Maureen Butler Warm and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend Maureen K. (O’Hara) Butler of Stoneham passed away on Thursday, May 24 at Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer’s Care. She was 81 years old. Born on July…
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Wounded Veterans Run
The four veterans being honored at the Wounded Veterans Run shown at the singing of the “National Anthem” that was held on Sunday with ceremonies at Suffolk Downs are from left: Corporal Brian Johnston, Sergeant Peter Rooney, Captain Greg Galeazzi…
Revere Beach Kite Festival
Angelina and Selina Barneby ready to fly the beautiful kites they designed at the annual Revere Beach Kite Festival this past Sunday, May 20.
News Briefs
SECOND ANNUAL PATRIOT FLAG PLATOON In addition to Monday’s Memorial Day exercises, the Second Annual Patriot Flag Platoon is being held on Saturday, May 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual program is requesting the help of residents…
School Notes
Beachmont Last week our fifth-grade students visited the Saugus Ironworks. This historical site is one of the earliest metal forges in the United States. Students not only learned about the historical significance of this site, but also they learned about…
Senior History Major Awarded City on a Hill History Fellowship
For senior Danny Gullion, the road to an undergraduate education wasn’t a typical one. “In high school, I never really thought about going to college,†he said. Coming from a family of union painters, the Revere native was happy to…
Police Briefs 05-23-2018
Arrest Report WEDNESDAY, MAY 16 Susan M. Hayes, 49, of 48 Conant St., was arrested on charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony and illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance.…
Letters to the Editor
DO NOT PASS FINES FOR NOT SHOVELING SIDEWALKS To the Editor, I sincerely hope that the council does not pass an ordinance that fines citizens for not shoveling snow from their sidewalks. From what I read in the advocate, the inspiration…
Memorial Day Is a Time for Reflection
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…
Sports 05-23-2018
RhS sports Roundup RHS softball team wins 3 straight, improves to 11-4 When RHS softball coach Joe Ciccarello surveyed his team’s opponents for the coming week last week, the veteran mentor said he would be happy with at least one…
Obituaries 05-23-2018
Rose DeVincentis Of Revere Rose (Mayo) DeVincentis of Revere died on May 17. The beloved wife of 66 years to the late Vero DeVincentis, she was the devoted mother of David DeVincentis and his wife, Lynn of South Carolina, Joanne…
News Briefs
Help Build Harmon Park Playground Help build Harmon Park playground on Salem Street with a community build on May 18, 19 and 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers are welcome throughout the day. The North Revere Neighborhood Group…
Public Housing Officials Voice Appreciation for Legislators’ Local Support at State House Event
Officials from the Revere Housing Authority met with State Sen. Joseph Boncore and State Rep. RoseLee Vincent to discuss the need for increased state support of public housing at the 36th Annual Legislative Information Day sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter,…
House Passes Balanced Budget with a Focus on Local Aid, Helping People
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo and State Rep. RoseLee Vincent joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass a FY19 budget which makes investments in programs and services across the Commonwealth. Funded at $41.064 billion, the House budget maintains funding…
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run Hosts Eighth Annual Motorcycle Fundraising Ride on May 20
Boston’s Wounded Veterans Run is proud to announce its eighth annual motorcycle charity ride on Sunday, May 20, to help raise money to help four New England veterans who were recently severely injured in overseas combat. The 28-mile ride begins at Harley-Davidson…
Revere Students Earn Academic Honors
INDUCTED INTO HONORS SOCIETY Brenda Angel of Revere, was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society. Angel was initiated at Salem State University. Angel is among approximately…
Immaculate Conception School Holds Annual Pasta Dinner Fundraiser
On Jan. 27, Immaculate Conception Parish School in Revere celebrated Catholic Schools Week in honoring God with a beautiful liturgical celebration of the Eucharist. This year’s “Annual Pasta Dinner Fund Raiser†was organized by Immaculate Conception School’s Admissions Director, Donis…
Northeast Metro Tech Students Preparing Each Other for Real World Experiences
Northeast Metro Tech juniors received a glimpse into what their futures may hold as they made their way around a financial literacy fair and attempted to plan life after graduation. Organized by business technology students, the event was designed to…
Hallmark Health is Now MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Hallmark Health System, a regional leader in providing community healthcare in north suburban Boston, has changed its name to MelroseWakefield Healthcare. “It has been a time of important growth and positive momentum for our organization,†said Bobbi Carbone, MD, MBA,…
Police Briefs 05-16-2018
Police News MAN WAVING GUN ARRESTED A Saugus man waving a gun up and down Broadway and on Beach Street was arrested on Tuesday, May 8, after threatening several people. The gun ended up being a replica firearm air gun.…
