Unwrapping Necco’s Storied History, and the Buzz on Mosquito Season in Massachusetts

For decades, Necco was the pride of New England candy-making. The iconic company, based in Revere, has been closed for a few years now, but there are still plenty of stories to be told. Darlene Lacey, an author and “candy historian” from Los Angeles, California, has been exploring the extensive history of the candy – and the people – behind the New England Confectionary Company. She’s releasing a new book about it, “Necco: An Epic Candy Tale”, and she joins Nichole to talk about her research. The weather’s getting warmer, and the sun’s going down later, which means it’s time for us to spend more time outside. That also means it’s time for mosquitoes to start showing up – along with the West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis! Dr. Catherine Brown, State Epidemiologist at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, has all you need to know about the viruses, what the state is doing to try and protect the public, and how you can protect yourself from those pesky mosquitoes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.