Its was 101 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the…
Category: Editorials
Letters to the Editor
Thank You to all Dear Editor, We are grateful to all who helped us celebrate our Thirty-Fourth Annual Halloween Parade on Thursday night, 5 p.m., Oct. 31, 2019. Charlestown is a remarkable community with collaborators who make our Halloween a…
Be Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely drew voter turnouts of 80-90 percent, almost equivalent…
Letter to the Editor
Vote Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large! Dear Editor, We are writing to encourage everyone in Boston to vote for Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large on Nov. 5. Erin left her position as a BPS teacher after 22 years…
Baker’s Plan Will Improve Health Care for All
Ever since 2006, when then-Gov. Mitt Romney worked together with the state legislature to craft a landmark health care bill that served as a model for Obamacare a few years later, Massachusetts — which boasts the highest rate of insured citizens…
Letter to the Editor
‘Neighbor to Neighbor’ on Halloween Dear Editor, Harvest on Vine emergency food pantry began in 2003, as one of St. Mary-St. Catherine’s social ministry efforts. The parish identified food insecurity as a major issue in the community, especially among children,…
The Meatless Revolution Is Here
By now we’ve all seen the ads from Burger King for the plant-based burgers that the fast-food chain is offering to its customers. For anyone who has not tried these “burgers,” we can assure you that you’re in for a…
Letters to the Editor
A Special Thank You to All Who Attended Dear Editor, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended my cancer fundraiser, “A Night For Smokey,” a few weeks back – which was hosted by Anthony’s…
Take a Hike This Holiday Weekend
With all of the turmoil that is occurring both in our country and across the world today, it is no wonder that Americans are feeling more stressed out than at any time in our recent history. Although the economy has…
New Coors Ad Glorifies Problem Drinking
“The official beer of Saturday morning,” is the reprehensible (and that’s the only word that comes to mind) tag line for a new TV ad for Coors Light beer that appeared during the football games this past weekend. The ad…