‘Does Anybody Care’? Cambridge Senior Makes Poignant Plea to Commissioners
An 81-year-old Cambridge resident delivered an emotional and sharply critical appeal to city leaders Monday, urging more support for seniors struggling with safety, housing, and the cost of basic activities. Addressing the Cambridge city commissioners at the start of Monday’s meeting, Sandra Snowden said older residents are being overlooked despite growing needs, particularly those living […]
Cambridge Backs State Push for New Revenue Structure, Citing Tax Burden on Residents
Cambridge city leaders voted Monday to support state legislation to overhaul how counties and municipalities share revenue, arguing that the current system leaves city residents paying more than their fair share. Commissioners said the measure could help address long-standing concerns about the tax differential between Cambridge and Dorchester County. The City Commission adopted a resolution […]
Fur Your Consideration: Meet Esmeralda and Cricket
Each week, The Spy partners with Baywater Animal Rescue to feature animals looking for a second chance. These profiles spotlight the personalities, quirks, and stories behind the cats and dogs waiting for adoption. Meet your next companion. Meet Esmeralda! This beautiful one-year-old, 35-pound Husky mix is as loving as she is resilient. Personality Esmeralda came […]
Excursion or Incursion—Which is It? By Maria Grant
Over the last two weeks, President Trump has referred to his war in Iran more than 50 times as “a little excursion.” According to my research, Trump’s aides suggested that he call the war an incursion. Trump thought they said excursion and so that is what he has been calling a war that so […]
In Search of an Office By Jamie Kirkpatrick
I’ve decided I need an office. The dining room table or the sofa in the living room are fine places to work, but I think a little private space and some peas and carrots might promote better reflection and prose. I considered renting space outside our home(s), but, frankly, that’s a luxury I can’t […]