The current crisis in which we find ourselves has been compared to a war. But instead of an opposing army, our enemy is a novel virus that is 1/900th the width of a human hair and that can be transmitted…
This Will Be a Long Haul
It has become evident to everyone that the effort to hold back COVID-19 is not conducive of either an easy or a quick fix. This is going to be a long and difficult ordeal that will test the fabric of…
Letter to the Editor
K-Trust Scholarships 2020 Dear Students, Counselors and Parents, The deadline and dates for the East Boston K-Trust Scholarships have all be changed due to the special circumstances regarding the COVID-19 virus. We are not sure exactly what the new dates will…
Obituaries 04-01-2020
Leopold Buono Of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston Leopold A. “Leo” “Butchie” Buono of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on March 28. He was the beloved husband of Claire (Gillis) Buono, loving father of Tara Buono (Stackhouse) and Jillian Emma…
City Officials and Residents Coping With the COVID-19 Virus: Mayor Walsh Sends Team of Volunteers Out to Spread COVID-19 Info
On Saturday an army of volunteers canvassed the streets of East Boston armed with COVID-19 information for residents. The teams made up of volunteers, city workers and Eastie’s elected officials went door to door in each corner of the neighborhood…
Taking Steps to Stop the Spread of COVID-19: EBNHC Taking the Necessary Steps to Protect Our Community
Special to the Times-Free Press As we face the public health crisis of COVID-19, know that Massachusetts is prepared. Our public health departments, world-class healthcare providers and institutions are experts in emergency preparedness and are trained for the possible emergence…