By Seth Daniel For generations of those in the Everett, Revere and Chelsea areas, the hospital on the hill has been known simply “the Whidden.” But in more recent times, the Whidden Hospital name has become confusing, and a lot…
State Ballot Questions May Provide Best Incentive to Vote
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. With polls across the country showing that the two major party candidates for President are hugely unpopular, and with Massachusetts being a firmly Democratic stronghold in national elections, the appeal of this voting season for voters…
Study the Ballot Questions
Q.1 Expanded Slot Machine Gambling This proposed law would allow the state Gaming Commission to issue one additional category 2 license which would permit operation of a gaming establishment with no table games and not more than 1,250 slot machines.…
Gov Baker — A Profile in Courage
With Republican office-holders abandoning their support of GOP Presidential candidate Donald Trump like the proverbial rats leaving a sinking ship, Massachusetts residents can be proud that our Governor, Charlie Baker, was among the very first prominent Republicans (he was number…
Boston Parents Say No on 2
Mary Battenfeld and Odette Williamson As Boston parents with deep commitments to improving educational opportunities for all children, we oppose ballot Question 2. This extreme lift of the state charter cap will destroy opportunities for many children, in order to…
Please Consider Joining Me On Voting No on Question 2
By: Mayor Carlo DeMaria As mayor, I can think of no more important issue for the future of our city than that of the education of all children in Everett. Our children are our greatest resource, and it is my…
Sports 11-02-2016
Mike Sainristil makes the defensive play of the day By Cary Shuman It wasn’t quite Frank Nuzzo and a 97-yard return of an interception for a touchdown in the 2002 Super Bowl but Mike Sainristil certainly gets a spot on…
Learning Fire Safety
Maximus Hardy was proud to have his dad, Fire Union President Craig Hardy, join he and his classmates at the Webster School to educate them in fire safety. Hardy and other members of the Everett Fire Department visited several schools…
Wynn Boston Harbor to Begin Sign Ups for Special Loyalty Cards
By Seth Daniel Everett residents will get first crack at getting special status from the Wynn Boston Harbor in the company’s loyalty card program, with sign ups for the ‘Red Card’ program beginning next week. Wynn announced this week that…
Street Heroin Reported to be Getting Stronger
By Katy Rogers City officials said at a recent meeting that heroin on the street is getting much stronger, and that “saves” made with Narcan are requiring two to five doses of the anti-overdose drug now, where before it required…
Everett Captures League Championship:Norcia,Tide Defeat Malden in Final GBL Game
By Cary Shuman Goodbye, GBL. Hello, state football playoffs. The Everett High School football team completed its final season in the Greater Boston League by claiming the 2016 title with a 43-0 victory over Malden Friday night at Everett Memorial…
Major Improvement:Wynn,City Announce Plans for Active,10-Acre Park on GE site, Malden River
By Seth Daniel The City of Everett and Wynn Boston Harbor made a major announcement last Friday about plans for a huge, 10.5-acre, active public park that would go on the old, fenced off GE site on Air Force Road…