The discovery and widespread use of antibiotics in the middle of the last century ranks as one of the greatest achievements of modern science. Until the 20th century, infections that we now consider straightforward to treat – such as pneumonia…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed : Construction Unions Proud to Set U.S. Record for Gender Equity at Encore Boston Harbor
By Frank Callahan, President of Massachusetts Building Trades Union The gleaming new Encore Boston Harbor hotel and casino in Everett has earned rave reviews for its elegance and opulence, for turning a formerly polluted Monsanto site into a sparkling green waterfront and for bringing excitement and energy…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani Moonshots and Agism??? I remember exactly where I was when astronauts stepped onto the surface of the moon back on July 20, 1969. I was out walking Rebel, a beautiful, 1-year old German shepherd. The two of…
Yes, Drugs Are Bad, But Alcohol Is Still the Worst
We’ve all become aware of the opioid epidemic that has spread throughout the country in recent years and that has been responsible for about 60,000 premature deaths annually in the United States. The dangerous and deadly drug fentanyl, which often…
Make the Most of Summer
Our founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.” What brings these words to mind is…
Congratulations, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Every now and then the accomplishments of an individual athlete or team will transcend whatever it is that they have achieved in the world of sports. Prime examples include the late Muhammad Ali and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. …
Guest Op-Ed : How We’re Working to Ensure the Boston Police Department Reflects And Serves Our Neighborhoods
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Last month, we welcomed the Boston Police Academy’s newest recruits. These men and women had spent the last six months learning to serve and protect the people of Boston with the highest standards of excellence…
Townie Tidbits
By Sal Giarratani Always Remember What Our Flag Stands for Every Day The U.S. flag is under attack today, as are most of the values we grew up with. No one has ever said America is perfect. We have been…
Letter to the Editor
Another Success Dear Editor: The Harvest on Vine Food Pantry wants to thank everyone involved in making our 2nd Annual Cookout on June 12, a success. Only through your generosity in donating your time to volunteer and contributions of food…
Guest Op-Ed: Baby Boomers Should be Wary of Medicare Changes
By Sandip Shah Baby boomers are aging rapidly. Around 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day. Unfortunately for these seniors, the government health care to which they’re entitled may put their lives at risk. That’s thanks to a…