By Jennifer Nassour My brother died of an overdose. When I see men and women struggling with addiction on the streets of Boston, I see my brother, and my heart breaks, again. We all wish for a quick and easy…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 08-28-2019
Lorenzo Giangregorio Of East Boston Lorenzo Giangregorio of East Boston passed away peacefully in Amesbury on Aug. 23 He was the beloved husband of the late Giovanna (Giamarco) Giangregorio, devoted father of Ralph, Pat, Marilyn Orlowski and the late Michael and Marco; loving grandfather of…
Eastie Pride Day
The East Boston Men’s Hockey League Holds Annual “Bash on the Beach” Tournament at Porazzo Memorial Rink
The following story ran incorrectly in the August 7 issue. Here is the corrected version. – The EBMHL hosted the annual Bash on the Beach Tournament, July 26-28. Seven Teams, playing three games prior to play-offs. The tournament was organized…
Annual Revere Beach Memorial Set for Sept. 15
The Annual Revere Beach Memorial is a candlelight vigil for families and friends who wish to remember a loved one that lost their life due to an overdose. The Revere CARES Coalition and the City of Revere are again organizing…
Community News
East Boston Social Center’s Senior Program Now Offering Spanish Language Classes The Senior Program at the East Boston Social Centers is now offering Spanish Language Classes for adults over 60 years old. Classes are held every Wednesday at 10 a.m.…
ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops Return in Sept.
Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of September at six Boston locations. The series of free workshops…
Teaching More Than Just Dance : Nicole Zervas Dance Academy
By Sydney Ciano Nicole Paolo, director of Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA), started dancing as a way to express emotion – a tool of communication. She opened her studio with the same goal in mind, with the help from her…
Great Reading Ideas to Inspire Young Students
(StatePoint) A new school year means new classes, new teachers and new schedules. At home, you can riff on this theme with new books to be enjoyed outside the classroom, that spark interest in different subjects. To open doors for…
Back-To-School Must-Haves
(StatePoint) You don’t have to pick between form and function when gearing up for the new school year. Make the grade with these stylish back-to-school must-haves: • Going green: One easy way for students to accessorize while going green as…