A study released last week from the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that the rate of remission for problem gamblers is very high, with 44 percent of persons, who were problem gamblers one year, did not meet the criteria the following year. And…
Author: Independent Staff
Everett Receives Designation as a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Community
The City of Everett was recently designated as an MVP Community by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for its completion of the Community Resiliency Building planning process. As an MVP Community, the City of Everett is eligible to apply for MVP…
MCLI….Four Letters That Stand for Something Pretty Great: The Malden Catholic Leadership Institute
It’s been a long standing tradition at Malden Catholic High School, twenty three years to be exact, for the rising class of senior boys to attend this four day leadership retreat in early August on the beautiful campus of Endicott…
Enjoy the Fall Season
Despite the exceptionally wonderful and warm early-fall weather we have been enjoying recently, the calendar does not lie — and the fall season squarely is upon us. For many New Englanders, autumn is our favorite time of year. Even the…
Letter to the Editor
One of our best Dear Editor, I want to thank all those sponsors, performers, vendors, volunteers, municipal workers and residents for making the 5th Annual Village Fest one of our best. I am honored and humbled that we were able to…
Guest Op-ed: Why We All Need Improved Medicare for All Now
By Maria Termini Plain and simple we need Improved Medicare for All now to make sure everyone has the healthcare they need. Currently many people cannot get the healthcare they need. They can’t afford healthcare and they suffer and die…
Everett Football is Back on Track
Baptiste, Doherty lead Crimson Tide to 27-21 victory One week after a stunning loss to Springfield Central, the Everett High School football team returned to form in a 27-21 victory over Xaverian Friday night at Everett Memorial Stadium. Tyrese Baptiste…
EHS Sports Roundup
Boys soccer team ties Melrose, 1-1 The Everett High boys soccer team earned a 1-1 tie at Melrose this past Saturday. Marcus Viera reached the back of the Melrose net in the final 10 minutes to earn the deadlock for…
Malden Catholic Falls to Winchester in Season Opener, 27-13
Malden Catholic’s 2019 football season got underway on Friday, September 6, when the Lancers traveled to Winchester. Friday’s game introduced a new era of MC football as new Head Coach, Bill Raycraft, made his Malden Catholic debut. Raycraft was 68-11…
Obituaries 09-18-2019
Brandon Quigley Active in Revere Youth Baseball and Hockey Brandon Quigley of Revere passed away on Aug. 30 at the age of 28. Brandon was active in Revere youth baseball and hockey. He attended Malden high school. Born on Feb.…