Heat domes. Polar vortexes. Superstorms. Megadroughts. Wildfire tornados. Rising sea levels. These terms were unheard of at the start of this century — other than in academic journals — but are now part of our everyday conversation. Climate change and its catastrophic effects…
Author: Times Staff
Guest Op-Ed: Don’t Give Up Your Personal Freedom
Dr. Glenn Mollette You may create instability and insecurity for your personal life if you put others in charge of your decisions. The idea of a child or acquaintance “shouldering” your life’s concerns and finances might feel comforting. Having someone…
Guest Op-Ed: Welcoming Phase of Reentry and Renewal
By Cathy Judd-Stein It is often said that the opportunity to find a deeper power within emerges when life becomes most challenging. Like many, I continue to reflect on the magnitude of fear and uncertainty we collectively experienced during the…
Obituaries 07-07-2021
Robert Stone Of Lynn, formerly of East Boston Robert Stone, 53, of Lynn, formerly of East Boston, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 1. The cherished son of Regina (Lenarduzzi) Stone and the late Vernon Stone, he was the loving…
Eastie Chamber Commemorates Independence Day with Display
Special to the Times-Free Press The East Boston Chamber of Commerce will be placing a display of American flags to commemorate the upcoming Independence Day observed on Sunday, July 4, at the Daniel H Solari Square outside the Chamber of…
Baker Files Plan to Invest $2.9 Billion for Recovery
The Baker-Polito Administration will re-file its plan to immediately put to use part of Commonwealth’s direct federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support key priorities including housing and homeownership, economic development and local downtowns, job training…
News in Briefs
Harbor View Neighborhood Association Notice There will be no July 5th 2021 Meeting. HVNA wishes all our members a safe and happy July 4th Holiday. As we begin to resume activities hopefully you might have an enjoyable BBQ with family…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards names
Ricardo Patrón as new chief of staff Following last week’s announcement that Gabriela Coletta will be joining the New England Aquarium as their external relations manager, City Councilor Lydia Edwards has announced that Ricardo Patrón will become her new chief…
VaxMillions Giveaway Drawing Dates Announced
Special to the Independent The Baker-Polito Administration and the Massachusetts State Lottery reminded the public that registration for the Massachusetts VaxMillions Giveaway begins July 1 and also announced the schedule of drawing dates. Residents ages 18 and older who are…
Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier Officially Opens
Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Kathleen Theoharides joined state and local officials, fishing advocates, and youth anglers in Winthrop for a ribbon cutting of the Commonwealth’s new Deer Island Recreational Fishing Pier last week. The pier will provide anglers…