There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
Author: Times Staff
The 13 Service Members Were True Heroes
Every American was saddened last week upon hearing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one each from the…
Guest Op-Ed: Afghanistan Will Never Go Away
Dr. Glenn Mollette Afghanistan is an unending nightmare that will never go away. We got Osama Bin Laden. We wanted to avenge the heinous deaths of September 11, 2001. We were all mad and we are still angry about what…
Obituaries 09-01-2021
Eleanor Carfagna She Cherished and Loved Her Family Above All Else Eleanor “Ellie” M. (Abbott) Carfagna was born and spent most of her life in East Boston, the devoted daughter of the late Dennis James and Ann Abbott of East…
Eastie Pride Day 2021
AAPI Action Group Endorses Murphy For Boston City Council At-Large
Asian Americans of different descents proudly endorse Erin Murphy to serve as At-Large Boston City Councilor, citing Erin’s commitment to strong education, safe neighborhoods, and compassionate citizenship. AAPI Action Group, the largest coalition of Chinese, Indian, Filipino, and Nepalese grassroots…
Councilors Breadon and Edwards File Ordinance Targeting Predatory Towing
Councilors Liz Breadon and Lydia Edwards have filed legislation to modernize and reform involuntary private vehicle towing and relocation practices in Boston. The proposed ordinance would establish standards for private towing companies, bringing into line practices of some companies that…
Massachusetts Unemployment and Job Estimates for July
The state’s July total unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.9 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced Friday. The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary job estimates indicate Massachusetts gained 43,400 jobs in July. This follows last month’s gain…
Vaccine Requirement for Executive Department Employees Announced
Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order requiring all Executive Department employees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on or before October 17, 2021. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best and most effective way people can protect themselves, their loved…
New England Patriots Team Plane Used to Deliver Lifesaving Aid to Haiti
In the wake of the devastating, 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck southern Haiti on Saturday, August 14, the Kraft family and the New England Patriots have stepped in to help Build Health International (BHI) and Partners in Health (PIH) deliver…