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Mystic Valley Elder Services Looking for Healthy Aging Group Leaders Mystic Valley Elder Services offers a variety of free, evidence-based workshops to promote health, wellbeing, and happiness. Healthy Aging Group Leaders advance the mission of the Healthy Aging Program by…
Councillor Powers Submits His Nomination Papers
Ward 5 Councillor John Powers submitted his nomination papers to the Revere Election Department Monday at City Hall. Powers is seeking re-election to the seat in this fall’s municipal election. Eric Lampedecchio, candidate for the Ward 5 seat, has also…
At-Large Council Candidate Dimple Rana Takes Part in Unfairhikes Protest
Last week, candidate for Revere At-Large Councillor Dimple Rana and her supporters were at Beachmont T Station talking to commuters and taking selfies as part of a system-wide day of action organized by Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu to protest…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
Local Students Earn Honors at BC High The following local students have earned Boston College High School Fourth Quarter Honors: Leandro Depinho 2020 – Honors Jason Bosa 2022 – High Honors Sebastian Zapata-Ochoa 2022 – High Honors For High Honors…
Re-Booting Recycling: Our Recycling Habits Need Change
By Mayor Brian M. Arrigo Think back some 30 years ago, when Revere joined a growing number of Massachusetts communities to provide curbside collection of recyclable materials. Do you remember the small green or red crates, and how you had…
Make the Most of Summer
Our founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.†What brings these words to mind is…
Congratulations, U.S. Women’s Soccer
Every now and then the accomplishments of an individual athlete or team will transcend whatever it is that they have achieved in the world of sports. Prime examples include the late Muhammad Ali and the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team. …
Obituaries 07-10-2019
Liane Wallace A Loving and Caring Person Liane Wallace of Revere died on June 29 at the age of 56. Liane was a loving and caring person by nature and would often take in many of her children’s friends to…
Suffolk Sendoff : Huge Crowd Attends Final Live Racing at Legendary Track
Special to the Journal Over 21,000 racing fans packed Suffolk Downs for the final weekend of live racing at the historic oval as the track hosted its final weekend of live racing. On Saturday, the track was forced to suspend…
Happy Birthday, Ruth Cronin!
Ruth Cronin recently celebrated her 99th birthday with party at the 99 Restaurant. Mayor Brian Arrigo attended and gave her a proclamation.Ruth is a lifelong resident of Revere, born on Barrett Street in 1920 and moved to Park Avenue. when…
Police Investigate Gunfire Incident on Proctor Avenue
Revere Police detectives are investigating an incident on Proctor Avenue in which gunshots were fired during a fight in the street. Lt. Rob Impemba said that Revere Police arrived on the scene at approximately midnight Tuesday (July 2) after a…
Capt. Dominic LaSala Retires From Revere Fire Department
Capt. Dominic LaSala was honored during a retirement ceremony June 26 at the Central Fire Station celebrating his 38 years of dedicated service to the Revere Fire Department. “Dominic LaSala will be forever remembered on the Revere Fire Department as…
Fire Officials Urge Public to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…
Mystic Valley Elder Services Offers Tips on Beating the Heat This Summer
If you recall, summer 2018 ended up being a scorcher! And it won’t be long until the temperatures soar once again. During the hot months, Mystic Valley Elder Services recommends that it’s a good idea to keep a close eye…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
Guest Op-Ed : Baby Boomers Should Be Wary of Medicare Changes
By Sandip Shah Baby boomers are aging rapidly. Around 10,000 Americans celebrate their 65th birthday every day. Unfortunately for these seniors, the government health care to which they’re entitled may put their lives at risk. That’s thanks to a…
Letter to the Editor : On The Right Whales
Dear Editor: We appreciate that your June 21 editorial “Another Sad Sign of the Times†calls attention to critically endangered North Atlantic right whales, but it made several misleading claims about their fight for survival and the current protections in…
Obituaries 07-03-2019
Otillia ‘Tilly’ Bonanno Matriarch of the Bonanno Families of Revere and Boston Otillia “Tilly†(Fernandez) Bonanno in Revere, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed peacefully and restfully on June 27. She was 100 years old. A former member of the…
