The pundits have proclaimed that the upcoming Presidential election presents the starkest contrast between the candidates of the major parties in generations. And for once, we agree with the pundits. The gaping chasm separating Democratic President Barack Obama and his…
U.S. Senate Race
The choice between Democratic challenger Elizabeth Warren and Republican incumbent Scott Brown also is dramatic. Warren supports the tax and economic policies of Pres. Obama and the Democrats, while Brown favors Romney’s tax and defense spending plans (see above). On…
Three Ballot Questions
There are three ballot questions for Massachusetts voter to decide. We urge all voters to read the questions ahead of time, either on-line on the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s office or in the pamphlets that went out to every voter…
Obituaries 10-31-2012
Peter Mitchell, Sr. Past member of Teamsters Local 82 Peter J. Mitchell, Sr. of Malden, formerly of Dorchester, died suddenly on October 26. A past member of Teamsters Local 82, he was the devoted father of Peter J., Jr. of Everett…
Manny Lopes Appointed New CEO of EBNHC
Anyone involved in the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center knows that Manny Lopes is a dedicated leader and one of the most recognizable figures in and around town. So it came as no surprise last week when President Jack Cradock…
Police Step Up Program Keeping Women Safe
In response to the recent sexual assaults in East Boston, the Boston Police Department is offering a free women’s self defense program called RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) to women in the community. The program, sponsored by the Boston Police, Jeffries…