Category: News

Capuano appears ready to make a run for Kennedy’s seat

All signs are pointing to U.S. Congressman Michael Capuano throwing his hat into the race for Senator Ted Kennedy’s vacant seat. On Tuesday, Capuano pulled nomination papers, and he has been busy making phone calls to friends, political allies and…

Capuano takes aim

Our congressman, Mike Capuano, has jumped from the frying pan into the fire. He’s pulling his papers to run for Ted Kennedy’s empty Senate seat. This is sure to set off more than a few political debates here and throughout…

Labor Day 2009

Labor Day has come and gone, finishing off the half-summer during this, the fall of our discontent. The government estimates that 14 million Americans are out of work. The unemployment rate is 9.7 percent and rising, although the numbers of…

Chelsea High cross country, girls soccer preview

The Chelsea High cross country and girls soccer teams will both open their 2009 season today. The cross country team set to open at home on Admiral’s Hill with a non-league dual meet against Everett High, while the girls soccer…

Chelsea Pop Warner Preview

By Pete Legasey With the season opener just days away, Chelsea Pop Warner football is eagerly awaiting the start of what it hopes will be its most successful season ever. The league will open the 2009 season on September 13…

Obituaries – 09/10/09

Vincent Calderone Well Known Local Musician Vincent J. Calderone of Everett died on September 7. A 40 year member of the Everett Kiwanis Club, he was a longtime and well known local musician, member of the Maine Country Western Hall…

Capuano’s campaign

Chelsea’s congressman Mike Capuano is a giant among those trying to steer and to change America so that the nation moves forward. He is a liberal and a honest man interested in the right of the poor and the working…

Obituaries – 10/1/09

Gene Arthur Carter Longtime Chelsea resident Gene Arthur Carter died on September 16. Born and raised in Chelsea, he was the beloved son of Charlene Carter and the late Gene A. Carter. He spent his childhood and most of his…

Bishop and Pellegrino primary ticket toppers

Tuesday was Primary Day in Chelsea. Contests were held in two districts – District 1 and District 7. In District 1, Kathleen Cronin Bishop, topped the ticket besting Richard Pentano and Sylvia Ramirez. Bishop, a cum laude Emmanuel College graduate…