Month: February 2026
Etched in History
Excel Academy’s Elizabeth Metts receives Milken Educator Award Special to the Times-Free Press This typical Tuesday morning was turned upside down for Excel Academy Charter High School—in the very best way. Starting with a special visit at an all-school assembly…
Atlantic Works Gallery presents the Exhibition ‘Origins’
Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to present Origins, a group exhibition showcasing the newest members of the cooperative gallery: Jonathan Peña Tabares, Chris Chou, and Clyde D’Mello February 7-28. Through painting, collage, and experimental mark-making, the exhibition explores identity, migration,…
Advisory: Overnight Work on I-90 Eastbound
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is advising the public of upcoming overnight work on I-90 eastbound in the vicinity of Bowker Overpass. This work will be performed through Friday, February 6, from 10:00 p.m. through 5:00 a.m. the following…
Healey takes Action to keep ICE out of Schools, Hospitals, Courthouses, and Places of Worship
Special to the Times-Free Press Governor Maura Healey took action to protect the people of Massachusetts from abuses by President Donald Trump and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. She filed legislation to keep ICE out of courthouses, schools, child care…
AFT Massachusetts Stands with State House Efforts to Protect Residents from ICE
Special to the Times-Free Press The American Federation of Teachers Massachusetts joined Governor Maura Healey today as she unveiled an Executive Order to protect Massachusetts residents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers who continue to operate with unchecked authority…
Aquarium Welcomes New Members to Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council
Special to the Times-Free Press The New England Aquarium is beginning 2026 with six new members joining its Board of Trustees and Ambassador Council. The Board of Trustees recently elected Danny Kalmar and Jane Willis to its ranks. Kalmar, who…
Ebo & Co. Grocery Awarded 2025 Ram Award of Excellence
Special to the Times-Free Press On Friday, January 16 Representative Adrian Madaro met with EBO & Co. Grocery proprietor Alexis Cervasio at the business’s Meridian Street location. Rep. Madaro had the opportunity to tour the wide and varied array of…
Acclimating to Our Local Ice Age
The bitterly cold weather that we’ve been experiencing day-after-day this winter has been oppressive (not to mention costly because of our high heating bills). The daily lows in the single digits, coupled with the strong winds that have brought the…
Letter to the Editor
Thank You from The Salvation Army To the Editor, As we begin 2026, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the residents, businesses, and volunteers in the East Boston area who supported the 2025…