Thanksgiving is a wonderful family holiday, but the day can be ruined with a cooking or candle fire, a burn injury, or a carbon monoxide incident from long-term use of the oven, said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. There…
Author: Independent Staff
Thanksgiving and Very Thankful
This Thanksgiving I am thankful to not have cancer. I hope. Six months ago my family doctor sent me for a CT scan because I went in to be checked out for something that felt weird which ended up being…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no national-celebration connotations,…
Unbeaten Pope John Tigers Move on to Division 8 Super Bowl
The Tigers train just keeps rolling, and its next stop will be the dream destination all season: Gillette Stadium for the Division 8 Super Bowl. The unbeaten Pope John Tigers made sure of that Saturday, Nov. 17, with a convincing…
Obituaries 11-21-2018
Irene L. McLucas Of Everett Irene L. (Davis) McLucas of Everett, formerly of Somerville, January 27, 1943 – November 16, 2018. Daughter of the late Bertram Davis and the late Eleanor Ash. Ex-wife of the late Herbert McLucas. Devoted mother…
Victory Salute
The Pope John Tigers carried the flag onto the field at the beginning of the game in tribute to Veterans Day, and celebrated their MIAA Division 8 North title with it afterward on a rainy Friday, Nov. 9. Left to…
Traffic Warnings for Lower Broadway
The Encore Boston Harbor off-site roadway construction is entering the last stretch on Lower Broadway this fall and the next few weeks will be extremely busy, company officials said. Drivers should take note that there will be many construction impacts…
Hallmark Health VNA and Hospice Named as a Top Agency
Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice announced that it has been named a Top Agency of the 2018 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For 13 years, HomeCare Elite has annually…
Mayor DeMaria Officially Announces Tree Lighting Ceremony
Mayor Carlo DeMaria, along with the Everett Chamber of Commerce, are pleased to announce that the City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Downtown Open House will be held on Friday, November 30th at 5PM. Attendees will enjoy an array…
Teddie Peanut Butter Recognized Manufacturer of the Year
Massachusetts Manufacturing Caucus has named Teddie Peanut Butter of Everett a 2018 Manufacturer of the Year. In a recent ceremony at the State House, Caucus co-chairs, Representative Jeffrey N. Roy and Senator Eric P. Lesser recognized Teddie Peanut Butter’s contributions…