Special to the Independent Following a tough loss to Central Catholic in the Division 1 North semifinals last week, the Everett high football team looked to rebound against Andover, but the Warriors stunned Everett, 20-16, Friday night in Andover. Andover…
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Obituaries 11-20-2019
Sylvia Vacca Active in Area Civic Organizations Sylvia A. (Finos) Vacca of Melrose, formerly of Everett, died on Nov. 14 at the age of 82. Mrs. Vacca was a graduate of Everett High School and the University of Massachusetts.…
Veterans Day Ceremony
Everett High School Biology Teacher Aims to Bring Cutting Edge, Hands-On Science Labs into the Classroom
Local science teachers, including Everett High School’s Jeff Ahern, learned how to edit genes using CRISPR during a free professional development workshops by Acera Education Innovation (AceraEI). The goal is for participants to bring this curriculum to their own public…
Malden Catholic Welcomes Over 250 Future Lancers at Open House
Malden Catholic High School had its largest Open House in over 7 years, welcoming over 250 future Lancers on Sunday, October 27, 2019. This was the school’s largest attendance for a single-day event. As they entered through the doors of…
LGBTQ Members Welcomed at Mystic Valley Elder Services Monthly Social
Mystic Valley Elder Services started Mystic Tea nearly eight years ago to provide an affirming, comfortable gathering place for LGBTQ older adults and anyone who wants to meet, eat and socialize with a lot of very interesting and welcoming people.…
The Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of carbon emissions from our addiction to fossil…
Guest Op-Ed: Everett Leading the Way on Mobility
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria Not quite three years ago, on a cold morning in early December, I directed my DPW and parking staff to begin placing orange cones down the side of Broadway, kicking off what was meant to be…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You from Gerly Adrien Dear Editor, I just want to say thank you to Everett. You have taken the chance on me and I will be forever grateful for it. When I first ran for office, I said I…
Obituaries 11-13-2019
Elizabeth Doyle Graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1955 Elizabeth “Betty” Doyle. 82, a lifelong resident of Everett. passed away surrounded by the love and adoration of her family on Monday, Nov. 4 at her daughter’s home after a valiant…