Talk on Great Molasses Flood

The public is invited to hear author Stephen Puleo talk about the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 on Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m., at the Brighton Branch Library. Puleo will relate the story, told in his latest book, about one of Boston’s greatest catastrophes of the 20th century when a 50-foot-tall steel tank filled with [...]

When Allston was a “country experience”

It’s hard to believe that was once possible, but that’s the subject of this week’s “Remembering Old Allston-Brighton” column by local historian Bill Marchione. Check back wickedlocal.com/allston on Friday to read more.

Being chased by a bull a common experience?

That was apparently the case in A-B once upon a time, according to the latest oral interview excerpt featured in “Remembering Old Allston-Brighton”! Wow, times sure have changed.

Heritage Museum flea market rescheduled

The Heritage Museum has rescheduled its flea market and will now hold it Saturday, March 8, 10a.m.-3p.m. in the auditorium of the Veronica Smith Senior Center.

Dunkin’ Donuts sign is coming down

The Dunkin’ Donuts sign at the corner of North Beacon and Market may be coming down, WBZ and boston.com report. But the sign is more than 50 years old and some say it’s historically significant and should be saved.
Update: “The franchisee of the Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant in Brighton is working with town officials to design [...]