Special to the Independent The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed bills regulating the use of artificial intelligence in political advertisements. The bills would require the disclosure of AI use in political advertisements and would ban deceptive communications about a candidate…
Month: February 2026
City Hosts Monthly Veterans Luncheon at Connolly Center
Special to the Independent The City of Everett’s Veterans Services Department recently hosted its monthly Veterans Luncheon at the Edward G. Connolly Center, bringing together local veterans for fellowship, a shared meal and information about available services. Attendees enjoyed a…
Diann Slavit Baylis Announces Candidacy for Governor’s Council
Special to the Times-Free Press Immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis announced that she is running for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis, a resident of Marblehead, took out nomination papers this week from the Secretary of State’s Office,…
Maple Sugaring at DCR
Special to the Times-Free Press DCR is offering maple sugaring programs at parks across the state. Learn how to make maple syrup, a skill learned from Indigenous people from the northeast. Activities vary depending on location but include identifying maple…
We are So Done with Winter
When winter finally released its icy grip last week, with temperatures reaching above freezing for the first time in weeks, we had figured the worst of this winter season was behind us. Needless to say, that was wishful thinking. As…
Why hasn’t the NHL Banned Fighting?
Our love of hockey dates back to the 1960s, the golden era when “Bobby Orr and the Big, Bad Boston Bruins” (that was the title of a book that we’ve had since our youth) ruled the hockey world and the…
Guest Op-Ed: We have a Strong Community
By Mayor Robert Van Campen As we continue to endure this difficult winter season, I want to take a moment to personally thank each of you for your patience, resilience, and community spirit over the past several weeks. Winter always…
EHS Roundup
EHS boys basketball meets Methuen tonight in state tourney opener The Everett High boys basketball team is scheduled to travel to Methuen for a preliminary-round contest of the MIAA Division 1 state tournament tonight (Wednesday). The opening tip-off is set…
Obituaries 02-25-2026
Marion “Mae” Hatch Bank of America Retiree Marion D. “Mae” (Anderson) Hatch of Everett, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 19, 2026 in the Cambridge Health Alliance-Everett Hospital, after a very brief illness. She was 87 years old. Born…