Joseph Pimentel Of New Hampshire, formerly of Saugus Joseph Pimentel of Sandown, New Hampshire, formerly of Saugus, died on January 11. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he was a past member of the Saugus Elks and a…
Much more than a name – A fitting tribute to Louis Porrazzo at the rink that bears his name
All of 1st Lieutenant Louis Edward Porrazzo’s brothers were in attendance Saturday night. The brothers that fought along side him, laughed with him, cried with him and mourned him when he was killed in action in Vietnam on September 27,…
Historical Society takes shape in Eastie
They have their very own blog set up to get neighborhood kids and adults excited to learn about East Boston’s rich history from colonial days, through the age of clipper ships to the jet age. The blog is the working…
Menino fights to keep Yemeni LNG tanker from entering Boston Harbor
While this week was time to celebrate for Mayor Thomas Menino, it was also a time to weigh in on some very serious matters of national security. Menino continued his fight to keep a Yemeni LNG (liquified natural gas) tanker…
Arrest Report 01-07-2010
Monday, December 28 Giuseppe Lopriore of 210 Byron Street, East Boston, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for larceny. Tuesday, December 29 Allen Johnson of 38 Neptune Street, Lynn, was arrested and charged with unlawfully carrying a dangerous weapon. Wednesday,…
The Mayor’s Fifth Term – Education needs to be a priority
At Faneuil Hall on Monday morning, Thomas Menino made history by taking the oath for the Mayor’s office for a fifth time. While there were lighter moments as when Menino was swearing in the City Councilors and gave them the…