Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior.…
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State Committeewoman Lesley R. Phillips Seeks Re-election
Democratic State Committeewoman Lesley Rebecca Phillips has announced her campaign for re-election; the following is her statement: Dear voters, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the female “ballot seat” which I have held since 2008, representing…
The Miracle on Ice Was More than Just a Game
For those who either were not around or were very young on Feb. 22, 1980, it is hard to imagine how low the American psyche had plummeted during the decade of the 1970s. Although the 1960s generally are regarded as…
EHS Sports Roundup
Lucia Seide finishes fourth at D-1 State Meet Everett High star sprinter Lucia Seide finished in fourth place in the 55-meter dash at last week’s Division 1 State Meet that was held at the Reggie Lewis Center. Lucia qualified for the final…
Obituaries 02-19-2020
Dorothy Moschella World traveler who loved to cook for family and friends Dorothy (Vigliotti) Moschella of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Feb. 14 at the age of 95. Dorothy was a world traveler…
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Looking Back at Black History in Everett Rev. Dr. Albert R. Sampson: “Civil Rights Warrior”
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories of many black residents…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Lee G. Johnson: ‘The Judge From Cherry Street’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories of many black residents…
Councilor Gerly Adrien Lists Black History Month Events
•Feb. 17 – Honoring Black Everett Leaders, featuring keynote speaker Congressman Joe Kennedy. The event will be at the Everett Haitian Community Center, Broadway, at 6 p.m. •Feb. 19 – Black Heroes Seniors Lunch, featuring Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, 11 a.m.,…
Everett Citizens Foundation Announces Grant Awards
Mayor Carlo DeMaria is pleased to announce the award winners from the first round of grants decided by the Everett Citizens Foundation. The Host Community Agreement between the City of Everett and Wynn Resorts established the Everett Citizens Foundation. The…