Following recommendations made by the Massachusetts Drought Management Task Force, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Beth Card today declared that except for the Southeast Region that saw improvement at the regional scale, all other regions within the Commonwealth will…
Alcohol Abuse Is Still Problem #1
Two years ago the voters of Oregon approved a measure that decriminalized the possession of small amounts of even the most dangerous drugs, while also mandating that tax revenue from the sale of marijuana (which Oregon legalized in 2014) be…
What’s With All The Coverage of the British Monarchy?
The passing last week of Queen Elizabeth II saddened all of us. She was a great woman who epitomized what used to be called noblesse oblige, the idea that nobility extends beyond mere entitlement, requiring people who hold such status…
Guest Op-Ed: Will You Own an Electric Car?
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Will you own an electric car? If you live long enough and that’s all that is being made, you probably will. Many of us we’ll hold out for as long as possible. I’m all for…
Letter to the Editor
What’s Next for Pope John? Dear Editor: There is a lot of talk about what the future should hold for the Pope John site. Although I no longer serve on the City Council, I am still a resident that cares…
Everett Crimson Tide Fall to Xaverian in Home Opener
When the Everett High football team responded to Xaverian’s first touchdown with a 33-yard TD run by speedy junior Damien Lackland, one the largest Everett home crowds in the past three years thought it was “game on” at Everett Memorial…
EHS Roundup
EHS Girls Soccer Shows Promise Although the Everett High girls soccer team came out on the short end of a 6-2 decision to Greater Boston League rival Medford in their season-opener last week, new EHS head coach Domenick Persuitte saw…
Obituaries 09-14-2022
Muriel Elsie Roos A Woman With Profound Faith, Known by Many as a “Prayer Warrior’ Muriel Elsie (Carpenter) Roos, passed away on Sunday, September 11 at the Newbridge on the Charles Nursing Facility. Muriel died peacefully and was found in…
McGonagle Wins State Primary
State Rep. Joe McGonagle recorded an impressive victory in the Democratic Primary Election Tuesday. McGonagle received 1,642 votes to defeat Guerline Alcy, who received 1,006 votes in the election that had a low turnout throughout the city. “Anytime you win,…
City Hosts Information and Resource Event for International Overdose Awareness Day
Special to the Independent Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett hosted an International Overdose Awareness Day informational and resource event that took place outside the front entrance of Everett City Hall. Everyone who attended was able to learn…
Everett High Football Hosts Xaverian in Season Opener Friday
With a preseason ranking of No. 17 in the Boston Globe poll, the Everett High football team will have an immediate chance to make a statement when it hosts No. 8 Xaverian Friday (7 p.m.) at Everett Memorial Stadium. During…
DeMaria Announces Everett Firefly Celebration
Mayor Carlo DeMaria and the City of Everett – thanks to funding from the Everett Citizens Foundation – in collaboration with the Mystic River Watershed Association (MRWA) are pleased to announce Everett’s Firefly Celebration taking place on Monday, September 12…