The Boston Red Sox and Wally the Green Monster lent a helping hand to the City of Boston’s annual Toys for Tickets campaign, doing their part to put smiles on the faces of local children – and Boston drivers –…
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Sizing Up EBHS Winter Sports
The East Boston High School hockey team will kick off its season on Sunday at 9 a.m. in a game against O’Bryant at Matthew’s Arena in Boston. The team started practicing the Monday after the Thanksgiving Holiday and coach Bob…
Jets Soar over Southie, 22-14
The annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry between East Boston and South Boston High Schools on Thanksgiving Day did not upset. Eastie was able to top Southie 24-14 during the 95th annual match up at White Stadium last Thursday. The Jets improved…
East Boston and South Boston Meet Again on Thanksgiving Day
The 95thmatch up will take place on Thanksgiving Day morning at White Stadium. Kick-off time is 9:30 a.m. Both teams have struggled with having more losses than wins. As the regular season schedule comes to an end, South Boston is…
Lightning Express Top Dog in EBMHL as Mondello Erupts on Royal Roast Beef
It’s hard to believe that seven weeks of hockey have been played at the Porazzo Rink already this season, and after seven weeks its Lightning Express all alone on top of the standings. Since back to back losses in weeks four and…
EBHS Working Its Way Through Fall Sports
The East Boston High School is halfway through its 2012 fall sports season with some thrilling victories and agonizing defeats. First up, the football team has seen better days since winning the Boston North Title last year. The Jets are…
O’Donnell Elementary School to Take Part in Physical Education Challenge
On Tuesday at the Hugh R. O’Donnell Elementary School in East Boston, Mayor Thomas Menino announced three new and innovative ways that city schools will be incorporating more physical activity into their students’ daily routines. Generous donations from Partners HealthCare…
Eagle Baseball Club Now Playing in Fall Tournament
The East Boston Gram Slam Eagle Baseball Club, under the direction of owner/operator Gerry DiVenuti Sr., is playing in the Classic Wood Bat Fall Tournament sponsored by the Boston Foundation and Champ Sports through October. The team, consisting of 16-to-18…
EBMHL off to a Roaring but Sentimental Start
As the fourth season of the EBMHL was slated to begin, East Boston suffered a blow felt by many throughout our area. The loss of lifelong Eastie resident as well as near and dear friend of many who skate in…
EB Falls to Blue Hills 24-6
The East Boston High School football team lost its season opener in a rematch against Blue Hills—Eastie’s foe during last year’s playoff game. The Jets, who won the Boston North Title, lost 24-6 to Blue Hills, last year’s Division 4A…