For Kids Only Afterschool (FKO) was recently named as a United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley “Lead Partner†for their expertise in delivering high-quality social and emotional learning programming during the out-of-school time (OST) hours. In this role,…
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Reverecares Mini-grants 2019 Recipients Announced
Have you ever had an idea for how you could make improvements in our community? So have the applicants for the Revere CARES Mini-Grant program and, this time, these ideas are going to become a reality. Every year, a group…
Police Briefs 02-06-2019
Police News HIT PARKED CAR IN NORTHGATE A Lynn man has been charged with allegedly driving drunk after he drove into oncoming traffic on Squire Road and then careened into the Northgate parking lot – hitting a parked car with…
RPD to Run Citizens Police Academy Again
Chief James Guido announced that the Revere Police Department (RPD) will hold the Department’s Citizen Police Academy beginning in March 2019. The RPD is accepting applications for the Citizens Police Academy, which will allow residents to get a look at…
Immigrants Are Our Future
It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
Letter to the Editor Operation Christmas Child Thanks Revere Participants
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank Revere residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Because of the generosity of donors in Revere and across the United States, Operation Christmas Child,…
Guest Op-ed Ask Rusty – Confused about Enrolling in Medicare and Social Security
Dear Rusty: I will be 64 years old in 2019 and thinking about Social Security. My full retirement age is 66 and two months, and I’m trying to figure out the best way to get the most out of my retirement.…
Sports 02-06-2019
RHS Sports Roundup RHS girls basketball goes 3-for-3, now 8-6 The Revere High girls basketball team enjoyed a highly-successful week, winning all three of its contests, starting last Monday when the Lady Patriots defeated non-league foe Triton, 42-34. Carolina Bettero…
Obituaries 02-06-2019
Ruth Margossian Always place family first Ruth (Lampert) Margossian, a lifelong resident of Revere, died on Jan. 31. Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Bearge J. Margossian and the loving daughter of the late Harry and Catherine Lampert.…
Local Business Woman Wins Award
Local business owner Magbè Savané, president of Makomas, was honored as a finalist of the Cleary Insurance Boston Business Risk Award, recognizing her success in bringing her mother’s traditional African recipes to America through her organic tea and juice company. For…
Non-Vocational High School Students Invited to Attend Free Exploratory Program
Northeast Metro Tech is once again opening its doors to non-vocational high school students interested in learning more about technical education. Through its “Exploring Vocational and Career Technical Pathways,†Northeast is offering a 12-week program for in-district students in grades…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honor
Costanza on American International College Dean’s List Matthew Costanza, of Revere, has been named to the Fall 2018 Dean’s List at American International College (AIC) in Springfield, MA. Dean’s List students are full time students who have achieved a 3.3…
Revere Residents Reach For The Stars- Massport Honors Logan Employees Who Go Above and Beyond the Call of Duty
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) awarded Revere residents Jennifer Mora and Vanessa Nova with the Authority’s “Logan Stars†award. The award honors non-Massport employees at Boston Logan International Airport who exemplify the highest level of customer service and/or perform acts…
Take the Plunge on March 10 at the Harpoon Shamrock Splash to raise funds for free beach programs
Join Save the Harbor/Save the Bay on Sunday, March 10, for the Harpoon Shamrock Splash plunge and pledge fundraiser and beach party at the BCYF Curley Community Center at M Street Beach in South Boston. Brave participants will splash into…
Police Briefs 01-30-2019
HIT WOMAN IN MAHONEY CIRCLE A woman staying at a local hotel was seriously injured when a man allegedly driving drunk plowed over her while she was in a crosswalk on Mahoney Circle on Jan. 19. Around 7:23 p.m., the…
Thank You, Bob Deleo
It’s hard to believe that it has been 10 years since Winthrop/Revere State Rep. Bob DeLeo was elected the Speaker of the House by his colleagues. (Yes, time flies.) We wish to make note of the 10th anniversary of Speaker…
Letter to the Editor
ARE PROJECTS PROTECTED FROM RISING SEA LEVELS Dear Editor, As a person with family ties to Winthrop and many fond memories of Winthrop and Revere, it was exciting for me to read about the new life for Suffolk Downs and…
GUEST OP-ED Real Estate Tax Reality
It is said that taxes are one of life’s two certainties. The other one isn’t so welcome, either. While the following explanation may not change anyone’s tax bill, I hope it goes some way to educating the public about how…
Sports 01-30-2019
RHS Sports Roundup RHS swim team tops Eastie, 90-64 The Revere High swim team celebrated Senior Night in fitting fashion with a 90-64 triumph over East Boston High last Thursday. The meet was highlighted by a number of superb performances…
Obituaries 01-30-2019
Rita Consolo Longtime director of group homes Rita (Palmer) Consolo of Revere, formerly of both Malden and Cambridge, passed away in her home on Sunday, Jan. 27 after a long illness. The daughter of the late James and Alice (Fitzpatrick)…
