Amarilis Diaz of Chelsea did live body painting on Fernando Alcazar, a growing trend in the art world that includes transforming the human body into a living work of art during a live demonstration. Diaz did just such a presentation for a couple hundred people during last Saturday’s Artist Showcase opening at the Paris Street Gallery, Everett’s...
Senator Sal DiDomenico was once again sworn into the Massachusetts State Senate on January 7. Governor Patrick gave the oath to the Senators in the historic Senate Chamber. DiDomenico joined his colleagues to elect Stan Rosenberg as the next Senate President to lead the body. “I want to thank the residents of the Suffolk and Middlesex District...
Everett High vs. East Boston High Everett High and East Boston High clashed in a varsity hockey match in Everett on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 1 p.m. The game was toe to toe, with both team controlling the puck equally. During the first period, Eastie kept Everett forwards at bay and scored a single...
Antonetta Edwards Retired Everett Teacher Antonetta N. (Cardillo) Edwards of Fleming Island, Florida, formerly of Everett, entered into rest at home in Florida on Sunday, January 11. She was 90 years old. Born in Boston, Netta lived in Everett for most of her life before relocating to Florida a few years ago. She was...
When most people think of New England, they don’t think of surfing. They certainly don’t think of it in the dead of winter. That’s going to start to change if local surfers have their way. Despite the need for rubber suits and a good tolerance for the cold, surfing in New England has been...
Wednesday, 12/31 Paul Jerome, 24, 19 Oakes St., Everett, was arrested on a warrant. Donald Morse, 38, 7 Foster St., Revere, was arrested for assault and battery on a police officer. Thursday, 1/1 Jennifer Farrell, 34, 80 Hancock St., Everett, was arrested for disorderly person and disturbing the peace. Meagan Rais, 19, 39 Highland...
When one considers that it has been almost 47 years since Martin Luther King was assassinated, it is easy to understand why so many of our fellow Americans today have so little understanding of who he was and what he accomplished. Every school child for the past generation knows well the story of Martin Luther King. But...
The prospect of hosting a Summer Olympics in Boston has been bandied about for many years, but it now appears as though things might get serious in light of Boston’s selection as the top choice of American cities to contend for the designation world-wide in 2024. As far as we know, in terms of dollars and cents,...
Ronald Gillis Talented artist Ronald C. Gillis, a former resident of Revere and Everett, died on January 8, the eve of his 69th birthday, at the Brockton V.A. Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Malden, Ronald was raised in Medford, attended Medford Public Schools and in March of 1965 he enlisted the...
Joseph W. McGonagle was set to take his oath of office at the State House Wednesday morning as Everett’s state representative for a two-year term. McGonagle, a former member of the Everett City Council, defeated State Rep. Wayne Matewsky in the Democratic primary in September. He was elected to the seat in November without...