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2004
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December 31, 2005
Globe: In memoriam
December 30, 2005
BrooksBulletin.com: Photographer travelled globe in search of world's oldest people
December 29, 2005
Globe: DA says man was victim of homicide
Globe: Real Estate Transactions
Swampscott Reporter: Freezing foes
West Roxbury Transcript: Mayor Tom Menino's Column
Wilmington Advocate:Editorial: New Year's decisions
Ipswich
Chronicle:
Barney elected to lead Mass. Board of Registration of Real Estate
appraisers
December 28, 2005
AP:Lawmakers approve three-month extension of simulcasting law
AP: Man found dead in parking lot near Tobin Bridge identified;
Globe: Pope John beats Eastie in Savings Bank tourney consolation game.
Herald: Austin Prep earns date in Saugus final
Globe: $24 bite ahead for many in Fast Lane: Free replacements of transponders to end
AP: Majority of Boston public school students witnessed violence
December 27, 2005
Herald:
MS-13 crackdown leads to safer Hub streets
Herald:
Eastie bows out of Deep Freeze tourney
December 26, 2005
Globe: A maritime museum for Boston:
December 25, 2005
Herald: Savio rallies for tie
Louisville Courier Journal: A home for Old Friends: Ex-movie critic founded farm as haven for retired racehorses
December 24, 2005
AP: Romney's future tops list of year's biggest Mass. news for 2005
Globe: Big Dig costs may rise by millions: US memo says total could reach $14.7b
Billboard: Howie Day Arrested At Boston Airport;
December 23, 2005
Globe: Police say robbery victim tailed suspects (Scroll down)
Herald: High School Hockey: Latin lets loose
December 22, 2005
Herald: Local condo flippers may be in too deep:
Globe: Sign of hope at closed parishes: Priests will say Christmas Mass at 3 churches;
Somerville Journal: Red line takes express to win over East Boston team
Globe Obit: Dominic Tringali, boat builder; at 91
Arlington Advocate: AC swimmers pick up first win over East Boston
December 21, 2005
Globe: Catholic Central BB Savio loses
Herald: Sight of sparks forces return of jet to Logan
Braintree Forum:
Police have suspect in Common Street house breaks
Globe:
McKay students collect pennies for Globe Santa
December 20, 2005
U.S. Attorney's Office:
Eight Arrested in False Identification Documents Conspiracy, Reports U.S.
Attorney:
Thoroughbred Times:
Suffolk Downs in limbo:
AP: Midwest plane with landing gear problem lands at Boston airport
December 19, 2005
Herald: X-ercise program:At East Boston Y, fitness gear and video games go hand in hand
Quincy Patriot Ledger 12/19: Picky grinch ransacks presents but leaves them
December 18, 2005
AP: Italian families anticipate Christmas with a feast of fish
Globe: Joint effort to plug up water woes: Latest plan will tackle flooding, quality issues
December 17, 2005
Herald:
Tracks threaten layoffs, squabble over simulcasts
Globe:
Teen gets state prison term for robbery
December 16, 2005
Globe: Games to watch
December 15, 2005
Globe: Councilors back graffiti law that puts onus on property owners
AP: Massachusetts drivers get largest auto insurance cut in 25 years:
December 14, 2005
December 13, 2005
December 12, 2005
Delaware OnLine: Gas tankers won't disrupt traffic:
December 11, 2005
Globe: To Think of Leaving Mexico: Hearts and minds merge when people decide where their hopes lie
Globe: Promise fulfilled for Wiggins
Globe: Mixing cuisines a culinary hit
December 10, 2005
Globe: Capuano seeks halt on new runway
Globe: Savio's outlook is tough
Salem News: Police Logs
December 9, 2005
Boston.com: Logan has another runway incident
AP: Boston seeks to block natural gas pipeline
December 8, 2005
Boston Business Journal: 175 McClellan Highway sold to Bulgroup Properties
Herald:
Addicts ride on taxpayers’ dime
Tewksbury Advocate:
Catholic Indians celebrate faith and heritage
Melrose Advocate:
Catholic Indians celebrate faith and heritage
Somerville Journal:
Dante Club hosts Johnny Ray
Globe:
Evacuation gaps
December 7, 2005
Patriot Ledger: The Pastor of Beacon Hill: Canton Priest Counsel Senators: ‘It’s similar to parish work,’ says newly appointed chaplain
The Weekly Dig: FROM PRISON TO POSH: Our notoriously inhumane Charles Street Jail is going upscale
December 5, 2005
NY Times: Court Nominee Presents Father as Role Model
Lowell Sun:
Suffolk Downs on last legs
without slots
December
4, 2005
Globe: Upon retirement, artist taps into his fertile imagination
December 3, 2005
NPR: Author Details One of Basketball's Great Rivalries
Daily Item of Lynn:
Shooting has Revere neighborhood on edge as victim's body to be flown to
El Salvador
December 2, 2005
Georgetown Record: If they won...
