Potentialy one of the last parties at Suffolk Downs will take place this Saturday night, Oct. 25, and will benefit the Boston Children’s Hospital via the NHL Alumni Pro-Am Kick Off for 2015. Organizer Kevin Chiles said the party goes…
Author: Times Staff
Revere, Track Union Files Lawsuit Against MGC for Wynn Decision
The City of Revere and a union representing some Suffolk Downs employees filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) last Thursday, with the MGC quickly firing back in saying the suit was simply the result of “sorely disappointed”…
Sports 10-22-2014
East Boston High boys soccer seeks both league and city titles By Cary Shuman The East Boston High School boys soccer team is right where it wants to be in the final week of the regular season: in contention for…
Obituaries 10-22-2014
Louise Maraio Of East Boston Louise M. (Coleman) Maraio of East Boston died on October 17. She was the loving daughter of the late Matthew and Louise (McGrath) Coleman; dear sister of Francis Coleman of New Jersey and the late…
East Boston’s 2014 Columbus Day Parade Committee Deserves Kudos
We want to give a much-deserved “Thank You” to general chairman Albert “Buddy” Mangini, civic chairman Joseph L. Ruggiero, parade coordinator William “Bill” Chisholm, secretary Rosalie Petralia and the entire Columbus Day Celebration committee who organized the parade and all…
Sports 10-15-2014
High scoring affairs in the EBMHL If you were looking to see some goal scoring up at Porazzo Rink and made it out to the week 3 Tuesday night slate in the East Boston Mens Hockey League (EBMHL), you got…
Obituaries 10-15-2014
Josephine DiFazio Of East Boston, formerly of Revere Josephine L. (Ciulla) DiFazio of East Boston, formerly of Revere, passed away on October 11 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony DiFazio; loving mother…
Finish Line:Suffolk Downs Holds Final Race; Closes after 79 Years of Operation
It was a sad day at Suffolk Downs last Saturday, and the grey, dreary day reflected the mood as thousands descended upon the historic oval to take in what is likely to be the last day of thoroughbred racing in…
Columbus Day Parade a Great Event
The 2014 Columbus Day Celebration and Parade is all set for this Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014 and General Chairman Albert “Buddy” Mangini and his organizing committee have planned a superb event for the enjoyment of our residents. The parade honoring…
Anthony Albano a True Eastie Great
Anthony Albano was a special person, a wonderful man who touched so many lives in a positive way. There was a tremendous outpouring of affection for Anthony Albano this week as the people from East Boston joined with others across…