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F or millions of Americans, the ter rorist attack on Sep tember 11th, 2001 seems like yesterday. The impact on the nation was that devastating. When radi cal Islamic terrorists flew those planes into the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington DC, It stunned a sleepy country with a brutal reminder of just how dangerous a world we live in. Americans came to gether in a way somewhat The Tunnel to Tow ers Foundation will host a 5K run/walk in South Boston on Sun day, Sept. 11, at 10 a.m. to remember and honor the sacrifices of the nation’s first responders and military heroes. The event will start from Castle Island at 2010 William J. Day Blvd. To register to participate please visit: https://runsign
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ike so many of you, I make it a point never to watch a Joe Biden speech. After nearly 2 years in the White House and 8 centuries in the US Senate, I know all I need to know about the guy. Most of what he claims is not true or accurate in any way, and nothing he says surprises me. That is until his speech last week. I didn’t watch it live, but the highlights the next day were grotesque, even for him and you know it’s pretty bad when even some Democrats and liberals in the media are calling it angry, dark and divisive.
The eerie red background light ing, the uniformed US Marines that were ordered to stand guard behind him in an attempt to give it a more authoritarian look as he threatened and insulted half the nation and called law obeying Americans who didn’t vote for him ‘enemies of the state’, made many wonder if he was going for the Darth Vader look. To be fair, it’s doubtful that Biden himself wrote the speech or had anything to do with the décor, the trimming or the light ing. The military background and podium setting was prob ably not his doing either. Why do I say this? Because to be honest and blunt, it’s doubtful that Biden is even still capable of writing a speech or making decisions on how one is pre sented. It’s not an insult to say this because it’s becoming more apparent by the day that he’s not really in charge. Every thing seems prepared for him; he’s given a script to follow and he repeats what he’s told. On those occasions that he does go off script, what comes out isn’t pretty. To be clear, I personally
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ing true in recent years; espe cially in the last 20 months. All of this bears watching and the slogan ‘be prepared’ has taken on a whole new meaning. Moving on, the state of Arizona just passed a bill, signed by its Re publican governor, that if the same were passed in Massachusetts, a lot of parents of school children would appreciate very much. In that state, every family now has the option of applying to use their tax dollars that pays for educa tion in public schools and use that money to pay to put their children in the school of their choice, be it public, private or religious. In Massachusetts, as it is in most states, at least for the present time, if families are paying for their kids to attend a private school, they are still taxed to pay for the local public school system even though they aren’t using it. The Arizona law gives real school choice to families. Now, Arizona families will be able to give their children the same quality education that the affluent have access to which up to now, was out of reach finan cially for many. It’s an appealing idea that’s will hopefully spread to more states.
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don’t like the guy, but would never wish on anyone what’s happening to him. Which brings us to the people who are actually calling the shots and pulling Joe Biden’s strings: They are dangerous. They are the ones who have thrown open the southern bor der, welcoming all sorts of unvetted criminals bringing in dangerous drugs that are kill ing so many American youth. Those puppet masters behind the scenes are the ones who are creating the policies that are causing the worst inflation in 40 years and wrecking the econo my. Our military’s stockpiles of weapons are being depleted as well as our country’s Emergency Strategic Fuel Reserves. Both actions can hurt national secu rity. Introducing woke require ments into the military and kick ing out 40,000 regular Army and National Guard troops as well as 2000 Marines who would not agree to get the Covid vaccine is also taking place as you read this column today. The frantic push to make ev eryone buy an electric vehicle is concerning as well, especially when we’ve learned that so many of the components that go in to making the outrageously priced EV batteries come from Com munist China. Are all of these policies that clearly have the effect of weakening our country deliberate and have that as their goal? Millions of Americans are coming to believe that yes, it’s all by design. Is this all ‘con spiracy theory’? Call it what you will, but it’s not going unnoticed by a wary public just how many things that were once called con spiracy theories have been com
The Baker administration an nounced plans Wednesday to dis tribute 3.5 million at-home rapid COVID-19 tests to municipali the transition process. Dustin Luca of the Salem News reports Driscoll cited getting the city she has led for 17 years through the tricky Halloween tourist season as her top priority.
