We don’t pretend to be experts either in the stock market or the economy in general. However, as Bob Dylan put it, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” and similarly, the average American doesn’t…
Author: Times Staff
Obituaries 07-08-2020
Anita Veldhuizen-Taylor She had an upbeat personality and a beautiful soul Anita Veldhuizen-Taylor who celebrated her 50th birthday on June 10, peacefully passed away after a 17-year battle with cancer. Born in Zwolle, Netherlands, Anita’s adventurous spirit and fierce independence…
News in Brief
Animal Rescue League safety campaign The Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) annual safety campaign, Too Hot for Spot, reminds pet owners about the dangers pets face when temperatures begin to rise. Even when it’s below 80 degrees, the threat…
Even During times of Crisis, Roca Continues to Prove That Change Is Possible
Nobody wants to be defined by their challenges but Covid-19 has highlighted a crisis among a population that, in the best of times, was struggling to thrive. Roca believes in the most vulnerable young adults in the Commonwealth. They are…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Resident Receives Degrees Late this spring, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) celebrated the Class of 2020 with a socially distanced commencement season in place of its traditional 152nd Commencement exercises. Marilyn Galdamez of East Boston, was awarded a bachelor of…
Enjoy a Safe Fourth of July
It goes without saying that this will be a Fourth of July unlike any other in the history of our nation. Americans traditionally have celebrated the Fourth both with large community gatherings and with smaller get-togethers. The Fourth of July rekindles…
Guest Op-Ed: Juneteenth to July 4th — The Promise Matters
By Phil Giffee This weekend, we rightfully celebrate the human centered principles upon which our nation was founded, but it is also a moment for reflection, confession, justice and eventually, healing. But healing cannot happen with words alone, that is…
Letter to the Editor
Edwards Is On The Mark Dear Editor: As a retired police officer of 28 years who retired in 2013, i thought City Councilor Lydia Edwards was right on point in her recent commentary ( Progressives too, can back the blue,…
Obituaries 07-01-2020
Stephanie Ciampa VA Dental service retiree A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, June 29 in St. John the Evangelist Church, Winthrop for Stephanie M. (Plakias) Ciampa who passed on Thursday, June 25 after a five month struggle with metastatic…