Michaela Sacco Solimine will be The ‘Flying Angel’ at annual Fishermen’s Feast By Cary Shuman Adding to a unique family tradition that spans more than 90 years, Michaela Sacco Solimine will be the Flying Angel in the 115th Annual Fishermen’s…
Month: August 2025
Byron Street Project Presented at HVNA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. At the latest Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) meeting last week, plans for a project at 60-62 Byron Street that would bring new units to the site were presented to those in attendance. Richard Lynds, the…
‘Connective Tissue’ – Stories Needed for Community-based Art Installation
The East Boston Artists Group’s 3rd Annual “Harboring Creativity” event at the iconic ICA Watershed, on November 8 and 9, 2025. East Boston artist, June Krinsky-Rudder, with grant support from the Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and the City…
News in Brief
U.S Marine Corps helicopters to be based at Logan for 4 days this month Local residents might notice an increase in helicopters flying overhead near the end of the month. As part of the 250th birthday of the U.S Marine…
Sen. Lydia Edwards Holds Campaign Reception at The Tall Ship Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Sen. Lydia Edwards hosted a campaign reception Aug. 6 at The Tall Ship Boston. A tremendous crowd of supporters from across the district joined Sen. Edwards at the event that was held at the exciting…
Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted for Alleged Extortion of Cannabis Company
Special to the Times-Free Press Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkin was charged with extortion involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company by federal authorities last week. Tompkins, 67, of Boston, was indicted by a…
Rep. Madaro’s Chief of Staff to Depart from Role to Attend Law School
Special to the Times-Free Press Rep. Adrian Madaro announced the departure of his longtime Chief of Staff, Gloribel Rivas-Soldz, who will be leaving the Massachusetts House of Representatives at the end of August to pursue a law degree and a…
Local leaders Support Governor Signing of updated Shield Law
Last week, Governor Maura Healey signed the updated Shield Law, which prevents the disclosure of sensitive data, such as a physician’s name, and formally establishes that abortions are to be provided in emergencies due to medical necessity. Additionally, the law…
NE Revolution Academy, Boston Scores Host Soccer Clinic for East Boston players
By Cary Shuman If you are a youth soccer player in East Boston, there is no better place to be than the Salesian Boys and Girls Club’s new soccer field on summer Friday nights. Boston Scores, in partnership with The…
Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway Welcomed Park Poetree at Bremen Street Park
Special to the Times-Free Press On Sunday, August 3, Bremen Street Park’s Amphitheatre came alive with rhythm, resilience, and reflection as the inaugural Park Poetree open mic event welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of poets, music lovers, and community members from across the…