By John A. Cassara and Nathan Proctor The president will now declare what many of us experience first hand, the opioid epidemic is a national emergency. Frankly, with as many as 59,000 deaths in 2016, there doesn’t seem to be any other…
Month: November 2017
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 a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Obituaries 11-22-2017
Phyllis Gould Smithsonian Institute retiree, past president of Post 834, Ladies’Auxiliary Everett VFW Phyllis T. (Tirino) Gould of Everett entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 18 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 93 years old. Born…
Brown scores three TDs to power Everett past Masco, 36-20 at Fenway
Running back Kevin Brown rushed for three touchdowns to power the Everett High School football team to a 36-20 victory over Masconomet Regional in a Thanksgiving eve game at Fenway Park in Boston. Brown opened the scoring with a 4-yard…
Community Arts Night
PUPPET SHOWING: Brother and sister Will and Brooke Wallace designed their own cup puppets, showing off their personal artistic styles during the fourth annual Community Arts Night at Everett High. The citywide arts show for the Everett Public Schools highlights…
Veterans Day Ceremony
Air Force Veteran Larry Scott of Everett saluted the flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at Saturday’s Veterans Day ceremonies at the Connolly Center. Scores of veterans were honored for their service, and City leaders presented Ella DiPrima with a…
Heading to Gillette:Everett Bests Central to Earn Super Bowl Berth
By Cary Shuman The Everett High School football team staved off a fourth-quarter comeback by Central Catholic to earn a 37-29 victory in the Division 1 North final Saturday at Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium. The win locked up a Division…
Mayor Wants $12.5 Million Wynn Payment for Tax Relief, Council Gives Initial Ok
By Seth Daniel Following in last year’s footsteps, Mayor Carlo DeMaria has asked that the City Council approve a request to use the entire $12.5 million Wynn Boston Harbor payment – which was delivered last May – for property tax…
Almeida-Barros Selected to Fill School Committee Vacancy
By Joseph Domelowicz Jr. The Everett City Council and School Committee met Monday night in Joint Convention at Everett City Hall for the sole purpose of voting to fill the vacancy created by the tragic passing of longtime Ward 5…