U.S. Army Captain Alex Wray, son of North Ender and FOCCP officer Sandra Harcourt, was awarded the Bronze Star last Thursday in Afghanistan. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the ninth highest military award (including both combat and non-combat awards) in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations. Read More…
North Ender Ricky Scimeca is interviewed in this video clip (1:13) from the 1-182nd Infantry currently deployed in Afghanistan after a fire fight against insurgents. Video courtesy of Nato Community TV. Just two weeks ago, PFC Scimeca, was home in the North End carrying the statue of Saint Anthony during this year’s feast. Thanks to Read More…
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every year on November 11th, we remember the armistice, signed on November 11th, 1918, that ended the First World War. One hundred years later, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate this day of all days, as the living memory of that war fades. The fact is, thousands Read More…
