Mayor Brian Arrigo today announced City preparations ahead of the 16th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival, taking place at Revere Beach July 26-28. An additional city investment of $150,000 in free cash has been dedicated to improve community programming, and…
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Bobby McKenna Rescues Switchbox After Vandalism
When life gives you lemons, it’s time to make lemonade and that’s what artist and Marine veteran Bobby McKenna did when one of his pieces of art – an intricately designed switchbox at Washington and Sargent streets – was tagged…
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Trip to Foxwoods Planned The Revere Knight of Columbus will be having a trip to Foxwoods on Sunday Aug. 11. The bus leaves from 29 Central Ave. at 8 a.m., following a great Continental Breakfast. The bus starts it’s return…
Fond Memories of Wonderland Dog Track
By Ron Wohlen It has been said traveling back in time, reminiscing, sharing one’s thoughts and feelings about significant events is important and good for the soul. Prior to moving to Florida last June, I had viewed the 2017 abbreviated…
Police Briefs 07-17-2019
Three Arrested on Drug Offenses Three East Boston residents were arrested for heroin trafficking on July 9 in two separate cases by Revere Police. Around 4 p.m. on July 9, Revere Police arrested the first man after a narcotics investigation…
Obituaries 07-17-2019
Camille LoChirco Had a Heart of Gold and Always There for Whoever Needed Her Camille (De’Angelis) LoChirco of Revere died on July 15. She was 75 years old. Born in Boston on July 11, 1944, to the late Michael De’Angelis…
The Lights Are On : Councillor Mckenna, Speaker Deleo Team up for Safety on RB Parkway
Ward 1 Councillor Joanne McKenna started her personal crusade 18 months ago to fix the lights on the Rita Singer Bridge after hearing from a parent of a 20-year-old daughter who had to walk daily from Beachmont Station over the…
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Mystic Valley Elder Services Looking for Healthy Aging Group Leaders Mystic Valley Elder Services offers a variety of free, evidence-based workshops to promote health, wellbeing, and happiness. Healthy Aging Group Leaders advance the mission of the Healthy Aging Program by…
At-Large Council Candidate Dimple Rana Takes Part in Unfairhikes Protest
Last week, candidate for Revere At-Large Councillor Dimple Rana and her supporters were at Beachmont T Station talking to commuters and taking selfies as part of a system-wide day of action organized by Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu to protest…
Make the Most of Summer
Our founding publisher, Andrew P. Quigley, who lived an extraordinary life, used to say, “When you look back on your life, you realize that all you really have is a lot of memories.†What brings these words to mind is…
Obituaries 07-10-2019
Liane Wallace A Loving and Caring Person Liane Wallace of Revere died on June 29 at the age of 56. Liane was a loving and caring person by nature and would often take in many of her children’s friends to…
Residents Comment on New Massport CEO
Last Thursday the Massport Board voted 5-2 to confirm Massport’s Port Director Lisa Wieland as the Port Authority’s new CEO. Weiland replaces Thomas Glynn as CEO who stepped down in November. Massport’s CFO John Pranckevicius has filled in as CEO…
Finishing Touches For Waterfront Square
The final building in the Waterfront Square development is ready to be built, marking over two decades of development along Ocean Avenue. The Zoning Board of Appeals granted several variances for a brand new, 12-story, 230-unit residential apartment building to…
Fire Officials Urge Public to Leave Fireworks to the Professionals
“Last year, several people lost fingers and suffered serious burns lighting off illegal fireworks in Massachusetts,†said State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Thirty-four firefighters were injured when an errant firework ignited a six-family building. Have a fun but safe…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — 4th of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
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Mass Audubon ‘Picture This:’ Annual Statewide Photo Contest Alive and Clicking! Do you appreciate the outdoors and enjoy taking photographs that celebrate your connection with nature? Then you and “Picture This: Your Great Outdoors,†Mass Audubon’s annual statewide photo contest,…
Eleanor Vieira Receives Unsung Heroine Award at State House Ceremony
The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women awarded Eleanor Vieira of Revere, and Donna Segreti Reilly, of Winthrop, Unsung Heroine Awards in a ceremony at the State House in Boston. This distinction celebrates extraordinary women who perform acts of…
Cirque du Soleil Corteo at Agganis Arena Now Through June 30
Story by Marianne Salza Exuberant circus clown, Mauro, dedicated his life to joyously entertaining friends and audiences; and even in his passing, his cheerful spirit hopes to remind his loved ones of the laughter they shared. In the Cirque du…
Police Briefs 06-19-2019
Robbery with Knife Revere Police are investigating an attempted robbery on Mahoney Circle June 3. The victims told police they were passing by the circle when a male and female approached them and asked for the time. As they looked…