By Rachid Moukhabir I would like to share with you the true story of a five-year-old Muslim boy named Mohamed. One day Mohamed came home from school angry, eager to tell his father what happened in class. “My friend John…
Month: April 2016
Letter to the Editor
Supporter of Joe Boncore for State Senate Dear Editor: During my time in the Army, I have had the opportunity to meet some of the greatest men and women I know. When I decide to support a candidate and put…
Get Out and Vote
Next Tuesday, seven candidates will be seeking the Democratic nomination for the Senate seat of the First Suffolk and Middlesex District that was held for the last nine years by Anthony Petrucelli of East Boston. These candidates, including our own…
Sports 04-06-2016
RhS sports Roundup Weather permitting, RHS softball, baseball teams ready for openers Just when we thought that Mother Nature’s mild spring this year was a make-up call for last years’s horrible winter that wiped out most of the first two…
Obituaries 04-06-2016
Michael Megna Award winner who fought successfully to overcome cerebral palsy Michael Megna died on Thursday, March 24 at the Cambridge Hospital after a life-long valiant battle with cerebral palsy and all related complications. Born and raised in Boston, Michael’s…
Easter Bunny at Beachmont
The Easter bunny holds Jay Marichal, who was exhausted after chasing down Easter Eggs at the Beachmont School last Saturday, March 26. A specially commissioned helicopter dropped 2,000 plastic Easter Eggs from the sky courtesy of Eagle Heights Church. Later,…
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the Beach
Rev. Nick Granitsas, senior pastor of The First Congregational Church of Revere, played an Italian accordion to provide music to the annual Revere Ministerial Alliance’s Sunrise Service on Revere Beach. The Easter tradition has been in place for more than…
Garfield Middle School Lands Large Grant for School Re-Design
By Seth Daniel The Garfield Middle School has been chosen as one of two schools statewide to participate in a $450,000 grant program by the Center for Collaborative Education – a grant that will try to bring the middle school…
Funding Secured for Mr RHS; But More School Cuts Planned
By Seth Daniel Put on the tux, Mr. RHS will take bow this year after all. After budget cuts threatened to cancel the annual Mr. RHS event this spring, School officials said this week that they have rethought the controversial…
MWRA Offers Interest Free Loans to Revere
Last week the MWRA approved a program to make available $100 million in interest-free loans to its member water communities to fully replace lead service lines. The city of Revere will be able to obtain interest-free loans from the Massachusetts…
Arrigo Gets Council’s Nod for Funds to Assess DPW Building
By Sue Ellen Woodcock The Department of Public Works building at 321 Rear Charger St. has seen better days and now the city is taking a serious look at the condition of the building and the safety of the employees.…
Police Briefs 03-30-2016
MONDAY, MARCH 21 A 17 year old juvenile was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Sara Marie Bardsley, 20, of Weymouth, was arrested on two outstanding warrants. Michelly L. Herrera, 24, of 33 Sumner St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant.…
Fighting Big Tobacco for Our Kids
By Senator Sal DiDomenico In the United States, the face of the tobacco industry is rapidly evolving. In recent years, the industry has undergone an era of innovation, creating new products designed to appeal to new customers bound for a…
Letter to the Editor
Rizzo committed to helping senior citizens Dear Editor: Speaking as a senior citizen, my vote goes to Dan Rizzo for State Senate. Frankly, there are no other candidates that have done more, or will do more for seniors in this…
The Final Report
For more than 25 years the federal courts have been monitoring the cleanup and quality of Boston Harbor as submitted by the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority. The final report as ordered by the courts was submitted March 18. Those of…
Sports 03-30-2016
RHS Spring Sports readying for season The Revere High spring sports season is well underway, with all of the various Patriot boys and girls teams entering their second week of the pre-season as they prepare for their 2016 campaigns. The…
Obituaries 03-30-2016
Tiffany Anne Edwards Of Revere Tiffany Anne Edwards of Revere passed away on March 27. She was 25 years old. The cherished daughter of Richard and Christine (Harris) Edwards, she was the loving sister of Christine and Crystal Edwards, adored…