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-- Finally: Bay State gas prices drop below $4 The average price for a gallon of gasoline fell to $3.91 last week, the first time since February the price at the pump broke the $4 a gallon mark. The Worcester Busi ness Journal’s Timothy Doyle reports AAA says in addition to softening demand and lower oil prices, a quiet hurricane season so far has helped prices fall steadily. those who perished on that day. From East Coast and West Coast and most certainly in the heartland of America, there will be ob servances in countless cities and towns as the nation honors those who died. In addition to honoring those who per ished in the attacks themselves, tribute will be paid to those rescue workers and first responders who came down with ill nesses related to being in the area and died, as well as those still alive but who to this day, continue to suffer the effects of their efforts in the rescue operations.
-- Progressives must regroup after Tuesday primaries Democrats are expected to sweep through the Novem ber elections and a lot will be written about one-party rule on Beacon Hill. But for progres sives, Tuesday night’s results were not the victories they had in mind. The liberal-reformer wing of the Democratic Party lost up and down the ballot as voters went for more moder ate, established Democrats and the power of incumbency was shown again and again. Groups like Progressive Massachusetts had endorsed candidates like Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz for governor, Tami Gouveia for LG, Quentin Palfrey for AG, Tanisha Sullivan for secretary of state and Chris Dempsey for auditor. All lost. Com monWealth’s Michael Jonas also wrote that it was a tough night for elected leaders like Mayor Michelle Wu and U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who endorsed some of those same candidates who came up short.
Editorial CONTINUED from page 2 It was just two years ago that an addition to the 911 Memorial on the plaza in Lower Manhattan in New York was constructed and dedicated to first responders and rescue workers; both those who have passed on and those who still suffer. It’s called the ‘911 Memorial Glade’. Also that year, congress passed and then President Trump signed into law, a provision which will provide continued medical care for those rescue workers still living with the various diseases and afflic tions that resulted from their rescue work at the site of the attacks. Though the actual sting of the September 11th, 2001 attacks has eased do to so much time hav ing passed, it should be that the call to ‘Never Forget’ ring as strong today as it did on that day 21 years ago. The lesson learned by most Americans back then was that this country can never allow itself to let its guard down. The United States has determined enemies from outside and also, as is becoming crystal clear even more in 2022, from within as well, who will always wait patiently for an opening to in flict harm on our country. It’s unfortunate that lesson is lost on some Americans but thank fully, not all. In addition to the call to ‘Never Forget’, the goal of ‘Always be Prepared’ should be just as important.
-- Millions of COVID-19 tests made available to cities and towns
-- Energy price increases explained Expect to hear a lot over the next nine weeks from candi dates about the high cost of energy in New England and maybe even what could be done about it. But before you hear their pitches, WBUR’s Miriam Wasser and NHPR’s Mara Hoplamazian explain exactly what’s going on with prices and why consumers are paying more on their monthly bills. Lt. Gov. nominee Driscoll not ready to talk transition in Salem The city of Salem is likely about to experience some leader ship disruption after Mayor Kim Driscoll emerged victorious in the Democratic race for lieuten ant governor on Tuesday, putting on the ticket with Maura Healey, which is heavily favored to win in November. But the mayor says now’s not the time to begin
-- Moving on: Brian McGrory to step down as Globe editor Globe Editor Brian McGrory ended weeks of speculation by announcing he’ll leave the paper at the end of the year to lead the Boston University journalism department. Mc Grory departs after a decade of leading the newsroom, but he’ll continue to write a column for the paper, likely within the Opinion section. Dan Kennedy at Media Nation has McGrory’s full memo to the staff. -- Brown retiring as 10th president of Boston University Speaking of Boston University, President Robert Brown an nounced that he would be retir ing at the end of this academic year, adding to the list of highprofile academic leaders leav ing the region’s top-tier higher education institutions. -- Devaney holds off challenger for Governor’s Council seat Governor’s Councilor Marilyn Devaney survived one of her toughest primary challenges in recent memory, winning a close race that was not officially decided until Wednesday after the contest drew a remarkable amount of interest for an office that few pay attention to any other time. Devaney, one of the council’s colorful characters who has, at times, contributed to its less-than-serious reputa tion, held off Concord’s Mara Dolan, a defense attorney and former aide to Senate Presi dent Stanley Rosenberg. Com monWealth’s Shira Schoenberg breaks down the race and how it played out Tuesday.
