Month: October 2019

The Meatless Revolution Is Here

By now we’ve all seen the ads from Burger King for the plant-based burgers that the fast-food chain is offering to its customers. For anyone who has not tried these “burgers,” we can assure you that you’re in for a…

Letters to the Editor

A Great Sight Dear Editor As I watched the Columbus Day parade, it was a wonderful site to see the spectacular display of the American flag all along Broadway and Revere Street.  Thank you, Mayor Arrigo, for this great display,…

Obituaries 10-16-2019

Clark Morrison Polaroid Retiree Clark Morrison of Revere, formerly of Lynn, died on Oct. 13 surrounded by his loving family.  Clark graduated from Lynn English, Class of 1953.  He retired from Polaroid in Cambridge after 36 years.  Clark was a…

Columbus Day Parade to Step Off on Monday

Special to The Journal One of Revere’s longest-standing traditions, the Columbus Day Parade, returns on Monday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. The parade, which alternates annually between Revere and East Boston, celebrates the region’s Italian-American heritage. The parade begins on…

Police Briefs 10-09-2019

Serious Injuries Sustained in OUI A Nahant Avenue man is facing serious charges this week after he was alleged driving drunk and hit a delivery driver unloading his goods at the 7/11 on North Shore Road. Around 2:30 a.m. on…

Obituaries 10-09-2019

Dan Papa Union Pipe Fitter Dan A.  Pappa, 55, of Saugus, formerly of Revere, passed away on Oct. 6. A member of the Pipe Fitters Union Local 537, he was the cherished son of John and Loretta (Gigante) Papa, the…