Globe: Lawmakers to rescind retroactive '02 tax bills: Legislative leaders act after storm of protest
Daily Item of Lynn: Brothel charges dropped
Sentinel
& Enterprise:
Suffolk Downs hopes to get slot
machines
December 1,
2005
Globe: Making East an eden: Restaurateurs still await a neighborhood's revival
Patriot Ledger: South Shore defense made the key stop
November 30, 2005
November 29, 2005
Herald: No speed limit at Eastie: Quick Jets face Vikings:
Herald: Division 3A glance
Globe:
This week's picks
Herald
Editorial:
Airport neighbors: Safety comes first
Globe:
Man who dreamed of aiding family in El Salvador is fatally shot
Globe:
Another team wins a big one for the Red Sox:
Ball club's lobbyists, title help get funds for Fenway
November 28, 2005
Lowell Sun:
Future uncertain for
Suffolk, horses
November 27,
2005
Globe: A clash of unbeatens: East Boston, South Shore are teams with experience
Globe: At Gold Stairs, a step in the right direction
Globe: As slots stall, all bets are off at Suffolk Downs:
Globe: Big Bang: Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain changed the way basketball was played. But on the night they first faced each other - in 1959, at the Garden - the fans were the winners.
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November 26, 2005
Globe: MIAA call: let's play two
Portsmouth Herald: Photographer seeks world's oldest people.
Globe: Capital gains taxpayers face dilemma
Globe:
Sales start with bang, economic whimpers
November
25, 2005
Globe: AUSTIN PREP 34, SAVIO PREP 0:Austin Prep delivers 200th for Maradei
Herald: Eastie works for win
Herald: No cooling Souza’s Jets
Herald:
Will projects be Winn-Winn situation?
November
24, 2005
Globe: Ready for prime time
November 23, 2005
Globe Op Ed: Consumers lose with auto insurance plan
CBS4Boston: Father Says Mullet Led To Fake Cop’s Arrest
November 22, 2005
Globe: Putting their futures on the line: Chelsea police sergeant-coach channels at-risk youths into football
Cambridge Chronicle: Rappers build community on solid Foundation
Eastboston.com is on vacation. We'll be back on guard on Sunday, November 27. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
November 21, 2005
Globe 11/21:
Legislature looks to add $1b in spending:
Pushing healthcare, construction projects:
Brockton Enterprise:
Volunteers put 'giving' in Thanksgiving
November 20, 2005
Boston Herald: A stash of Ma$$ charity: Massport policy eyed
Sudan Tribune: MA State risks profits in plan to divest funds from Sudan - official
Globe: Don't toss Charlie Tickets away
November 19, 2005
BostonChannel. com: Tax Credits May Help Ease Heating Bills
Lowell Sun: Pension official: State risks profits in plan to divest funds from Sudan
Delta: Delta to use larger airplanes in Eastern US
November 16, 2005
Globe: Wave of shootings shatters city
Providence Journal (Reg. Req'd) : New LNG plan puts focus on Boston Harbor
Hanover Mariner: Sons learn from a good teacher: Goff boys following in their father's footsteps
November 13, 2005
Globe: Young, uninsured, and unconcerned: Citing the expense, some balk at health plan mandate
Globe: In airport rental car battle, few remain on the sidelines
Globe: He's worked hard for every dime. Can his money work for him now?: Stretched too thin, real estate investor shifts his strategy
November 12, 2005
Novak: DEAN VS. ITALIANS?
