Are We Asking too Much of Teachers and Students? – Ye Gay Ol’ Valley

By Dani Langevin – November, 2013 This is the mission statement of the Common Core Standards (CCS) that has been adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Education. “The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to […]

The Journey Continues

By Kenneth Willette – November, 2013 This is the mission statement of the Common Core Standards (CCS) that has been adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Education. “The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to […]

Senate Passes New Veterans’ Bill – In Your Corner with Senator Ives

By: Senator Ives – November, 2013 In the latest effort to support veterans, military members and their families in Massachusetts, the Senate unanimously passed legislation in October to expand benefits, increase access to services, and strengthen the recognition and honor given to our service men and women. Senate Bill 1876, “An Act Relative to Veterans’ […]

An Interview with Former UN Ambassador John Bolton

An Interview with Former UN Ambassador John Bolton

Valley Patriot publisher Tom Duggan (TD) and columnist Christine Morabito (CM) recently had a conversation with former U.N. Ambassador John Bolton about Muslim Nazis, foreign affairs and the propaganda in our American news media. Transcribed by Kathleen Laplante CM: Do you believe national security will play a big part in the 2016 Presidential election? If […]

Chanukah Celebrations to be held in the Valley – Sponsored by Chabad of North Andover/Merrimack Valley & The Valley Patriot

Chanukah Celebrations to be held in the Valley – Sponsored by Chabad of North Andover/Merrimack Valley & The Valley Patriot

Chanukah events with Chabad: November, 28 Menorah lighting in Middleton December, 2 Menorah lighting in North Andover December, 3 Jewish Heritage Night December, 4 Menorah lighting in Boxford. The Jewish holiday of Chanukah is right around the corner and the Chabads of North Andover and Merrimack Valley are busy preparing for it. All throughout Chanukah […]

FRIDAY! Celebrity Chef, Cookbook Author Mary Ann Esposito of Ciao Italia to Appear at Festival of Trees

The 20th Festival of Trees will kick off with the Emerald Anniversary Taste of the Festival on Friday, November 22, 2013 with special guest, celebrity Chef Mary Ann Esposito, of the famed cooking series Ciao Italia. This culinary celebration, officially opening the 20th Anniversary Festival of Trees, will showcase signature dishes from many local restaurants […]

Obituary – Peter Moschetto, Jr.

Obituary for Peter Moschetto Jr. Our precious son Peter (Petie) Moschetto, Jr. 25, of Lawrence, Ma has gone in peace to rest with Our Lord on November 12, 2013. He gifted us with his life on October 5, 1988 and was raised in Lawrence. He was educated at St. Augustine School, Lawrence and was a […]

Erin Cox Owes North Andover an Apology – Valley Patriot Editorial (Nov. 2013)

Erin Cox Owes North Andover an Apology – Valley Patriot Editorial (Nov. 2013)

Former North Andover High School volleyball captain Erin Cox claimed she was being suspended from the team and lost her captaincy because of a “zero tolerance policy” at North Andover High, after being caught at an underage drinking party. She claimed she was only there “to give a drunk friend a ride home.” She also […]

Erin Cox Confesses to Drinking at Underage Party That Gained National Attention – The History of a Bogus Media Story That Never Happened

NORTH ANDOVER – Valley Patriot sources at Lawrence District Court and in law enforcement tell The Valley Patriot that North Andover volleyball player Erin Cox was in court last month with a signed confession, admitting she was in possession of alcohol and consuming alcohol at an underage drinking party. Cox claimed initially that she was […]

Podcast: Paying Attention with Tom Duggan, Steve Zanni, Dan Rivera Christine Morabito and More.

  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO HOUR 1 Lawrence Mayor Elect Dan Rivera calls in to talk about how he is calling for a hiring freeze in Lawrence and also will stop paying indicted city employees. A stunning interview with the man who beat Willie Lantigua.  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD OR LISTEN TO […]

Rivera Calls for Hiring Freeze in Lawrence – Will Stop Paying Indicted Employees – An Exclusive Interview with Lawrence Mayor Elect Dan Rivera

Rivera Calls for Hiring Freeze in Lawrence – Will Stop Paying Indicted Employees – An Exclusive Interview with Lawrence Mayor Elect Dan Rivera

Lawrence Mayor Elect, Dan Rivera on Audits, Investigations and Lawrence’s Future By: Tom Duggan – Movember 9, 2013 Less than 24 hours after the Lawrence Board of Registrars finished tallying up absentee and provisional ballots in the mayor’s race showing Dan Rivera the winner by 57 votes, Rivera appeared on WCAP’s “Paying Attention” radio program saying […]

Lantigua picks up 11 votes, Rivera Gains 8 Votes… Dan Rivera Wins Lawrence Mayoral Election by 57 Votes

By: Tom Duggan – November 8, 2013  CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY The Lawrence Board of Registrars met Friday evening to vote on whether or not provisional ballots and absentee ballots would be added to the election totals of Lawrence Mayor Willie Lantigua or Challenger Dan Rivera.  On Tuesday Rivera was declared the winner by […]

$5,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest and Charging – NORTH SHORE GANG TASK FORCE SEEKS WANTED FUGITIVE

$5,000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest and Charging – NORTH SHORE GANG TASK FORCE SEEKS WANTED FUGITIVE

  Date(s) of Birth Used: July 10, 1984 Hair: Black Place of Birth: Massachusetts Eyes: Brown Height: 6’0” Sex: Male Weight: 170 to 225 pounds Race: Black ARMED AND DANGEROUS Boston, MASS – A task force of Massachusetts law enforcement agencies is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a wanted federal fugitive who was indicted for charges relating to the distribution of crack cocaine. The North Shore […]