BROKE IN, ASSAULTED WOMAN A Revere youth has been arrested after breaking into a Hutchinson Street home and going into a sleeping woman’s bedroom, rubbing her leg and speaking softly to her. The frightening incident took place on Thursday, May…
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Bishops Urge Support for Increase in Minimum Wage
The following is a statement from the Roman Catholic Bishops of Massachusetts In a civilized society every hard-working individual deserves to be compensated at a rate that is fair, just, and in line with the inherent dignity that we are…
Captain Amy O’Hara
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost 25 years since newly promoted Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara joined the Revere Police Department. It was clear to everybody, both from within and outside the Police Department, that upon her being…
Taking Care of Our Veterans
The recent announcement by Gov. Charlie Baker that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new, 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home assures that this much-needed and important project will go forward.…
Sports 05-09-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team splits with Lynn teams The Revere High softball team earned a split decision in its back-to-back contests with Lynn English and Lynn Classical this past week. The contest with English last Wednesday, which…
Obituaries 05-09-2018
Robert John Coscia Retired Revere Public Schools assistant superintendent Robert John Coscia of Revere passed away surrounded by his loving family on May 6. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. After serving…
Observing Arbor Day at the American Legion Hall
Daveen Arrigo (center, holding Joseph Arrigo) , along with City Councillors, DCR Foresters and various other City of Revere Employees planted two Dogwood Trees on the American Legion lawn on Arbor Day, April 27. With the assistance of DCR and…
Celebrating 100th Birthday
Jennie Mastascusa celebrated her 100th birthday last weekend at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center, surrounded dozens of her family and friends.Shown with Mastascusa (seated) are from left: Sofia Forgione from Rep. Robert DeLeo’s office, City Councilor Dan Rizzo and State Rep.…
RYBS Kicks off Season
Revere Youth Baseball/Softball players for the Mets march in the opening day parade on Saturday, April 28.
Revere Beach Partnership Announces Revere Beach Kite Festival on May 20
Revere Beach Partnership, the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that creates some of Revere’s best-loved events including the Sand Sculpting Festival and Pumpkin Festival, invites residents to attend the Revere Beach Kite Festival, Sunday, May 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.…
Chelsea Soldiers’ Home Secures Federal Funding for Center
Gov. Charlie Baker announced last Friday that the state has secured approximately $70 million in federal funding for the new 154-bed Community Living Center at the Chelsea Soldiers’ Home – federal funding that pretty much gives the green light to…
Police Briefs 05-02-2018
GONE POSTAL? An Ocean Avenue man claimed to have been assaulted by a postal employee in the building last Friday. Around 1:17 p.m., the man took offense to the postman taking the mail out of the lobby and had words…
President Trump Plans to Make Drugs Affordable Again
During his State of the Union address, President Trump pledged to drive down drug prices. That’s a worthy goal. Fortunately, the Trump administration is already pursuing it in ways that protect patients and encourage research and development. Many strategies that…
Thank You, Revere Youth Baseball and Softball
Revere baseball is enjoying a resurgence and much credit must go to Revere Youth Baseball and Softball (RYBS) President Danny Dacey and his fellow board members for working hard to bring such a well-organized program to our city for any…
Sports 05-02-2018
RhS sports Roundup Correia’s three run blast powers RHS softball to walk-off victory Revere High senior captain Victoria Correia blasted a two-strike, two-out, three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the Lady Patriots softball team a…
Obituaries 05-02-2018
Nino Leone Of Florida, formerly of Revere Nino Leone of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of Revere, passed away at home on April 15 surrounded by his loving family. He was in his 79th year. Nino was born on April 26,…
Captain O’Hara
Revere Police Captain Amy O’Hara pictured at her promotion to captain ceremony on Tuesday, April 24 at Revere City Hall with her father, retired State Police officer, Ed O’Hara. See more coverage in next week’s issue.
SEPAC Walk for Autism
Maryann Fiorino with Marcella Booth and Amina Benchalh and Bruins mascot Blades at Hary Della Russo Stadium for the SEPAC Walk for Autism.
News Briefs
2018 boston marathon jimmy fund walk set for Sunday sept. 23 Registration is now open for the 2018 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai, the nation’s most successful single-day fundraising walk. Scheduled for Sunday, September 23, funds raised…
RBC Looking for Beautifully Landscaped Homes and Businesses
The Revere Beautification Committee (RBC) would like to have all residents start thinking of the spring and summer temperatures that will eventually make their way to Revere, and the RBC will need your help during that time. Every year, the…