We will excerpt reports from the gavel-to-gavel coverage of House and Senate sessions by news sources focused on this important aspect of our lives. These sources include a look ahead at the coming week in state government and summaries and analyses of the past week, re-caps of a range of state government activity, as well as links to other news. ties this fall, and food banks will be able to access an additional 1.5 million test to distribute to people they serve. Cities and towns will have until Sept. 16 to request the tests and other PPE supplies from the state, and the governor’s office expects deliv eries before the middle of next month. The News Service’s Chris Lisinski has more details.
-- All together now: Kennedy gets backing of Petty, Chandler A day after winning the Demo cratic primary for the 1st Worces ter District senate seat, Robyn Kennedy earned the endorsement of both her opponent, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty, and Sen. Har riet Chandler, who is retiring after holding the seat for two decades. Kennedy, the former director of the Central Mass YWCA, faces only unenrolled candidate Lisa Mair of Berlin in November.
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“The MBTA is excited to expand our partnership with the City of Boston and Boston Public Schools in offering year-round M7s to Boston’s 7-12 graders,” said MBTA General Manager Steve Poftak. “Providing completely unlimited travel on all subway lines, buses routes, and Commuter Rail Zones 1A, 1, and 2, M7s are an excel lent benefit that allow Boston-area students to travel during the school year and during the summer months to their classes, after-school ac tivities, and more at no cost to the student or their family. Thank you to Boston and BPS for collaborat ing with the T and expanding this vital student benefit to now include the summer months.” M7s will be provided to ap proximately 32,000 7-12 graders who live in Boston, including BPS public, charter, pilot, and innovation schools as well as non-BPS private, parochial, and out-of-district schools, Metropoli tan Counsel for Educational Op portunity (METCO) students, and homeschooled students who live in Boston. BPS and METCO stu dents will get their M7s through their school’s office. Out-of-dis trict students can request their M7 through the BPS Support Portal. M7s provided to Boston students are pre-loaded with monthly passes and are good for unlimited travel on the subway, Local or Express buses, and Commuter Rail Zones 1A, 1, and 2 during each month (September through August) begin ning this school year. Students may also use their M7 Card to get 50% off the standard one-way fare or monthly passes for Commuter Rail Zones 3-10 and ferry printed on a CharlieTicket.Beginningwith the school year that starts this September 2022, this year-round-M7 partnership between the MBTA, Boston, and BPS is in effect for the next three school years. The MBTA collaborates with municipalities and middle and high schools in the region to offer stu dents year-round discounted MBTA fares for the bus, subway, Commuter Rail, and ferry. Through the MBTA’s Student Pass Program, schools may sign up to provide reduced fare Student CharlieCards and either have families pay for them via the S-Card, or schools can cover the cost via the M7 Card. Other cities, towns, and schools interested in providing discounted fares to their students can learn more by visit ing mbta.com. For more information, please visit mbta.com, or connect with the T on Twitter @MBTA and @MBTA_ CR, on Facebook /TheMBTA, or on Instagram @theMBTA.
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“Boston Public Schools is proud to partner with the MBTA,” said In coming BPS Superintendent Mary Skipper. “The MBTA has been an important partner during the Or ange Line shutdown and we have worked closely together to ensure all of our students and families have the necessary services. These passes will be invaluable for our students who utilize the T to get to and from school.”
he MBTA, City of Boston, and Boston Public Schools (BPS) announced that ac cess to M7 Student Cards, or M7s, will now be available to students in grades 7-12 who live in Boston for year-round travel, including dur ing the summer months of July and August. M7s were previously avail able to Boston students for travel only during the school year months of September through June.
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I t’s with heavy hearts that the dedicated and hard-working members of the Castle Island Association announced late last week that they needed to cancel the long held tradition of putting on the Magic Halloween Castle event for this year. Known in past years as the Hallow een Mystery Walk, this was an event that literally attracted thousands of people each and every year for this truly unique – one of a kind event.
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Under pressure from the United States, Chinese suppliers have had difficulty sending the pills straight to America. Although this deadly drug is still hitting the streets of America via the mail and the dark web, Chinese drug suppliers now send the ingre dients to make fentanyl to cartels in Mexico. After creating the fentanyl, either in raw powder or pill form, these cartels ship them across the bor der in commercial and private vehicles through border checkpoints in Cali fornia and Arizona, and wherever else they can along the southern border.
