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Rivera vs. Lantigua – The Rematch from Hell! ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN
Yup, it’s the scenario from hell for anyone who cares about the conditions of the City of Lawrence, how it affects the surrounding communities, and indeed the rest of…
Senator Warren Demands Criminal Investigation into Tragic Death of Veteran at Bedford VA Medical Center
In Letter to VA Secretary, Warren Expresses Outrage at Death of Vietnam Veteran, Cites Mounting Problems at Bedford Text of the letter (PDF) Washington, DC – United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)…
Toohey Opens Campaign Headquarters for State Rep. Candidacy
HAVERHILL –This past Saturday, Shaun Toohey, candidate for state Representative, officially announced the opening of a new campaign office in the heart of the 3rd Essex District he hopes to represent…
Auditor Bump Calls for Modernization of Massachusetts Regional School Structure
Study highlights challenges related to demographics, transportation, and state policies and funding BOSTON, MA — State Auditor Suzanne M. Bump today released a study, Supporting Student and Community Success: Updating the Structure…
PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN – Andy Vargas and the Truth About “Deporting Violent Felons”
If there’s one thing I really hate, it’s when a politician deceives the public with promises that sound like one specific thing, when in reality it’s the exact opposite.…
Lawrence Council Candidate, Franklin Miguel Says Lawrence Needs Voter ID To Ensure Fair Elections
LAWRENCE—Lawrence city council candidate Franklin Miguel has called for more oversight in Local elections. Historically, the city has never enforced any voter ID in any of its elections, but one…
NECC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Two Free Events in Lawrence
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Northern Essex is hosting two events in Lawrence celebrating Hispanic culture that are free and open to the public. On Friday, October 6 from…
Tom Duggan’s Notebook – September, 2017
NORTH ANDOVER BOARD CONDEMNS “BIGOTRY/HATE” Last month the North Andover Board of Selectmen took an official vote “condemning hate and bigotry” in Charlottesville. It was the dumbest and worst…
Veterans Assisting Veterans Hold Rally In Lowell ~ VALLEY PATRIOTS OF THE MONTH
By: Tom Duggan – September, 2017 Last month, John MacDonald and his colleagues at Veterans Assisting Veterans (VAV) held a rally at Holy Ghost Park in Lowell. The rally featured…
The Print Edition of The Valley Patriot – September, 2017 – The Nazi Rally That Never Happened
DOWNLOAD OR VIEW THE PDF Tom DugganTom Duggan is president and publisher of The Valley Patriot Newspaper in North Andover Massachusetts, an author, host of the Paying Attention Radio Program…
Protecting Children from Secondhand Smoke ~ IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR IVES
By: Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives I recently testified before the Joint Committee on Public Health to encourage the favorable report of H1170 “An Act to Protect Little Lungs,” filed by…
Political Newcomer, Mallett Says Lawrence Will Not be a Sanctuary City if He’s Elected Mayor
40 year old Paul Mallett says he wants to be mayor of Lawrence and ads that if he is elected Lawrence will not be a sanctuary city. There are eight candidates…
Rivera Faces 7 Opponents Tuesday in Mayoral Primary
On September 26th, Lawrence voters will choose between 8 candidates running for mayor. Incumbent Mayor Dan Rivera is finishing up his first four-year term. The two candidates who get the…
News Media Cover Up – The Nazi Rally in Boston Never Happened
PAYING ATTENTION WITH TOM DUGGAN September, 2017 Look hard at that photo above. Go ahead, don’t just scan it; really look at it. Signs that say Black Lives DO…
Citizens Bank Donates $250K to The Gr. Boston Food Bank to Help Fight Hunger – $20K for Merrimack Valley Families
Part of $415,000 state-wide effort in 2017 BOSTON, MA – Citizens Bank today announced that as part of its Citizens Helping Citizens Fight Hunger initiative, it is donating a total…
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