To paraphrase Bob Dylan, we don’t need a weatherman to tell us that our parched lawns and gardens are an indication that there has been a lack of rain in the past month. But even we were surprised to learn…
Category: Editorials
Guest Op-Ed: Older adults can save money during the annual Medicare open enrollment now through December 7
By Mayor Michelle Wu With fall in full swing, I’m excited to share some important information that could help you save money on your health insurance premiums and prescription drug payments during the annual Medicare Open Enrollment period from now…
10/7, One Year Later
The barbaric attack a year ago this week by the Iranian-backed Hamas terrorist group shocked and horrified the world. The brutal slaughter, rape, and torture of 1250 men, women, children, and elderly Israeli citizens, plus another 300 who were taken…
The Most Pathetic Game in NFL History?
We don’t mean to keep harping on our poor Patriots, but their contest this past Sunday with the Miami Dolphins has to rate as the most pathetic excuse for a professional football game we’ve ever seen in our lives —…
Forever Chemicals are in All of Our Bodies
On top of the recent news that micro-and nanoplastics are in our bodies and in just about every living thing on the planet, a new study published last week has revealed that of the 14,000 known chemicals — commonly referred…
We Need to Ban Styrofoam
While on the subject of harmful chemicals and substances in our environment, we’d like to take the opportunity to commend the efforts of Revere City Councilor Joanne McKenna for ensuring that the city’s ordinance banning the use of single-use styrofoam…
Opinion
Problems at North End construction site warrant an investigation Based on all the negative occurrences that have taken place at the construction site at 190-190A Salem Street and 4 Snelling Street in the North End, the City of Boston should…
Guest Op-Ed: Columbus Day was intended to encourage greater acceptance of Immigrants
By Basil M. Russo and Tom Damigella The story of why in 1892 America began to celebrate Columbus Day, which subsequently led to the creation of more than 100 Columbus statues throughout our country, is a tragic example of the…
Remembering 9/11
For anyone who is old enough to remember September 11, 2001, all of us know exactly where we were and what we were doing when we heard the terrible news. For this generation of Americans, that day was as memorable…
Letter to the Editor
Hello From Fort Moore Dear Editor, I hope this message finds you well. As many of you know, my commitment to public service extends beyond my role as your state senator. It is with great pride and a sense of…