Special to the Independent Malden Catholic today announced the hiring of legendary Catholic Conference coach Billy Ryan as the new Head Coach of the Varsity Boys Soccer program. Ryan succeeds Scott Elias ‘96, who led the program for the past…
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Project Bread’s 58th Walk for Hunger Raises $1 Million as Food Insecurity Reaches Crisis Levels
On Sunday, May 3, nearly 4,000 participants gathered on Boston Common and joined virtually from across the country and around the world for Project Bread’s 58th Annual Walk for Hunger, the nation’s oldest continually running pledge walk. Walkers representing 216…
The Dumping of Raw Sewage has to be Fixed
The “plan” recently announced by the Mass. Water Resources Authority (MWRA) that would continue to allow for raw sewage to be dumped into our watersheds in the Greater Boston area during periods of heavy rainfall is, in a word, unacceptable.…
Has Our National Debt Reached a Tipping Point?
Last week it was reported that our national debt officially has surpassed 100% of our GDP (gross domestic product). Our national debt (as of the report) now totals $31.27 trillion, while GDP stands at $31.22 trillion. This marks the first…
EHS Roundup
EHS flag football splits two contests The Everett High flag football team continues to play impressively in its first season under the direction of head coach Duane Sigsbury. The Crimson Tide split its two contests last week, rolling to a…
A new season begins on The Greenway: Artist Rixy to bring 2026 Dewey Square mural to life
Special to the Times-Free Press The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy is delighted to welcome Boston-born artist Rixy, who will begin work this week on the 2026 Dewey Square Mural—one of the city’s most vibrant and visible canvases for public art.…
Triangle, Inc. honors Everett Public Schools and City of Everett with Inclusion Community Award
Special to the Independent Triangle, Inc. presented this year’s Inclusion Community Award to the Everett Public Schools and the City of Everett for their supportive group employment partnership at the organization’s annual fundraising event in Cambridge. Everett Mayor Robert J.…
DiDomenico meets with deaf and hard of hearing constituents
Special to the Independent Senator Sal DiDomenico spent time with constituents during the 40th anniversary celebration of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Constituents Day at the State House. DiDomenico also met with his friend, Michelle Motta Dardeno, the Chair of…
McColaugh thanks Mayor Van Campen, city for successful Clean Up Everett event
Stephanie McColaugh, founder of the Clean Up Everett organization, thanked Mayor Robert Van Campen and the residents of Everett for the successful Clean Up Everett event held in coordination with Earth Day on April 25 at Gateway Park. “Clean Up…
News in Brief
Press Conference on the ENOUGH Act set for May 7 On Thursday, May 7, Senator Sal DiDomenico and Harlem Children’s Zone Founder & President, Geoffrey Canda, will host a press conference highlighting the ENOUGH Act (S.3022/H.5187) at the State House.…