Another Thanksgiving is upon us, a day for schoolboy football, family gatherings, and not much else to do other than enjoy a great dinner that reminds us how fortunate we truly are. Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its…
Category: Editorials
Letter to the Editor
Pleasure being a coach To the Everett Crimson Tide C Team I would like to thank the players, cheerleaders, coaches and parents for one of the best seasons that I have ever had. The pleasure I had of being the…
Mayor DeMaria to open Everett Community Fitness Center
Since first taking office in 2009, Mayor DeMaria has remained committed to bringing more health and wellness opportunities and education to the City of Everett and its residents. Under his leadership the Energize Everett, Recreation, and Human Services Departments have…
Executive Order on Immigration Helps Some in Everett, but Not All
When President Barack Obama announced his executive order for illegal immigration last Thursday night, there was no shortage of Everett residents who were glued to their television sets. However, while some rejoiced at the announcement, others found profound sadness in…
Let’s Support Our Everett Football Team
There have been so many “big” games during the John DiBiaso Era that it’s hard to call one bigger than the next. But this Friday night’s St. John’s Prep-Everett football game for the Division 1 North sectional certainly ranks as…
Massachusetts has Become a Leader for Veterans
Veterans Day gives us the opportunity to come together as a community and reaffirm ourselves to supporting veterans and upholding the ideals they have fought so valiantly for. This week I had the honor to join in Winthrop and Revere’s…
Pioneer Panthers take the Championship
The Pioneer Charter School of Science Boys Soccer team won the Massachusetts Charter School Atheltic Organization (MCSAO) Championship on Saturday at Hormel Stadium in Medford with a 5-1 victory over Foxborough Regional Charter School. The Panthers finished the regular season 12-1-1 and…
Parlin Library Hosts a Presentation of Live Owls
Just days before Halloween, on Oct. 29, the Parlin Library hosted a presentation of live owls from an organization called Wingmasters. Wingmasters serves to rescue and protect birds of prey while educating people about them. Families were very engaged in…
Mayor Tom Menino
The passing this week of former, long-time Boston Mayor Thomas Menino truly removes from our lives a man whose devotion to his city and its people was second to none. The incredible outpouring of genuine sadness and respect expressed by persons from all walks of…
Mayor Demaria Attends Firefighter of the Year Ceremony:Two Everett Firefighters Honored
Mayor Carlo DeMaria recently joined Governor Deval Patrick, Public Safety Secretary Andrea Cabral, State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan, and Everett Fire Chief David Butler to honor firefighters from ten (10) Massachusetts’ communities for heroic acts of bravery. Among those…