By Seth Daniel After a shocking Election Day result that included not only a win by President Elect Donald Trump, but also a Republican sweep through the U.S. Congress and many state legislatures, Congressman Michael Capuano has been out on…
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Congratulations CHA Everett Hospital on Carrying on Georgia Whidden’s Legacy
By Mayor Carlo DeMaria As Cambridge Health Alliance recognizes its 20th Anniversary, I am proud to celebrate our partnership focused on enhancing the quality of life in Everett better. My vision is to make our community a healthy place for…
Remember Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. Thanksgiving has no religious connotations, no national-celebration connotations, and no required gift-giving. It asks nothing more from each of us than just showing up (other than for the person who is doing all the…
Obituaries 11-23-2016
Helen Carino Pioneer female supervisor at South Postal Annex, Boston Helen V. (Faldetta) Carino of Everett, formerly of East Boston, passed in the presence of her God and her family at her home following a long illness on Saturday, November…
Everett’s Quiet Hero:Lester McLaughlin Recalls Vietnam Service 50 Years Later
By Seth Daniel Lester McLaughlin is the kind of quiet guy who often is more concerned about his duties as a long-time School Committeeman, as a businessman or as a father and husband, than he is about telling others the…
Everett Inaugurates First Female Veterans Agent
By Seth Daniel Everett brought in a new era in the Veterans Affairs office at City Hall, and also made history by inaugurating the first woman to serve in that office during Veterans Day ceremonies on Friday, Nov. 11.Jeanne Cristiano,…
Running Down A Title
By Cary Shuman The Everett High School football team had a 2-2 record when head coach John DiBiaso challenged his team. Yes, only a couple of plays separated the Crimson Tide from an undefeated record at that point, but some…
Helping Residents:Mayor,Council Agree to Use First Wynn Money for Tax Relief This Year
By Katy Rogers Mayor Carlo DeMaria has long said that, aside from jobs, he believed the Wynn Boston Harbor casino would mean property tax relief for Everett homeowners, and on Monday night, those words became action as the mayor proposed…
City Says ‘No’ to Marijuana, but One Everett Mom Rejoices for Son
By Katy Rogers While the City of Everett was one of the few voting blocks across the state that voted down the ballot questions calling for the legalization of marijuana (the measure was approved overwhelmingly statewide), there is at least…