Jim Mitchell

Dallas

Editorial Writer and Blogger at The Dallas Morning News

Jim has been with The Dallas Morning News @dallasnews since 1984, joining the editorial board in 1998. His specialty is business and economics.

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Articles

Saugus Gardens in the Spring

1 week ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyableBy Laura EisenerAs May begins, there are still many daffodils and other flowering bulbs blooming in our gardens. May brings tulips, at least it will if we are lucky. Tulips (Tulipa spp.) are members of the lily family (Liliaceae). Linnaeus gave them their scientific name in 1753, when they were already well-known garden flowers in much of Europe.
Saugus Gardens in the Spring

2 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyableBy Laura EisenerWhat a difference a week makes! From the snow on the last day of Books in Bloom to the sun and warmth on Patriots’ Day weekend, we now have a lot of spring color everywhere you look. Bulbs continue to bloom, and now there are some bright colors in the shrubs and trees as well.
~ Revere High School Patriots Sports Roundup ~

2 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

By Dom NicastroTennis takes three wins, softball battles, track stays unbeatenRevere High School’s spring sports teams are racking up experience and momentum across multiple sports. The girls tennis team closed a busy week with three wins; softball showed flashes despite two losses; and girls track remained perfect heading into a key stretch. Girls tennis wins three of four behind strong doubles playRevere girls tennis secured three wins in four matches during a packed week.
~ Excellence in the Malden Public Schools ~

2 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

‘Alice in Wonderland’ coming to Malden High School on May 3MHS Play Production group sending its Class of 2025 seniors out on a fun noteBy Jenayah MorenoMHS Blue and GoldWith spring finally arrived, Malden High School’s Play Production class looks forward to putting on its annual spring play, closing the year off for the many seniors who will soon be leaving it behind.
Everett celebrates Easter and the arrival of spring at the Recreation Center

2 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

The Everett community gathered at the Recreation Center for games, treats, entertainment and moreSpecial to The AdvocateThe City of Everett recently hosted the Easter Spring Fling with hundreds of attendees gathered at the Recreation Center to celebrate Easter and the arrival of spring. The annual event offered treats and fun activities for all to participate in.
~ The Advocate Asks ~

3 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

Abettina Dell’Orfano Morano talks proudly about the 99 auto insurance rating she has maintained after turning 100Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Abettina Dell’Orfano “Dell” Morano, the newest Centenarian of Saugus, who celebrated her 100th birthday on March 20. She is the youngest of 11 children of Italian immigrants who moved to East Boston, where she was born in 1925. She is a 1943 graduate of Tewksbury High School.
Saugus Gardens in the Spring

3 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Laura Eisener |Jim Mitchell

Here’s what’s blooming in town this week to make your walks more enjoyableBy Laura EisenerHow about that snow on Saturday morning! Maybe it was winter’s last hurrah! It was a rare opportunity to see Glory of the Snow (Scilla luciliae, formerly Chionodoxa luciliae) actually in its glory surrounded by snow! The latest spring snow I can remember was May 17, 2002, when the lilacs were in full bloom.
MBTA Announces Temporary Lynn Ferry Schedule Adjustment through April 29 in Response to Right Whale Protection Measures

3 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

BOSTON – In coordination with federal environmental protections, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced a temporary schedule adjustment beginning today through at least April 29 to Lynn Ferry service due to the recent implementation of a Right Whale “Dynamic Management Area” (DMA) in Broad Sound, which is the main transit route for the Lynn Ferry. Right whales have recently been sighted in Broad Sound.
State officials approve Malden’s MBTA Communities Law Zoning Plan

3 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Steve Freker |Jim Mitchell

City is in compliance, but City Council now working on requests for pair of ordinance changes requested by state EOHLCBy Steve FrekerThe City of Malden has received a favorable review of its year-old-plus plan for conditional compliance with the 2023 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Communities Law.
City offices closed Monday, April 21 as Everett observes Patriots’ Day

3 weeks ago | advocatenews.net | Jim Mitchell

Trash and recycling will not be picked up on Monday and will be delayed for the rest of the weekCity of Everett offices will be closed to the public on Monday, April 21, as Everett observes the Patriots’ Day holiday. City offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 22, and City Hall will have extended hours for residents (8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.). Observed on the third Monday in April, Patriots’ Day is a holiday that is observed in six states, including Massachusetts.