RHS hockey team earns Senior Night shutout win The Revere High hockey team celebrated Senior Night in fine fashion with a well-played 2-0 victory over Lynn Saturday evening at Cronin Rink. “The team really put it all together,†said RHS…
Author: Journal Staff
Obituaries 02-20-2013
Edythe Levine Of Revere Edythe (Borodkin) Levine of Revere passed away on February 16. She was 92 years old. The beloved wife of the late Harry Saul Levine, she was the devoted mother of Phyllis Levenson and her late husband,…
Speak Now, and Hold Your Peace
Poor “Vinnie†just talked to much last Wednesday. Had he stopped just one minute from his obscenity-laced, threat-laden telephone rant, he might have realized that he was speaking to a police officer and not the Beachmont man he was hot…
The Blizzard of 2013
The Blizard of 2013 has been put into the record books. And for those of us old enough to remember the Blizzard if 1978, we have survived both these natural catastrophes. Reflecting on the aftermath of the two storms and…
Police Briefs 02-13-2013
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Frank B. Spingel, 43, of Boston, was arrested on charges of mayhem and intimidation of a witness. Jonathan M. Coraine, 26, of Whitman, was arrested on charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of…
Revere High Sports Roundup
Girls indoor track teams tops Saugus The Revere High girls indoor track team ended its season on a winning note last Wednesday, defeating Saugus 49-36 at the Merullo Fieldhouse. The victory ensured the Lady Patriots of a winning season, their…
Obituaries 02-13-2013
Catherine Texera Paralegal and Advocate for Homeless, Underprivileged, Elderly and Disenfranchised Catherine M. (Forgione) Texera died at her Revere home on February 10 after a three year battle with cancer. She was 66 years old. Born in Boston, she lived…
Margaret “Peggy” White Turns 100
Longtime Revere resident Margaret “Peggy” (Furlong) White recently celebrated her 100th birthday surrounded by more than 50 well-wishers, including her brother, children, five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews and friends, including Ethel (Ferretti) Toomey, a life long dear…
ED Markey’s Senate Candidacy: Our Long-time Congressman Has Received Many Endorsements
Although it is the long-standing policy of this newspaper not to endorse candidates for public office, we nonetheless feel compelled to make note of the candidacy of our outstanding, long-time Congressman, Edward J. Markey, for the U.S. Senate seat which…
Police Briefs 02-06-2013
MONDAY, JANUARY 28 Evan J. Goldney, 27, of 170 Rumney Rd., was arrested on charges of unarmed robbery, illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance, illegal possession of a Class A controlled narcotic substance wkith intent to distribute,…
Boys Hoop Drops Heartbreaker to Saugus
The Revere High boys basketball team dropped a heartbreaking 62-60 decision to Saugus last Tuesday evening at the Merullo fieldhouse. The contest was an outstanding high school game between two teams who are vying for a spot in the post-season…
Obituaries 02-06-2012
Edward Palumbo Retired US Postal Clerk Edward F. Palumbo, a 20 year resident of Lynn, formerly of East Boston, died unexpectedly on January 31 at the Union Hospital in Lynn. He was 68 years old.Born in Everett, he lived in…
The Names Have Changed, but Not the Game of Politics
In the old west of the 1870’s, Judge Roy Bean dispensed justice west of the Pecos with his saying: “We are going to give this man a fair trial before we go out and hang him.†That was his justice…
Police Briefs 01-30-2013
MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Robert J. Madore, 39, of 62A Lincoln St., was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Edward M. Freni, 39, of Everett, was arrested on a charge of assault & battery. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Robin Spagnuolo, 52, of 31…
Revere High Sports Roundup
Caramello, Harris spark Revere to 45-42 win over Danvers The Revere High girls basketball team had a tough assignment Friday night, playing a hungry Danvers contingent that is trying to grind out wins for a trip to the State Tournament.…
Obituaries 01-30-2013
Hugh Peter Hanlon Avid Dart Enthusiast, of Wilmington, formerly of Point of Pines Hugh Peter Hanlon of Wilmington, formerly of Revere Point of Pines, died suddenly on Jan 17. He was 58 years old. A graduate of Revere High School,…
On the Parquet Floor
The state champion Revere High School (RHS) Cheerleading Team got to accompany the RHS JROTC to center court at the Boston Celtics game last Wednesday, Jan. 16th. Coach Julianne Esposito, Kristina Russo and local veteran Jamie Chambers accompanied the cheerleaders.
Paul Revere Spelling Bee
First grader Annabella Sandy-Roche pauses to consider how to spell a difficult word at the 2nd Annual Paul Revere School Spelling Bee on Tuesday morning. Fifteen children competed, with fourth grader Ayah Harper winning and moving on to the regional…
The Marijuana Dispensary Issue: The Law Has a Good Intent,but It Overall is Not Suitable for Revere
The City Council’s public hearing on Jan. 28th concerning the issue of the new law passed by the voters in November that allows for the establishment of medical marijuana dispensaries deserves thoughtful consideration by both residents and our council members.…
A Worthy Memorial: Recognition for the Women Who Served in WWII Long Overdue
The effort by Eileen Merullo and others to ensure that the military service of women in World War II does not go unremembered is one of the most worthy causes to have come along in quite a while. There were…
