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PDF of the Print Edition of the September, 2026 Valley Patriot

PDF of the Print Edition of the September, 2026 Valley Patriot

PDF of the September 2026 Valley Patriot …

Methuen Mayor Revises Use of Flock Cameras, Opposes Data Centers

Methuen Mayor Revises Use of Flock Cameras, Opposes Data Centers

Methuen Mayor Dave Beauregard has announced that despite his previous…

$50,000 Just to Speak? Massachusetts’ Political System is Broken

$50,000 Just to Speak? Massachusetts’ Political System is Broken

Every once in a while I conduct an…

Blue Star License Plates for Police Survivors now Available in Massachusetts

Blue Star License Plates for Police Survivors now Available in Massachusetts

State Finally Honors Families Who Also Sacrificed Sometimes government gets…

Methuen Schools Never Changed Obscenity Policy ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

Methuen Schools Never Changed Obscenity Policy ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

8-26 Nearly a year after the Valley Patriot exposed the…

Lawrence’s DAV Chapter 2 Commander Vietnam Vet Dan Tirone! ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

Lawrence’s DAV Chapter 2 Commander Vietnam Vet Dan Tirone! ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By John Cuddy – 8-26 This morning the Valley…

EYE ON DRACUT ~ Dracut School Committee Defies Voters and Selectmen

EYE ON DRACUT ~ Dracut School Committee Defies Voters and Selectmen

By Brian Genest – 8-26 Apparently, somebody in Dracut needs to learn how elections work — and it’s not the voters.…

By Tom Duggan on September 7, 2026Comments Off on EYE ON DRACUT ~ Dracut School Committee Defies Voters and Selectmen

OPINION: Funding Our Corruption with Our Tax Dollars

OPINION: Funding Our Corruption with Our Tax Dollars

By: Lenny Mirra – 8-26 Our state budget includes a $200,000 earmark from State Senator Liz Miranda to a company…

By Tom Duggan on September 3, 2026Comments Off on OPINION: Funding Our Corruption with Our Tax Dollars

SHERIFF COPPINGER: Building 2nd Chances – One Trade at a Time

SHERIFF COPPINGER: Building 2nd Chances – One Trade at a Time

By: Essex County Sheriff Coppinger – 8-26 Have you…

By Tom Duggan on September 3, 2026Comments Off on SHERIFF COPPINGER: Building 2nd Chances – One Trade at a Time

Dakota’s Law Passes in MA ~ KANE’S KORNER

Dakota’s Law Passes in MA ~ KANE’S KORNER

Kane says, “Today is a good day in Retired Police…

By Tom Duggan on September 3, 2026Comments Off on Dakota’s Law Passes in MA ~ KANE’S KORNER

Malden Woman Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agents, Threatening to Kill Them

Malden Woman Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agents, Threatening to Kill Them

Defendant yelled, “Charlie Kirk died, and we love it… we’re…

By Tom Duggan on September 2, 2026Comments Off on Malden Woman Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Federal Agents, Threatening to Kill Them

Hey Rep. Hamilton, Where the Hell is Our Audit?

Hey Rep. Hamilton, Where the Hell is Our Audit?

By: State Auditor Diana DiZoglio As my office continues…

By Tom Duggan on September 1, 2026Comments Off on Hey Rep. Hamilton, Where the Hell is Our Audit?

DRACUT: Brother Can You Spare a Dime

DRACUT: Brother Can You Spare a Dime

By: Philippe Thibault – 8-26 Benjamin Franklin was a well travelled and wise man. In his time, he knew there were only two things that were certain: death…

By Tom Duggan on September 3, 2026Comments Off on DRACUT: Brother Can You Spare a Dime

OPINION: A Taxpayers’ Treasurer for Massachusetts

OPINION: A Taxpayers’ Treasurer for Massachusetts

By: Elizabeth Dionne – 8-26 I am Elizabeth Dionne, and I am running for Massachusetts State Treasurer on this November’s statewide ballot. I am a mother, attorney,…

By Tom Duggan on August 30, 2026Comments Off on OPINION: A Taxpayers’ Treasurer for Massachusetts

Paying Attention!

