Month: November 2013

A Special Surprise Visit at the Whelan School

Hundreds of enthusiastic students at the Whelan School welcomed Harlem Globetrotter Chris ‘Handles’ Franklin on Friday morning for a special surprise visit. Handles was moved by the Ms. Ferragamo’s 5th graders, who had studied African American history and the history…

A Family with a Heart

Not long ago, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) heart patient Mirella Ursino feared her days of cooking, shopping, and, most importantly, enjoying her family, were numbered. Today, however, thanks to a remarkable medical journey, she still cooks a mean…

Police Briefs 11-27-2013

Monday, Nov. 18 No Arrests Reported Tuesday, Nov. 19 No Arrests Reported Wednesday, Nov. 20 No Arrests Reported Thursday, Nov. 21 Arthur A. Otolo II, 27, of 71 Elmwood St., was charged with possession of  Class A drug (heroin) and…

RHS Sports Roundup

Patriots look to turn the tables on Vikings on Thanksgiving Day The Revere High football team will make the short trek through Beachmont to Miller Field in Winthrop Thursday morning for the 84th renewal of their gridiron rivalry on Thanksgiving…

Obituaries 11-27-2013

Theresa Dascoli Of Revere, formerly of Everett Theresa (DeMaio) Dascoli of Revere, formerly of Everett, died on November 20 at Tufts Medical Center. She was 84 years old. Born in East Boston, the daughter of the late Cesare and Carmela…

Our Own Nessy

Its eyes pierce through the night from deep out in the darkness of Mill Creek. Its form can be seen out of the corner of one’s eye while driving down the Parkway or cruising the tracks on the Commuter Rail.…

Remembering 50 Years Ago

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American living at that time. Similar to the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5, 1941 and…

Police Briefs 11-20-2013

Cutline Elosko Brown is charged with murdering Revere’ Joe Morante Jr. last July. arrests Monday, Nov. 11  Jose Luis Montano, 31, of Chelsea was charged with rape, assault with a dangerous weapon and intimidating a witness. Ronald Montano Flores, 20,…

Obituaries 11-20-2013

George De Domenico Retired MBTA Photographer George F. De Domenico of Orient Heights East Boston died on November 15. A retired photographer for the M.B.T.A. and a US Navy veteran of World War II, he was the beloved husband of…

Service At Revere School

Sgt. Dan Clark entertained hundreds of students, parents, elected officials and veterans last Friday at the annual Paul Revere School Veterans Day Ceremony. Clark performed numerous patriotic songs, including the Armed Forces Medley. Students also performed several songs and recited…

Casino in Revere Being Considered

In the wake of a ‘no’ casino vote in East Boston last Tuesday – Suffolk Downs and the City of Revere are preparing to make an 11th hour pitch to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for a scaled-down casino development…