Nov. 16, 2008 1 Comment
In my college days I used to walk from my North End apartment to the Emerson College campus, which, for the most part stretches around the corner of Boylston and Tremont, just south of Boston Common. Each time I made that walk, I was startled by a wondrous juxtaposition. From the century-old colonial architecture scattered [...]
Nov. 10, 2008 Leave a Comment
Michaelson’s most recent concert in Boston came after the Oct. 14 release of her newest CD “Be OK.” “Be OK” is a medley of new material, covers, and live performances of her older songs. At 11 tracks long, “Be OK” merely whets the appetite for Michaelson’s next full-length CD, which she confirmed would be released sometime next fall.
Nov. 10, 2008 Leave a Comment
BOSTON — Two United States Postal Service employees were charged last week in federal court with conspiracy to distribute Oxycodone, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Authorities allege that Gerald J. Sadkowski, 30, of Watertown, and Brian M. Faulkner, 37, of Lynn, sold the pain killer illegally both on postal property and while out on [...]
Nov. 6, 2008 Leave a Comment
Retired FBI agent John J. Connolly Jr. was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder for leaking information to informants that caused them to kill a potential witness more than two decades ago. The jury ruled that Connolly leaked information to James “Whitey” Bulger and Stephen “The Rifleman” Flemmi, which led to the murder of John B. [...]
Nov. 6, 2008 Leave a Comment
For the “So You Think You Can Dance “tour, the dancers and show producers took the best routines from the show and chose those as the ones to perform. Monukian said that the dancers practiced for three weeks before the tour began.
Nov. 4, 2008 Leave a Comment
SHARON, Mass. — I voted today, and so should you. It was busy in the little town of Sharon, 25 miles south of Boston and 25 miles north of Providence. Everyone in town voted at the high school, adding to the parking and crowding fun. It’s best to escape from work early or to try [...]
Oct. 28, 2008 Leave a Comment
BOSTON — Norton Cartright, 21, has been found guilty of first degree murder in the brutal slaying of his mother in 2006 It was a quick trial. We reported on the opening remarks just about a week ago, and even the jury didn’t take long to come back with a verdict. Early on in police [...]
Oct. 20, 2008 Leave a Comment
A particularly gripping murder trial is getting underway in Boston, where a teenage son stands accused of beating his mother with a claw hammer, wrapping her in a sleeping bag, and leaving her to die in a closet two years ago. [...]
Oct. 17, 2008 Leave a Comment
FBI says man operated out of a Boston apartment to dupe people out of almost half a million for a fake investment fund.
Oct. 17, 2008 1 Comment
She’s still got it. Performing some of her most beloved and well-known hit songs along with new upbeat tunes from her latest effort “Hard Candy” Madonna gave 100 percent to a full house at the TD Banknorth Garden October 15 in Boston. [...]
Oct. 12, 2008 Leave a Comment
And I don’t wanna hear anyone say Mike Timlin sucks for taking the loss, because it’s not his fault.
Oct. 6, 2008 Leave a Comment
They’re doing a northeast loop tour that began in Northampton, Mass, is headed down to North Carolina now, and will end in Boston October 13 at a show at Northeastern University.
Oct. 1, 2008 Leave a Comment
You don’t win pennants in the offseason. You don’t win them during the season either. You win them in the postseason. It is now October and it’s time for some baseball. After six months, eight of thirty teams remain. In a little less than a month, we will have our champion. [...]
Sept. 20, 2008 Leave a Comment
Bartender Stewart Bishop of Boston’s Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro made a special trip recently to bring back his cherished home state of Montana’s huckleberries for a new infusion cocktail called The Finn! [...]
Aug. 12, 2008 Leave a Comment
The Boston Red Sox acquired right-handed starter Paul Byrd from the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named and/or cash considerations. [...]
June 2, 2008 1 Comment
Robert Scholz took a deep breath as he carefully walked backwards up the stairs. In the distance he could hear shouts from the eager audience and the sound of the MC trying to hold their attention. Scholz tried to move a little faster, but his pace remained constant while friends assisted him from all sides.
May 1, 2008 3 Comments
Blast enters the realm of business reporting by bringing up a familiar topic
April 8, 2008 Leave a Comment
According to WBZtv.com in Boston, Bill Buckner will throw out the first pitch today for Opening Day at Fenway Park. Chances are he will be cheered thoroughly since Red Sox fans finally got their championships since his incident in 1986. He deserves to be cheered, this guy was the player version of Steve Bartman. You [...]
March 24, 2008 Leave a Comment
Six hot, local, independent bands will be on stage at The Somerville Theater March 29 from 6 p.m. till midnight in a show called “No Contrats Needed.” In an homage to eager, unsigned bands, the six-hour show will feature 3rd Left, — releasing their third album at the show — The Ride, On the Drop, [...]