Those who have attended in the past know what a wonderful tradition it is; one that delighted people of every age but especially the children.
South Boston is truly fortunate to have this dedicated group of volun teers who take such pride in bring ing pleasure to their neighbors as well as people from miles around. They don’t do it for payment or for praise. Their reward is the joy their efforts bring to others. And they are willing to continue their work into the future if they can get some more volunteers. New members are always welcome and very much needed moving forward. If you would like to join this wonderful or ganization and lend a hand you can contact them by calling 857-2507755, follow them on Face book, check out their website at www. castleisland8.com or shoot them an email at castleisland8@gmail.com
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cans, and we are going to resolve this problem and save our people.
People familiar with the event also know, just by the attention to detail and creativity on display that it must have taken a lot of work and prepara tion to make such a spectacular show piece. And that is the reason why there was a need for the announce ment – there just weren’t enough volunteers willing to step forward and do what needed to be done.
SBT Staff Over the many years that the Magic Halloween Castle event has been taking place, the volunteers put in the time and effort to make every thing go perfectly. But for the most part, it was the same folks each year that were putting in the time and effort. There comes a time where people get tired or need a break and hope that others with the same interests and dedication and com munity spirit will pick up the torch and carry on what in this case is a very worthy endeavor and beloved tradition. The same people can’t be expected to carry on forever.
Over 107, 000 Americans died from drug overdose deaths in 2022, 75% being from fentanyl.
America is indeed “being poisoned with fentanyl” and it’s time we did something to stem the tide. It’s time the Biden administration admitted the border isn’t shut down. We have eyes. Stop Closelying.theborder and shore up the wall. Continue being vigilant at the ports of entry and continue seizing drug contraband. Continue finding and destroying the tunnels being used to smuggle in the drugs, and seize ships loaded with this poison. Hold Mexico accountable and for them to put more pressure on the cartels to shut down these illicit and deadly operations. Ask Mexico to send troops to their borders and secure them. But there is something we must do as Americans to truly solve this problem. We must educate our children about the dangers of this drug. We must address the issue of what is causing this demand for Fentanyl. Some people with chronic pain must have access to the right kind of care necessary to avoid heavy dependence on opioids. Those who are doing it just for the high must be helped and not enabled by allowing them to con tinue this self-destructive behavior. It’s crazy to think people risk death to get high, but they do. And it’s time to stop this deadly epi demic and for the federal government to step it up and help crush this beast from further spreading its tentacles to every corner of the nation.
The members of the Castle Island Association, under the leadership of its long serving president Bill Spain are a fantastic group of people made up of current and former South Boston residents. But everyone is welcomed to join. For years, they’ve been excellent caretakers of ‘The Island’ and Fort Independence in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), formerly the MDC. They run many social events and proudly give tours of the Fort which has become a famous destination for tourists from every state in America and beyond. These popular tours are also enjoyed by locals and their vis iting guests. They are informative, entertaining and fascinating. But the tours of Fort Independence and the Magic Halloween Castle are just 2 of the many great events the Castle Island Association plays a major role in presenting. And all of them are excellent. Some would describe them as ‘Top Shelf’. There is the Easter Sunday Sunrise Service and Mass, The turnaround of the USS Constitution, The solemn and patriotic Flag Retirement Ceremony and so much more. All of the events are a lot of work and the member ship of the C.I.A deserves very spe cial praise for their selfless efforts.
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While Healey said she would cut the cost of hous ing, energy and health care and make childcare more affordable, Diehl said she would be “the people’s worst nightmare” and lead Massachusetts to a more expensive future. “We are going to run a campaign that’s focused specifically on we the people - our free doms, our rights, our prosperity,” Diehl said after his win at an election night party in Weymouth. Diehl said the exodus of people from Massachusetts seek ing a lower cost of living and more personal freedoms would only get worse under Healey. “Maura Healey as governor would lead our state in the wrong direc tion, down a path of higher taxes and radical legisla tion,” Diehl said. Healey and Driscoll weren’t the only two candi dates helping to make history. Former Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell overcame $9.3 mil lion in personal spending by her opponent Shannon Liss-Riordan to become the first Black woman to win a Democratic nomination for statewide office. And on the Republican ballot, Rayla Campbell did the same in her bid to become secretary of state. Speak ing of which, Secretary of State William Galvin has now positioned himself to become the longest serving secretary in Massachusetts history, assuming her can capture his eighth four-year term in November.
