockey officials to begin the program’s 2020-21 season. Boisson said he has received notification that the Connery Rink in Lynn will open on Aug. 31. The…
In This Corner: Boxer Greg Vendetti Will Fight for World Title
In the quiet environs of the new Broadway Boxing Club at the old Everett high school building, two men are preparing for the biggest night of their respective careers. One is Greg Vendetti, a rising 30-year-old fighter, who will step…
Lynn Pop Warner Programs Cancel Their 2020 Season
West Lynn Pop Warner Rams President Amy Robinson and East Lynn Pop Warner Bulldogs President Duke Wilson had been working on contingency plans for the 2020 season since March when the coronavirus became a major health crisis in the United…
Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce Unveils New Website
The Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce unveiled its new website to its members and the Lynn community Tuesday. “There has been a lot of positive reaction to it,” GLCC Executive Director Colin Codner told the Lynn Journal. Codner said the…
‘Sensational Sal’ Frelick Is Back: MLB Prospect Returns to Navs’ Lineup
Sal’s back. And that’s very good news for the North Shore Navigators as they begin their playoff drive in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. Sal Frelick, the Navigators’ superb leadoff batter from Lexington, returned to the lineup Tuesday and scored…
Jeff Newhall Meets with Gov. Baker’s Council on Youth Sports to Offer Recommendations
As the chair of the MIAA State Basketball Committee, St. Mary’s Director of Athletics Jeff Newhall helps govern 750 boys and girls teams across Massachusetts. This week Newhall met virtually with members of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Council on Youth Sports…
Vote by Mail: Rowe Leads Lynn’s Election Effort for Sept. 1 Primary
By now, Lynn’s registered voters should have an “Official 2020 Vote by Mail Application” which was sent this week by mail from State Secretary William Galvin. Lynn City Clerk and Election Chief Janet Rowe said that residents must fill out…