Menino is heading to Alaska on a vacation with his family. We understand he wanted to go to Italy but it was simply too expensive for the mayor to pay for such a trip for ten people. First of all,…
Author: Times Staff
Cheerleaders Excel at UCA Camps
The textbooks are closed, the homework is done, and the classes are over, but the East Boston High School Cheerleaders are still hard at work. For the fifth consecutive summer the EBHS cheer team enhanced their cheer skills and leadership…
Obituaries 08-17-2011
Joseph Yourawski Revere resident Joseph J. “Joey” Yourawski of Revere died on August 14 after a long illness. He was the loving father of Joseph O’Connell of Somerville and Cara Finnochio and her husband, Anthony of Revere; beloved son of…
The Economy: Our Credit Rating and the Future
How many of you out there during the past three years have been told by your credit card companies that the rate you pay is going up, that the amount you have available to borrow has been cut in half…
Vargas Notches 3,000th Career Win at Suffolk Downs
Veteran jockey Jorge Vargas recorded his 3,000th career victory on Monday, August 8 at Suffolk Downs when his mount Want Ad was elevated via disqualification to win the fourth race of the afternoon. “That wasn’t how I wanted to get…
Obituaries 08-10-2011
Salvatore Abbruzzese Tailor Salvatore Abbruzzese of East Boston and Revere died on August 8 after a long illness. He was 80 years old. A tailor, he was born in Italy and lived in East Boston and Revere for most of…
Walker Graduates from YMCA Training Program
East Boston resident Craig Walker received his graduation certificate from the YMCA Training Inc. program during an impressive graduation luncheon and ceremony held on July 29 at the Omni Parker House. YMCA Training Inc. provides access to employment that offers…
Future of Cigar Bars: Business Owners Have Time to Figure out Strategies for Survival
The recent veto by Governor Deval Patrick of Senator Anthony Petruccelli’s bill that would have given Cigar bars a life in perpetuity after 2018 does not indicate a crack in the political dam. Petruccelli remains a good friend and colleague…
Maura Bang: She Will Be Greatly Missed
Maura Bang, a longtime friend and associate of Mario Real Estate, died last week. She was a savvy real estate person well known in this neighborhood and loved by her family. Our condolences go out to all the Bangs.
Obituaries 08-03-2011
Maura Bang Winthrop resident Maura A. (Carney) Bang of Winthrop, formerly of Croton, NY, died suddenly on July 24. She was the beloved wife of Peter V. Bang; mother of Christopher V. and Melissa Bang, both of Winthrop. Funeral arrangements…