Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026–2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII),…
Month: August 2026
More than an itch: Treating and preventing summer insect bites and health risks
Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. Many people consider insect…
Markey, Pressley release report showing success of fare-free transit
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing the…
East Boston Central Catholic School holds Golf Tournament fundraiser
Photos by Marianne Salza In celebration of Catholic education and community, East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS) presented the “Eastie on the Links” Golf Tournament at the Ferncroft Country Club on July 27. The fundraiser, in support of the mission…
Signs of Summer’s end
Signs of summer’s end All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those…
New England Aquarium applauds Boston flood protection plan
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the…
Helping rescue animals
There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters…
East Boston Branch Library News
Baby Storytime, Mondays at 11:15 am & Tuesdays at 10:30 Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages…
PROTECT Act passes in the Legislature
After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the…
Eastie Pride Day
The Eastie Pride Day Committee announced today the 37th Annual Eastie Pride Day celebration will be on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm in Piers Park on Marginal Street. This celebration is family-friendly and open to all, aiming to bring…