Our Congressman Mike Capuano is reaching for the stars as he attempts to gain the US Senate seat held by the late Edward Kennedy. In order to gain victory in such an attempt, Capuano must literally and figuratively come out…
On to November – Menino and Flaherty move on to general election
Mayor Thomas Menino will be facing Councillor Michael Flaherty in the Election Day final that is six weeks away. Despite a great deal of voter unrest, voter dissatisfaction with the economy and with government, Menino survived a strong challenge from…
Obituaries – 10/1/09
Paul Imperato, 77 Retired Railroad Conductor Paul Imperato of Revere died on September 17 at the Hammersmith Nursing Care Center in Saugus. He was 77 years old. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a former railroad conductor. He…
Coming attractions – Zumix gives a tour of its new location at the former Engine 40 Firehouse
Zumix, East Boston’s popular music education program, took the opportunity Saturday to hold a community open house and show off its new digs at the corner of Sumner and Orleans streets. Currently more than three-quarters through construction, the Engine 40…
Enter, stage left – Capuano positions himself as the natural successor to Kennedy
Relying on his liberal stance on most issues and ability to maneuver the halls of Capitol Hill, U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano officially announced his candidacy for Massachusetts’ open U.S. Senate seat held by the late Edward M. Kennedy. In a…
Major successes at Excel Academy
While some national statistics would suggest that minority students tend to fall behind white students when it comes to middle and high school test scores, students from East Boston’s Excel Academy charter school are bucking the trend. For the second…