Breaking Down the Charges Against Brian DePena ~ PAYING ATTENTION! PODCAST

Breaking Down the Charges Against Brian DePena ~ PAYING ATTENTION! PODCAST

What nobody in Boston Media Picked up on! …

By Tom Duggan on August 23, 2026Comments Off on Breaking Down the Charges Against Brian DePena ~ PAYING ATTENTION! PODCAST

Who Does The Haverhill Council Really Work For? ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Who Does The Haverhill Council Really Work For? ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Unconstitutional Recording Policy Once Again Proves – It Isn’t YOU! Aug. 2026 Imagine walking into a public meeting…

By Tom Duggan on August 23, 2026Comments Off on Who Does The Haverhill Council Really Work For? ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

The Court Got it Right on Birthright Citizenship – PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

The Court Got it Right on Birthright Citizenship – PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

By: Tom Duggan 7-1-26 Given the amount of hatemail that I’m getting about my position on the constitutionality…

By Tom Duggan on July 1, 2026Comments Off on The Court Got it Right on Birthright Citizenship – PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Methuen Hospital Launches Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Methuen Hospital Launches Robotic-Assisted Surgery

Expands access to a service that has been unavailable in the Merrimack Valley, ensuring…

By Tom Duggan on June 5, 2026Comments Off on Methuen Hospital Launches Robotic-Assisted Surgery

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Video and Photos from Tonight’s Fatal Crash in Amesbury

Video and Photos from Tonight’s Fatal Crash in Amesbury

Valley Patriot news spotter Quincy Torres was on the…

By Tom Duggan on May 5, 2026

Amesbury’s Alfred LaRoche Trip to Store for Sugar Leads to Sweet $2,500 a Week Lottery Payout for Life

Amesbury’s Alfred LaRoche Trip to Store for Sugar Leads to Sweet $2,500 a Week Lottery Payout for Life

Alfred LaRoche of Amesbury is the first $2,500 a…

By Tom Duggan on March 9, 2025

Illegal Alien Edwin Tomas Arias Ubri of Amesbury Charged with Meth Trafficking

Illegal Alien Edwin Tomas Arias Ubri of Amesbury Charged with Meth Trafficking

BOSTON – A federal grand jury indicted a Dominican…

By Tom Duggan on February 13, 2025

Jesse Lelievre, 42, of North Andover Sentenced for Theft of $179K of Pandemic Relief Funds

Jesse Lelievre, 42, of North Andover Sentenced for Theft of $179K of Pandemic Relief Funds

BOSTON – Jesse Lelievre, 42, of North Andover, was…

By Tom Duggan on January 8, 2025

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Andover Illegal Alien from China Charged with Voter Fraud

Andover Illegal Alien from China Charged with Voter Fraud

Defendant allegedly impersonated another Chinese national and voted in…

By Tom Duggan on August 19, 2026

Andover Residents Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage

Andover Residents Celebrate 65 Years of Marriage

Reflect on a Lifetime of Love and Family …

By Tom Duggan on August 5, 2026

Andover High’s Meredith Cummings to Receive Prime Insurance 3rd Scholarship at March 27th Charity BASH!

Andover High’s Meredith Cummings to Receive Prime Insurance 3rd Scholarship at March 27th Charity BASH!

<<BACK TO SCHOLARSHIP INDEX The Valley Patriot’s 22nd Anniversary…

By Tom Duggan on March 14, 2026

Andover’s Mike Sapuppo ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

Andover’s Mike Sapuppo ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy 2-26 “I didn’t do much… a…

By Tom Duggan on March 7, 2026

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Ted Semesnyei Takes on Barry Finegold for State Senate

Ted Semesnyei Takes on Barry Finegold for State Senate

My name is Ted Semesnyei and I am…

By ValleyPatriot on July 3, 2026

Boxford Native Hits the Pavement for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

