Zion Ministries Church of Everett celebrated Black History Month with a service and collation Sunday, Feb. 18 at the church. Bishop Robert G. Brown presided over the event, welcoming the many guests to the celebration. The signing of the Civil…
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DiDomenico Champions Community Action Agencies at State House Event
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico spoke at the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP)’s public policy briefing about the essential role Community Action Agencies play in our community. He was joined by the Community Action Agency leaders in…
House Democratic Leaders Are To Blame for Ukraine’s Predicament
When a small gang of extreme Republicans undertook the ouster of former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy last year, we wrote at the time that the refusal of Democrats to aid in keeping McCarthy in his seat was foolhardy. Despite the…
Democratic Leaders Need To Tell Biden To Step Aside
It has become increasingly obvious that President Joe Biden is spiraling faster-and-faster downhill, both physically and mentally. He can barely string together two sentences — not even from a teleprompter — and if he answers questions off-the-cuff (which he seldomly…
Sports Roundup
Eveillard is 7th in 300; Desrameaux Finishes 9th at D-2 State Meet Revere star sprinter Kayshaun Eveillard brought home a seventh-place medal in the 300 meter dash at last week’s Division 2 State Meet that was held at the Reggie…
City of Everett Hosts Addiction and Alcoholism Family Education Session at the Connolly Center
Special to the Independent The City of Everett hosted an Addiction and Alcoholism Family Education Session presented by The Family Restored on Wednesday, Feb. 7, at the Connolly Center. Sponsored by the Everett Recovery Connection (ERC), this event focused on…
DiDomenico Advocates for Bill Providing IDs to Returning Citizens
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico recently spoke before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security to advocate for his bill, S.1506, An Act relative to successful transition and re-entry to tomorrow for incarcerated persons. This legislation…
Everett High School Education Pathway: First-Ever Mentoring Day a Huge Success
The Everett High School (EHS) Education Pathway hosted its first-ever Mentoring Day event on January 26, 2024. Sixty-five (65) students enrolled in Education 1, 2, and 3 classes attended and participated in a series of table discussions inside the EHS…
EBNHC Appoints Mimi Gardner as Vice President and Chief Equity Officer
Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) announced the appointment of Mimi Gardner, MPH, MA as Vice President and Chief Equity Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience and leadership rooted in health equity to the…
Residents Learn About Mystic River Watershed Study of Air Quality in Everett
Special to the Independent Everett residents met with air quality and climate health professionals to learn about the Mystic River Watershed Association’s three-year study (CLEANAIR) of air quality in Everett. Both an air quality workshop (Jan. 17) and listening session…