By Sue Ellen Woodcock On Thursday night 150-200 people will view a documentary film, “The Anonymous People†directed by Greg Williams, at Revere High School. The film is about the over 23 million Americans living in long-term recovery from alcohol…
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Police Briefs 02-03-2016
ARREST Report MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Ubaldo Chanez Flores, 21, of Chelsea, was arrested on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He also was cited for the civil motor vehicle infraction of failing to stop for a school…
Letters to the Editor
Thank You Mottolo Post Dear Editor: As most residents realize, over a nine-week period, from November 30, 2015 through January 29, 2016, the Joseph L. Mottolo Post was the temporary home of the Rossetti-Cowan Senior Center. Despite the staff’s and…
The MS-13 Raids
The raids that took place last early Friday morning that resulted in 56 indictments of MS-13 gang members certainly should stop for the time being the crime and murders in the neighboring communities of Chelsea, East Boston and Everett that…
Deleo Forms Commission on Daily Sports Fantasy
Anyone who has watched Channel Five’s “On the Record” Sunday morning show knows that Speaker of the House has a tremendous knowledge of Boston sports — as he often has demonstrated on the “Pop Quiz” portion of the show. So…
Sports 02-03-2016
RhS sports Roundup RHS girls basketball team runs record to 14-1 The Revere High girls basketball team enjoyed another successful week, handily disposing of three Northeastern Conference rivals. Last Tuesday the Lady Patriots made the  long trek to Gloucester a worthwhile…
Obituaries 02-03-2016
Rosemarie Candelora Of New Hampshire, formerly of Revere Rosemarie J. Candelora of Londonderry, NH, formerly of Revere, died recently. She was the beloved wife of Anthony R. Candelora, Sr.; devoted mother of Kris-Ann Amato and her husband, Alan of Pelham,…
Dodging Jonas
Ken Mason of Pemberton Street scrapes ice off the window of his car on Sunday morning once the first real snowstorm of the year had subsided, nicknamed Jonas. While Jonas walloped states to the south of Massachusetts, Revere and surrounding…
City Officials Will Explore Building New High School
By Sue Ellen Woodcock It may be years in the making, but officials are taking the first step toward the building of a new Revere High School. Monday night the City Council, the Mayor and the Superintendent of Schools all…
Council Comm Appointments Posted
City Council President    Jessica Giannino has announced the following committee appointments: Appointment & Personnel Administration Committee Chairman Arthur Guinasso, Councillor Patrick Keefe Councillor Joanne McKenna Councillor Steven Morabito Councillor Charles Patch Economic Development & Planning Committee Chairman Patrick Keefe, Councillor…
Police Briefs 01-27-2016
MONDAY, JANUARY 15 James M. Carter Jr., 40, of 175 Rice Ave., was arrested on a charge of breaking & entering into a building in the daytime with intent to commit a felony. Tiffany L. McCaffrey, 26, of 185 Lynnway,…
School Choice Matters for Massachusetts Families
By Andrew R. Campanella When it comes to K-12 education, America’s parents want more choices. In fact, almost two thirds of parents – 64 percent – say they wish they had more options for their children’s education. In a society…
Letter to the Editor
We need your help Dear Editor: Veterans Assisting Veterans is donating a $15,000 Trac Wheel Chair to a paralyzed Army Ranger who was injured in Afghanistan in October 2012. Spec. Sean Pesce was shot 13 times and has a severe…
City Council Starts New Year Off Strong
Revere voters can see that new City Council that was elected last November is not wasting any time in putting forth a variety of motions. There are motions that deal with every aspect of what municipal government should be focused…
Sports 01-27-2016
RHS sports Through the Years 10 years ago January 25, 2006 Despite their best effort of the season, the RHS girls basketball team dropped a 53-49 decision to Everett. Lauren Forgione led Revere with 13 points and sophomore Jessica Leone…
Obituaries 01-27-2016
Jody L (Casiello) Carregal Of Revere & Peabody, Teacher in Reading Jody L. (Casiello) Carregal of Revere & Peabody, Teacher in Reading Jody L. (Casiello) Carregal, 39, beloved wife of Marc Caregal, died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2016 at…
‘Lucky’ at the Lincoln
Lucky the Leprechaun slams home the basketball last Thursday at the Lincoln School after taking the ball out of the hands of Math Teacher Lani Cabra-Pini and Principal Jodie Gennodie, doing a flip in the air and jamming it. Lucky’s…
Rizzo Will Run for State Senate Seat
Saying that he still has the fire to serve the public, former Revere mayor Dan Rizzo has announced that he will be a candidate for the State Senate seat in the First Suffolk and Middlesex District that includes the entire…
Morabito Announces Candidacy for Senate
After more than 15 years of serving our Commonwealth, Senator Anthony Petruccelli has elected to resign his seat as State Senator. As someone who is a life-long resident of the First Suffolk & Middlesex District, I’d like to thank him…
Arrigo Team Looking to Keep Revere Moving Forward
By Sue Ellen Woodcock Getting the right team behind the daily functions of your office is one of the most important decisions a new Mayor can make. For Mayor Brian Arrigo the choices came with much thought, seeking the best…