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MEET THE BEATLES: Beatles fan Mary Simonelli takes a photograph with heartthrobs “Paul,” at left, and “Ringo,” at right, of Beatles tribute band Ticket to Ride during Saturday’s Fall Festival. See photo highlights on pages 12-13. (Courtesy photo)
Kids share a few words about Fall Festival By Tara Vocino
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hildren had a blast in the streets of the Fall Festival along Broadway on Saturday afternoon into the evening. On Broadway Salon hairstyl-
ist Jaime Richards-Scimemi gave Revere resident Emma Hallihan, 11, a makeover. She started with painting a tiger on her face. “She’s very kind and did a really good job,” Emma said. “It only took about five
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minutes to paint my favorite animal. I like the yellow, black and white colors in it.” She next got colored extensions and finished the look with two braids. Her mother, Lauren, thought that Richards-Scimeni did an awesome job. “She looks beautiful,” Lauren Hallihan said. “Today was her day.” Down the block at an intersection, Chelsea resident Mike Rullo was enjoying watching Kilted Colin. Somerville resident Colin Campbell spent 10 years learning how to ride an eight-foot unicycle and perform tricks while riding it. “He’s making all funny jokes,” Rullo
FESTIVAL | SEE PAGE 10
Fire Capt. Rob Fortuna lowers the station flag to half-mast as a symbol of respect to honor the lives’ lost during 9/11.
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pproximately 75 members of the Fire and Police Departments held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Fire Station on Tuesday, as issued by State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. Master of Ceremonies Chris Bright, who is Fire Chief, opened the 15-minute ceremony by ringing a bell, four sets of five chimes each. There
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then were moments of complete silence before a retired fire official read the firefighters’ prayer. “So many things and thoughts come to mind,” Retired Fire Lt. James Caramello said, who read the firefighters’ prayer. “I read the prayer to be part of the healing of 9/11, an event that will never be forgotten. We remember the courage and bravery of 343 New York firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice.” “When I am called to duty, wherever flames may rage, give me the strength to save a life, whatever be its age,” Caramello read, who served for about 32 years. “Help me embrace a little child before it’s too late, or save an older person from the horror of that fate. Enable me to be alert and hear the weakest shout, and quickly and efficiently to put
9/11 | SEE PAGE 11