Mary Elizabeth Leahy Retired Nurse Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Mahoney) Leahy of Everett peacefully entered eternal rest on Friday, March 18 in the Katzman Family Center for Living in Chelsea. She was 96 years old. Born in Reading, Betty was a lifelong…
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Excellence in the Everett Public Schools: Highlights from Around the District
The following news items are happening at the Everett Public Schools. Next Stop: EHS! 8th Grade Information Night The Everett High School Guidance Department will host an Information Night for parents and guardians of EPS eighth graders on Monday, April…
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2021 Mass DMF Mystic River Herring Numbers Announced
The numbers are in! According to the official estimate from the Division of Marine Fisheries (Mass DMF), more than 550,000 river herring passed through the fish ladder at Mystic Lakes Dam in Medford in 2021. This count represents the latest…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Everett Students on BC High Honor Roll Seven Everett Residents were Named to Honor Roll at BC High for the second quarter. Christian Topinio, High Honors (Class of 2022) Christopher Affonso, High Honors (Class of 2024) Cristian Salvador, High Honors…
ABCD Calls for Additional Fuel Aid Funds
As home heating oil reaches an unprecedented high of $6 per gallon, a whopping 120,000-plus Massachusetts households receiving fuel assistance have used up their benefits. These tens of thousands of families with young children, seniors and others are scrambling to…
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s Swimmers Produce Great Results at State Meet
The Mystic Valley Regional Charter School’s (MVRCS) boys swim program capped off a historic season with an even more historic state championship meet that will live forever in Eagles swimming lore. Two weeks ago, the state contingent consisting of juniors…
Baker Issues Citation for Gambling Disorder Screening Day
Governor Charlie Baker issued a citation recognizing Tuesday, March 8, 2022, as Gambling Disorder Screening Day in Massachusetts, praising the Division on Addiction at Cambridge Health Alliance for its “tireless efforts to spread awareness about Gambling Disorder throughout the Commonwealth.”…
News Briefs
Senior Nutrition Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary This March, Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) joins the Administration for Community Living and senior nutrition service providers across the country to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the national Senior Nutrition Program. Since 1972,…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases February 2022 Gross Gaming Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of February 2022 at Plainridge Park Casino (PPC), MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor generated approximately $86 million in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR). PPC, a category 2 slots facility, is taxed…