Boxford Native Hits the Pavement for Project Bread’s 57th Walk for Hunger

Hannah Benson Raises Money for Statewide Hunger Relief …

By Tom Duggan on April 14, 2025

DiZoglio Auditing Money Spent on Illegal Aliens

DiZoglio Auditing Money Spent on Illegal Aliens

By: Tom Duggan – 2-25 Responding quickly to a…

By Tom Duggan on February 16, 2025

PDF: The February 2025 Print Edition of the Valley Patriot Newspaper

PDF: The February 2025 Print Edition of the Valley Patriot Newspaper

PDF of the February 2025 Valley Patriot newspaper…

By Tom Duggan on February 4, 2025

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EYE ON DRACUT ~ Dracut School Plan Faces Voter Reality Check PT. I

EYE ON DRACUT ~ Dracut School Plan Faces Voter Reality Check PT. I

By: Brian Genest 6-26 One big problem in government…

By Tom Duggan on July 24, 2026

EYE ON DRACUT ~ Man Behind the Curtain, Robert Sheppard!

EYE ON DRACUT ~ Man Behind the Curtain, Robert Sheppard!

School Committee Flunks Election Integrity Test Dracut School Plan…

By ValleyPatriot on July 23, 2026

DRACUT: Stories Out of School?

DRACUT: Stories Out of School?

By: Philippe Thibault The French artist Jean-Leon Gerome painted…

By Tom Duggan on July 16, 2026

PDF of the July 2026 Valley Patriot Newspaper

PDF of the July 2026 Valley Patriot Newspaper

PDF of the July 2026 Valley Patriot Newspaper…

By Tom Duggan on July 7, 2026

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OPINION: Audit Arrogance, What Are They Hiding?

OPINION: Audit Arrogance, What Are They Hiding?

By: Lenny Mirra 6-26 The voters of Massachusetts have…

By Tom Duggan on July 3, 2026

OPINION: Beacon Hill’s Corrupt Power Grab Against Ballot Questions

OPINION: Beacon Hill’s Corrupt Power Grab Against Ballot Questions

By: Lenny Mirra – former State Rep. 5-26…

By Tom Duggan on June 6, 2026

Rep. Adrianne Ramos Rejects Local Aid and Voter ID Amendments

Rep. Adrianne Ramos Rejects Local Aid and Voter ID Amendments

By Duncan McNeil, Haverhill/Groveland Columnist 5-26 State Representative Adrianne…

By Tom Duggan on June 3, 2026

OPINION: Why Are We Supporting the Two-Political-Party System?

OPINION: Why Are We Supporting the Two-Political-Party System?

By: Lenny Mirra 4-26 Most people don’t fall neatly…

By ValleyPatriot on May 1, 2026

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IRAN: Serious Miscalculations Will Lead to Dire Consequences

IRAN: Serious Miscalculations Will Lead to Dire Consequences

By: Joe D’Amore – 4-26 “War is an invention…

By ValleyPatriot on May 1, 2026

OPINION: Here’s How Corrupt Government Makes Massachusetts Expensive

OPINION: Here’s How Corrupt Government Makes Massachusetts Expensive

By: Lenny Mirra – 4-25 If you think it’s…

By ValleyPatriot on May 1, 2025

OPINION: “Prevailing Wage, Racist Then and Racist Now”

OPINION: “Prevailing Wage, Racist Then and Racist Now”

By: Former State Rep. Lenny Mirra – 3/24 Back…

By ValleyPatriot on April 5, 2024

Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

by: Rep. Adrianne Ramos Budget season is officially beginning!…

By ValleyPatriot on April 3, 2023

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OPINION: Sewage Pouring Into Our Waterways Shows Misplaced Priorities and Bad Governance

OPINION: Sewage Pouring Into Our Waterways Shows Misplaced Priorities and Bad Governance

By: Lenny Mirra There was a lot of shock…

By ValleyPatriot on July 29, 2026

REP. HAMILTON: America 250 ~ Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future

REP. HAMILTON: America 250 ~ Honoring Our Past, Inspiring Our Future

By: Ryan Hamilton 7-26 This year marks the beginning…

By Tom Duggan on July 29, 2026

SENATOR PAYANO: Caring for Our Patients By Strengthening Primary Care

SENATOR PAYANO: Caring for Our Patients By Strengthening Primary Care

By: MA State Senator Pavel Payano 7-26 When you…

By Tom Duggan on July 28, 2026

Illegal Donations, Conflicts of Interest ~ Tom Duggan’s Notebook

Illegal Donations, Conflicts of Interest ~ Tom Duggan’s Notebook

METHUEN’S HEATHER PLUNKETT’S CONFLICTS OF INTEREST At the recent…

By Tom Duggan on July 4, 2026

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Enough is Enough! Write in Ken Willette for the 4th Essex District

Enough is Enough! Write in Ken Willette for the 4th Essex District

By: Methuen School Committeeman Ken Willette Voters in…

By Tom Duggan on August 30, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: (video) Rep. Paulino Declares His Innocence – I’m not Dropping Out of the Rep. Race!

