ALL PHOTOS (C) COPYRIGHT RON MUSHOW PHOTOGRAPHY & THE VALLEY PATRIOT (PHOTO GALLERY) More than 400 people tuned out Friday night to attend the Valley Patriot 9th Anniversary BASH where the editors of the monthly newspaper (Tom Duggan, Dr. Charles Ormsby and Ralph Wilbur) honored police officers, firefighters, veterans, and those who […]
By: Tom Duggan Lawrence Mayor Willie Lantigua issues statement regarding the firing of Eagle Tribune publisher Al Getler saying that Getler was not ethical and purposely tried to discredit the image of the City of Lawrence. The Valley Patriot reported yesterday that Getler has been fired as the publisher of Eagle Tribune Publishing and former […]
By: Motivational Speaker Jeff Katz – February 2013 As a child, my Dad once shared with me that there are things you do simply because they are the right thing to do. You’re not looking for a trophy or certificate. Your soul, he said, will be made richer for having taken the right path. You’ll […]
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD HOUR 1 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD HOUR 2 Today Tom and Paul talked about the lies and incompetence of today’s American news media as evidenced by the cop killer story of Christopher Dorner. The Eagle Tribune’s bogus Lantigua story, the Valley Patriot’s 9th anniversary, public records law and Senator […]
By: Marilyn McCarthy Ralph – February 2013 Ronnie Ford’s family and friends are still reeling from the suddenness of his death. Laughing and telling stories one week, then buried the next. We are happy that Ron did not suffer, but the quickness of his death has left us shattered. We have heard on the radio and in […]
By: Pennie Hale – February 2013 Is there a secret to weight loss? Do some people know the secret while others don’t? When you see someone successfully losing weight, are you envious? Have you seen tv commercials that claim to know the secret? Have you invested money in commercial weight-loss programs? Have you purchased […]
By: Peter Larocque – February 2013 Usually when one reads the Title of Prophet, they immediately think of Biblical Prophets. Biblical Prophets are those called by God to speak for Him to discipline, admonish, encourage or edify His people. They may at times even warn His people of coming events that would not be […]
By: Paul Murano – February 2013 On the Paying Attention radio show with Tom Duggan last week (of which I am co-host), we welcomed a certain former Mayor of Methuen as a guest to reminiscence about a local personality who had recently passed away. He was said to be a man of character, loyal to […]
By: Pennie Hale It’s a new year! Isn’t January the best time to start a new diet and exercise routine? Last year’s diet failures are history. This year’s diet success is ahead of us. Being healthier in the New Year can only improve all aspects of life. Replacing bad habits with good ones and […]
By: Tony Ferrao – January 2013 So, you’re looking to drop some body fat and some inches from the waist line? You know the answer is diet and exercise, but do you know the variables involved in the equation? Let’s focus specifically with diet and nutrition. Are you a calorie counter? Think about the […]
FROM METHUEN TO TEL AVIV! By Catherine Chang – January 2013 My journey to Jerusalem began many years ago as a child. I was a lonely child and spent a lot of time at church or the library, both were close to my house. I enjoyed studying theology, archeology, medicine and different cultures. I was […]
By: Tom Connors – January 2013 Forget all those New Year Resolutions. It’s the same thing every year. You are going to lose weight. You are going to eat healthy from now on. You are going to go back to school and learn new things. None of it ever happens. The bottom-line is this. You […]
Attorney Alfred M. Zappala is pleased to announce the imminent release of his third book on Sicily, “Figghiu Beddu”. The book is already available as a Kindle download from www.kindle.com .The soft cover book will be available at www.alfredzappala.com The book, which will be released in three weeks, takes a humorous and serious look […]
By: Tony Ferrao – December 2012 Ah, yes! That wonderful time of the year when we loosen the belt and get ready for some great eatin’! Unfortunately, the wonderful comfort foods that bring back nostalgia can also lead to unwanted pounds. Not the holiday “gift” many are looking for. Here are some tips to […]
By: Dani Langevin – December 2012 I was doing some research on religious scripture to find out how various beliefs address issues like war, homosexuality and prejudice. As often happens in my research, I stumble upon something that grabs me and I must run with it. I came across an article by Lambert Dolphin, […]