Editorial: One way to resist? Stop trafficking in rumors

By Bill Forry, Executive Editor

Feeling overwhelmed by the onslaught of bad news and scuttlebutt about detentions and “mass” deportations?

Join the club. Or even better: Don’t.

From this vantage point— roughly ten days into the second Trump presidency— too many people are feeding into the frenzy by parroting half-truths or outright falsehoods about “reports” of federal agents rounding up people in city neighborhoods. 

It just flat-out isn’t happening here. At least, not yet.

Advocates urge quick Beacon Hill action on immigration bills

Above: Sen. Liz Miranda of Boston speaks at a rally outside the State House in support of the "Protect Our Immigrant Communities" campaign on Jan. 29, 2025. Chris Lisinski/SHNS

By Chris Lisinski
State House News Service

Concerned by the Trump administration's unfolding deportation efforts, some Massachusetts lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates launched a new campaign Wednesday pressing the Legislature to offer a quick response.

Author, chef Margo Gabriel explored Soup Joumou in talk at Dorchester bookstore

Shown above: Margo Gabriel, right, author of “The Expat Kitchen Cookbook,” is shown with Tamika Francis, left, the founder of “Food and Folklore" series at Just Book-ish, A new bookstore in Dorchester's Fields Corner on Jan. 9. Photo courtesy Tamika Francis

By Sherri Cajuste, Haitians of Boston

Bostonians can choose five winners in first-ever ‘Participatory Budget’ election

Voting will start this week in the city of Boston’s new participatory budget process, which will result in the distribution of $2 million in city funds to five projects. There are fourteen finalists in the running for the top five slots with proposals ranging from new supports for those struggling with addiction and rental assistance funds to teens and young adults to rat control. 

HAU's 25th annual Independence Day gala celebrated heritage, resilience

By Sherri Cajuste
Haitians of Boston

Haitian Americans United, Inc. (HAU) celebrated Haitian Independence Day with a successful gala event on Sat., Jan. 4 at the IBEW Local 103 union hall in Dorchester. The 25th annual gala brought together over 300 attendees, ranging from local leaders to young activists, all united by a shared commitment to honoring Haiti's hard-fought independence and its lasting impact on the world.

Mattapan dancer lands role in ‘Urban Nutcracker’

Mattapan’s Nichole Sillice, 13, a student at the Tony Williams School of Dance who attends the Edith Baker School in Brookline, will be featured in the ‘Urban Nutcracker’ production at the Shubert Theatre beginning this Saturday (Dec. 14) when she will dance in the role of Samantha, Clarice’s sister, in the holiday classic, which will run from Dec. 14-22 in the Boch Center at the Shubert.

Why you should sign-up now for HealthConnector

Last year, Massachusetts launched the largest expansion in health care affordability since the Health Connector was first created nearly two decades ago. As a result, more than 55,000 Massachusetts residents were able to access more affordable health insurance this year.

With the rise of the gig economy, people newly moving into Massachusetts, and individuals transitioning out of the MassHealth program, more middle-income residents needed affordable coverage than ever before.

Obituary— Eugenio Pierre Antoine, 84, died on Dec. 1

ANTOINE, Eugenio Pierre of Dorchester, on Dec. 1 at age 84.

Born in Jacmel, Haiti, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Eugenio touched countless lives with his warmth, generosity, and infectious kindness. He is survived by his beloved wife of over 50 years, Clemence Jabath Antoine; his daughter, Marise Antoine; his son, James Antoine; his daughter-in-law, Gintare Antoine; his adored grandson, Lukas Alexandre Antoine; his sister, Marie Irène Antoine; his stepbrother, Fransillion Alcindor; and his large extended family.

Gourmet Kreyol plans sit-down restaurant for Dorchester's Codman Square

PicturedL Nathalie LeCorps, co-owner of Gourmet Kreyol food truck and catering, announced at the Codman Square Neighborhood Council that she plans to open a 49-seat full- service restaurant at 657 Washington St. and asked the group to support her application for one of the new all-alcohol restaurant liquor licenses. She aims to open the restaurant and an office headquarters there by April. Seth Daniel photo

Carney Hospital 'listening session' set for Dec 12 in Dorchester

Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) will convene a "Community Listening Session" on Thursday, December 12, at 5:30 p.m. at the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 Training Center, 1181 Adams St. in Dorchester.

According to an advisory released by BPHC:"Community members impacted by the Carney Hospital closure are invited to attend this meeting to share comments with the working group about the health needs and inequities in their communities following the hospital’s closure, and to offer ideas for how to address those needs and promote equity."

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