Just in time for opening day for Everett Little League on Saturday, April 27th, the City of Everett recently completed the construction of a new concession stand at Sacramone Park. The new concession stand was part of a $3.5 million…
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Bring on the Spring
Yes, we know that the calendar told us that spring officially began with the vernal equinox on March 20. And yes, the crocuses have been in full bloom, bringing a welcome burst of color to the otherwise-dreary New England landscape…
Letters to the Editor
My Full Support Dear Editor, As of 10 a.m. Tuesday morning the Massachusetts Gaming Commission started an intensive three-day hearing process located at the Boston Convention Center. The matter is whether Wynn Resorts will be found suitable and allowed to…
EHS Roundup
EHS athletics set to spring into action The 2019 spring sports season for Everett High athletic teams swings into high gear this week. The EHS boys and girls outdoor track & field teams are set to kick off their seasons…
Obituaries 04-03-2019
Raymond Russell Of Malden, formerly of Everett Raymond Russell of Malden, formerly of Everett, died on March 26. The beloved husband of Claire (Windsor), he was the loving father of Raymond Russell and his wife, Tina and the late Douglas Russell,…
Everett Science Fair Winners
At the New Night Shift
Appreciation: Former Mayor George McCarthy Passes at 91
George R. McCarthy of Hamilton, formerly of Everett, passed away peacefully on March 22 on the eve of his 92nd birthday at the Kaplan Housein Danvers. George was a long time resident and business owner in Everett. He owned and…
Everett Nursing Home Part of AG Healey’s Settlement
Attorney General Maura Healey announced last week a series of settlements with seven different nursing homes to resolve allegations of systemic failures at their facilities that endangered nursing home residents – with one of those homes being in Everett. The…
Rep. McGonagle Meets Housing
Authority officials at State House As the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Housing, State Rep. Joe McGonagle advocated for increased state support of public Housing at the 37th Annual Legislative Information Day sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter of…