Author: Independent Staff
Celebrating Black History Month
Looking Back at Black History in Everett
Matthew Bullock: Coaching pioneer and distinguished public servant EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came…
Looking Back at Black History in Everett Arthur E. Jordan: 1st African American City Councilor
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the first in a month-long series about noteworthy black Americans in Everett, taken from vignettes written by former City Clerk Michael Matarazzo in his book ‘They Came from Everett.’ The histories of many black residents…
Councilor McLaughlin Pulls Nomination Papers at State House
On Tuesday, February 11, Councilor Michael McLaughlin officially pulled Nomination Papers for of state representative. After seven years on the City Council, learning daily the needs and desires of the local residents and business owners, Councilor McLaughlin said he is…
Reverend Mimi Daniel Honored at the State House
Reverend Myreille “Mimi” Daniel of the North Shore Evangelical Missionary Church was honored at the State House on Tuesday by the Mass. Black and Latino Legislative Caucus as part of their Second Annual Black Excellence on the Hill ceremony. The…
Family Benefits from Mystic Valley Elder Services Caregiver Support Program
Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia at home is a difficult task and can become overwhelming at times. Each day brings new challenges as the caregiver copes with changing levels of ability and new patterns of behavior.…
State Committeewoman Lesley R. Phillips Seeks Re-election
Democratic State Committeewoman Lesley Rebecca Phillips has announced her campaign for re-election; the following is her statement: Dear voters, I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the female “ballot seat” which I have held since 2008, representing…
The Miracle on Ice Was More than Just a Game
For those who either were not around or were very young on Feb. 22, 1980, it is hard to imagine how low the American psyche had plummeted during the decade of the 1970s. Although the 1960s generally are regarded as…
EHS Sports Roundup
Lucia Seide finishes fourth at D-1 State Meet Everett High star sprinter Lucia Seide finished in fourth place in the 55-meter dash at last week’s Division 1 State Meet that was held at the Reggie Lewis Center. Lucia qualified for the final…