This year’s annual Harvest Festival will not only showcase the gardening talents of locals and the musical prowess of Eastie kids but will pay tribute to the men and woman who died a decade ago during the worst terrorist attack…
Month: September 2011
Robbery Case is a Sad Reflection of the Economy
An East Boston man’s arrest last week shows just how desperate some people have become in this down economy. Marquis Allen, 21, an expectant father from East Boston said he only grabbed a stranger’s gold necklace because he had money…
A Complete Score: East Boston Vocalist Earns a Full Scholarship to Berklee
An East Boston resident was one of 16 young musicians that will share a total of $2 million in full-tuition scholarships to support four years of study at the Berklee City Music program at Berklee College. Denise Torres, a vocalist from…
A Q&A with Our Congressman
Congressman Mike Capuano represents East Boston. He remains, after all these years, outspoken, independent and avowedly wed to the needs of the voters of this district. The following is a Q&A with Congressman Capuano conducted earlier this week with East…
9/11 Anniversary: Our Mantra: Never Again
For those of us living in Massachusetts, the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks has a special significance because they began here early on the morning of a beautiful day. All of us awakening that day in September ten…
All Stars Continue to Make Big Strides
There is a resurgence going on in the East Boston Little League. Following on the success of the state finalist East Boston junior team earlier this summer, the league’s 9-10-year-old All-Star team swept through the cities of Boston and Chelsea…
Obituaries 09-07-2011
Lawrence Costa Decorated Veteran Lawrence C. Costa of Chesterfield, VA, formerly of Derry, NH and East Boston, died on September 3. A US Navy veteran with 35 years of service, he served on nine submarines and was the recipient of…