Jourgensen: A sadness softened by love
With his open smile and Eastern Junior High School baseball uniform, Terry Finnigan looks like every teenager embracing a summer filled with fun. His face is frozen... Read more.
Saugus fire victim Gallo was a teller of town tales past in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — When Historical Society members solicited ideas last January for upcoming Women’s Month celebrations, Lou Gallo quickly referenced Lady Deborah... Read more.
Jourgensen: Any club that would have me
Americans are lonely and loneliness is making them sick. A Harvard Graduate School of Education survey of 950 people, including young adults, in October 2020 found... Read more.
Jourgensen: West Lynn life lessons
Paul McCormack, Jimmy Imperial and Tom Lennon agree that Paul Lenzie —an unassuming guy I remember from my days working in the Item building on Exchange Street—... Read more.
Jourgensen: Stumbling back to normal
Victory over COVID-19 has yet to be declared, but the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel almost seems bright enough to read by. Masks are coming off and,... Read more.
Jourgensen: Looking back with Lynn mayors
“Once you are mayor, you’re mayor for life.” The woman and two men sitting beside him smiled and nodded knowingly when David L. Phillips said those... Read more.
Lynn mayoral candidates talk development, jobs
LYNN — The four mayoral candidates on Wednesday said tax incentives are proven methods for attracting developers to build in the city — as long as they don’t... Read more.
Congressman seeks money for Peabody riverwalk
PEABODY — Money for the Riverwalk project and Boston Street road work improvements spanning Peabody and Salem road work improvements are included in $40 million... Read more.
Jourgensen: Saying goodbye to streets
The Boston-based MassINC Polling Group released a fascinating study on Thursday pointing to survey results to conclude: “Changing how streets are configured... Read more.
Lynnfield celebrating Race Amity Day
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield For Love Race Amity Day Committee will celebrate Race Amity Day on Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., on the Common (Main Street at Summer... Read more.