Special to the Independent Members of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) Warrant Apprehension Unit (WAU) participated in the arrests of 531 individuals wanted on various charges in 2024, including murder, sexual assault, kidnapping, and home invasion. The Warrant Apprehension Unit…
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit for Riders Affected by 2025 MBTA Closures
Special to the Independent Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, is offering a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help commuters affected by MBTA service disruptions in 2025.…
Greater Boston and Mystic Valley Residents Should Contact ABCD
Special to the Independent Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges residents in Greater Boston and the Mystic Valley to review the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) eligibility guidelines even if they don’t consider themselves low or moderate income and…
No Good Can Come from the New Tariffs
It was 95 years ago in June, 1930, that President Herbert Hoover signed the Smoot-Hawley Tariff law (which had been passed by a Republican Congress) that imposed draconian increases in tariffs on more than 20,000 imported goods. Smoot-Hawley has been…
EHS Roundup
EHS baseball wins two contests; hosts Charlestown Fri. The Everett High baseball team has opened its 2025 season in successful fashion with victories of 20-9 at Mystic Valley and 11-6 at Greater Lawrence. “It’s been a great start to the…
Pioneer Charter School of Science Boys Basketball Team Awards Banquet
Special to the Independent The Pioneer Charter School of Science boys basketball program held its awards banquet April 2 in the school cafeteria in Everett. Head coach Michael D’Itria started the tradition of season-ending banquets following his inaugural season last…
Obituaries 04-09-2025
Claire R. DeVeau Graduate of Everett High School, Class of 1950 It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Claire Rita (Fournier) DeVeau,92, on March 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a cherished mother…
Everett 2025 Varsity Softball
Vets Breakfast
Moving Along
Largely pro-soccer stadium crowd turns out for community meeting By Cary Shuman City officials and residents participated in a “Community Conversation” about the potential 25,000-seat soccer stadium project with Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Sen. Sal DiDomenico Monday night in the…