Auditor: Diana DiZoglio (D) Anthony Amore (R)
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The 25 men honored on the South Boston Vietnam Memorial are: Joseph J. Agri, LCpl USMC; Charles A. Ba zzinotti, 1stLt USA; Richard J. Boro vick, SP4 USA; John C. Calhoun, LCpl USMC; John H. Cole, PFC USMC; Paul M. Daley, SP6 USA; Ronald L. Delverde, PFC USMC; Joseph F. Desmond, PFC USMC; Joseph W. Dunn, PFC USMC; Devon M. Enman, Sgt USA; Gene D. Grover, SSgt USMC; Frank C. Hubicsak, PFC USA; Douglas J. Itri, SP5 USA; John P. Jacobs, Cpl USMC; John G. Joyce, Cpl USA; Edward W. Milan, Sgt USAF; James O’Toole, PFC USA; Burton Peterson, LCpl USMC; Paul H. Sheehan, 1stSgt USMC; James J. Stewart, PFC USMC; Edward Stone, PFC USMC; Edward M. Sullivan, PFC USMC; Joseph Thomas, E. PFC USMC; Donald J. Turner, LCpl USMC; James K. Wheeler, SP6 USA.
Even in the race for Governor, Democrat nomi nee Maura Healey projected a moderate progressive agenda that for all intent and purpose caused Sena tor Sonia Chang-Diaz to throw in the towel, because her agenda could not raise enough money or gener ate enough popular support of any kind. Thus, she dropped out of the race but not before the deadline to remove her name from the ballot. The progressive wing is now struggling with the con current battles over leadership, platform, messaging, money and ultimately, power. Senator Elizabeth War ren and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu have formed one team. Governor nominee Maura Healey and Attorney General nominee have formed another. Congresswom an Ayanna Pressley straddles both teams, seemingly unsure of which way to go. The Lieutenant Governor is a third-wheel position, so nominee Kim Driscoll is on the sidelines. Unopposed incumbent Treasurer Deb Goldberg seems content to be a prop, when needed. Upstart Auditor nominee, Diana DiZoglio, is laying claim to a new era of transparency in fiscal responsibil ity, which makes her a wild card. The lone male Demo crat candidate of any note remaining, Secretary of State William Galvin, proves that ‘sticking to your knitting’ (i.e. doing your job well) is always a winning strategy, as his opponent Tanisha Sullivan came to realize in hu miliating fashion. In her case, her activist progressive agenda and platform was misplaced as a strategy to de feat incumbent Galvin.
Attorney General: Andrea Campbell (D) Jay McMahon (R) Secretary of State: William Galvin (D) Rayla Campbell (R)
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said has “led with respect and worked with both par ties.” Diehl, she said, would put Massachusetts on a “different path” with a new brand of Trumpism. “I don’t know about you, but I am tired of the anger, the vitriol, the division. That’s not who we are. That’s not what Massachusetts is all about,” Healey said.
The power struggle among these women does not even factor in the quiet but meteoric rise of Congress woman Catherine Clark within the leadership ranks of Congress and the existence of Congresswomen Lori Trahan, who still seeks her identity as well. Elected women from Massachusetts now, or will soon, rule the corridors of government from City Hall to Beacon Hill and Capitol Hill. Women have achieved at least the first objective in their pursuit of realigning political power – be ing elected. Can they put their individual ambitions aside to achieve objective two? – clout. And if so, will they achieve the ultimate objective? – power. Or will each one’s agenda cause the kind of political gamesmanship that results in gov ernment gridlock or political chaos, both of which could jeopardize the historic progress.
