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Boston Globe
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Boston Globe
Readers respond to essays about perimenopause, homelessness, and more
Hauser absolutely nailed it. As a 46-year-old who is recovering from an evening of bouncing and headbanging (ish) at Primus/Perfect Circle last night, she's hit on all the highlights. Keep saying it out loud. My mother, and her mother, both suffered in silence through peri/menopause. I'm not gonna. My angst and I are going to get things done. And maybe nap. But still get things done. Stay punk rock, my friend. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Mary Thomas, Stoneham Advertisement How to Help? As someone who loves words, this Connections ( Barbara Harting, Framingham I continue to feel inspired by the work that medical professionals do across the country. The public is largely unaware of the emotional and physical toll health care workers are under. The challenges for poor and marginalized communities are magnified with the social problems that they face. As a Latino man, I see health issues affect my community deeply. I'm the co-creator of a national program called Advertisement Hugo Hernandez, Co-creator, Where Does It Hurt? Model Leadership I was quite impressed with Don Gillis' great Perspective ( David Gleason, Mashpee I look forward to reading Gillis' new book. I assume he also addresses Flynn's evolution during the busing crisis to his becoming a politician with a broader concern for the entire city. Flynn's bridge to Marty Walsh and Michelle Wu was, of course, Tom Menino, who continued an inclusive, citywide agenda with a nuts and bolts approach. Indeed, Boston mayors from Kevin White to Wu have shown they will advocate for their city at the federal level even as it continues to grapple with the longstanding issues of race and class differences at home. Trump has accentuated the conflict and chaos with these differences and Flynn's legacy has positioned the city to do the right thing in the face of this chaos. Advertisement Philip S. Hart, Los Angeles City Centered Suggestion: When providing the data for On the Block homes ( Gary Larrabee, Wenham An Impressive Track Record What a pleasure to read good news about a dedicated person who clearly knows right from wrong, good from bad, and has accepted a hefty challenge ( Gretchen Schuler, Wayland I loved the history about Eng's parents and family, along with his work experience. He truly has done an amazing job, all rooted in his collaborative, methodical, and accountable approach. My son takes the Red Line every day to Kendall Square and says the difference is tangible and appreciated. More stories like this might lead to a better impact on the whole state. Mark Bresnahan, Plymouth Although I live in New Hampshire, I was born and raised in Boston and have good memories of the T. I recently heard a bit of an interview with Mr. Eng on NPR and was impressed at how he actually answered questions in a smart, approachable way. I think we are missing that in public figures these days, and this was a reminder of what good people can do. Advertisement Sandy Wadlington, Bradford, New Hampshire I thoroughly enjoyed Wen's article that delved into Eng and the road that brought him to Boston. It was detailed, factual, and showed his personal side, as well. So far so good for this success story! Pat Kavanagh, Nahant Phil Eng has had an extraordinary impact on MBTA operations across the entire system, the morale of staff, and the satisfaction of users — all in two years. This story of a man with deep expertise and vast experience, team management skills, and political grit is more than a turnaround story and more than a human interest story: It is a story of public sector leadership at its very best. Mr. Eng stands in sharp contrast to the adjacent Globe Magazine article with the subhead 'The president wants to take down our institutions, our economy, and our ideals.' Thanks from a grateful citizen and Orange Line rider. David E. Stein, Boston CONTACT US: Write to magazine@ or The Boston Globe Magazine/Comments, 1 Exchange Place, Suite 201, Boston, MA 02109-2132. Comments are subject to editing.
