With the Tuesday April 13 special senate election looming, Everett City Councilor Sal DiDomenico and Cambridge Attorney Tim Flaherty are locked in a heated race where both candidates are tending to throw all their resources into a final battle ending when the last vote has been cast on primary day. DiDomenico and Flaherty are predicting... »
“Rain, rain, go away,” no doubt is the mantra for the Everett High softball team, under the direction of veteran head coach Stacy Poste, as they prepare to open the 2010 EHS spring athletic season this Monday, April 5, at former Greater Boston League rival Arlington. “The weather has been rainy and when it hasn’t... »
The Board of Aldermen has put more teeth into an ordinance governing vicious dogs in this city. The ordinance does not go far enough in our opinion. Pit bulls should be banned from public parks and spaces – and in fact, they should be banned entirely in the city. The identification of a dog as vicious, in... »
Carl Sorice Wakefield resident Carl Sorice of Wakefield, formerly of Melrose, died on March 27. A US Navy veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of the late Marie (St. George); father of Karen Gallo and her husband, John, of Peabody and Rhonda Choviakh and her husband, Hassan, of Wakefield; brother of the... »
Monday, March 22 Craig Mitchell, 34, Commorant St., was arrested for resisting arrest. Wednesday, March 24 Donald Williams, 45, 7 Karen Cr., Billerica, was arrested for operating motor vehicle with suspended license, failure to stop, operating unregistered motor vehicle. Thursday, March 25 Troy Davis, 30, 14 Irving St., Everett, was arrested for being disorderly person. Zoe Mello, 19, 2D Bryant... »
The second debate between candidates running to fill the empty seat left by Senator Anthony Galluccio’s resignation was held in Cambridge at the Senior Center last week. Like the forum held in Chelsea two weeks ago, it was well attended with all the candidates addressing the crowd with their platforms and future plans for the... »
By Amy Whynott Morrill For Dr. Seuss’ Birthday on Tuesday, March 2, the Whittier School celebrated by bringing together members of the community, students and parents. Everyone joined together to share dinner, to listen to students recite poetry, and to play a bit of Bingo. Over 300 people attended the two-hour long event. A buffet dinner... »
The Democrats celebrated a triumph when the health care reform bill passed Sunday. It was a victory for the 30 million or so Americans who cannot afford to have health insurance. It was also a victory for those who have children or family members applying for health insurance with pre-existing conditions. They can no longer be denied. In... »
Monday, March 15 Fabio Oliveira, 28, 9 Calhoun Ave., Everett, was arrested for domestic assault and battery. Tuesday, March 16 William Mendez, 23, 84 Marlboro St., Chelsea, was arrested for operation of motor vehicle unlicensed, failure to wear seat belt. Joseph Reed, 37, 86 Rosewood Dr., Stoughton, was arrested on a warrant. Wednesday, March 17 Jamal Brisbon, 17, 126 Fremont... »
Albert Pantano 36 year Bartender at Jevelli’s in East Boston Albert W. Pantano of Everett, formerly of Revere and Somerville, died on March 20. He was 81 years old. A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a member of VFW Post 6712 and the Revere Loyal Order of the Moose. He tended bar... »
