With the news that Putin’s Russian army at best is facing a stalemate in Ukraine, the odds that Putin might use a so-called tactical nuclear weapon are increasing daily. The thing about autocrats is this: Just when you think they’ve…
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Guest Op-Ed: Utility Bills, Gasoline Prices and Ukraine
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Most of us simply want peace in our lives, nation and world. We enjoy resting in a warm or cool house, with something to eat, free from worry and stress. Peace is not always easy. This…
Freedom Isn’t Free
As the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine, fueled by the barbarism of the war criminal Vladimir Putin, continues to unfold, it is apparent that in addition to underestimating the fierce and brave resistance of the Ukrainian people, Putin also failed to…
Enjoy a Happy (and Safe) St. Patrick’s Day
Amidst all of the sadness and tragedy in the world today, the arrival of St. Patrick’s Day this Thursday (March 17) will provide a brief and welcome respite from the terrible news that we see on our televisions every day.…
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News Briefs
Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament Begins April 21 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2022 Mayor’s Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public school vacation…
Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Kick-off Roast Is Set for March 12
Governor Charlie Baker (R-Massachusetts) and Attorney General Maura Healey (D-Massachusetts) will join host State Senator Sal DiDomenico (D-Everett) at the head table for the Annual DiDomenico Foundation St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 12, beginning at 6:30 pm at…
Charlestown Bath Towel Drive a Success
On Saturday, February 12, the amazing generosity of so many Charlestown neighbors and friends showed itself once again with the culmination of a town-wide Bath Towel Drive. In spite of an ongoing pandemic, a weekend blizzard, and unusual freezing rain…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
UMF Announces Dean’s List for Fall 2021 Semester The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces Carleigh Schievink of Charlestown was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2021 semester. University of Maine Farmington (UMF) maintains a Dean’s List each…
Wu Signs Transfer Fee Home Rule Petition
Mayor Michelle Wu joined State Representative Brandy Fluker Oakley, local elected officials, and residents to sign a home rule petition to implement a transfer fee of up to two percent on real estate sales of $2 million or more in…