outh Boston Vietnam Veterans will celebrate the 41st An niversary of the South Boston Vietnam Memorial located in Medal of Honor Park on East Broadway Sun day, Sept. 18, 2022. USS Constitution Commander Billie J. Farrell, U.S. Navy will be the keynote speaker. A Memorial Mass will be held in St. Brigid Church, 841 East Broadway, South Boston, at 10:30 a.m., followed by an 11:30 a.m. rededication ceremo ny at the memorial. Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Charlie Baker, and Congressman Ste phen Lynch are expected to attend, as well as Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas G. Kelley (Vietnam). Also attending the rededication ceremony will be the families of the 25 men from South Boston who were killed in action during the Vietnam War, along with many South Boston Viet namTheVeterans.SouthBoston Vietnam Me morial was among America’s first formal memorials for Vietnam Veter ans – predating the dedication of the national Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. by 13 months. It honors 25 men from South Boston who gave their lives during the war. South Boston suffered one of the high est losses of men killed in action in the country for a community of its size. The South Boston Vietnam Memo rial was dedicated on Sept. 13, 1981, and a rededication ceremony is held every September.
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As for Primary Election Day 2022, the biggest surprise in Tuesday’s primaries might have been when the Barn stable clerk couldn’t open the town’s vault to access the ballots, delaying the start of voting and forcing Secretary of State William Galvin to obtain a court order allow ing voting in Cape Cod’s largest municipality to continue until midnight. But that’s because heading into last night, anything could have happened. Anything except Maura Healey losing. Healey officially became the Democratic nominee for governor with only nominal opposition, potentially mak ing history as one of the first openly gay woman to serve as Governor. She will lead a ticket that for the first time in Massachusetts includes two women after Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll captured the nomination for lieutenant gov ernor. “I have the experience and I have the results and as your next governor I promise you I will lead with my head and my heart,” Healey told supporters at IBEW Local 103 in Dorchester shortly after her race was called. Healey didn’t know it at the time, but, as she pivot ed immediately to the general election, voters had cho sen conservative, Trump-backed Republican Geoff Diehl to be her opponent. Diehl prevailed over Wrentham busi nessman Chris Doughty despite being outspent. His vic tory completes the shift in the state’s GOP away from its moderate roots and will put MassGOP Chairman Jim Lyons’ strategy to the ultimate test in a race where Healey is and will be the overwhelming favorite in November (curse of the AGs be damned).
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f you cannot travel and some countries won’t let Americans do so under the nightmare that has been Covid, start your journey and finish the trip back to the US with a Napa Chardonnay. We haven’t touched on Australia T hose who were alive 21 years ago and old enough to remember the attack on the World Trade Center in NYC, The Penta gon in DC and an airliner loaded with civilians in the air over Pennsylvania on September 11th, 2001, can probably recall exactly where they were when the news hit. America was under at tack from a foreign enemy and this news brought up emotions in rapid succession. There was at first shock, then fear, then anger and rage the likes of which hadn’t been experienced by the nation since the attack on Pearl Harbor signaling the beginning of the Second World War. Young men AND women flooded the mili tary recruitment offices around the country. Many from right here in South Boston rushed to enlist. Political leaders took to the air waves in efforts to calm the public and in the case of then President George W. Bush, vow revenge on those responsible.
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• At 8:46 am, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 11 and flew it into the heart of New York City and the northern facade of the World Trade Center’s North Tower (1 WTC).
The 2019 Penley Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra Phoenix, ($19.99) has terrific concentration, with generous notes of black lico rice, allspice and dark chocolate that mingle with plumb, herbs and cas sis. Also, it’s hard not to notice the long, expressive finish with velvety tannins. Have this one with any red meat, especially on the grill. From South Africa, the 2020 Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc, Walker Bay, ($17.99), is a stony white wine, sleek and structured, with hints of tarragon and grapefruit zest, accenting flavors of melon, fig and peaches. It’s perfect for those hot, humid days and it will go well with any salad or seafood dishes you might have in mind. I should also note that South African wines in general, but especially their Sauv Blancs, offer tremendous value across the board. Finally, another county we don’t do more with, (but will in the future), is Spain and one of the most popular wines there is Albarino. The 2019 Paco & Lola Albarino, Rias Baixas, ($20.99), is one of many wines made by the Cooperativa Vitivinicola Arou sana, with over 200 years of mak ing delicious and affordable red and white wines. This one is notable for its lime, floral and kumquat flavors, mixed with spice, ginger and sea salt accents, that really give it a mouth watering finish, with nice complex ity. Any white meat or seafood dish, especially on the grill, will be more enjoyable with a glass or two of this little beauty. From Napa, the Artesa Chardon nay, 20118, Los Caneros, ($22.99), offers a nicely structured wine with notes of dried sage, green apple and Asian pears, backed by a strong acid ity. The minerally finish is strongly spiced with hints of butter. This Chard is well-suited for Chicken dishes, as well as tangy seafood items, like Asian-style Shrimp and you can drink it now or keep it until 2025. Talk To The Wine Guy at jdris8888@gmail.com to save rescue their fellow Americans. The follow ing is the sequence of some of the events.
