(StatePoint) A new school year means new classes, new teachers and new schedules. At home, you can riff on this theme with new books to be enjoyed outside the classroom, that spark interest in different subjects. To open doors for…
Month: August 2019
Back-To-School Must-Haves
(StatePoint) You don’t have to pick between form and function when gearing up for the new school year. Make the grade with these stylish back-to-school must-haves: • Going green: One easy way for students to accessorize while going green as…
6 Ways to Set Up the Perfect Workstation
(StatePoint) Before the school year kicks into high gear, it’s important to give yourself the tools needed for academic success and maximum organization. Here are five ideas to set up the perfect workstation: 1. Clear up clutter. First, determine how…
3 Ways to Save Time and Money on Back-To-School Shopping
(StatePoint) New grade levels and new routines mean it’s time to purchase back-to-school essentials that will help make this year a success. Though this time of year can be stressful for parents, a few tips below will go a long…
What Happened to Our Red Sox, Nation?
After 2018’s record-setting season in which our Red Sox won the most regular-season games (108) in their history and then vanquished the Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers in the post-season by a combined 11-3 en route to winning the World Series,…
Guest Op-Ed : When Drug Prices Mean More Than Sick Patients
By Merrill Matthews The Department of Health and Human Services has a new plan to cut drug spending. But it’s not a change for the better. To lower spending in Medicare Part B — the component of Medicare that covers…
Obituaries 08-21-2019
Joseph DiMare Proprietor of Former “Central Restaurant Supply” A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Immaculate Conception Church on Friday, Aug. 16 for Joseph J. DiMare who passed away on Aug. 13 just 28 days shy of his 82nd birthday. Interment…
Commissioner Gross, D.A. Rollins Address Residents at National Night Out Celebration
At last Tuesday evening’s annual National Night Out at LoPresti Park Mayor Martin Walsh joined the city’s law enforcement agencies’ top brass and met with residents to discuss issues in the neighborhood and to open a continued dialogue with the…
It’s Time : 31st Annual Eastie Pride Day to Kickoff Saturday at Piers Park
It’s that time of year to break out your blue-and-gold attire and head down to Piers Park for the 31st Annual Eastie Pride Day. This year’s Eastie Pride Day will kick off on Saturday, August 17 at 3 p.m. at…
Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association Approves Sumner Street Project
The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) voted 14-2 in favor of a four-unit condo project at 464 Sumner St. at the group’s August meeting on Monday night. Attorney for the project, Matt Eckel, said that after negotiations with abutters and…