John McKinnon, Sr. One of the 12 Macs John W. McKinnon, Sr. (One of the twelve Macs)-of Everett, passed away at home on October 8. He was 78 years old. He was the beloved husband of Louise (LeBlanc) McKinnon; loving father…
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Mayor DeMaria Thanks Ella Diprima for Work on POW/MIA Memorial Stone
Mayor Carlo DeMaria wishes to thank Ella DiPrima for her work on making the POW/ MIA Memorial Stone, located at the Everett Stadium, a reality. The Memorial Stone was recently unveiled on homecoming day. In conjunction, with Superintendent Foresteire, the…
Everett Credit Union Donates School Supplies
Everett Credit Union donated backpacks filled with school supplies to students at Parlin School in Everett, MA. The backpacks were full of first-day school essentials including notebooks, pencils, glue sticks, colored pencils. Donations were made by ECU employees in an…
Slaughterhouse Live Poultry Dealer Faces Criticism over Changes to the Building, past Violations
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Everett City Council, in a Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, voted to recommend to the full body that a petition to approve a Halal meat slaughterhouse on Revere Beach Parkway be denied, following…
Everett Sees Decline in Several Crime Categories, Increases in Others
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. According to the latest crime statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), residents and police have seen a decline in several crime categories the last three years, including steady decreases in violent crimes, robberies, aggravated…
Letters to the Editor
Loving thought of you Letter To The Editor: I extend my gratitude to the Editor for this opportunity to share my loving thoughts and prayers for the loss of my aunt, Jeanne Perry. My aunt passed away on September 9,…
Voters Should Pay Attention to the Four Ballot Questions
On November 8, Massachusetts voters will go to the polls to elect a new President of the United States as well as other state and county positions on the ballot. However, voters need to pay attention to the four ballot…
Sports 10.-05-2016
Everett falls to Billerica, 24-21 in overtime By Cary Shuman All seemed to be in perfect order for the Everett High football team in its showdown against unbeaten Billerica on a rainy Friday night at Calabrese Stadium in Billerica. Everett…
Obituaries 10-05-2016
Mary Louise Yeaton Registered Nurse Mary Louise Yeaton of Everett passed away suddenly at her home in Everett on September 16 at the age of 71. Mary graduated from Gardiner High School in Maine in 1963 and went on to…
Council Debates Slaughterhouse Proposal for Fresh Meat Producer on Parkway Draws Opposition
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. Monday night’s sparsely attended Council meeting did draw about a half-dozen people who voiced their opposition to a proposed slaughterhouse on Revere Beach Parkway, near Second Street. SABA Live Poultry, which may be related to fresh…