Boston Globe
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
A truly sadistic dentist elevates Greater Boston Stage's ‘Little Shop of Horrors'
The over-the-top campiness of 'Little Shop' obscures the fact that this depiction of botanical Armageddon is a pretty dark story. Our recent experience with a global pandemic has given certain sci-fi tales an unsettling currency. They no longer seem quite so 'fi,' do they? 'The Last of Us,' indeed. Roger Corman's 1960 film became a cult classic, for all its clunkiness. Advertisement Then 'Little Shop' was adapted into a musical by the powerhouse team of Howard Ashman (lyrics and book) and Alan Menken (music) that premiered in 1982. A film version was released in 1986, with Advertisement Stephen Markarian plays Seymour, a nebbishy employee at a flower shop owned by the mean-spirited Mr. Mushnik (Bryan Miner). Seymour is hopelessly in love with fellow employee Audrey (Kayla Shimizu), but she's dating — and being abused by — a sadistic dentist named Orin, portrayed by Troilo. (Troilo also plays several other characters, and manages to make each of them distinctive, even the ones whose stage time can be measured in seconds.) When Seymour buys an ordinary-looking plant and brings it back to the shop, he names it Audrey 2 (built by Cameron McEachern, voiced with commanding authority by Anthony Pires Jr., and manipulated by Sydney T. Grant). Audrey 2 —green, mean, and amphibian-looking — proves to have an insatiable appetite for human blood. Thus are set in motion events that will ultimately tell Seymour something about himself and what he is capable of, none of it all that reassuring. Shimizu captures Audrey's lost-soul quality, and delivers a lovely rendition of the yearning 'Somewhere That's Green.' She and Markarian team up to poignant effect in 'Suddenly Seymour,' one of the great duets. Music director Bethany Aiken and her five-piece band, performing backstage, do solid work. The Doo-Wop girls who serve up narration and commentary in roughly equal measure throughout the show — Cortlandt Barrett as Chiffon, Pearl Scott as Ronnette, and Aimee Coleman as Crystal — are a delight. There was a touching scene during the curtain call at Wednesday's matinee. Coleman, an understudy to Becky Bass, was stepping into the role for the first time. She had a lot of friends and family in the audience, and she was given flowers, a thunderous ovation, and a memory to last a lifetime. Advertisement LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman. Music by Alan Menken. Directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz. Music direction, Bethany Aiken. Choreography, Chris Shin. Presented by Greater Boston Stage Company, Stoneham. Through June 29. Tickets $64 - $69. At 781-279-2200 or Don Aucoin can be reached at
Boston Globe
06-06-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
DJ Silverstein produces a weighty win for Franklin baseball, which reaches D1 quarterfinals despite 3-6 start
'Last year I was kind of undersized,' Silverstein said. 'I hit the weight room hard, just really determined to get out there and go compete..' On Thursday, the 6-foot-3-inch junior righthander limited fifth-seeded Xaverian to two runs and three hits over five innings as the No. 12 Panthers carved out a 5-3 second-round win in the Division 1 tournament. Franklin starter DJ Silverstein tossed five innings of two-run ball. Photo courtesy of Hunter Smith (@smittvisuals) In a two-run fifth, Joe Goguen tallied an RBI double, Sean Kryzak produced an RBI flyout, and freshman Patrick Luizzi (2 for 4) laced a run-scoring single. '[Silverstein] actually didn't think he had his best stuff, but it showed what kind of competitor he is,' Brown said. 'He got the ball today and didn't disappoint.' Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Franklin's Patrick Luizzi was pumped after reaching first. Photo courtesy of Hunter Smith (@smittvisuals) Advertisement Juniors Jack Sullivan and Kryzak, seniors Zack Winer and Cole Sidwell, and sophomore Owen Pennini all manufactured timely hits, combining for three runs and three RBIs. Junior Drake McAlpine was 3 for 3. 'We started off 0-3, then 3-6, and I think we have 12 freshmen and sophomores,' Brown said. 'You know, a lot of juniors, but not a lot of seniors. So that hasn't been what we've been accustomed to. I feel like we're starting to see the growth and maturity.' Battling the 90-degree heat on a turf diamond, Silverstein gave way in the sixth to sophomore Owen Lewis, who yielded an RBI fly out to center to Xaverian's Beckett Delleo. Advertisement Jake Lonardo put the Hawks' first run on the board in the bottom of the first with an RBI single to right-center, but Delleo's at-bat marked Xaverian's final run in the game. 'We believe in passing the baton, and everybody's got to do their job,' Brown said. 