Saints, fireworks and a dodgy baseline

More money, more festa, more fireworks. In the grand debate of fireworks and the cult of saints, this video - more virus than viral - proves the power of the festa.

Fireworks victim died on daughter’s fifth birthday

The families of five of the victims of the fireworks factory explosion are having a joint funeral on Saturday. They have asked mourners to make donations to a fund for the victims at Fontana parish, instead of flowers.

Gozo Bishop to set up commission on fireworks in feasts

Gozo Bishop Mario Grech said today that he would be setting set up a commission to help him issue directives on fireworks in feasts. He made the announcement at Xaghra parish church during Pontifical Mass this morning to mark the Nativity of Our Lady.

Saugus Police log Sept. 7

Caller reported two men throwing fireworks at vehicles on Forest Street

Quilt show part of the fabric of heritage fair

Crafters are preparing to fill Falls Park this weekend as the Fall Creek Heritage Fair draws a crowd into the area for the 34th year.