New location expands capacity, increases student resources and enhances access Cambridge College recently announced plans to move its campus from 360 Merrimack Street to 280 Merrimack Street in Lawrence, effective September of 2016. Located in the heart of the Riverwalk, the new location offers students large modern classrooms, improved technology, student-focused amenities such as a […]
By: Rickey Gonzalez – Aug. 2016 LAWRENCE – National Night Out continues to bring the community together with those that protect and serve. They (who) come together under a united cause, to take back the streets and having fun in a safe environment. Keith Wlodyka, who organizes the event on Tower Hill each year, alongside […]
An information session, for individuals interested in enrolling in a Medical Interpreter Certificate Program at Northern Essex Community College, will be held on Saturday, September 10, from 10 to 11 a.m. at NECC Riverwalk, Building 9, Entry K, 3rd Floor, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence. The information session is designed to explore the field of medical […]
By: Rick Bellanti – August, 2016 As Def Leppard once said back in the 1980s, Pour Some Sugar on Me. But that’s about all I would do with sugar now, because I refuse to eat it. The average American consumes approximately 152 pounds of sugar a year, roughly 22 teaspoonfuls a day (which is about […]
The family and friends of Paula Stamoulis Corey are uniting to raise money to help Paula get diagnostic care and treatment at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. Paula was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, an autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body.) Paula has numerous […]
By: State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives August, 2018 In July, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation to promote the use of ignition interlock devices by OUI offenders, which test a driver’s blood-alcohol content before starting a car. Mothers Against Drunk Driving and AAA Northeast have endorsed the use of the devices as an effective means to […]
Free English classes for adult English language learners, who want to further their education or employment opportunities, will be offered at Northern Essex Community college beginning in September. This 16-week program is for English language learners who would like to explore careers in health care, technology, engineering, or advanced manufacturing. The goal of the program […]
All eyes were on the sky as a plane circled overhead at the LARE Institute graduation celebration on June 16th. Students started snapping pictures of the message it was carrying, “Congrats 2016 LARE Grads! #WOW!Magic!” That was the kickoff for the celebration. Students were fitted for caps and gowns, lined up in order of their programs […]
ORIGINAL STORY In the wake of the executions of police officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge, Police officers, family members, and police survivors (families of officers killed in the line of duty) are holding a rally to support law enforcement, and honor the lives of the executed officers. The event is being held at Methuen (Massachusetts) High School, […]
By: Justess Jacobson – May, 2016 Summer is approaching, and with the quick arrival of warm weather and beautiful sunshine, you’ll want to spend your time with those you love! Whether it’s a family date, or a romantic one, here are some great ideas that will get you outside and in the heart of the […]
By: DJ Deeb – May, 2016 The debate over Common Core has been heating up over the past several months, especially with the Presidential and Congressional Elections looming. The purpose of this article is to explain the origins of Common Core, summarize the standards, and offer suggestions on how to stop Common Core from being […]
By: Tom Duggan – May 25, 2016 The Valley Patriot has learned that Andover High School has changed their longstanding policy and tradition of crowning a king and queen of the prom, replacing them with what they are now calling the “prom court”. The 2016 graduating class at Andover High had their prom two weeks ago, […]
Last month The Valley Patriot sat down with Lawrence singing sensation Bylli Crayone to discuss the 25th anniversary of his first release (which came out last February) called “25 Years, The Best Of”. We also asked him about his 5th studio Album “Green” which was realeased yesterday. How did you get started? “I started in 1991. The […]
Innovation to allow non-attendee participation at Town Meeting expanded. Continuing what he calls “the historic initiative of the past two years”, North Andover Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo will be allowing questions at Town Meeting to be asked by citizens electronically. In the first year of the program residents were given an opportunity to post questions but were […]
Do you binge watch CSI shows? Do you think you would make a good crime scene investigator? Come and test your skills during Northern Essex Community College’s first Crime Scene Open House on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until noon in room E 252 on the Haverhill campus. Northern Essex forensic science professor Mike […]