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Lawrence Politicians Behaving Badly
By: Kathy Runge – January, 2017 In December ex-District A Councilor and potential mayoral candidate Sandy Almonte verbally abused a Lawrence police officer at the scene of an accident involving her son. Elsewhere in this month’s edition she is quoted as saying: “He acted like he didn’t know me, and told me I couldn’t pick […]
Local Veterans Honored in New Book “Heroes in Our Midst” ~ From The Pages of The Valley Patriot
BUY NOW Each month since March of 2004, The Valley Patriot newspaper has published a front page story about the bravery and dedication of a local veteran called “Valley Patriot of the Month, Heroes in Our Midst”. In the 13 years we have been publishing The Valley Patriot, we’ve amassed quite a collection of stories […]
Arbeit Macht Frei, Four Million Bullets ~ The Fight for Survival
By: Beth D’Amato – January, 2017 Treblinka, Buchenwald, Dachau and Auschwitz… The mere mention of these places should make every human’s blood run cold. The horrors that went on within the walls of those extermination camps in Germany and Poland during WW II were unimaginable. Why did some Jews survive the death camps while others […]
A New Year’s Resolution ~ BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO
By: Paul Murano – January, 2017 If you’re looking for a new year’s resolution I have a suggestion. Resolve to contemplate more. Busyness of life and of mind may be the biggest obstacle to inner peace. The great Aristotle once said contemplation was the highest form of happiness. It satisfies the highest part of human […]
Those Who Came Out in 2016 ~ YE GAY OL’ VALLEY
By: Dani Langevin – January, 2017 There has been a lot of focus on celebrity deaths over the past year, especially in the past few weeks where 2016 seemed hell bent on shocking us all with a number of rapid losses. Instead of focusing on the past year’s losses, I thought I’d focus on some […]
Northern Essex’s Fall 2016 Dean’s List Announced
Dr. William Heineman, vice president of academic and students affairs, Northern Essex Community College, is pleased to announce the appointment of students to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 term. To be included, students must attain a grade point average of 3.3 or higher within the term, carry six or more credits within the […]
Massachusetts Senate Opposes Trump’s National Security Measures
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a resolution Thursday to condemn the recent Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump which bars entry to the United States for certain nationals from seven Muslim-majority nations. The resolution recognizes the unique importance of immigration to the history of Massachusetts since its founding, through the present. […]
48% of Doctors Would Let You Suffer to Please State Medical Board
By: Dr. Bharani Padmanabhan – January, 2017 Medscape and other medically-oriented web organizations periodically conduct surveys of physicians nation-wide on various topics such as physician burnout, compensation, best places to work and so on. Around once a year the ethics survey comes out and is always worth examining. One question from this year’s survey […]
Sacroiliac Joint Pain ~ THE DOCTOR IS IN
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – January, 2016 The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a strong weight bearing joint in the pelvis that connects the sacrum and pelvis. There are two joints, one on each side of the sacrum. This joint is reinforced by strong surrounding ligaments. Both joints move together as single unit to transmit upper […]
A New Year a New You
By: Rick Bellanti – January, 2017 Wow, here we are once again, a new year has just rung in and we are all well into our New Year’s resolutions. A New Year’s resolution is a tradition that stretches back over hundreds of years and is best described as a person making a promise to do […]
BOOK REVIEW ~ “Of Mixed Blood” by Ron Penczak
By: Susan Piazza ~ January, 2017 Published by: Brighton Publishing, LLC Paperback: 322 pages including Acknowledgement Genre: Fiction 4.75 out of 5 Bookmarkers This story engages the reader quickly. The central conflict is revealed early, in the prologue.The plot centers on the conditions that lead to the main character’s present day dilemma and the steps that […]
Congressman Recognizes WWII Hero John Katsaros of Haverhill
In November, Congresswoman Tsongas submitted remarks to the Congressional Record recognizing Mr. Katsaros for his heroic service to our country and tireless efforts on behalf of veterans. The Congresswoman met with Mr. Katsaros yesterday (December 15) and presented him with the remarks. Congressional Record Statement in honor of the Air Force Escape and Evasion Society […]
Winter Kitty ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER
By: Robin Desmet – January, 2017 Every mile is two in winter” ~ George Herbert Winter is hard. It’s hard for people and it’s even harder for cats—especially for the feral cats that spend their entire lives outdoors. If you have a pet cat that goes outside, please be aware that winter is a dangerous […]
Cheers All The Way Around
By: Jeff Katz – January, 2017 I recently was flying from Boston to Richmond, Virginia. My early morning travel started on the wrong foot when I realized that I had left my phone in the car and The Bride had driven off with it. My fault entirely to be sure, but I was frantic trying […]