The Baker-Polito Administration on June 23, filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the…
Author: Times Staff
Donors Urgently Needed as Red Cross still Facing Severe Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
Although the Fourth of July falls on a Sunday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. In addition, with most (though not all) of the COVID-19 restrictions having…
The Tragic Shooting in Winthrop Shows All That Is Wrong in America
The tragedy that struck the town of Winthrop on a quiet Saturday afternoon represents a confluence of everything that is wrong in America today. The deranged, 28 year-old white gunman who shot two Black persons multiple times in cold blood…
Guest Op-Ed: Medical Care, American Dream or Nightmare
Dr. Glenn Mollette Until recently my wife and I paid over $2,000 a month for medical insurance. We each had a $6,000 deductible. One year we both had procedure’s which meant we had $12,000 in out of pocket expenses. There…
Obituaries 06-30-2021
Catherine McKinnon Successful businesswoman known for her signature wit Catherine “Kay” L. (Bridgeman) McKinnon, a long-time resident of East Boston, passed away peacefully on June 21 at the age of 100. Catherine was a successful businesswoman for many years in…
Moving on Ceremony At Patrick J Kennedy
The Bobby Orr Way
Gabriela Coletta to Leave Councillor Edwards Office; Takes Manager Position at New England Aquarium
After nearly four years of service to District One, Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards announced Chief of Staff Gabriela Coletta will move on to her next role as External Relations Manager for the New England Aquarium’s downtown waterfront planning initiative.…
Easing Regulations for Hotel Employees
The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), on easing face covering and physical distancing requirements for hotel employees in response to updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational…