Thank you to Yellow Taxi Dear Editor, On behalf of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish I want to express our deepest gratitude to Yellow Taxi of Revere and especially Kevin Chiles and Richard Picardi. They have been providing a…
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The Olympic Spirit Still Exists
For almost all of us, the Olympics have provided memories that have lasted a lifetime. We can all measure how old we were, or where we were, when we recall Olympic moments both from our youth and through adulthood. For…
Sports 08-10-2016
Pop Warner teams start 2016 practice By Cary Shuman They have the best stadium in the league, the best cheerleading teams in the nation, and football teams that are ready to contend for playoff spots and beyond. The Revere Pop…
Obituaries 08-10-2016
Martha Audrey Tapper Gruft Of California Martha Audrey Tapper Gruft entered into rest on July 2 in Los Angeles, California after a brave struggle with breast cancer. A passionate volunteer for many organizations, she is survived by her devoted son…
Governor Baker in Revere for National Night Out Celebration
Governor Charles Baker came to Revere on Tuesday night to celebrate National Night Out with residents, local and state officials. The event was held at the Susan B, Anthony Complex. National Night is a nationwide community policing event that is…
A Tale of Sister Cities
Acting Fire Chief Chris Bright presents Mayor Shoji Nishida with a hat from the fire department as Mayor Arrigo looks on.
State Delegation Gets Funding Back:Grants for Chamber of Commerce and CAPIC Restored
Bob Upton, executive director of the Revere Chamber of Commerce, said the business organization is grateful for the $25,000 state grant it has received in the state budget for the new fiscal year. Governor Charlie Baker had vetoed the funding…
Wynn Boston Harbor Construction Expected to Start for Real This Week
By Seth Daniel Some 16 cranes sit waiting this week on the Wynn Boston Harbor site. Hundreds of workers, likewise, are waiting in the wings. Wynn Boston Harbor folks were counting the minutes Tuesday afternoon and into today, Aug. 3,…
News Briefs
CONGRATULATIONS TO WILLIAM BELL Former City Councillor William Bell has been elected the new prsident of the tenant’s association at Friendly Garden Coop on Revere Street. Friendly Garden Co-op is a 7-story, 107 unit senior community designed for resident members…
Police Briefs 08-03-2016
ARREST Report MONDAY, JULY 25 Osama Bensalem, 23, of Malden, was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Barnabe Nahimana, 43, of 29 McCoba St., was arrested on charges of operation of a motor vehicle whole under the influence of liquor (2nd…
Revere Through the Years
10 years ago August 2, 2006 The city officially took control of the new West Revere Complex, the first new school to be built in the city since the Garfield Magnet School more than 10 years ago. The RHS football…
Letters to the Editor
Please consider joining St. Mary’s Dear Editor: If you are fortunate enough to have a child, girl or boy that will be lucky enough to be playing on the beautiful new ball fields behind our beloved church, please consider joining…
Enjoy the Last Days of Summer
When we glanced at the calendar this week, it seemed hard to believe that August already is here — and that are just four weeks to go until Labor Day weekend. Summer always is fleeting. It goes by way too…
Obituaries 08-03-2016
Dolores Palazzolo 40 plus year employee of Continental Restaurant in Saugus Dolores T. (Sanchez) Palazzolo of Revere died unexpectedly at the Massachusetts General Hospital. She was 87 years old. Born in East Boston, she attended the Fitton School for Girls…
Sand-Sensational:Sand Sculpting Festival Draws Record One Million Visitors to Revere Beach
By Cary Shuman The International Sand Sculpting Festival reached another milestone with one million visitors attending the event at Revere Beach. With three hot, sun-drenched summer days, people walked the boulevard to enjoy food, music, and amusements, – and of…
Council Hears Plans for Apartment/Hotel Project
By Stephen Quigley On Monday night, City Councillors held their first official hearing of the proposed apartment and hotel complex that primarily seeks to draw millennials to Revere at the site of the former Shaw’s Supermarket on the Revere Beach…
City Fondly Remembers John Arrigo
By Cary Shuman Mr. John Arrigo sat in the front row in the City Council Chambers for his son Brian’s inauguration as the new mayor of the city of Revere in January. It was as proud a moment as one…
News Briefs
ANNESE JOINS FAMILY DENTISTRY Annese DMD Dental Practice, located at 106 Broadway in Revere, would like to welcome Dr. Alexander Annese as a general dentist. He joins his father, Dr. John Annese, in carrying on the legacy of his grandfather,…
Council Approves Dehon St Project
Developers for a project at 17-19 Dehon Street (located near the Wonderland T Station) received unanimous approval from both the Zoning Sub-Committee and City Council on Monday night to go ahead and apply for the permits to construct a building…
Residents Petition for Wheelabrator to Stop Expansion of Saugus Ash Landfill
By Beth Treffeisen The Wheelabrator Saugus landfill that was scheduled to close in 1996, but continues to run today, has recently asked to expand for another five years, causing many nearby residents to become outraged. “It was never meant to…