New York Times: Bush's Conservative Judge Harbors Libertarian Streak
Forbes:
Most Undocumented Immigrants Going Without Health Insurance
Globe:
Immigrant tuition break called a net gain: Undocumented would lift
economy, BRA says
San Francisco Chronicle: Warning sirens inaudible in areas: City tells contractor to fix problems by 2006 or face lawsuit
Lowell Sun: When it comes to racing, Thornton's voice of reason
November 11, 2005
Globe 11/11: Eastie crushes Madison Park, clinches title
Herald: O’B, Eastie clinch titles
November 10, 2005
West Roxbury Transcript: All-City soccer classic on Nov. 2
Ashland Tab: Students enjoy City Year project
Daily News Tribune: A grand opening for Waltham woman
November 9, 2005
AP 11/9: Menino pledges new start after winning fourth term as mayor of Boston:
Globe:'New' Bostonians embrace an old rite of passage:
November 7, 2005
Globe:
Service unions aim to build clout for minorities:
Devoting resources to help 3 candidates:
Globe:
Campaigns hit overdrive: Flaherty, Arroyo both
grabbing for top spot in tomorrow's vote
EBHS
Soccer Herald:
Late kick shoots WA by Eastie 2-1:
Globe:
Quick exit for Eastie:
Football: East Boston 38, English 14:
November 6, 2005
Globe: Diocese property deals net $90m: Unused real estate being liquidated
Globe: Early snow,but timely spring plans
Globe: Buyers get choosy: ...when the selling gets tough
November 5, 2005
Globe: H.S. Football: EB over English 38-14
Herald: Cathedral over Savio Prep 30-0
Globe: Cathedral over Savio Prep 30-0
Globe: Boston Mayor's race: Development Q & A
Press & Sun-Bulletin: Dragons to begin national playoffs against formidable New England foe
November 4, 2005
Lawrence Eagle Tribune: Only the strong defenses survive
Allston Brighton Tab: Mayor Menino announces All-City Volleyball Classic
Worcester Telegram:
Former city health commission accountant charged with theft
Globe:
Former city health commission accountant charged with theft
Woburn Daily Times Chronicle: Two square dedications mark Veteran's Day observances
Herald:
South Bay’s developer has designs on ICA building
Globe:
MIAA soccer pairings
Daily News Transcript::
On soccer: High School Soccer Tournaments
November 3, 2005
Herald: Jets defend BCL hardware
AP: Massachusetts, Italian region sign biotech, education agreement
Boston
Feenix (for what it's worth) :
Hennigan for mayor
November
2, 2005
Globe 11/2: House OK's tax breaks for filmmakers:
October 31, 2005
Drudge Report: National Italian American Foundation Demands "Scalito" Apology
JuiceeNewsDaily.com: Haunted Places in Massachusetts
Daily News Tribune:
Falcons shake off slump at homecoming: Trinity Catholic 33, Savio Prep 6
October 30,
2005
Associated Press: Massachusetts man faces assault charges in N.H.
Herald:
A crack job: Plumber ‘pros’
put on notice
Globe:
In a sign of the times, money means a billboard may stand
Globe: Home from war, but not free from it: Program helps vets readjust
Globe: Will Yoon's bravos become votes?
October 29, 2005
Globe Op-Ed: Gambling help for stumbling ponies?
Globe: Savio beats Eastie: Girls Soccer:
Herald: Savio beats Eastie: Girls Soccer:
Globe: High School Football: A smooth ride for Southie
October 28, 2005
Herald:
Yard signs assailed on mayoral campaign trail
Thoroughbred Times:
Injured jockey Lapensee clings to life; Suffolk
upgrades ambulance staffing
Salem News: The prize winner of Massachusetts
Stoughton Journal:
Massasoit Theatre Co. presents 'A Chorus Line' Nov. 11-13, 18-20
Cast includes
Amanda Arruda
of East Boston
October 27, 2005
Dover-Sherborn Press: Revolutionary War expert gives behind-scenes report
Wilmington Advocate:
Brief news from Beacon Hill: Senate
behind prescription drug plan
Herald:
Jets (Soccer) secure Boston City Division 1
Title
Globe: Boys Soccer Jets win division
October 26, 2005
Star-Tribune Vikings: Don't judge Jermaine Wiggins by his looks:
Herald: East Boston announced the hiring of Malcolm Smith
Globe: State plans to add $40m to boost new development
Globe: Senate president proposes a shield law: Bill seeks to guard identity of sources
Braintree Forum:
Triple wedding - three sisters brides
October 23,
2005
Globe: Jonas: Are slots a good bet for Boston?