'Everybody has to be able to execute.' Franklin celebrates a second-round win over Xaverian. Photo courtesy of Hunter Smith (@smittvisuals) Division 4 State Lynnfield 3, Stoneham 1 — Senior Madux Iovinelli allowed four hits and struck out five in six inning sand junior Drew George supplied a three-run double as the second-seeded Pioneers (18-4) sent 18-seed Stoneham (8-14) home in the second round. Uxbridge 7, Clinton 0 — Cody Veneziano tossed a shutout for the ninth-seeded Spartans (15-5) as they ousted the No. 8 Gaels (13-5) in the second round. Division 5 state Charlestown 3, Bromfield 2 — Junior Criss Luna sealed the win game for the Townies (15-5), sending a home run into left field on the first pitch of the bottom of the 11th inning, ending a stretch of seven straight scoreless innings to cap a second-round win over No. 10 Bromfield (17-3). 'There was a lot of pressure,' said Luna, who drove in all three of the Townies' runs. 'I'm already hurt; I was nervous.' The winning homer was his seventh of the season and the fourth on the Bunker Hill Community College field. After falling behind 2-0, the Townies rallied in the third inning, evening the score on Luna's two-run single to left field. 'I think these guys have had it all year– I know what they're capable of,' said coach Mayron Ramirez. Charlestown now prepares to face second-seeded English High in the quarterfinals. Globe correspondent Auzzy Byrdsell reported from Bunker Hill Community College. Advertisement
CTV News
10-05-2025
- CTV News
Hells Angels residence shot up near Quebec City
A residence in Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury, in the Jacques-Cartier MRC near Quebec City, was shot at twice this week. The suspects again shot at the home on Friday evening, at around 8:30 p.m., prompting a major police deployment. 'Police officers from the Jacques-Cartier MRC were called to reports of gunshots heard in the Sommet Road area of Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury. Once on the scene, they found that shots had hit a residence in the area. Fortunately, no one was injured,' said Sûreté du Québec (SQ) spokesperson Sergeant Audrey-Anne Bilodeau in an interview. The residence is located in a densely wooded residential area where neighbours are a safe distance away. The house in question may belong to Mathieu Pelletier, an alleged member in good standing of the Hells Angels, according to the daily Le Soleil, which said it had checked the municipal land register. Police refused to confirm this information immediately, since the person targeted is a victim and the police never publicly identify victims in their investigations. However, Bilodeau acknowledged that this is not the first time that the area has been targeted. 'This is the second time. There was a similar incident on Thursday night,' she admitted. 'The Major Crimes Division is conducting the two investigations in order to shed light on these two events.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on May 10, 2025.
CBS News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Weekend To Do List: Celebrating Mother's Day with events to bring mom to in Massachusetts
Mother's Day is this weekend, and there are plenty of special events to take mom to, including a special day at the zoo, a food truck festival and a market in Boston. Mother's Day at the Zoo in Boston and Stoneham Grab mom and enjoy the nice weather Sunday with a free trip to Franklin Park Zoo in Boston and Stone Zoo in Stoneham! With free admission for the special woman in your life, it's a day that both mom and the kids can enjoy too. Don't miss it on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. When: Sunday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Franklin Park Zoo, 1 Franklin Park Road, Boston; Stone Zoo, 149 Pond St., Stoneham Cost: Free for mom, but tickets are required for anyone ages 2 and older. Last entry is one hour before closing Click here for more information Webster Food Truck Festival It's a food truck festival in Webster on Saturday. Enjoy an array of local food trucks, special vendors to shop from, live bands and even bounce houses for the kids. Head to Webster Lake's Memorial Beach from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. for the fun! When: Saturday May 10 from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Where: Memorial Beach, 10 Memorial Beach Drive, Webster Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information SoWa Open Market in Boston The SoWa Open Market has returned for the season in Boston. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., enjoy one of the city's largest seasonal markets. With more than 250 local and regional artisans, food trucks, farmers and live music, it's a day for the entire family and pups are welcome too! Catch the weekly event in the South End from now through October. When: Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Every Sunday through October, rain or shine) Where: 450 and 500 Harrison Avenue, Boston Cost: Items available for purchase Click here for more information
