A federal investment of $81 million will help modernize and upgrade some facilities at the Boston National Historical Park property in Charlestown, home of the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship.The planned work includes a new visitor center at the Charlestown Navy Yard, where...
Standing in front of Shearer Cottage in Oak Bluffs, third from the right is Charles Shearer, who founded the guest home in 1912 with Henrietta Shearer. Standing at the far left is Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Among those sitting on the porch is Lilian Evanti,...
Across the state, people are feeling the pressure of rising housing costs and a struggling public transportation system.That’s according to a new survey of 1,408 Massachusetts residents conducted by the MassINC polling group for Transportation for Massachusetts. The poll had support from the Barr Foundation....
Dear Abby: I’m a Chinese man born in the United States. My girlfriend, whom I’ve yet to meet in person, lives in China and is 24 years younger than I am. (I live in California.) We’re awaiting approval of paperwork with the U.S. Citizenship and...
SOUTHWICK — With cremations increasing in popularity as an alternative to traditional burials, the town’s Cemetery Commission will soon install columbaria in the New Cemetery.“It was a thought of mine to make a nice thoughtful and serene space for the loved ones of those who...
Dear Eric: I live in a very social neighborhood that has fun guest-oriented activities and events all the time. We all strive to be good neighbors, hosts and guests, but I often find I’m on the outside of what seems to be appropriate.Examples: A call...
Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married for over 40 years. He is 75, and I’m 70. I’d always felt secure in my husband’s love and devotion and had not had an issue with trust until a younger, single woman in her 50s...
The Red Sox had the lead twice during extra innings on Monday and lost it twice, the second time for good.Boston fell to the Colorado Rockies, 9-8, in 12 innings at Coors Field in Denver. Ezequiel Tovar brought the winning run in with a bases...
Dear Eric: I’m 26 and have been living on my own in an apartment for two years. I ran into some financial difficulties and had to get some money from my grandpa and parents.I’ve gotten to the point where I can pay for all my...
By Stephen Owsinski How old is your county sheriff’s office or city police department and what was the seed that spawned its beginnings? Nostalgia has its value, especially in law enforcement where the pace rockets at a pretty good clip, swiftly progressing, hardly affording any time to...