San Francisco Chronicle: S.F. Clipper ships tied to West Coast: Photos give evidence of early industry in the Bay Area
New America.org: In Italy, Al Qaeda Turns to Organized Crime for Protection
October 22, 2005
Globe: Eastie has bragging rights E.B. 41 - Savio 6
Herald: Right to brag all Jets' again
CBSNews4: 3,000 City Year Participants Serve Boston Saturday
October 21, 2005
Malden Observer: Arrest log
Globe: Medicaid provider will add dental: Move may pressure other plans in state to offer the benefit
Help those who need it in the Gulf Coast
October 20, 2005
All Headline News: MA Businessman Challenges Kennedy for Seat
Herald:
Your ship has come in: Navy supplier Sterlingwear launches line of
peacoats for civilians
Shrewsbury Chronicle:
Bill expands poll worker eligibility
Roslindale West Roxbury Transcript: Menino: Schoolyard initiatives give children a safe, fun place to play
Globe: Legislators' trip could delay work in House
Globe: State unemployment rate rises to 4.7 percent
October 19, 2005
Insurancejournal.com: Feds Investigate Boston's Logan Airport for Rash of Near-Collisions
Pembroke Mariner: Football team unable to ground EB Jets:
October 18, 2005
Townonline:
A triple wedding for three sisters 85 years ago
Globe:
Black group is backing Hennigan
October 18, 2005
Herald: Role models or recruiters? Expanding JROTC still has critics
BostonChannel.com: Body Found In Storm Drain
Globe: Groups oppose putting LNG station on parkland
Globe: Archdiocese defends bid to stop fund-raiser: Says parties in hall are inappropriate
Remains ID'd as those of E. Boston man
October 17, 2005
WHDH-TV: Authorities identify body found in storm drain
Herald: McPhee: A new low in battle over E. Boston church:
Salem News 10/17: Study: Local cities high in pollution
AP 10/17: Travaglini: Senate will likely outdo House on Fenway area improvements
Washington Post: House GOP Leaders Set to Cut Spending: Leadership Shake-Up Spurred Policy Shift
October 16, 2005
Newsday (Long Island, NY): At first, a brewhouse romance
Globe:Allis: Exiting gracefully How long is too long to be mayor?
October 15, 2005
Globe: East Boston defends winning streak
Herald: Jets extend streak to 18
Daily Item of Lynn:
Berry 'humbled' by NSCC building named in his honor
October
13, 2005
Globe: A search for beauty, a trail of tears: Woman sues salon after falling ill
Globe: Poor areas seen more burdened by waste: Study also finds racial inequities
Globe: Walk will honor memory of babies
Daily News Tribune: School soccer: Mustangs make point with rally
October 12, 2005
Globe: Discovery of body in culvert probed
October 11, 2005
Harvard Crimson: Police log
Herald; Driven to distraction: Judge driving on pulled license claims he was unaware of status
October 10, 2005
Globe: Visitors won't discover some city areas via map
Globe editorial: Readiness in Boston
October 9, 2005
Globe: Trash hauler sues Waltham over contract
October 8, 2005
Herald: Hughes lifts East Boston over W. Roxbury 14-6
Globe: Savio Prep Girls Soccer: McCarthy makes first goal a winner
Herald: Savio beats Winthrop 1-0
Globe: Shot for 3d time, man critically injured: 2 others hurt in attack at Grove Hall apartment
Globe: Late Logan flights exceed US average: Trips to Newark on time the least
October 7, 2005
Herald: Senate OKs slots, GOP bolts Romney
Thoroughbred Times: Massachusetts Senate approves bill allowing VLTs at Suffolk Downs
Globe: High School Football Roundup
Quincy Patriot Ledger: Falling for apples
October 6, 2005
Globe: Street cleaning scofflaws targeted: City Council backs higher parking fines
Globe: 2 arrested in separate bank robberies: Downtown, E. Boston hit
Herald: Slots hit jackpot: Senate president backs racetrack plan
Globe: Coach is team's letter man: Chelsea's Atkins puts A's and B's before X's and O's
October 5, 2005
Herald: Junior Isaac Jenkins lead Savio Prep past Trinity Catholic
Globe: Modern, accessible Maverick Station in works for E. Boston:
Herald: Open doors present school security issues
Globe: He is wooing wider support for reelection and future hopes
October 4, 2005
Herald: Fenway Faithful: Let’s do it again!
