July was THE hottest month on record in the U.S. For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that should…
Author: Times Staff
Candidate for Attorney General Michael Walsh holds meet and greet
Last Thursday evening friends and supporters of Candidate for Mass. GOP Attorney General Michael Walsh gathered at the East Boston Yacht Club to show support and meet the candidate. The event was sponsored by Republican State Committee members of the…
8th annual Beach: Accessibility Day
More than 175 community members of all abilities attended Triangle, Inc.’s 8th annual Beach: Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Saturday, August 1. Participants enjoyed the beach and water using floating wheelchairs, mobility mats, and kayaks. “In…
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…
The gay rights movement began 57 years ago this week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a…
Letter to the Editor
Remembering John Vitagliano To the Editor, John Vitagliano spent a lifetime helping build Greater Boston. Through his work in transportation, he contributed to projects that improved mobility, strengthened connections, and helped shape the region we know today. His career included…
Juneteenth is more significant than ever
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and formally freed those who still were being enslaved in Texas. As the Union Army…
Boston celebrates Guinness World Records title for world’s largest soccer ball on East Boston Waterfront
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across the…
EBHS graduation is set for Friday
More than 280 graduates will receive their diplomas at the East Boston High School commencement exercises Friday at 11 a.m. at East Boston Stadium. Class valedictorian Arielle Tritto and class salutatorian Man Li will give their respective speeches during the…
FDA’s approval of fruit-flavored vapes is a step backwards
The recent decision by those in charge at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to allow for the sale of fruit-flavored vapes in the United States represents a huge step backwards after a longstanding ban of these fruit-flavored, nicotine-based products…