Garcia Honors Corinne Beckett at Second annual Military Appreciation Awards Ceremony
Special to the Independent State Representative Judith Garcia (D-Chelsea) proudly honored Corinne Beckett at the second Annual Military Appreciation Day ceremony held in the Massachusetts State House’s historic House Chamber, recognizing her dedicated military service and continued contributions to the…
NFL Stars Sainristil, Likely Hold Everett Legends Camp at the Stadium
Special to the Independent Former Everett High School football greats Mikey Sainristil of the Washington Commanders, and Isaiah Likely of the New York Giants, held their annual Everett Legends Football Camp Saturday at Everett Memorial Stadium. Assisted by a staff…
Upcoming Events at Everett Public Libraries
Parlin Adult and Teens Yarn Club Parlin Fresco Room. Tuesdays at 7pm. Come chit chat and stitch! Bring your crocheting, knitting, or any other yarn craft and sit and socialize with other members of the crafting community. Recommended for ages…
Everett Elected Leaders Endorse Senator Ed Markey for Re-election
Special to the Independent Everett elected leaders today endorsed Senator Ed Markey for re-election to the Senate, backing his fight for working families, immigrant communities, small businesses, and neighborhoods facing the growing threat of flooding and extreme weather. The endorsers…
News in Brief
Moscone Law PLLC announces 2026 Scholarship At Moscone Law, we believe that resilience deserves recognition. We are proud to announce our annual Moscone Law Scholarship, awarding three (3) $1,000 scholarships to Massachusetts high school seniors who have overcome adversity and…
EPS Students Participate in Statewide Applied Learning Event
The Everett Public Schools (EPS) sent a large contingent of students to this year’s One8 Applied Learning Student Showcase at The TRACK at New Balance, a high-profile event in which students from across Massachusetts present academic projects to educators, industry…
North Shore Music Theatre kicks off the 2026 musical season with ‘On Your Feet!’ June 3
Special to the Independent This June, Bill Hanney’s award-winning North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will bring the heat to the stage as they kick off the 2026 Musical Season with On Your Feet! the incredible true story of Emilio and…
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Visitors to make Water Safety a Priority this Summer
USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing…
High Speed e-bikes Must be Regulated like any Motor Vehicle
A bill proposed by Gov. Maura Healey, known as the Ride Safe Act, that would require an annual registration, liability insurance, and an official Massachusetts license plate for electric “bicycles” that are capable of exceeding 30 m.p.h. is long overdue.…
The Scourge of Domestic Violence
The shooting death of 47 year-old Jacklyn Berry this past Sunday morning in a Winthrop apartment, allegedly by her 58 year-old husband, Sean Brewer, has highlighted once again that acts of domestic violence pose the greatest threat of physical harm…
EHS Roundup
Everett lacrosse celebrates Sr. Night with 13-4 win over Revere The Everett High lacrosse team celebrated Senior Night in appropriate fashion with a 13-4 victory over Revere last Friday. The win represented a nice rebound for the Crimson Tide after…