The “E” Club of Everett announces it will hold its 47th consecutive scholarship dinner, to be held at Spinelli’s in Lynnfield on May 16, at 6:15 p.m. The “E” Club will be awarding eight scholarships and is looking forward to…
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Anti-Vaccine Hysteria Puts All of Us at Risk
The recent outbreak of measles in the United States is cause for concern for every Amercian. First and foremost, measles is a highly-contagious disease that places at risk anyone who is in the vicinity of someone who is infected with…
EHS Roundup
Cardinale finishes third at State Coaches Meet Everett High ace javelin thrower Carolann Cardinale brought home a third place medal in the javelin competition with a throw of 112’-6” at Saturday’s State Coaches Meet that featured the top outdoor track…
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Solidarity March
Everett to Get First Kayak and Canoe Launch along Malden River
In June of 2003, the City of Everett and Fort Point Associates conducted a study of Everett’s waterfront, and it brought great hope to the many who – at the time – hoped to unlock the long-forgotten waterfront. The report…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Receives Two Awards for Academic Performance and College Success
Pioneer Charter School of Science in Everett received recognition from two national organizations that rate public schools based on academic performance, closing achievement gaps and college success. PCSS was ranked the 18th best public high school in Massachusetts by U.S. News…
Massachusetts Muslim Community Welcome Month of Ramadan
The Massachusetts chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations joins approximately 120,000 Muslims in the Commonwealth and millions around the world in marking the beginning of the month-long fast of Ramadan (rom-a-don) that begins on or about May 6.* Ramadan…
Everett Residents Celebrating Return of River Herring at Annual 5k and Paddle Race
Come run with the herring- literally! Join the Mystic River Watershed Association and Everett residents, on Saturday, May 18, to celebrate the annual return of the herring. Each spring more than 600,000 herring swim from Boston Harbor to the Mystic…
House Passes Balanced Budget
Rep. Joe McGonagle prioritizes transportation, mental health, senior services Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) budget, which invests in programs and services across the Commonwealth.…