• At 9:37 am, another five hijackers flew Ameri can Airlines flight 77 into the western facade of the Pentagon in Arlington County, Virginia.
• At 10:03 am, four hijackers crashed United Airlines Flight 93 into a field in Stonycreek Township near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. In a strange way, some recalled what happened on that infamous day as being ‘the worst of times followed by the best of times’ the worst of times because of the massive destruction and the tragic loss of so many lives and the many other lives that would be forever shattered. Followed by what some called the ‘best of times’, what was meant by that was that for the first time in so long, Americans united is a national cause. A kindness towards each other prevailed and the strength and vigor of a great nation was reawakened. Patriotism was on the rise and the will to assist one another, especially those in need was everywhere.
In the aftermath of the attack, most Americans at the time vowed they would never forget. But 20 years is a long time, and events, no matter how traumatic, tend to fade a bit from memory with the passing of the years with some but cer tainly not Americansall. should always keep the memory of 9-11-2001 alive even if we don’t dwell on it constantly. The heroism exhibited by the brave and the kindness shown to others and certainly how the country came together in response are things worth remembering always. But also worth remembering is that the world can be a hostile and dangerous place and America can not afford to be weak and naïve. A strong and united nation may not always deter aggression from our nation’s enemies but being ready, will ing and able to defend itself is a must if we are to survive in the future.
• At 9:03 am, five other hijackers flew United Airlines Flight 175 into the southern facade of the South Tower (2 WTC).
People of nearly every political stripe put aside their differences to come together in a uni fied show of determination to not only prevail against the aggressors but also to offer help to all of those directly affected by the attack. Acts of heroism were happening everywhere as first responders rushed to the scenes to help in every way they could, putting their own lives in danger and often losing their own lives in heroic efforts
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First Day of School at St. Peter Academy rooms of St. Peter Academy! It was a great start to a new year. Old friends were reacquainted and welcomed the new students to their classrooms. We look forward to celebrating the month of September with the Back to School BBQ and apple picking field trip. Be sure to join us at the St. Peter Academy Booth at the South Boston Street Festival on September 17th. St. Peter Academy is continu ing to accept applications for the 2022-2023 school year. St. Pe ter Academy is an independent, community-based private school and serves students from ages 15 months through grade 6. SPA is currently accepting applications for the limited spaces available in the year-round toddler program (beginning at age 15 months) and for students in Pre-K (School Year and Full Year Programs), Kindergarten and grades 1-6. Financial Aid Available. Two Scholarships will be offered this year for appli cants for Grades 1 through 6. Appointments for individual virtual tours can be made by contacting Maria Blasi, at 617-268-0750 or by emailing spa@StPeterAcademy.com.
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he students at South Bos ton Catholic Academy had another great summer in the SBCA Summer Camp Program. Each week focused on a different theme. The children learned about camping, the ocean, space, com munity helpers, and animals to just name a few. The children had a great time spending time together playing outdoor games, making
Summer Camp Highlights arts and crafts projects with their friends, taking part in our special Science Summer Camp Program, visiting the library and exploring the local beaches and parks. A Special Thank you to those who came to our summer camp this year…Scientist Dr. Genial Sklute, Dr. G along with her assistant who are with the Science Made Fun Pro gram. The children loved taking part in some of their fun and educational science projects. Dani Crickman, the Children’s Librarian from the South Boston Branch Library. Dani came to read some fantastic stories to the children. We had a representative from the Curious Creatures Program come with some of her friends. The Firefighters from the K St. Station Engine 2 Ladder 19 came, and the children loved being able to sit in an actual firetruck and to the Police Officers who brought the ice cream truck sponsored by the Boston Police Foundation. The children loved talk ing with the police officers and eat ing the delicious ice cream. Thank you to all our wonderful families, lead teachers, camp counselors and to everyone who helped to make this year’s SBCA Summer Camp pos sible. We are all looking forward to another wonderful new school year here at SBCA and at our Early Child hood Center. New families are wel come to email our admissions team at: orgadmissions@sbcatholicacademy. for more info. about South Bos ton Catholic Academy.
