The Massachusetts State Lottery’s North Shore Operations Center and Retail Prize Claim Center will be moving into adjoining spaces at the Stadium Plaza shopping center in Lawrence in 2021. The Mass Lottery has agreed to 10-year leases for each of the two spaces with ACS Development Corporation, owner of the Stadium Plaza property located at […]
BOSTON – A Tewksbury man was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury in Boston in connection with a Sept. 22, 2020 bank robbery. Nicholas O’Neil, 37, has been indicted on one count of bank robbery after being arrested in Tewksbury on Sept. 22, 2020. He was previously charged by federal criminal complaint. According to […]
Interactive Map Highlights Festive Locations and City History METHUEN — Mayor Neil Perry is pleased to announce that Methuen’s Historical Holiday Light Tour is underway and will run through the rest of the month. The City has created an interactive map that pinpoints the historic city buildings that have been lit up for the holidays, […]
BOSTON – A Lawrence man was sentenced yesterday for distributing fentanyl. , was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge William G. Young to 108 months in prison and four years of supervised release. On Sep. 14, 2020, Batista pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl. Between August 2017 […]
Every year the Foster Kids of the Merrimack Valley organization hosts a Christmas party for local foster children to raise their spirits and remind them that their community is behind them. In the past, toys were collected through numerous avenues and each child received a special package of age and gender appropriate toys. The children […]
By: Santiago Reyes Cruz, Jr. Some of the most victorious memories in our lives will come from moments of unity when we worked together with our friends and family in order to accomplish a common project or a common goal. The task could’ve been as simple as setting the family table for dinner or as […]
By; Tomas G. Michele Lawrence, MA — Ever since the public health emergency was declared in the United States on January 31st, 2020, businesses began to experience trade differently. Stay-at-home orders affected the clientele influx into establishments, gathering prohibitions diminished their sales, and the lack of contingency plans and processes troubled their survival rates while […]
By: Joel Faretra – Nov. 2020 As we settle into fall and get ready for another New England winter, our local restaurants are scrambling to come up with plans to continue to stay open as outdoor dining becomes less and less desirable. Please continue to support our local restaurants by going out if you are […]
By: Brian Genest – Nov. 2020 Love, learning, and land are the legacies left by the life of Wanda Bozek. The well-known Dracut native, an indelible force in town, passed away October 22nd at 96. She truly was one of the Greatest Generation, a woman who was devoted to her family, revered the land and […]
November, 2020 By the time you read this article, the presidential election will be finished, hopefully. Regardless of who you supported, and whether that candidate won or not, here’s hoping we can learn to dialogue respectfully about our issues, and work towards improving our city, state and even our country. Know that if you are […]
Nov. 16, 2020 Since being taken over by former North Andover Veterans’ Services Officer (VSO) Ed Mitchell, Veteran’s North East Outreach in Haverhill has come under fire for neglecting and turning away local vets, firing veterans and hiring friends who are not veterans. Mitchell took over after the passing of VNOC’s founder John Ratka last year when […]
The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc. is accepting fuel assistance applications for the winter heating season now through April 30, 2021. Funding is available to help pay a portion of winter heating bills for income-eligible households in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, North Andover, Reading and North Reading. Residents are encouraged to apply even if they […]
BOSTON – A Dominican national pleaded guilty today in connection with drug trafficking activities involving fentanyl. Jonathan Mejia, 32, pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and two counts of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. U.S. District Court […]
Sources revealed today that the Methuen City Clerk has tested positive for the Coronavirus and possibly exposed others in city hall, including the city’s entire legal office and possibly the mayor. Officials at Human Resources were notified of the positive test and that the employee is currently quarantined. City Attorney Rick D’Agostino sent a letter to the City […]
By: Don Jarvis – Oct. 2020 The VFW Lorraine Post 29 in Haverhill continues to find ways to serve our veterans and to reach out to them and offer support. On Saturday, November 7th, the Haverhill VFW will be hosting a BBQ chicken dinner, free of charge for our veterans, and will be delivered right […]