State Rep. Joseph McGonagle was formally endorsed by the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) for his re-election as state representative in the 28th Middlesex District. PFFM represents the more than 12,000 active and retired professional firefighters of Massachusetts. “The…
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Gerly Adrien Challenges Opponents to Forum /Debate
Gerly Adrien, candidate for the Democratic primary for State Representative, sent out certified letters this week to opponents, State Rep. Joe McGonagle and Candidate Stephen ‘Stat’ Smith, for two to three forums or debates held prior to the Democratic primary…
A Tragedy with a Lesson for All of Us
Most of us probably never heard of Charlotte Fox, who was the first American woman to ascend three, 26,000-foot or higher mountains, including Mt. Everest. Yet she tragically made the news recently when she was found dead at her home…
Glenda Jackson — a True Inspiration
Glenda Jackson, the brilliant British actress, is 82 years old. Yet despite being an octogenarian, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a play Sunday night. Performing on the stage on Broadway is grueling work — eight…
A Great Day for All Citizens
Saturday’s Boston Pride Parade, in which mayors from across the nation and coast-to-coast joined Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Mayor Marty Walsh, in showing their support for the Rainbow Resistance, was a manifestation of the depth of support for the LGBTQ…
EHS Softball Wins Opener, but Falls to Concord-Carlisle
The Everett High softball team won its preliminary round contest last week in the Division 1 North Sectional of the MIAA softball tournament before dropping a 9-4 decision to top-seeded Concord-Carlisle in the first round. The Lady Crimson Tide entered…
Obituaries 06-13-2018
George Jannino, Jr. Boston Globe retiree, former Everett Youth Hockey and Baseball coach George J. Jannino, Jr. of Melrose, formerly of Everett, passed aw ay peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston on June 7 at the…
Everett Special Olympics Competition
Brianna Umana poked her head out of a mesh tunnel, the final challenge in the obstacle course, during the Everett Special Olympics competition on Friday, June 1, at the Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. Hundreds of young people converged on the Stadium…
Spring Arts Festival
Nataliah Siriani was the youngest artist in the Everett Art Association’s 50th annual Spring Arts Festival, as part of the new young artists showcase, displaying two paintings in the show. The Association celebrated its 50-year milestone over the weekend with…
Rep McGonagle Joins Gov Baker in Signing of Housing Bond Bill
Last week, Rep. Joe McGonagle joined Gov. Charlie Baker and House leadership for the signing of H.4536, the largest Housing Bond Bill in Massachusetts history. McGonagle was one of just three representatives who pushed the legislation through Conference Committee, working…