Virginia ‘Ginny’ Maniscalco Woman of unwavering faith A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday, Aug. 31 in Immaculate Conception Church, Revere for Virginia M. “Ginny†(Graffeo) Maniscalco who died on Tuesday, August 28    at the Woburn Nursing Center, Woburn. She…
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‘Backpacks for New Beginnings’ Donates School Bags to Revere Schools
The charity Backpacks for New Beginnings, founded by student Tristan Kelley and run by students, delivered 60 backpacks to the Revere Public Schools via Mayor Arrigo just in time for the beginning of the school year. Pictured from left to…
Ice Cream and Networking on the Beach
Chamber member Robert Upton gets a tasty cherry added to his ice cream during last Thursday’s ice cream party and networking event hosted by the Revere Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Twist and Shake.
Last Call
As of press time, the question of Bianchi’s Pizza future, a landmark on Revere Beach since 1950, has not been determined. However, it is known that they will be closing their landmark location Monday, Sept. 3.
News Briefs
Price Rite Partners with Feed the Children, Nabisco and Pepsi to HELP Families in Need Price Rite Marketplace teamed up with anti-hunger organization Feed the Children and event partners Nabisco and Pepsi will distribute food and essentials to families…
Carvalho,Candidate for Suffolk County DA, Endorsed by State Rep Vincent and Speaker DeLeo
Evandro Carvalho’s campaign for Suffolk County District Attorney today announced the endorsements of state Rep. RoseLee Vincent and Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo “I am honored by their endorsements and confidence in my experience as a prosecutor who can…
Police Briefs 08-29-2018
ARREST Report MONDAY, AUG. 20 Bourbakeur Benhamou, 22, of 204 Constitution Ave., was arrested on charges of three counts of breaking and entering into a vehicle in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony. Geronimo Castro Aguilar, 35, of…
Letters to the Editor
THANK YOU Dear Editor: Thank you for all the cards and phone calls for my recovery. “You’re the Best†Ann Young To the People of Revere, Chelsea, and Saugus – my Constituents, Neighbors, and Friends: Dear Editor, I hope…
Sen John McCain
In an era when cynicism and a lack of faith in our political leaders and institutions is at an all-time high — the roots of which can be traced back to the 1960s and the subsequent Watergate scandal — Sen.…
Get Out and Vote
This Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, is primary election day across the state for both national and state offices. Although primary elections in Massachusetts generally are of little or no consequence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and…
Sports 08-29-2018
Revere residents to participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Eleven residents from Revere will walk up to 26.2 miles along the historic Boston Marathon course this September in the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, which raises the most money of any single day walk…
Obituaries 08-29-2018
Frances Ann ‘Fran’ D’Arcangelo Former president and VP of Patriots Civic Club Frances “Fran†Ann (Accorti) D’Arcangelo of Revere passed away on Monday, Aug. 27 at the age of 85. Fran was the former President and Vice President of the…
Bocce on the Beach at Low Tide
STOGIE HEAVEN: Vinny Basile of the East Boston Savings Bank team keeps his cigar in place and his shot in masterful control during the annual Bocce on the Beach event to benefit the Revere Society for Cultural and Historic Preservation…
State Board Denies Cafarelli’s Appeal for Reinstatement as Police Lieutenant
The Massachusetts Human Resources Division last week dismissed former police chief Joseph Cafarelli’s appeal for reinstatement to his previous Civil Service position as a Lieutenant on Revere’s police force and for approval of a “past leave of absence. Cafarelli, who…
SunButter and Jelly Sandwiches Make the Perfect Back-to-School Snack or Lunch
Parents, students and schools have discovered the perfect menu item for snacks or lunch: Sun Wise peanut-free sandwiches with grape or strawberry jelly. Totally nut-free and peanut-free, each sandwich features delicious soft, white whole grain bread. Made with SunButter sunflower…
It’s Time to Update Your Child’s Health Information
Book bags are replacing beach totes as it quickly becomes time for students to go back to school. Organizing your child’s health information, keeping current with doctor’s appointments and planning for emergency scenarios should be part of every parent’s seasonal…
School Resource Officers are Protectors, not the Enemy
In 2015 a viral video of South Carolina school resource officer (SRO) Ben Fields’ slamming a student across the classroom caused a public outrage. During the same year in Lynn, an SRO arrested a student with special needs. “While the…
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy Celebrates 30 Years
Nicole Zervas Dance Academy (NZDA) is celebrating its 30th anniversary, a milestone that owner and director, Nicole Paolo, is proud of. After 30 years, what brings Miss Nicole (as she is affectionately known) the most happiness is building the confidence…
Back to School: Beware of the JUUL
If last year’s fidget spinners were all fun and games, this year, the national attraction is rather different: JUUL, an e-cigarette device that has become so synonymous with vaping and accepted by the masses, that the term “juul-ing†has been…
News Briefs
Revere Republican Committee Meeting Republican candidate for Governor Scott Lively will be at the American Legion, 249 Broadway on Wednesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. All Republicans and enrolled voters are welcome. This will be the last meeting before the…
