The following is a response from Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera to Maine Gov. Paul LePage’s comments about where the opioids causing problems in Maine are coming from. PAUL LEPAGE, the governor […]
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Rivera’s take on School Department odyssey
LIKE MANY PROBLEMS IN LAWRENCE, the problem with the School Department headquarters and the lease at 237-255 Essex St. is old and complicated. This month, a 28-plus-year-old problem was resolved […]
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Rivera: Lawrence is strong, people are talking about city
The following is a slightly edited version of the State of the City speech of Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera, which was delivered on Tuesday. I STAND BEFORE YOU TONIGHT to […]
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Rivera: Pushing for change creates enemies
A group in Lawrence is mounting a campaign to recall Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera from office. What follows is the mayor’s response to that effort. His mention of landlords “looking […]
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Rivera explains stance on Lawrence Trust Act
Lawrence Mayor Daniel Rivera issued the following statement on Wednesday, a day after the City Council voted 7-2 in favor of a measure that bars police from detaining anyone for […]
