09/06/10 – Robbery – Knife, Business A victim on Bunker Hill Street reports that a black male entered his place of business brandishing a knife and demanded money. The suspect jumped the counter, took cash and fled into the Bunker…
Obituaries 09-16-2010
Ralph Campbell Formerly of Charlestown Ralph Campbell of Fort Washington, MD, formerly of Charlestown, passed away on Friday, Aug.7 27, at the Specialty Hospital of Washington in Washington, D.C. at the age of 73. Ralph was born on July 16,…
Down to the wire – DiDomenico and Flaherty sprint to the finish line; Cambridge is key
In another week, the voters decide if they want to send Senator Sal DiDomenico back to the senate or to send Attorney Tim Flaherty to the senate to take his place. Both candidates are pulling out all the stops in…
MGH Institute sets record for student population
The MGH Institute of Health Professions in the Charlestown Navy Yard has passed the 1,000 mark for enrolled students for the first time in its 34-year history. A total of 1,004 students began classes on September 7 in nursing, physical…
Bryan J. McGonagle street hockey tournament: The end of a great run
It started sixteen years ago on a warm Friday night down at the neck. As a family who was dealing with the tragic loss of a 9-year-old hockey player. A son, a nephew, a grandchild, a cousin a friend –…
Jerry Steimel honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Former Charlestown Boys & Girls Clubhouse Director Jerry Steimel will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from BOSTnet on Sept. 24. BOSTnet is a non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance the quality and increase the capacity of the out of…
Mark & Michelle Gorman Softball Tournament
This Saturday! In two days the all-women Softball Extravaganza begins at 10 am. Get up, release those frustrations with a swing of the bat, and support a good cause. All proceeds will go towards a Scholarship Fund to support Charlestown…
Week 1 Charlestown Youth Football vs. Swampscott
A day to learn for Charlestown Youth Football as three teams headed to the land of Swampscott to take on the Big Blue in an early season matchup. Titan Division: Charlestown 6 – Swampscott 7 Charlestown scored on the opening…
Crusader Division: Charlestown 0 – Swampscott 27
Preseason Favorites in the Crusader Division, Swampscott scored quickly and often to jump out to a 20-0 lead. In the Second Half the Charlestown Defense woke up and held serve for the rest of the game. A late score off…
Spartan Division: Charlestown 7 – Swampscott 14
Rashaun Brown took the opening kickoff to the Swampscott 30. A penalty was called bringing it back, but it helped Charlestown establish the early momentum. Devi Pimentel and Brown then pounded the middle with runs, working the ball down the…
Tidbits
Russel Grogget’s favorite fruit is watermelon. Charlestown Nursery School is hosting a Red Cross CPR/First Aid Class on September 11 from 8-1 if anyone is interested. The cost of the class is $60. To reserve a spot email [email protected] Did…
American Resolve – Remembering the anniversary of 9/11
We again mark the terrorist attacks launched upon us on September 11, 2001. We again remember the dead from those attacks – and we remember and recall the memories of those who have died fighting terrorism since we decided to…