Globe: State revenues up $317 million; Romney calls for tax rollback
Daily News Tribune: Man accused of robbing supermarket bank has possible alibi
October 3, 2005
Herald: McPhee: The Vatican blind to its responsibilities in Boston
Herald: Boston police respond to scene of a possible murder on Border Street
October 2, 2005
Globe: A search for beauty, and then a trail of tears: A woman sues a now-shut salon
Globe: Citing business venture, Bolster opts out of race for WInthrop Town Council seat
Globe: Ole! Throwing a party for your health
October 1, 2005
Globe: Ex-priest pleads guilty to raping boys: He is sentenced to eight to 11 years
September 30, 2005
BU Daily Free Press: Struggles and success for Boston Latinos
September 29, 2005
PRNewsWire: Bunker Hill Community College Receives Grants to Address Boston Race-Based Health Care Disparities
Herald: Car insurance brakes: AG pushes for 18 percent rate drop
Herald: Tracks put big money on top-gun lobbyists
September 28, 2005
AP: Flynn, White to compete in general election
September 27, 2005
Lowell Sun: Odds good that gambling will dominate Beacon Hill
Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise: Officials to weigh stakes of more gambling
September 26, 2005
Herald: Mass. racetracks ready to confront neigh-sayers
September 25, 2005
Globe: New neighborhoods gaining $1m cachet: Seven-figure sales in Eastie, Fenway
Globe: Coming of age in the foster-care system
Norwich (CT) Bulletin: Local authors get their time on the bookshelf
September 24, 2005
Herald:
Accused teen killer's friends: He said he `doinked' someone
Herald:
Racetracks: All or nothing: Bet everything
to win slots
Sentinel and Enterprise: $80M proposed for winter fuel assistance
September 23, 2005
Globe: This weekend's games: (Fri) Pope John at Savio Prep, 7. (Fri) Eastt Boston vs. O'Bryant at White Stadium, 7.
September 22, 2005
Roslindale West Roxbury Transcript:
Time to get out the vote
September 21,
2005
Globe: Donations split among candidates for council seats: Developers, lawyers split contributions
Globe: Error puts a hole in Big Dig budgeting: Project forced to take $67m from state fund
September 20, 2005
Globe: Archbishop seeks calm over closing of churches: Meetings mark a shift in strategy
September 19, 2005
Boston University Daily Free Press (rr): There and back again: East Boston: land of sausage and fried Oreos
Globe: S. Boston parish education center now to stay open
Daily Item of Lynn: St. Mary's uses special teams to defeat Savio Prep
Globe: "Survivor" Richard Hatch pleads innocent to tax evasion
September 18, 2005
Globe: Four held after teen charged with armed teen targets EBHS
Globe: Logan airport considers traffic lights to boost runway safety
September 17, 2005
Globe: Eastie cools Latin Academy's jets
Globe: Heavy questions for contenders-to-be (Savio)
September 16, 2005
Allston-Brighton Tab: Senate chief: Drunk driving, welfare tops agenda
September 15, 2005
Herald: Hub has thirst to serve up more biz
September 14, 2005
The Jamaica Observer: Thompson steps closer to 2,500 career wins
Globe: Reserved parking is in the works at Logan
AP: Immigrants drive housing market, change industry
September 12, 2005
Globe: Police cadet praised for reviving boy
Herald: High five nearing 200
September 11, 2005
Globe: Exiles from Main Street, warily: A city program gets cool eye
Herald: One for the books
Daily News Transcript: A barrel of fun: Thousands flock to Walpole for Oktoberfest
Herald:
Savio Prep stops
Marian
September
9, 2005
Foster's Online: 'Survivor' winner indicted for failing to pay taxes on winnings
September 8, 2005
U.S. Newswire: Grand Jury Indicts 'Survivor' Winner Richard Hatch on Charges of Tax Evasion and Defrauding Charitable Contributors
Yahoo Finance: Papa Gino's 'Rolls Out' New Rustic Pizza, Celebrating 100th Anniversary of Pizza in America
Boston Herald:
Backs to the forefront: Malerba, Gilmore take Eastie reins
Globe:
Proud tradition in East Boston
Globe: They're cleaning up a lazy river
Herald: Similar course for Jets: Hope to repeat city title
Concord Journal: A look at the hurricane of 1938
September 6, 2005
Globe: Interpreters needed even after doctors study languages
September 5, 2005
Globe: SoWa? EaBo? Boston plays name game
Editor's Note: To traditionalists, East Boston will always been known as "Eastie" Remember that!
September 4, 2005
Herald: Hub makes way for refugees
Herald: Hub extends helping hand:
MetroWest Daily News: Police log:
September 3, 2005
Globe: Logan to shut key runway for week
September 2, 2005
Herald: 'Cane prompts panic at pumps
Globe: Charter school's officials challenge Driscoll: Education chief threatens closure
September 1, 2005
Globe: Aid eyed for Logan impact: Winthrop seeks boost from state
Globe: A personal touch: If you're collecting tolls, it helps to be a people person. Just ask Joe Tavella, who enjoys life outside the Fast Lane
Globe: Clinic doctor's death raises questions: System failed to monitor him after child porn charge
August 31, 2005
Globe: City's parks experience a renaissance: But battles remain over crime, upkeep
Newton Tab: Opposition to gay marriage ban-civil union plan builds
Morning Sentinel: CHINA FEMA official recalls life of disasters
August 30, 2005
Renewable Energy Access: