REMINDER SB Citizens’ Association’s Evacuation Day Essay and Poster Competitions Due by Friday, March 12th, 2021 All entries should bear, in an attached envelope, the contestant’s name, school and a means of contacting the entrant and mailed to South Boston Citizens’ Association, P.O. Box 74, South [...]
Wick-ed Good: Noted’s Homemade Candles Spark Joy
By Ginger DeShaney Candles are so much more than a source of light or the perfect gift. “Each part of lighting a candle, the glow from the flickering flame, the warm fragrance wafting through the air, elicits very personal emotions,” said Ashley Seamans. “A familiar scent [...]
The Write Stuff: Rick Winterson Marks 20 Years with South Boston Online
By Ginger DeShaney From his first story covering Jimbo’s Fish Shanty, to his four stories about Sister Evelyn Hurley, to numerous articles about the Seaport District -- and everything in between -- Rick Winterson is the face of South Boston Online. Rick, who is celebrating 20 [...]
Opening day! Southie celebrates the Sully’s “holiday”
By Ginger DeShaney Rain couldn't keep people from celebrating the national holiday that is Sullivan's opening day! By about 3:30 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 27), the Southie landmark had served more than 1,200 customers, said Kizito Paganini, director of operations at Sully's. "It's always sunny at Sullivan's," [...]
Dry Run: Temporary Pool Closure Can’t Stop These Swimmers
By Ginger DeShaney The swim team at the Edgerley Family Boys & Girls Club South Boston has been working out and practicing ... without a pool. And while that’s been a challenge -- along with the COVID-19 pandemic -- it hasn’t deterred these determined members. The [...]