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Jeanne Rooney is the Editor in Chief for South Boston Online.
23 03, 2016

Southie hockey team wins Blue Valley League title

2016-03-23T15:57:34-04:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Sports|Comments Off on Southie hockey team wins Blue Valley League title

By KEVIN DEVLIN and LISA BALLARD On Sunday, March 13, the South Boston Youth Hockey League Mite “A” team won the Mite South AAA Blue Valley League Hockey Championship title by defeating Needham in Haverhill, 5-4, in sudden death overtime. Southie made it into the championship tilt by defeating Lexington/Bedford, 8-4, in the semi-finals the day before. Lexington/Bedford was the division’s first place team. Sunday’s championship game was a fight to the finish with both teams playing their best hockey. South Boston’s Ryan Alexander scored the first goal for South Boston in the first period but the local squad was down 3-1 going into the second period. Southie forward Harry Minucci scored two goals to tie the game up in the second period. Southie took the [...]

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23 03, 2016

Spring snowfall underwhelms city

2016-03-23T14:35:41-04:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: News|Tags: |Comments Off on Spring snowfall underwhelms city

This photo was taken on East Fourth, less than a block away from L Street. It shows the final snow accumulation on Monday, March 21, around mid-morning. It appears that the local weather predictions were highly exaggerated – they forecast 6 inches or more; what’s shown is no more than 2 inches (and it mostly disappeared by noontime). It appears that our weather forecasters – who love to shock folks – perhaps “gilded the lily” a bit too much. Many people came into town late, or even took the day off. Boston’s schools were closed Monday and the announcement came the previous night, before the snow had even started to fall. -Rick Winterson

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23 03, 2016

Tara Murphy named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club

2016-03-23T14:31:50-04:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Tara Murphy named Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Club

Tara Murphy of South Boston won the Youth of the Year Award for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston, and will be competing against all of the Massachusetts clubs for a statewide honor in June. Murphy, a member of the Edgerley Family South Boston Club,  received her award at the BCGB’s St. Patrick’s Day luncheon March 5 at the Westin Hotel in Boston where she gave a speech and was then honored by Mayor Marty Walsh, State Sen. Linda Dorcena-Forry, Boston City Councilor-at-large Michael Flaherty, and State Rep. Nick Collins. The award is given to members who “embody the values of leadership service; academic excellence; and healthy lifestyles.” “I grew up at the Boys and Girls Club, so doing all of the amazing things [...]

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23 03, 2016

Former mayor Raymond Flynn to receive “Make a Difference” award

2018-01-30T05:53:00-05:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Former mayor Raymond Flynn to receive “Make a Difference” award

Elizabeth Seton Academy in Dorchester will honor former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn with the “Make a Difference” Award at its annual Spring Gala on April 24 at Granite Links Golf Club in Quincy. The award “honors individuals who stand with us and sustain our mission and vision,” according to Gregory O’Neill, ESA director of advancement. “We honor those who, through extraordinary measure, service and commitment, have contributed to the success of the school and the community to which we belong. Elizabeth Seton Academy is proud to recognize the Honorable Raymond Flynn in 2016 for his tireless and unwavering service to the city of Boston, the Catholic Church, and the young women of ESA.” Flynn was elected mayor from 1984-1993, and was appointed by President Bill [...]

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23 03, 2016

Letter to the editor: Parade was a success

2018-11-27T13:06:36-05:00March 23rd, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Letter to the editor: Parade was a success

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade was great. Thanks to everyone who made it all possible. The issue of the length of the parade is indeed yesterday’s news, as Boston’s Mayor Marty Walsh wisely put it. A big thank you goes out to Southie’s BFF (attorney) Chester Darling. There were few arrests and mostly it was a great day for families, young children and everyone else in between to enjoy some Southie Pride. The sky’s started off sunny and then turned quite cloudy, but there was no dent in the cheers from all who sat or stood through the whole beautiful celebration. As far as the temps, near 29 degrees, just another typical parade day in South Boston. I must say I missed the sight [...]

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17 03, 2016

Evacuation Day remembered in annual memorial and historical exercises

2016-03-18T11:05:08-04:00March 17th, 2016|Categories: Featured, Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on Evacuation Day remembered in annual memorial and historical exercises

By SUSAN DOUCET When Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty asked for a student volunteer to step up to the microphone in front of the Dorchester Heights monument Thursday morning, Thomas Germain’s hand shot in the air. His explanation of what Evacuation Day means was succinct. In one sentence, the third grade student at St. Peter’s Academy triumphantly announced that it was when the British left Boston, soliciting cheers from the elected officials, community members and students gathered for the historic Evacuation Day exercises. “This is a special day in the city of Boston and Suffolk County,” Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh said. “It is important for us to remember it every single year and continue to come back here” In most communities, March 17 is [...]

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16 03, 2016

A great start in life: The Boston Basics

2016-03-16T17:30:44-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Tags: |Comments Off on A great start in life: The Boston Basics

By RICK WINTERSON As the parent of a small child, you don’t have to be told that your son or daughter is developing very rapidly. Many research studies have shown that kids’ brains develop just as rapidly as their young bodies. A number of these studies have been done locally – the Achievement Gap Initiative (the AGI) at Harvard and programs in the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Medical Center are two examples. How would you, as a caring parent, like to become familiar with the results of all this research? Well, it’s easier than you may think. Just invest two hours of your time –  5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at the Condon Community Center at 500 D St. You will [...]

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16 03, 2016

South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

2016-03-16T17:20:23-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: News|Comments Off on South Boston Branch Library hosts book sale

Calling all book lovers! Please join the Friends of the South Boston Branch Library as they present a St. Patrick’s Day Book Sale on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All types of adult, teen and juvenile books, audiobooks, and CDs will be available for sale at the lowest prices around. Come by the library at 646 East Broadway, and enjoy the bargains. This is a good chance to add to your stash of great reads for the new season and upcoming vacation time. Your support is always welcome! All proceeds from the Friends’ book sales benefit your local library branch. Please stop by and say hello.

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16 03, 2016

Meet Shams Karzan: Young girl wants to be a doctor someday

2016-03-16T17:17:05-04:00March 16th, 2016|Categories: Happenings|Comments Off on Meet Shams Karzan: Young girl wants to be a doctor someday

By KEVIN DEVLIN She’s a serious, young girl who is plans on being a doctor someday so she can help those who are sick. Her name is Shams Karzan. Shams, 9, is the daughter of Karima and Rachid Karzan. She has an older sister, Shahd, and a younger brother, Shaker. She’s in the third grade at the Tynan Elementary School in South Boston. She’s an honor roll caliber student and her favorite subject is math. Shams’ favorite color is red, her favorite food is pears, and her favorite singer is Selena Gomez. At the South Boston Boys & Girls Club, she enjoys playing soccer and basketball in the gym. She likes going to arts and crafts and the computer room. She also loves going to [...]

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