For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…
Category: Editorials
Enjoy the great weather on Labor Day weekend
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘26…
A “war” that we actually are winning
It was almost 55 years ago — on December 23, 1971, to be precise — that President Richard M.Nixon officially declared the “war on cancer” when he signed the National Cancer Act of 1971. The legislation committed $1.5 billion ($12…
Flock concerns continue
Flock Concerns Continue Dear Editor, As a follow-up to my previous letter regarding the intrusive Flock license plate readers currently operating in Revere, I have an important update. While the police chief was unable to attend Monday’s City Council meeting…
Gov. Healey does the right thing to ban kratom
The decision last week by Gov. Maura Healey and the Mass. Dept. of Public Health to issue an order classifying kratom as a Schedule 1 drug, thereby effectively banning the sale of kratom products, removes a dangerous and highly-addictive substance…
Why I’m supporting Jeffrey Turco for State Representative
As Mayor, the greater good the City of Revere and its constituents is my top priority, and it is especially important to have reliable colleagues who help me achieve this. Therefore, it is my privilege to ask for your support…
Justice beyond the headlines: why I’m voting for Kevin Hayden
September 1, 2026 is primary election day. With only Democrats running for Suffolk County District Attorney, the race will be over in September rather than in November. We have a choice to make this year, and unlike most seats that…
Why I’m running for 6th District Governor’s Council
As we approach the September 1st Democratic Primary, I wanted to share with voters why I decided to run to be your next Governor’s Councilor. As I’ve traveled across the 20 communities that make up our Governor’s Council district (which…
More than a check up: The vital role of annual well-child visits
As families prepare for the upcoming school year, many are focused on school supplies, schedules and getting back into routines. But one of the most important back-to-school steps happens before the first day of class: scheduling a well-child visit. Because…
What the Flock?
What the Flock? Dear Editor, You’ve probably heard about the latest “automatic license plate readers (ALPRs),” Flock, in the news nationwide lately as they have been getting some much-deserved bad press over their invasive privacy practices. What you might not…
July was the hottest month on record in the United States
July was THE hottest month on record in the United States For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that…
Residential PACE: an important tool in the housing affordability toolbox
For many Massachusetts families, homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain — not just because of rising housing costs, but because the cost of maintaining a home has become unaffordable. Whether it's replacing a failing heating system, repairing a crumbling…
Signs of summer’s end
Signs of summer's end All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those…
Dianne Kelly will be Missed
The announcement last week by Superintendent of Schools Dr. Dianne Kelly that she will be retiring next July will bring to a conclusion a remarkable career in the Revere public school system. Dr. Kelly has served the children of Revere…
Our Sox are on Fire!
With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of the summer season. With the…
Where is Teddy Roosevelt When We Need Him?
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before…
The Miracle of a Bairn
No, we are not Scottish. But we are big fans of the hit TV show Outlander, and “bairn,” the Scottish word for a newborn or a young child, has permanently entered our vocabulary. Two weeks ago our family welcomed a…
Guest Op-Ed: Massachusetts’ New Energy Rules will Recognize what Frontline Communities have Long Known: Across Massachusetts, Frontline Communities Fought for Rules that Recognize the Burdens Neighborhoods Already Carry
By Roseann Bongiovanni For over ten years, East Boston fought an Eversource substation proposed across from a children’s playground, beside Logan’s jet fuel tanks, on a flood-prone shoreline along Chelsea Creek. Despite overwhelming public opposition, the state approved the facility. But along the way, we exposed…
Enjoy the Tall Ships!
The return of the Tall Ships to Boston Harbor this coming weekend will place a spectacular exclamation point to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. The international fleet of vessels will arrive in Boston Outer Harbor beginning Thursday and into…
It had been a Great World Cup Until…
The World Cup has been a wonderful event, enjoyed by soccer fans and non-fans alike. The games have been incredibly exciting, especially in the first knockout round, where underdog teams have pushed the giants of the sport to the limit.…