The Sun came out just long enough to brighten up the City of Revere’s solemn Memorial Day Exercises, with another large crowd on hand this year to hear the remembrances of World War II veteran Thomas Hill. Veterans Agent Nick…
Month: May 2014
Coaching Supreme
Revere High director of athletics Shaun Hart congratulates Revere softball head coach Joe Ciccarello on his team’s 2-0 win over Beverly that clinched the Northeastern Conference championship. Also pictured are assistant coaches Butch Bruno and Paige Licata.
RHS Is Best in USA: Named Top Urban School by NCUST
It’s good to be the best, and this week, Revere High School (RHS) is just that. On Friday, RHS was named the lone high school Gold Medal winner in the nation by the National Center for Urban School Transformation (NCUST)…
Congratulations to, the RHS Softball Team
Revere High softball has been very good for years. There have been excellent players that have made the team competitive every time it stepped on the diamond at the former Hill Park. From the great pitcher Jen Wells (who helped…
Police Briefs 05-28-2014
MONDAY, May 19 Martisse Johnson, 27, of Lynn was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon. Richard Santiago, 44, of Malden for a warrant arrest and protective custody. James A. Griffin, 47, of 376 Ocean Ave. Apt. 1801 for shoplifting,…
The Champions: Revere Wins NEC Softball Title; Palermo Powers Patriots to Win
Revere softball coach Joe Ciccarello talked with his seniors in the preseason about leaving their legacy on the program. That legacy will now be one of history and unprecedented achievement: the 2014 RHS softball team is the undisputed Northeastern Conference…
Obituaries 05-28-2014
Stephen A. Foti Of Revere Stephen A. Foti “Horse†of Revere formerly of Boston’s North End. Entered into eternal rest after a brief illness on May 27th. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Capodilupo). Beloved father of George and his…
Spanish National Honor Society at RHS
Revere High School held a lively and culturally significant Spanish language National Honor Society induction ceremony last Thursday afternoon to a packed house of parents and students in the Learning Commons. Along with the traditional candlelight ceremony, several traditional Spanish dances were performed,…
Kite Festival at Revere Beach
Sonny, Grace and Joseph Turco relaxing on Revere Beach during the The 5th annual Revere Beach Kite Festival.
Decision on Casino License Delayed
Indefinitely has turned into mid-September for the casino licensing deadline in Greater Boston, but many are growing frustrated with the process and, privately, not many are certain the new September deadline will stick. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) released an…
Suffolk Downs Committed to Horse Racing
Suffolk Downs is on the road and working its hardest to reassure the horse racing community that – despite recent news about a so-called wavering commitment to racing – they are still all in at that track. News broke last…
Lights, Camera and an Award: Jonathan Salemi Takes Award at Boston Film Festival
Boston has been good to Jonathan Salemi. The Revere native continues to build onto his movie directing library and the Boston International Film Festival last month was yet another stab at success. Salemi returned with another short film entered into…
Rizzo Calls on Demoulas to Open Store
Echoing the frustrations of virtually the entire city, Mayor Dan Rizzo sent a strongly worded letter to the Board of Demoulas Supermarkets (Market Basket) this week asking them to open the new, but vacant, building at Northgate or the City…
Memorial Day Exercises Set for Monday
Mayor Dan Rizzo is pleased to announce that this year’s Memorial Day Exercises will be held on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 11 a.m. on the lawn of the American Legion Building, 249 Broadway. Guest Speaker for the ceremony will…
Observe Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is quickly approaching. For many residents, this weekend symbolizes the beginning of the summer. There will be a day off from work or school. There will be cookouts and celebrations. There will be a respite from our…
Police Briefs 05-21-2014
Monday, May 12 Riquelmar A Cuellar, 18, of Lynn, on warrant arrest. Ray Sargent, 51, of 36 Crescent Ave., Apt. 6 on warrant arrest, protective custody and resisting arrest. Ardiel R. Fonseca, 39,of East Boston for disorderly conduct, disturbing the…
Middle School Girls Lacrosse Team Battles Methuen to 5-5 Tie
Playing at home for only the second time this season, the Revere Girls Middle School Lacrosse team played the visiting team from Methuen to a 5-5 tie last Sunday morning at the turf field. Our girls played hard from the…
Obituaries 05-21-2014
Edward Insogna Of Revere Edward W. Insogna of Revere passed away on Monday, May 19. The cherished son of the late Rose (Elibero) and Matthew Insogna he was the beloved husband of Vonette Annese-Insogna; loving father of Lillian Rossi, Lisa…
Twists and Turns Continue for Casino Licenses: MGC Rejects Boston as Host Community, Mohegan and Wynn Ready to Move On
Last Thursday, May 8, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) rejected the City of Boston’s petition to be considered a ‘Host Community’ rather than a ‘Surrounding Community’ under the state’s gaming law. It was a decision that was applauded in Revere…
Mining for Musical Talent: Jeff DeModena, Jacqueline LoGiudice Bring Opportunities to the next Generation
Jeff DeModena and Jacqueline LoGiudice are giving aspiring youth bands the opportunity to perform on stage at area venues and receive compensation through their aptly named business venture, Next Generation Concerts. DeModena, a former Savio Prep sports star and musician…
