Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts rose slightly in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to preliminary data released today by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). In the first nine months…
Month: November 2021
Post Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
There will be no regular mail delivery or retail services available on Thursday, Nov. 25, as postal employees across the commonwealth celebrate Thanksgiving. But our carriers will still be delivering Priority Express and other guaranteed next day services. This holiday,…
Progressives? No — They Are Regressives
There are a lot of reasons why the Democrats and President Joe Biden have plummeted in the polls and then absorbed a huge defeat across the country in the recent election. As often is the case in politics, the party…
Letter to the Editor
Thank You! To the Editor: Many of you have contacted me about the election for Chelsea District 8 City Council which occurred Tuesday, November 2nd. First of all, I want to commend the people who voted. COVID has impacted Chelsea…
Bruins Beat
Bruins On Five-Day Break If you are a frequent rider on the MBTA, you probably have a Charlie Card. If you are a follower of the Boston Bruins, you may want to add a second Charlie Card to your possessions…namely…
Obituaries 11-18-2021
Linda Griffin January 14, 1958 – November 14, 2021 Linda K. (Strishock) Griffin passed away on Sunday morning, November 14 while at the Elliott Hospital in Manchester, NH surrounded by her loved ones. She was 63 years of age and lived…
Family Literacy Month
Councillor Robinson’s Re-Election ‘Thank You’ Luncheon
Honoring Local Veterans
Recount Possible in District 8 Election
A recount could be in the works for the District 8 City Council contest. On election night, incumbent Calvin T. Brown pulled out a 221-217 victory over challenger Maria Belen Power according to the initial tally. On Monday, Power announced…