By John Lynds Over the course of this Nation’s history the American Flag has stood for many things. In its infancy it stood for revolt against England. It stood for the possibilities of a new and better country. It stood…
Trump is Moving US Closer to War
We were listening to the segment on 60 Minutes Sunday night in which Oprah Winfrey was interviewing pro-Trump and anti-Trump voters from Michigan, and we were struck by the comment of one man as to why he voted for Trump.…
Obituaries 09-27-2017
Edith Farinola Long time self employed electrologist Edith A. Farinola, a lifelong resident of East Boston, passed away on Saturday, September 23, She was born on March 29, 1921, was a graduate of Burdette College and was self-employed for many…
Working Together
Pictured at the Fighting Addiction in the Hub event on September 15 are, (left to right) Hon. John E. McDonald, Jr., First Justice EB Court, Tom Tassinari, Chief Probation Officer,EB Court, Michael Pavone, Deputy Superintendent Winifred Cotter, Boston Police Department…
Piers Park Sailing Kicks Off after School Sailing
By John Lynds After a seven year hiatus, Sailing After School has returned to the Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC), another sign that the popular neighborhood sailing center is thriving following a near closure this past spring. “We hope to…
Combat Opioid Abuse:HRSA Increases Funding for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services at EBNHC
By John Lynds Last Friday afternoon at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Federal Health Resources and Services Administrator (HRSA) Jeffrey Beard announced an investment to increase funding for substance abuse and mental health services at the Health Center. The…