We’ve proven we can survive tough times
Right before he uttered those famous words, ” . . . the only thing we have to fear is fear itself . . . ,” at the start of his first presidential in... Read more.
On the road again? Ah, no, thank you.
My brother debuted his new life as a Knight of the Open Road just in time to marvel at spring’s arrival in the Southwest and the Rockies. With sunbeams ... Read more.
Courage will banish the shadows cast upon us
Dark specters cast long shadows on our lives. The pandemic and its million-plus American death toll makes us wonder if we should mask or not mask. Russia’... Read more.
I always leave Arlington National Cemetery with more than I bring
Family lore holds that the name inscribed in pale stone in Arlington National Cemetery’s columbarium above the name of my daughter’s grandfather was... Read more.
Teachers hope to un-stall Lynn talks
LYNN — With contract negotiations between the Lynn Teachers Union and School officials stalled for a third week, Union leadership met with members Wednesday e... Read more.
Not a clothes call
The distance between my desk and that of the publisher is 25 feet, 2 inches. But in the sartorial world, at least a thousand miles separates me from the man acr... Read more.
LaPierre labors for labor
Has organized labor membership in Lynn shrunk to the point where it is no longer appropriate for elected officials with strong union ties to advocate for labor ... Read more.
Saugus STEAMS ahead with new principal
SAUGUS — Scituate’s loss is Saugus’ gain with the announcement that Dr. Rebecca Long is the Superintendent of Schools’ choice to be the Belm... Read more.
Amazon delivers good news to Marshall Middle School teacher
LYNN — Tymond Tran, a middle school computer science teacher at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, is Amazon’s “Future Engineer Teacher of the Year ... Read more.
Two arrested for April murder in Lynn
LYNN — Two city men charged with the murder of a Salem man in April were ordered and held without bail following their arrests on Wednesday. Alan Bernadin, 19... Read more.