By Mina Rose Morales

One of the city’s comic bookstores remained a hub for comics despite close encounter with shut down. “The store was doing poorly,” said Tim Finn, the current owner of Hub Comics.

Inside Hub Comics after its most recent renovation. — Photos by Mina Rose Morales

Eagle Feathers #260 – The Hammock

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

Relaxation is said to be a process that decreases the effects of stress on your body and mind. Some proven techniques have been meditation, visualization, deep breathing and yoga. An old- fashioned way of swinging, swaying, rocking and rolling gently in a hammock is said to also help.

It goes without saying that not everyone gets their way when election time rolls around. There are winners and losers, the satisfied and the disgruntled. As passionately as we may feel about our pet issues of interest, the inevitable day comes when our convictions are put to the test and the results are set in stone, for better or worse, depending on which side you are standing on.

Arrests:
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Kakanfo Pilgrim, August 11, 12:35 p.m., arrested at Sycamore St. on warrant charges of larceny from a building, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, disorderly conduct, trespassing, false fire alarm, and misdemeanor breaking and entering.

Kourtney McLean, of Hyde Park, August 12, 1:09 p.m., arrested at Canal St. on warrant charges of larceny over $1200, aggravated assault and battery, assault and battery on a public employee, possession of a class A drug, possession of a class B drug, possession of a class E drug, shoplifting by concealing merchandise, and larceny under $1200.

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A while back I visited the studio of Sebastian Rizzon during the Open Studios event in Somerville, organized by the great folks at the Somerville Arts Council. Rizzon fits the profile of many folks I have interviewed: eclectic, multi-talented, and innovative.  Here is an interview I conducted with him.

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Susan Lilly is a writer, photographer, and jewelry maker from the New York area. She was active in the open mic poetry scene while living in the Boston area, and has continued to create new work and network with other artists through social media. During her years in the Boston poetry scene, Susan printed copies of her first book titled May December, which contained poetry, and a short story. She has been published in Boston area papers, and in online publications. The main focus of Susan’s work is time, distance, and nature, topics that strongly affect how she views and interacts with the world. Susan’s new collection of poetry with one short fiction piece is now available digitally starting at just $2. The title is Galaxies, Oceans, and Us. Please contact her at susanlilly@zoho.com to purchase.

Orange Line to begin 30 day shut down as of August 19, 2022. — Photo by Bobbie Toner

Over the weekend, the MBTA released the Rider’s Guide to Planning Ahead as the T prepares for a 30-day full closure of the Orange Line from Oak Grove to Forest Hills stations beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 19, and the 28-day closure of the Green Line from Union Square to Government Center stations beginning Monday, August 22. 

April 16, 1950 – August 12, 2022

Stephen E. (Steve) Conley  passed away suddenly in an accident while riding his bike, August 12, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Thayne (Eastman) Conley. Son of the late Ann and Thomas A. Conley Sr. Loving father of Michelle Bache and her husband Paul of Abington, Kevin Conley, Kerri Conley and her fiancé Brandon Cunningham all of Somerville. Brother of the late Thomas A. Conley Jr. and Maureen Conley. Dear grandfather of Joshua Bache.

Updated: from the Office of Middlesex DA Marian Ryan – The preliminary investigation suggests that the cyclist, identified as Stephen Conley, 72 of Somerville, was travelling westbound in the bike lane on Broadway when the operator of a Land Rover, that was parked, opened his driver side door. 

On Friday, August 12, a 72-year-old Somerville man was fatally injured in a collision while cycling near 1055 Broadway just outside of Teele Square. Somerville Police officers responded to the report of the crash at 11:20 a.m. The operator of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The cyclist was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.