Gov. Baker’s Bold Transportation Proposal
We were talking the other day with a young man who has been a teacher at Chelsea High School for the past couple of years. During our discussion, we were surprised to learn that he lives on the South...
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Charlestown Beat Larceny 07/23/19 – A victim on Chappie Street states two suspects were attempting to enter and take packages from his home. The suspects were located, and one suspect stated he looked...
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Paint Your Pet · ESSEM Paint Your Pet workshop • Tuesday Aug 6 • 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • A guided workshop with pet portrait artist, Bridget Foster Reed, for artists at all levels. Capture your pet using...
View ArticleUSS Constitution Museum Opens New Exhibit about Today’s Crew
The USS Constitution Museum opened a new exhibit this week, entitled ‘Today’s Crew: USS Constitution.’ The exhibit, open to all visitors during regular Museum hours, highlights the active duty crew...
View ArticleTickets on Sale for Second Murphys Boxing Event at Encore
Tickets are now on sale for Encore Boston Harbor’s second Murphys Boxing championship match on Friday, August 23, at the newly opened $2.6 billion resort. The second match is subsequent to a sold-out...
View ArticleCharlestown Teens Set out for Catch of the Day
On Wednesday, July 10, eight teens from Turn it Around joined Save the Harbor/ Save the Bay for a free day of recreational fishing on Boston Harbor aboard the 49-passenger classic fishing boat, “The...
View ArticleThe National Parks of Boston Celebrates the World War II Homefront
The National Parks of Boston will host “We Can Do It!” Service on the Homefront in World War II in the Charlestown Navy Yard, on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11. The American War Machine...
View ArticlePedestrian Killed on Alford St.; Police Search Everett for Truck
A pedestrian crossing Alford Street at the Everett/Charlestown line on Thursday, July 25, was hit and killed by a driver in a white truck that fled the scene. At about 11:24 p.m. on Thursday, July 25,...
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Slap Shot
Nolan Wrenn and Conor Lacey competed in the Cookie Jar roller hockey tournament on Saturday, July 27, at Eden Street/McCarthy Playground. It was the fifth annual edition of the kids’ tournament, which...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed : It is Necessary to Stop These Horrendous Attacks
By Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley The mass murder of 31 innocent people in a 24 hour period, fueled by hate and disregard for human life, is unacceptable in any society. We offer our prayers and support...
View ArticleWhat Is Happening To Our Country?
“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 08-08-2019
Charlestown Beat Larceny from a Building 07/29/19 – A victim on Eighth Street reported unknown person(s) stole two fuel cans from their property. No further information was available about the...
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Harvest on Vine Food Pantry The Harvest on Vine Food Pantry is requesting boxes of cereal this week. Any donation of non-perishable foods that you could make would also be greatly appreciated....
View ArticleCPA Ryan LaRue Selected for Prestigious National Leadership Academy
Ryan LaRue, CPA, CFE, an active member of the AICPA and the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA), was one of 38 CPAs honored by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as a...
View ArticleLocal Students Receive Academic Achievements
Local Students Receive Bachelor’s Degrees from UMass Amherst Approximately 5,500 students received bachelor’s degrees in over 100 majors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Undergraduate...
View ArticleFree ParkARTS Children’s Workshops
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program sponsored by Holly Bruce is pleased to announce the continuation of its series of arts workshops giving children the...
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WGBH Recognizes Five Outstanding Producers with Fellowship Awards
Special to the Patriot-Bridge WGBH has awarded five fellowships to innovative producers, recognizing excellence, potential and creativity. The recipients of the 2020 Fellowship Awards are Ellen...
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Partnership : ‘Pigtails and Potter’s Field’ Author, Urquhart, Signs with W....
Kathleen M. Urquhart and W. Brand Publishing announced their partnership recently for advanced book promotion of Urquhart’s ‘Pigtails and Potter’s Field’ concentrating on television/film rights. The...
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Double Elimination
Torrin Snyderman (L) blasts a shot past Joe O’Leary (R) during action on Sunday in the Kitchen Kup Roller Hockey tournament. The tournament featured amazing action, once again, and an improbably...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed : President Trump Is Providing Hope for Kidney Patients
By Alex M. Azar II President Trump has promised to fight for the forgotten men and women of America—those whose needs and suffering have been too often unheeded by their government. One forgotten...
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