EXCLUSIVE: (video) Rep. Paulino Declares His Innocence – I’m not Dropping Out of the Rep. Race!

Less than 24 hours after being arrested on wire…

By Tom Duggan on August 27, 2026

Exactly What Are the 9 New Federal Charges Against Brian DePena?

Exactly What Are the 9 New Federal Charges Against Brian DePena?

8-27-16 On August 14th Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena was…

By Tom Duggan on August 27, 2026

REP. PAULINO: Opportunity Doesn’t Happen by Accident!

REP. PAULINO: Opportunity Doesn’t Happen by Accident!

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 8-26 I have…

By Tom Duggan on August 25, 2026

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Efforts to Save The Olympia ~ A Piece of Lowell History!

Efforts to Save The Olympia ~ A Piece of Lowell History!

A Valley Landmark, The Olympia represents 75 Years of…

By Tom Duggan on August 25, 2026

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Crucial Part of American History to Remember

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Crucial Part of American History to Remember

Happy 250th America! Kane was excited about celebrating the…

By Tom Duggan on August 1, 2026

“Sunday Tom” the Dogfather ~ KANE’S KORNER

“Sunday Tom” the Dogfather ~ KANE’S KORNER

Kane thought not too many things are etched…

By Tom Duggan on June 6, 2026

Tim Crawley: From Lawrence’s Holy Trinity Parish to the US Air Force ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

Tim Crawley: From Lawrence’s Holy Trinity Parish to the US Air Force ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy 5-26 US Air Force Veteran, Tim…

By Tom Duggan on June 6, 2026

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SEN. PAYANO: What Senate’s $575M Economic Development Bill Means for Methuen

SEN. PAYANO: What Senate’s $575M Economic Development Bill Means for Methuen

The Massachusetts Senate passed a wide-ranging economic development bill…

By Tom Duggan on August 23, 2026

Reps. Paulino and Garry Oppose Late Term Abortion Bill

Reps. Paulino and Garry Oppose Late Term Abortion Bill

Only two state representatives in the Merrimack…

By Tom Duggan on August 23, 2026

Methuen Residents Shielded from Latest Electricity Rates

Methuen Residents Shielded from Latest Electricity Rates

8-26 As electricity costs continue to strain household budgets…

By Tom Duggan on August 12, 2026

Methuen Trash & Govt. Schemes We Should Refuse to Tolerate ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (8-26)

Methuen Trash & Govt. Schemes We Should Refuse to Tolerate ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (8-26)

IT’S NOT REALLY ABOUT TRASH! Last month, our publisher…

By Tom Duggan on August 12, 2026

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OPINION: The Most Powerful Official Nobody Talks About ~ State Treasurer

OPINION: The Most Powerful Official Nobody Talks About ~ State Treasurer

By: Kevin Dube 7-26 The Massachusetts Treasurer is one…

By ValleyPatriot on July 30, 2026

A New Call to Service for a Disenfranchised Generation

A New Call to Service for a Disenfranchised Generation

By: Micah Q Jones, Candidate for Congress, Massachusetts 6th…

By Tom Duggan on June 17, 2026

OPINION: What Will the Democrat Convention Bring?

OPINION: What Will the Democrat Convention Bring?

By: Kevin Dube 5-26 The Massachusetts Democratic party Convention…

By Tom Duggan on June 5, 2026

North Andover’s Elise Henry’s Student Film Selected for Boston Festival

North Andover’s Elise Henry’s Student Film Selected for Boston Festival

By, Tony Reid ‘79 Elise Henry ’28’s short film…

By Tom Duggan on June 4, 2026