Holiday get-togethers with family, friends, and co-workers are wonderful things, but all too many of such gatherings will result in tragic consequences that will be in the headlines the next day. All of us should be sure not only to…
Author: Times Staff
Don’t Forget Those in Need
While the vast majority of us are able to enjoy the holiday season to the fullest, and take for granted holiday traditions such as the sharing of gifts, the warm embrace at holiday gatherings of friends and family, and a…
Merry Christmas
Another Christmas is at hand and families will gather, as they have done for generations, to celebrate the holiday season with our friends and loved ones. Peace on earth, joy to the world, and the like may be platitudinous phrases…
Mayor’s Cup Youth Hockey Tournament Begins
Boston’s youth hockey players was ready for action as the 2015 Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament on Sunday, December 20. Hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with support from presenting sponsor the Boston Bruins Foundation and additional support from…
Obituaries 12-23-2015
Diana Russo Of Revere, formerly of Chelsea Diana (Cardone) Russo of Revere, formerly of Chelsea, died on December 20. Born and raised in Chelsea and a long time member of St. Anthony’s Ladies Sodality, she was the daughter of the…
Breakfast with Santa
The Hilton Garden Inn hosted a Breakfast With Santa event Sunday at the hotel on Boardman Street. Guests enjoyed a delicious breakfast and had the opportunity to greet Santa Claus. In the photo above Dina Acevedo and her grandson, David Hernandez,…
Orient Heights Tree Lighting
Mayor Martin Walsh joined East Boston families Saturday night in Orient Heights Square for the Annual Orient Heights Tree Lighting and Holiday Parade sponsored by the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce and Todisco Towing. The event…
Officials Seek Further Review of Terminal E Project
In a joint letter to the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EAA) East Boston’s three elected officials, following a chorus of growing concern in the community to Massport’s plans to expand Terminal E, are asking for several compromises…
Public Interest Attorney Lydia Edwards Announces Her Run for State Senate
East Boston advocate for domestic workers, working families, immigrants and the disabled launches campaign Boston, MA – Lydia Edwards, a public interest attorney and union member at Greater Boston Legal Services and East Boston resident, has announced that she is…
Sending a Positive Message
Nationally, the curse of drug abuse in today’s society seems to many to be out of control. One hears of star high school athletes who get addicted to first pain medications then stronger opioids as they are prescribed medications for…