It was an idea that percolated up from local dog owners who clamored for years that the neighborhood was in desperate need for a dog park. The place envisioned by residents was a place dog owners could go, let their…
Month: September 2015
Bennington St. Dunkin’ Donuts Starts $550,000 Renovations
What is arguably one of busiest Dunkin’ Donuts in the area, the Orient Heights Dunkin’ Donuts on Bennington has begun renovations to add a drive thru to the popular coffee shop as well as exterior and interior modifications. The Dunkin’…
Police Still Looking for Clues in Martinez’ Murder
As State Police detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the murder of 15-year-old Wilson Martinez whose body was found on Constitution Beach last week the community is still in shock and looking for answers. Friends and classmates have all…
Salesians Boys & Girls Club Plan Don Bosco Event
Giovanni Melchiorre Bosco, known as Don Bosco-The Saint of the Young, was born 200 years ago in Italy last month and before his death in 1888 he dedicated his life to reforming troubled youth, street children, juvenile delinquents, and other…
Eastie Man Loses Appeal in 2008 Murder Trial
The East Boston man serving a life sentence for the 2008 murder at a Chelsea strip club will not get a shot at a new trial. Jesse Camacho, 28, of East Boston, was convicted of first degree murder in 2010…
Letter to the Editor
Facts are stubborn things To the editor, As I read last week’s East Boston Times, I had a good laugh over the page one story on the Massachusetts Republican Party inaccurately criticizing an amendment helping East Boston youth proposed by…
A Great Day for Suffolk University and East Boston
A great partnership began Saturday between Suffolk University and the East Boston community with the celebration of University’s new home at East Boston Memorial Stadium. The ceremony was impressive and the atmosphere was festive as Suffolk officially announced that its…
Sports 09-16-2015
Malden/East Boston Youth Hockey starts 2015-16 season MEB Squirts started the season with a statement win on Saturday at the Burlington Ice Palace against Sudbury Maynard Stow (SMS). The goals came earlier and often with MEB up 4-1 by the…
Obituaries 09-16-2015
William ‘Duke’ Cunningham Of East Boston William J. “Duke” Cunningham of East Boston,passed away on August 30. A US Army veteran of the Korean War, he was the beloved husband of Concetta “Connie” (Elacqua) Cunningham; loving father of Linda Barrett…
Countdown to Kindergarten Parade
East Boston’s kindergartners parade down Meridian Street last Thursday during the annual Countdown to Kindergarten Parade.