Month: April 2012

April Downpour

With umbrella unfurled Diandra Dente walks down Newhall Street on Sunday, braving the heavy rains and wind. After two stellar days on Friday and Saturday, Sunday and Monday were a wash out.

Casino Effort Turns Ugly in Foxboro

Before the state’s Gambling Commission gets down to the business of awarding a license to an applicant in either East Boston/Revere or Foxboro, they will have to ask themselves collectively this question: which area is more suited to a casino…

Police Briefs 04-25-2012

MONDAY, APRIL 16  Steven A. Burton, 30, of 370 Ocean Ave., was arrested on charges of kidnaping, assault & battery, assault & battery upon a police officer, resisting arrest, malicious destruction of property over $250, and disorderly conduct. Chris M.…

Obituaries 04-25-2012

Leah Tomlins Mattapoisett Resident Leah M. Tomlins died on April 23. She was 54 years old. Born in Hartford, CT, she was the beloved daughter of Richard R. and Marie G. (Coppinger) Tomlins; cherished sister of Richard R. Tomlins, II…

RHS Boys Tennis Team Wins Two Matches

The Revere High boys tennis team enjoyed a successful week, winning two matches against opponents from the South Division of the Northeastern Conference and taking the lead in a third match before it was “hailed out.” The Patriots opened the…

Police Briefs 04-18-2012

Stabbing victim heads to court A man who got stabbed by his girlfriend will be sorting out their differences in Chelsea District Court after both were charged in a domestic incident on the Boulevard last Saturday. Police responded to 332…

Obituaries 04-18-2012

Jack Arena Former Winthrop Auxiliary Police Chief Jack Arena of Putnam Street, Winthrop died at the Anne Mark Nursing Home in Revere on April 15 after a brief illness. He was 88 years old. A lifelong resident of Winthrop, he…

Sunny Weather

Skateboarders Lenny Ferragamo (front) and Alex Tuazon (rear) take to the air and try to land some expert tricks at Revere High School last week during a short stretch of sunny weather.