Senator DiDomenico joined his Food System Caucus (FSC) Co-Chairs in hosting a forum and strategy session about how Massachusetts can end hunger and tackle diet-related diseases this decade. Co-Chairs, other elected officials, and advocates also discussed takeaways from the momentous…
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Three-Peat for Charlestown’s Gamble Brimmer & May Senior, Brian Gamble, finished his career as the most decorated runner in Mass Bay Independent League (MBIL) history. He went undefeated this season, claiming the MBIL Individual Championship, League MVP and All New…
Sleeping Driver in Running Car, in Charlestown, Awoken, Arrested
Special to the Patriot-Bridge A motorist sleeping in his running car and causing a backup on the Sullivan Square onramp to Rt. 93 north in Charlestown was awoken and arrested Monday morning for numerous offenses, including driving while intoxicated and…
Doctors and Public Health Authorities Offer Tips To Avoid the Flu
This winter—the first in three years without widespread mask wearing and social distancing—public health authorities have their eye on a potential perfect storm due to three viral causes of acute respiratory illness: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Influenza (flu), and COVID-19.…
Maryann ‘Mimi’ (Dowd) Wrenn: Director of the Charlestown Community Center
Director Of The Charlestown Community Center, Maryann “Mimi” (Dowd) Wrenn, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Saturday morning, December 10, 2022 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 57 years of age. Mimi was…
Wu Joined City Officials To Discuss Winter Preparations Currently Underway
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City officials at the Public Works yard on Frontage Road to discuss winter preparations currently underway in the City of Boston, and resources to offset rising utility costs available to residents, including older adults and individuals…
Officials Remind Residents About the Importance of Flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
With flu season underway, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is reminding residents of all ages to get vaccinated. Flu activity across the country is higher than usual so far this year. Residents can get both a flu shot…
National Grid Prepares for Winter Storm To Impact Massachusetts
National Grid is preparing for a winter storm to potentially impact Massachusetts Thursday night through early Saturday morning, bringing a wintry mix of snow and rain along with strong winds into the region. The primary concerns associated with this storm…
Fuel Assistance Benefit Levels Increased to $2,200
At the urging of ABCD and other Community Action Agencies, more LIHEAP funding is now available to people in need this winter. The maximum benefit level has been increased to $2,200, from $1,600 which will help struggling families, individuals and…
Merry Christmas
This is the most wonderful time of the year, to paraphrase the popular song, with holiday music playing in the malls and on our car radios, resurrecting our earliest childhood memories of Christmases-past. We choose just the right tree, decorate…