The 21st Annual Women’s Health Forum, hosted by Speaker of the House Bob DeLeo, was held last Wednesday evening, Oct. 10, at the Neil Shapiro Center for Performing Arts and brought in over 30 participants and vendors. “This is my…
Author: Kate Anslinger
Eighth Grader Thanks the Many Teachers Who Have Guided Him along the Way
Christian Buonopane has already seen his fair share of positive influences, as he credits not just one teacher but several, as being his favorite. At only 14-years-old, Buonopane is showing signs of being multi-talented in a broad array of activities…
School Committee Prepares for Additional Kindergarten Classroom at Gorman Fort Banks
Now that the school department has the funding to add an additional kindergarten class at the Gorman Fort Banks School the task of creating that classroom is in front of the school staff. The additional classroom is considered a positive…
High School Senior Fits Part-Time Job into Busy Schedule
Seventeen-year-old Emma Carleton is no stranger to team sports. Since she was five years old, she played hockey, and that passion continued throughout her school years, later landing her the role of captain on the high school’s varsity team. Her…
Kids Exercise Programs are Changing the Path for Today’s Youth
Exercise does a body good, regardless of your age, gender or size. In today’s fast-paced, technology driven world, it’s even more important to instill decent exercise habits at a young age and arm our youth with the tools they need…
Miller Field Construction on Track:Winthrop and Northeast Metro Tech Students Working on Structures
If you’ve had the opportunity to drive by Miller Field over the last few weeks, you may have seen some of the students from Northeast Metropolitan Tech working hard on getting the fieldhouse prepped for construction. Starting this month, the…
Middle Schoolers Get Lesson in Social Media Use
Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter are just a few of the many social media platforms that are utilized from day to day. While this connectivity provides many benefits, it also opens up more doors for sexual predators and bullies to attack…
High School Junior Has Many Layers of Talent
Sixteen-year-old Zara Powell is a perfect example of a well-rounded student. Her interests span from science and cross-country track to drama, and she admits that she is naturally curious about all subjects in school. Having recently found a passion for…
Resident Creates Musical Based on Experiences on the Golf Course
You don’t have to be a golf fanatic to get some enjoyment out of a new musical comedy about golf, luck and friendship. “I’d Rather Be Lucky Than Good,†will be hitting the stage at the E.B. Newton School in…
School Superintendent Pushes for Seventh Kindergarten Classroom
At Monday night’s School Committee meeting, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Howard voiced her concerns over the growing kindergarten class sizes. “Having 26-5-year-olds and two adults in one room is stuffy,†said Howard, who also emphasized the challenges with bathroom logistics…