It used to be that accidents, primarily car accidents, were the leading cause of death of America’s children between the ages of 1 and 18. But last year for the first time, guns were the #1 cause of death of…
Sports Betting on Phones: 21st Century High Tech Crack
A general rule of thumb is that when a slew of celebrity pitchmen start endorsing anything that has to do with money, it’s a good bet (no pun intended in the context of this editorial) that the public is being…
Guest Op-Ed: Barker, Buffett, Richardson and Extraordinary Lives
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Jimmy Buffett, Bob Barker and Bill Richardson all died recently. They all had one thing in common. They lived extraordinary lives. Buffett had become a billionaire. He had amassed his fortune by capitalizing on his song,…
Jets Open the Season This Friday, September 8
Story by Patrick O’Connor Football practice got underway on Friday, August 25 at Sartori Stadium and continued all last week as the East Boston High School football team gets ready for the new season. John Parziale leads the Jets, beginning…
Obituaries 09-06-2023
Phyllis Anthony She And Her Husband Are Now Reunited in Heaven, Ballroom Dancing and Embracing Each Other Again Phyllis M. (Horne) Anthony of East Boston, formerly of Dorchester, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family in her…