Denis Bolognese Of Revere Denis R. Bolognese of Revere died on March 30. He was the beloved son of Virginia “Jean†(Pisani) and the late Reginald Bolognese; dear brother of David and his wife, Ellen of Saugus and Lynda Cooke…
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Prom Time
King and queen of the Revere High School JR prom Ally Hinojosa and Kevin Chiles. The prom was held at Danversport Yacht Club Friday, March 27.
Palm Sunday Mass
Father George Butera, Pastor at St. Anthony of Padua Church, is joined by Deacon Joe Belmonte as they lead the parish youngsters in waiving Palms at the start of the 10 a.m. Mass on Palm Sunday. Additionally, members of the St.…
Under Water Little League Seeks Help for Mcmackin Field
REVERE – When someone says “if you build it they will come†most people think of baseball players, but at McMackin Field off Winthrop Avenue the ducks have come and it looks like the water that attracts them is here…
Police Briefs 04-01-2015
WRONG WAY OUT An alleged shoplifter led police on a muddy and wet chase through the Sales Creek Marsh behind Target last Thursday night, nearly giving police the shake, except for the fact that when he emerged from the marsh…
Happy Passover
We wish the members of the Jewish community a Happy Passover as the holiday begins at sundown Friday and continues for the next eight days. The celebration commences with Jewish families sitting down for the traditional Seder meal. Children have…
Easter Sunday
On Sunday, many churches will be overflowing as parishioners go to church to celebrate Easter. Easter is always a magical time for children. As a family, we always held off hiding the Easter candy around the house until after Mass. …
Sports 04-01-2015
Fantastic Finish John Powers named MVP of State All-Star Hockey Game By Cary Shuman After an exceptional four-year varsity hockey career at St. Mary’s High School in Lynn, John Powers of Revere had one more highlight to offer. Powers, a Catholic…
Obituaries 04-01-2015
Stephen Rappl Worked for UPS; member of Teamsters Local 25 Stephen J. Rappl of Revere died suddenly on March 28. Stephen worked for UPS and was a member of Teamsters Local 25. He was the beloved husband of Ellie (Graves);…
No Stopping Him
Wide eyed and ready to run, Austin Argant makes a dash for the end zone during last Sunday’s North Shore Flag Football League Divisional finals in Danvers. The Revere U8 Texans went back and forth with the Lynn Chargers all…
First 1: Joanne McKenna Pulls Papers for Ward One Seat
REVERE – Revere educator Joanne M. McKenna is the first candidate to have pullednomination papers for a special election to fill the Ward 1 Councillor seat left vacant by the late Richard A. Penta. McKenna, who resides on Winthrop Avenue…
Youth Summer Employment: Program Grows
Mayor Dan Rizzo announced that the Youth Summer Employment Program will have a drastic change going into the 2015 summer. Youth will be placed in departments across city government, including Public Works and Parks & Recreation, along with a new…
News Briefs
MAYOR’S YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Today Mayor Rizzo announced that the Youth Summer Employment Program will have a drastic change going into the 2015 summer. Youth will be placed in departments across city government, including Public Works and Parks &…
Police Briefs 03-25-2015
DOMESTIC SHOOTING IN PINES Revere Police have arrested a man on attempted murder charges after he allegedly shot up his girlfriend’s car on Bateman Street late Thursday night. Around 11:53 p.m. police were called to the scene and found the…
Winter Might be Wanning
This past winter has been one for many longtime New Englanders not to forget. We are not talking about the record snowfall. We are referring to the ceaseless cold that just keeps us bundled up in layers of clothes on…
Letters To The Editor
Readers beware Dear Editor: I’m not sure if most residents are aware of the Facebook Page “Revere Scanner.†It has recently gained lots of popularity, negative and positive. It has close to 4,000 followers. I, for one, (along with many…
Obituaries 03-25-2015
Theresa Walles Longtime Revere school teacher Theresa L. (Ioven) Walles of Wilmington, formerly of Revere, died on March 17 surrounded by her family after a long illness at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge. She was 69 years old. The daughter of…
Get Your Pancakes
Boy Scout Edgar Gonzalez brings more pancakes to the breakfast buffet line at the American Legion last Sunday morning, March 15, during Revere Troop 15’s annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. The fundraiser is one of the largest of the season for the Scouts, with…
Dancing for Rizzo
Revere Mayor Dan Rizzo announced his intention to run for another term as mayor of the City of Revere during his annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration last Thursday, March 12. Though his first term certainly yielded some crazy weather events…
Suffolk Downs Help Included in Bill
House Speaker Robert A. DeLeo joined Representative RoseLee Vincent and their colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass a supplemental budget which allocates additional funding to critical programs and initiatives – including a critical provision to help racing…