A Dorchester man has been charged with attempted murder for setting two major fires – one in Chelsea – after getting in a fight with his girlfriend and trying to fight that fire with a fire. Late last week, State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, Everett Fire Chief David Butler, Chelsea Fire Chief Robert...
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An Unspeakable Tragedy
Perhaps I am still in sense of shock as the details and the reality of the bombing at the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday sinks into my mind. One is almost immune when you hear about civilian targeted bombs exploding in those places of unrest like the Middle East or Africa....
Police Briefs 04-18-2013
April 8 Joshua Beaulieu, 34, 44 Lafayette Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for assault and battery. Ramon Pagan, 41, 1 Pine St., Boston, MA was arrested for drinking/possessing open alcoholic beverage in public. Jodie Perkins, 45, Homeless, Chelsea, was arrested on warrants. Raissa Avilez, 22, 29 Chester Ave., Chelsea, was arrested for assault, threat to...
Pineda Pitches, Bats Red Devils to Victory
The Chelsea High baseball team shook off a pair of tough losses earlier this past week to post an 11-4 win over Maimonides Academy Tuesday evening under the lights at Chelsea Stadium. Jason Pineda was the leading light for the Red Devils, pitching a complete game six-hitter with just two earned runs and socking...
Obituaries 04-18-2013
Sharon Greeley Harney Of Middleton, formerly of Chelsea Sharon J. (Cain) Greeley Harney died April 14 in her home following an extended illness. She was 58 years old. The beloved wife of Stephen G. Harney, she was born in San Bernadino, California on March 1, 1955, the daughter of the late Harry L. and...
Chelsea Citywide Study Art Show Opening Reception
Paula Marino of the Kelly School poses for a photo with her mother, Helen Espinoza, and her principal, Tim Howard.
Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award
Jerry Shafir, founder and president of Kettle Cuisine, was the recipient of the Chelsea Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. Making the presentation of a Chelsea Clock was Joanne Tarason, a member of the executive committee.
We Will Miss Judge Diana Maldonando
On the television at any given time in the afternoon, one can see cases being tried and adjudicated with no nonsense. Sometimes, in a particular case, the television judge just lays the person out and you cheer. Well in Chelsea, we have been fortunate to have had such a judge. Judge Diana Maldonando of...
Red Devil Baseball Team Earns 12-2 Win
The Chelsea High baseball team posted its first win of the season with a 12-2 triumph over Notre Dame of Lawrence Monday night under the lights at Chelsea Stadium. The Red Devils set the tone for the contest from the outset, pouncing on Notre Dame’s starting pitcher to rack up nine runs in the...
Obituaries 04-11-2013
Richard Pilcher Served in US Air Force Intelligence Service Richard L. Pilcher of Chelsea passed away suddenly at home. He was 76 years old. Born in Eufaula, Alabama to W.E. and Jerusha (Nobles) Pilcher, he joined the US Air Force in 1955 and served for four years. During that time he was in the...
