Kenneth Manning.

Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan has confirmed that the body of a deceased adult male recovered last night from the Mystic River has been positively identified as Kenneth Manning, 35, of Malden.

— Photos by Bobbie Toner

This past Sunday, March 13, marked the end of the epic near 50-year run as Somerville’s and one of the Greater Boston area’s premier nightspots and entertainment venues.

By Sal Ghamo

The pros and cons of natural versus artificial turf are still being debated and assessed by the city, according to a report by the Board of Aldermen’s Special Committee on Open Space, Environment, and Energy.

At the March 10 regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen, a report was given on the activities of the Special Committee on Open Space, Environment, and Energy that had met earlier, on February 29.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone wearing the green here in the city. Some of the Irish pubs around the city will be celebrating but the one place to be on St. Patrick’s Day is Sally O’Brien’s on Somerville Avenue. Great food, awesome people, good conversation, lots of laughs and live entertainment every night. We’re going to be there, are you? A blessed and Happy St. Patrick’s Day to everyone. This is the 100th anniversary of the Easter Uprising against hundreds of years of English rule.

By Charles Lane

Legislation aimed at curbing the epidemic use of opioids brings hope for those who have searched for new tools to help in the battle against the rampant spread of drug addiction.

Governor Charlie Baker signed landmark legislation into law on Monday to address the deadly opioid and heroin epidemic plaguing the Commonwealth and was joined by a robust group including Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Senate President Stanley Rosenberg, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, Attorney General Maura Healey, Auditor Suzanne Bump, members of the legislature, law enforcement, health care providers, community leaders, individuals in recovery and others.

Eagle Feathers #99 – The Eagle

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

It has been called the “king” of birds in legend and lore. Its image is found in over sixty variations scattered across the world. In this country, it is a symbol of our nation, a majestic image of power and freedom. It is the American Bald Eagle, and its image is readily identifiable on our government buildings, military uniforms, and at patriotic celebrations. In Somerville, as well as in other cities, the eagle covers its terrain by exhibiting itself on our coins and stamps, on our statues, in our illustrations, and perched atop our flagpoles.

There may be a few among us who have never stepped foot into Johnny D’s Uptown Restaurant and Music Club, but it’s a sure thing that each and every one of us knows someone who has. And more than likely those who have done so have cherished memories to share of the legendary nightspot.

By Louise Carpenter

Graphing the diameter vs. the circumference of a variety of round objects at East Somerville Community School π Night.

Monday, March 14 was Pi Day (3.14) – but not just any π day, it was a Well-Rounded π Day because it is the year 2016: 3.14.16! 3.159… rounds off to 3.16.

A tribute to Brian J Cloherty, who passed away five years ago, was held this past weekend. This is the 5th annual pub crawl in his honor. This picture was taken at Johnny D’s, one of the stops along the way on Saturday, a day before the club closed.

Paige Roberts is a member of the Bagel Bards, a literary group in Somerville, Mass. She is also the archivist for the Oliver Wendell Holmes Collection at the Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass. When she is not working with this prestigious collection, she is often hiking and communing with nature.