In collaboration with the Eastern States Exposition, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) announced the annual opening of the Massachusetts State Exposition Building during the “Big E” fair. This year, the 2021 “Big E” Fair will through Sunday, October…
News Briefs
Charlestown Artist Joe Caruso to Have September Exhibition Charlestown artist, Joe Caruso will have a two person art exhibition with Joann Boback , Seen, Unseen, Not Forgotten, at Galatea Fine Art, 460 Harrison Avenue, Boston. The show will take place…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to Oct. 2
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Marine Impacts • The…
Tatte Bakery & Cafe to Participate in Bakes for Breast Cancer Massachusetts
Tatte Bakery &Cafe will participate in Bakes for Breast Cancer’s signature event – Bakes for Breast Cancer Massachusetts – returning for its 22nd year to help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research. Bakeries, cafés, pastry shops and restaurants…
Brother and Sister from Altmar, N.Y., Advance to Master Chief Petty Officer Aboard USS Constitution
By Mass Communication Specialist Grant Grady Command Master Chief Angie Collins and Master Chief Electricians Mate (Nuclear) Michael Quackenbush, siblings from Altmar, N.Y., were promoted to the rank of master chief petty officer during a ceremony aboard USS Constitution, Sept. 20.…
A Sad — But Predictable — Outcome
Amidst all of the big news stories during these past two weeks, perhaps the one that has grabbed the most attention from Americans of all ages involved the mysterious disappearance of 22 year-old Gabrielle Petito, the young woman who had…
Letters to the Editor
Thanks to Those Who Attended William “Billy” Boyle Square Dedication To the Editor, We want to express our sincerest gratitude to everyone that was a part of making the William “Billy” Boyle Square dedication happen on Aug. 27. We would…
Art in the Park Event
Wu and Essaibi George to Square Off for Mayor in November Election
In a historic election where four women candidates of color and one male candidate of color all vied for Mayor of Boston, voters on Tuesday have narrowed the field of seven candidates down to two. On Tuesday, Michelle Wu and…
Back in School
Charlestown’s COVID Positive Test-Rate Decreases
With a new school year in full swing, a large percentage of students under the age of 12 still unvaccinated and the Delta variant of the COVID 19 virus still raging city health officials are keeping a close eye on…
Remembering the Local Victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 Attacks 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago on Sept. 10, 2001, 2,996 people went to sleep not knowing the horrors the next day would bring. Among them, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights, 2,606 people went to sleep in…