Special to the Independent Everett High School math and engineering teacher Dr. Anna Seiders has been named the 2026 Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year, a glowing testament to her unyielding commitment to empowering her students by exposing them to…
News in Brief
The Everett Public Libraries Announce Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party The Everett Public Libraries are excited to invite the community to the official kick-off of their 2026 Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday, June 13, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.…
City of Everett Honors Fallen Heroes at Annual Memorial Day Ceremony
Special to the Independent On Monday, May 25, the City of Everett held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Glenwood Cemetery, bringing together veterans, families, elected officials, and community members to honor and remember the men and women who gave…
Everett Police Detective Dan Wall Awarded Highest Honor for Heroic Actions during Violent Armed Rampage
Special to the Independent Detective Dan Wall of the Everett Police Department was awarded the Medal of Valor during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, in recognition of his heroic actions during a violent and dangerous incident that…
MSO Youth Public Safety Academy Registration Now Open
Special to the Independent Registration for the 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) will open on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9 a.m., Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced today. YPSA is open to children ages 8-12 living in any…
McGonagle Participates in Home Base Memorial Day Name Reading
Rep. Joe McGonagle joined Home Base, Gold Star family members, colleagues and service members to honor fallen servicemembers at the Memorial Day Flag Garden on Boston Common. Home Base and their volunteers planted over 37,000 flags, one for each Massachusetts…
Congrats to the Class of 2026
High school graduation season is upon us, the time of year when communities across America celebrate the accomplishments of young people receiving their high school diplomas. Graduation is a bittersweet occasion, marking both an ending and a beginning. For the…
Deja Vu All Over Again with Iran
For those of us who were around during the U.S. Embassy hostage crisis in Tehran from late 1979 to early 1981, the present situation involving the closing of the Strait of Hormuz by the Iranian government is deja vu all…
EHS Roundup
Kayshaun Eveillard is the D-2 state champ in the 400M dash Everett High track star Kayshaun Eveillard won the Division 2 State Championship in the 400 meter dash with a time of 49.38 this past Sunday afternoon at Bridgewater State…
Obituaries 04-06-2026
Patricia Russo Of Everett Patricia A. (Monsini) Russo of Everett, entered into eternal rest at home, surrounded by her loving and caring family, Saturday, May 30, 2026. She was 71 years old. Born in Everett, Patricia remained a lifelong resident. …
Everett Holds Memorial Day Services
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…