HARVEST ON VINE FOOD PANTRY The Harvest on Vine Food Pantry is requesting boxes of cereal and small bags of white rice this week, but any donation on non-perishable foods that you could make would be greatly appreciated. Donations can…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Harvest on Vine’s Tom MacDonald Releases New Dermot Sparhawk Novel
Many in Charlestown know Tom MacDonald as the director of Harvest on Vine food pantry, but when he’s not handing out food to the community, he’s writing crime novels. Growing up, MacDonald was not an aspiring writer. While in an…
Police Briefs 11-08-2018
Larceny 10/16/18 – A victim on Rutherford Avenue reported unknown person(s) entered his home sometime between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m., and stole money and electronics. There were no signs of forced entry, and the matter is under investigation. …
Letters to the Editor
THANK YOU Dear Editor: The Friends of the Training Field would like to thank the people who made Halloween at the Training Field a great success. The MacDonalds, who always go out of their way for the community: Doug, Jason,…
Thanking Veterans Today, and Every Day
Every year on Nov. 11, we remember the armistice, signed on November 11th, 1918, that ended the First World War. One hundred years later, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate this day of all days, as the…
Be Sure to Thank Our Veterans
Its was 100 years ago this Sunday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on what is famously referred to as the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed…
Townie Sports
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL Worcester St. All American setter Allie Nolan looks to wrap up her historic volleyball career on a high note as the top-seeded Lancers set their sights on an NCAA tourney bid. It’s hard to wrap your head…
Governor Could Be a Goalie
Gov. Charlie Baker received a warm reception from numerous Charlestown residents on Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Charlestown Gym Hockey League in the Boys & Girls Club, then down the Warren Tavern for a pint. The governor drew a crowd…
Dogs Halloween Parade
Bea the dog gives her best (and seemingly improbable) super hero pose for the camera during Sunday’s Charlestown Dogs Halloween Parade at Paul Revere. More than 50 dogs and their happy humans enjoyed the morning pre-Halloween.
Neighborhood Round Up
CHARLESTOWN LIONS CLUB COLLECTING FOR DISASTER RELIEF The Charlestown Lions Club is collecting donations to go to disaster relief. The donations will be used to benefit those affected by the local gas explosions and recent hurricanes in the South. ALL…