Month: November 2019
Dryft Opens Its Doors
Cranberries: Authentically American Treat on the Turkey Table Since 1621
It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
Patriots and Vikings Ready to Tangle on Thanksgiving
The Revere High Patriots and the Winthrop High Vikings will take to the field Thursday morning on Thanksgiving Day for the 91st renewal of their football rivalry. The opening kick-off is set for 10:00 at Miller Field in Winthrop. Beyond…
Appreciation: Rick Promise, Popular Member of Revere Tv Staff, Dies at the Age of 68
Richard “Rick†Promise, an institution in the community for decades through his outstanding coverage of the Revere City Council and community events for Revere TV, died on Nov. 21, 2019. He was 68 years old. Rick was a popular fixture…
News Brief
Showcase Partners with Life Is Good to Help Children Showcase Cinemas recently announced a new partnership with Life is Good to help children in need this holiday season. Through Showcase Cinemas’ philanthropic program Showcase for Good and the Life is…
CHA Staff Honored by Metro Boston EMS Council
Joshua Mularella, DO, director of EMS and Prehospital Medicine at Cambridge Health Alliance, has been named the EMS Physician of the Year by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC). Additionally, nurse manager Janine Hogan MSN, MBA, RN, CEN,…
Michael Simpson Accepted Into the Boston Printmakers Student Exhibition
Revere resident Michael Simpson is currently exhibiting work in the 11th Boston Printmakers Student Print Exhibition. Simpson is one of approximately 100 students selected from 17 colleges and universities in New England. Selections are juried by a panel of non-teaching…
Powers Concerned About Airbnb Issue and Its Effect on Ward 5 Residents
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers said he is monitoring the situation regarding the Airbnb (short-term rental) regulations being proposed for the city. “What I’m concerned about is a non-resident purchasing a two-family home and converting it solely for use as…
Garfield School Guidance Counselor, Julie Venditti, Dies at 39
Those who knew her remember longtime Revere Public School educator Julie Kennedy Venditti as a generous, positive, smiling compassionate and brilliant 39-year-old woman who dedicated the last 15 years of her life to the students at the Garfield School as…
State Fire Marshal Offers Thanksgiving Safety Tips
“Firefighters are busier on Thanksgiving Day than any other day of the year because this holiday has the most home fires, and the majority are cooking fires,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “As your families gather to celebrate…
A New Leader at CAPIC: Cromwell Takes Reins as Executive Director
Richelle Cromwell saw firsthand the benefits of having CAPIC based in the city when she was a teenager. She continued her association with the agency through adulthood as a board member and board president, helping to oversee the agency that…
Governor Signs Ban on Driving While Talking or Texting on Cell
In 90 days unless you have bluetooth or other hands free options inside you car you will face harsh fines for talking, texting or looking at text messages while driving. On Monday Governor Charlie Baker signed legislation to improve road…
Lady Patriots Defeat Vikings on Home Turf: 24 – 14
The RHS Lady Pats defeat Winthrop’s Lady Vikings at their annual Powder Puff game at Harry Della Russo last Saturday Nov. 23, 22-14 in front of all their fans! After starting with over 60 senior girls on the afternoon of…
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a uniquely American holiday, tracing its roots back almost 400 years to the Pilgrims, long before there was even a thought of a United States of America. Thanksgiving is the ultimate family-centered holiday. It has no religious meaning,…
Enjoy the Holiday Safely
We would be remiss if we did not remind our readers to enjoy the holiday weekend, but to do so safely. And specifically, we really mean only one thing: Do not drink and drive, nor allow friends and family members…
Letter to the Editor
Reject the Sanctuary State Bill (HB 3573/SB1401) Dear Editor, Nationwide, from 2011 to 2018, non-citizens, mostly illegal aliens, committed 667,000 drug offenses, 42,000 robberies, 25,000 homicides, 91,000 sex crimes, 213,000 assaults, 95,000 weapons offenses, and 81,000 auto thefts, according to…
Obituaries 11-27-2019
Richard Promise Well-Known Staple of Revere TV Richard “Rick†Promise of Revere died on Nov. 21 at the age of 68. Born in Peabody on Jan. 5, 1951 to the late James J. Promise Sr. and Margaret (Minigell), he was…
