As part of its participation in Boston Design Week, running from April 23 – May 5, East Boston Artists Group (EBAG) comprised of artists who live, work, and/or create art in East Boston, have organized the weekend of Saturday, April…
Earth Day Since 1970: Winning Some Battles, but Losing the War
For those of us who were around for the first Earth Day in 1970, the steady but sure demise of our environment over the past 54 years has been nothing less than depressing. When the first Earth Day was celebrated…
Guest Op-Ed: Retail Theft Impacts Consumer and Employee Safety, Residential Quality of Life
By DA Kevin Hayden Two women are facing shoplifting charges after police recovered approximately 200 stolen clothing items in the vehicle they used to flee after shoplifting on Newbury Street Monday, and an Everett man was charged Tuesday for stealing…
Guest Op-Ed: Happy Earth Day!
By Sen. Ed Markey There are a lot of reasons why I’m honored to serve the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and its natural beauty holds a special place in my heart. From the world-famous beaches of Cape Cod to the…
Obituaries 04-24-2024
Maria Sodano Her World Revolved Around Her Family Maria Sodano, age 87, passed away suddenly in Massachusetts General Hospital on April. 18, 2024. Maria grew up in a loving home first in Mirabella Eclano, Italy, and finally residing in Winthrop,…