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Hernandez, 31, is in the final year of a two-year, $14 million deal that he signed with Boston before the 2021 season. In his first season with the Red Sox in 2021, Hernandez was arguably the team’s best player in the post season, hitting .408 with an OPS of 1.260. He also had five home runs and nine RBI in 11 games, while playing mostly in center field. This year has been a different story for Hernandez, who’s missed much of the season due to a hip flexor injury. As of the announcement of the oneyear extension for 2023, Hernandez had only played in 68 of Boston’s 136 games in 2022, hitting .219 with an OPS of .637. He has six home runs and 37 RBI this season.
As for the Patriots’ odds to win the Super Bowl? Not great. They have 20 teams ahead of them with better odds to win it all, as New England is +4200. Even the Dolphins have better odds to win the Super Bowl, at +3900. Outside of the organization, expec tations aren’t great for the Patriots this season. Some of that stems from a lackluster preseason. Quarterback Mac Jones still feels confident in what his team can accomplish this season, in his second year in the league. “I think we’ve ironed out a lot of things and it’s good that they’re happening now,” said Jones in his Wednesday press conference last week. “I feel confident in what we’re doing. We just have to go out Kike Hernandez is staying in Bos ton for at least one more year. The Red Sox announced, Tuesday, that they’ve agreed to a oneyear contract extension with Hernan dez. Reports indicate that the deal is worth $10 million in 2023.
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The Patriots went 10-7 last season, and lost to the Bills in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. Outside of their divisional oppo nents this season, the Pats will host the Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, and the Cincinnati Bengals, while go ing on the road to play at Pittsburgh, at Green Bay, at Cleveland, at Minne sota, at Arizona, and at Las Vegas. New England’s Over-Under win total in Vegas for 2022 is 8.5.
NFL THURSDAY, SEPT. 8 Buffalo (-2.5) at LA Rams 8:20 P.M. NBC SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 New England at Miami (-3.5) 1 P.M. CBS Green Bay (-1.5) at Minnesota 4:25 P.M. FOX Tampa Bay (-2.5) at Dallas 8:20 P.M. MONDAY,NBCSEPT. 12 Denver (-6.5) at Seattle 8:15 P.M. ABC/ESPN NCAAF SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 #14 USC (-8.5) at Stanford 7:30 P.M. ABC MLB SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 Boston at Baltimore 5:05 P.M. NESN SUNDAY, SEPT. 11 Boston at Baltimore 1:05 P.M. NESN there and do it for 60 minutes, and that’s just play-by-play. Obviously during practice, same thing, playby-play, go out there and execute it and once you turn on the game film and you look back and there’s 45, 50 good plays then hopefully you come out on top. But that’s more about executing it and doing your job individually. If we all do that, 11 guys do it close to right every play, then you’ll have a good play.
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W e made it. Another NFL season is upon us. And this Sunday, the New England Patriots will begin their 2022 campaign in Miami against the Dol phins. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. The Patriots open the year with back-to-back road games. Following their Week 1 game against the Dol phins, the Pats will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Steelers in Week 2. New England and Miami are tied for the second-best odds to win the AFC East, at +475. The Buffalo Bills are the favorite to win the division at -225. Buffalo also opens the season as the favorite to win Super Bowl LVII in Arizona at +590.
“You have to focus on what you have to do each play and the points will come,” added Jones. “Obviously in the preseason, it is what it is. We’re kind of past that. We’re kind of on to just this week and trying to run better plays, and do things better so that we can put more points on the board. So that will come. I know in watch ing tape I was talking to our coaches, and it is a long game. Every game is a long game and that’s a good thing because there’s a lot of plays to be had and a lot of plays to be made. So, it’s good to realize that it doesn’t have to be made in one play. It doesn’t have to be made in 20 plays. It happens when it happens, and you put points up by moving the ball and driving it.”
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