Year in Review A look back on events that affected East Boston
On Thursday night the final seconds of 2009 will tick away. East Boston residents will join the world community and…
Happy New Year
There is no way to know what awaits us before it happens – and so – we watch the coming…
Obituaries 12-30-2009
Sarah Lompa East Boston resident Sarah A. (Bruno) Lompa of East Boston died on December 27. She was 79 years…
All is calm at East Boston charter school following gas leak scare on Monday morning
Excel Academy Charter School, known for its discipline and educational prowess, was thrown into chaos Monday morning following a gas…
Olympic gold medalists are featured in Sports Illustrated
It isn’t often that the sport of sailing makes a story in a mostly “ball sports” magazine like Sports Illustrated…
EBNHC receives $12 million to build a new facility in Maverick Sq.
It’s arguably the biggest news to hit this little corner of Boston in decades. It was announced last week that…
Socket to ya: Why our electric rates are so high
By Seth Daniel For the Free Press Leaving the porch light on, running an air conditioner at night or using…
As the holidays approach, a sobering reminder about hunger
As we gather with friends and family during the holiday season, we are reminded of how fortunate we are. But…
A Long Wait – Lack of movement at Pier 1 is very frustrating
Despite the best efforts of Senator Anthony Petruccelli and Representative Carlo Basile to prompt Roseland Properties into developing East Boston’s…
A Great Prognosis – New health center is a boon for neighborhood
Maverick Square is the likely place where the new offices of the East Boston Health Center are going to be…