Amidst the solemn ceremonies and remembrances this past weekend of the terrorist attack 20 years ago on 9/11, one thing is clear: America is far better protected from a similar act of terrorism than we were on 9/10/01. To be…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: Worry Rarely Changes Anything
Dr. Glenn Mollette Life presents challenges to us all and most of us understand worry. There are enough ordeals along the way of life to cause each of us to worry our heads off. However, worry will never add another…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Climate change will alter the face of Boston Harbor Climate change is a real threat of altering the face of Boston’s historical harbor including the area that makes up the North End/Waterfront. Coastal flooding is nothing to…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
The 13 Service Members Were True Heroes
Every American was saddened last week upon hearing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one each from the…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Don’t Forget to Vote! Mayoral candidates will be slashed to two following the September 14 Boston preliminary election. Voters have several candidates to select from, with only two going head-to-head in the final election process on November…
Afghanistan: Deja-Vu All Over Again
For those of us of a certain age, the sad and tragic debacle that has been unfurling in Afghanistan this past week is deja vu all over again. We have seen variations of this theme over the course of 60…
Guest Op-Ed: Afghanistan – God Help Them
Dr. Glenn Mollette Many Americans did not want our military invading Afghanistan. We did not want our military to stay in Afghanistan. Many of us hoped our troops would leave Afghanistan. However, the chaotic departure has been one of the…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Edwards a solid North End City Councilor Boston District Boston City Counselor Lydia Edwards has been noticeably active in the North End, responding to any and all issues and concerns relating to the neighborhood. Edwards has made…
Not All Parents Know What’s Best for Their Kids
The executive order signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida banning local school boards from requiring students to wear masks in schools in that state rates as one of the most reprehensible actions of any public official since the pandemic…