The incursion into Israel by terrorists from Gaza this past weekend, resulting in the indiscriminate and wilful slaughter of 900 innocent civilians, including young children, rates as one of the most heinous events in the world in this century. The…
Category: Editorials
Democrats Share in the Blame for the Chaos in the House
There are many who are to blame for the complete breakdown in the operations of the U.S. House of Representatives, but a large share of that blame belongs to the Democrats, all of whom voted to oust former Speaker Kevin…
TV Networks: Please, No More Pats’ Games
For those of us who have been Patriots’ fans since we were kids in the 1960s, the dreadful and pathetic performances of the Pats these past two weeks have resurrected painful memories of the era when the then-Boston Patriots were…
Letter to the Editor
Supports Ralph Decicco Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Ralph DeCicco. Ralph has always been involved with the schools since his kids started there 13 years ago. He is a tireless worker and advocate for students…
Changes Needed at Revere High School
By Dan Rizzo, Candidate for Mayor We need to realign the Revere High School curriculum and prioritize space in our proposed new high school for both academic as well as career and vocational technical education programs. Massachusetts has more than…
Experience In Service
By Patrick M. Keefe Jr., Acting Mayor Among the countless conversations I’ve had with people during the campaign is one that recurs frequently: my experience in the food service / hospitality business and how that translates to a leadership role…
Aid to Ukraine Must Be Approved Forthwith
The entire country (with the exception of those whose goal is to cause anarchy and chaos) breathed a sigh of relief thanks to the last-minute passage by the House and Senate of a bill to fund the government for 45…
Tim Wakefield
We just wish to say a few words to acknowledge the passing this week of Tim Wakefield, the former Red Sox pitcher, who passed away suddenly this week from brain cancer. Beyond his remarkable success as a Major League pitcher…
Letter to the Editor
I Support Michelle Kelley Dear Editor, I’ve met Michelle Kelley on several occasions and found her to be very open and direct. I spoke to others who know her, to confirm my impression of her, and found that she is…
Guest Op-Ed: The Foundation of Prosperity: Why Fiscal Responsibility Matters
By Alexander Rhalimi As a candidate for Revere Councillor at Large, I believe that one of the cornerstones of good governance is fiscal responsibility. It’s not just an abstract concept; it directly impacts the lives of every resident in our…
Guest Op-Ed: Hell’s Fire – Treat Others the Way You Want To Be Treated
By Dr. Glenn Mollette Do you worry about going to hell? Will you burn there in hell’s fire? Will you be in the hands of the Devil? Hell may be a place where people are locked into a room with…
Anarchy in Congress
Imagine if a foreign government or some terrorist group were to hack into the U.S. government’s computers and bring all of its operations to a halt. Everyone in the country would be outraged. That is the scenario we are facing…
Can Nuclear Power Save the Planet?
As it becomes increasingly clear that renewable sources of energy — wind, solar, hydropower, and hydrogen fuel cells — are not going to become available on a large scale anytime soon, the only real hope for the U.S. both to…
Letter to the Editor
Ugly Politics is a Threat to Our Democratic Process Dear Editor, Why does the political process seem to bring the worst out in people? The ugliness of winning at all costs regardless of what you must do to win. Citizens…
Congratulations – and Thanks – to All of the Candidates
For those who have been around this city for a while, Tuesday’s hotly-contested primary election was a throwback to an era when politics was the mother’s milk of everyday life in Revere. However, one big difference between this political season…
Get Your COVID-19 Shots
While we would all love to leave COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, the stark reality is that the virus is still circulating among us, with the elderly and persons with compromised immune systems the most vulnerable to becoming seriously ill…
Congratulations — and thanks — to all of the candidates
For those who have been around this city for a while, Tuesday’s hotly-contested primary election was a throwback to an era when politics was the mother’s milk of everyday life in Revere. However, one big difference between this political season…
Hopefully, We Will Have Dodged a Bullet
As we are writing this, forecasters are predicting that powerful Hurricane Lee will track off to our east, sending us perhaps some rain, high winds, and high seas, this weekend. Although we in this area have been very fortunate to…
Auto Workers Deserve a Fair Contract
We realize we may be getting a little bit far afield here, but we wish to voice our support for auto workers at General, Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) in their quest to obtain a fair contract. Without getting…
Rosh Hashanah Is This Weekend
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be observed this weekend starting this Friday evening at sunset and ending at sunset on Sunday. During the weekend’s festivities, members of the Jewish faith will gather with family and friends to engage…
