Last Saturday morning members of Revere Fire Fighters Local 926, as well as other firefighters from around the area, police officers, high school volleyball teams and friends gathered for the annual Revere Beach Volleyball Tournament. Revere Fire Lt. Kevin O’Hara…
Helping the NECCO Workers:Arrigo Brings Together Area Businesses in Job Information Session
Humberto Luna lost his full-time job at the NECCO candy factory on American Legion Highway when it suddenly closed on July 24. Luna said he was hoping to find a new job at the information session hosted by Mayor Brian…
NECCO Shuts Its Doors for Good
New England’s oldest continually operating candy-company closed its doors for good last Tuesday, letting its employees back on Friday to retrieve personal items and pick up their last paychecks. At one-time NECCO had 400 employees, but was down to 200…
Major Changes at Revere High Bring Back Familiar Face
When students return to Revere High School (RHS) on Aug. 29, they’ll find an entirely new leadership team at the school – with the friendly smile of former Principal Lourenco Garcia moved over to the Central Office, and former RHS…
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CLARK ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS VICE CHAIR Congresswoman Katherine Clark announced her candidacy for Democratic Caucus Vice Chair for the 116th Congress in the following letter to her colleagues. Dear Colleague:  It is the privilege of my professional career to serve with…
Father John Sheridan to Lead St Mary of the Assumption
As Fr. John Sheridan processed down the center aisle of St. Mary of the Asumption Church at his first Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eucharistic Liturgy parishioners were leaning over the pews to catch a glimpse of their new spiritual leader and…