By an 8-2 margin, the Everett City Council voted to ban animal testing in the city at its meeting Monday night. Councillor Stephanie Martins, one of the co- sponsors of the ordinance along with Councillors Al Lattanzi, Darren Costa, Wayne…
DiDomenico, Colleagues Pass Bill To Prevent Student Loan-Related License Revocation
Senator Sal DiDomenico joined his legislative colleagues to pass legislation to prevent individuals who default on their student loans from having their license or professional certification revoked as a result. As of Fall 2022, approximately one million Massachusetts residents hold…
Baker, Polito Join Roundtable Discussion on Opioid Epidemic Over the Past Eight Years
Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders, Attorney General Maura Healey, and leaders from the recovery community for a roundtable discussion on the Baker-Polito Administration’s collaborative progress in confronting the opioid…
News in Brief
Everett Hosts Annual Tree Lighting To Celebrate the Holiday Season Mayor DeMaria is pleased to announce the City of Everett will be hosting the annual Tree Lighting. The event will take place on Friday, December 2 at Everett Square at…
The Everett Public Libraries Honor Native American History Month
The Everett Public Libraries recently hosted Professor Margaret Newell of Ohio State University. Professor Newell discussed the history of slavery in New England, explaining the relationship between the Native Americans and the colonists and how over time war resulted in…
MassWildlife and the Nature Conservancy Announce Launch of BioMap Online Tool
BioMap, a newly-updated online tool that identifies critical land and waterways throughout the Commonwealth in need of conservation, was released today by the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) and The Nature Conservancy…
DiDomenico Delivers Keynote Speech at Life Sciences Apprenticeship Graduation
Last week, Senator DiDomenico delivered the keynote speech for the Massachusetts Biotechnology Education Foundation (MassBioEd)’s Life Sciences Apprenticeship Program graduation. MassBioEd, a nonprofit focused on education, training, and workforce development within the burgeoning Life Sciences sector, honored the inaugural graduating…
Sounds of Christmas Concert Program Listed
The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra (NSPO) will once again assemble around the altar at St. Anthony’s Church for the Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” Concert Sunday, December 4, continuing a tradition that began in 1976. Admission to the…
Mass Humanities Launches End of Year Giving Appeal
Mass Humanities, the statewide council that champions opportunities for communities in Massachusetts to share their stories through grants, launched its annual End of Year Giving appeal. Since 1974, the council has believed that the humanities needs to include diverse authors,…
The Art of the Brick
Story & photos by Marianne Salza Nathan Sawaya shapes rigid, plastic LEGO blocks into intricate and dynamic figures in his exhibition, The Art of the Brick, on display in the Back Bay through Sunday, April 23. The contemporary artist is…
Mass Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary at State House Event
The Massachusetts State Lottery commemorated its 50th Anniversary with a celebration of its customers, retailers, employees, and the communities that the Lottery supports, all of whom have played an important role in the Lottery’s success over the past five decades.…
Cirque du Soleil Presents ’Twas the Night Before Performance
Story by Marianne Salza Cirque du Soleil is presenting “’Twas the Night Before” at the Wang Theatre through December 11. This cheerful and thrilling production is a playful twist on the iconic Christmas poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas,” by…