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PDF of the September, 2024 Valley Patriot

PDF of the September, 2024 Valley Patriot

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KANE’S KORNER ~ The Honor Bear Project

KANE’S KORNER ~ The Honor Bear Project

8-24 Kane had the pleasure of meeting Kim Hebert and…

HEART OF THE VALLEY ~ Catie’s Closet Helping Those In Need

HEART OF THE VALLEY ~ Catie’s Closet Helping Those In Need

By Katie Cook – 8-24 Catie’s Closet is a tribute…

MA Growth Capital Corporation Audit Reveals Mismanagement of COVID-19 Small Business Grants

MA Growth Capital Corporation Audit Reveals Mismanagement of COVID-19 Small Business Grants

BOSTON — Today, State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s Office released an audit…

Three Lawrence Men Charged with December 2023 Armed Robbery of Lawrence Jewelry Store

Three Lawrence Men Charged with December 2023 Armed Robbery of Lawrence Jewelry Store

Defendants allegedly robbed jewelry store at gunpoint stealing $500,000 worth…

Lawrence Homeless Coordinator Kelly Frazier Tried to Steer $200K in Fed Funds to her Own Non Profit

Lawrence Homeless Coordinator Kelly Frazier Tried to Steer $200K in Fed Funds to her Own Non Profit

August, 2024 Lawrence’s embattled homeless coordinator, Kelly Birchall Frazier…

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ Jim Seymour, Serving our Veterans and Their Families Since 1983

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ Jim Seymour, Serving our Veterans and Their Families Since 1983

8-24 Writing for the Valley Patriot this month is US Navy Veteran, and current Executive Director of the Cape and Islands…

By Tom Duggan on September 6, 2024Comments Off on VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH ~ Jim Seymour, Serving our Veterans and Their Families Since 1983

REP. PAULINO: Creating Safer Streets and Empowering Our Community: A Call to Action

REP. PAULINO: Creating Safer Streets and Empowering Our Community: A Call to Action

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 8-24 Dear friends and neighbors, Last month, a concerning incident on Route 110 highlighted the…

By Tom Duggan on September 6, 20241 Comment

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Found Not Guilty on Bogus Charges

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Found Not Guilty on Bogus Charges

Cops Testify Frazier Claimed She Owned St. Andrews Church August,…

By ValleyPatriot on August 14, 2024Comments Off on Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Found Not Guilty on Bogus Charges

N.H. Judge Rules Harassment Order Can’t be Used to Stop Valley Patriot Exposé of Kelly Frazier

N.H. Judge Rules Harassment Order Can’t be Used to Stop Valley Patriot Exposé of Kelly Frazier

August, 2024 Salem, N.H. District Cout Judge Zaino ruled last…

By Tom Duggan on August 13, 2024Comments Off on N.H. Judge Rules Harassment Order Can’t be Used to Stop Valley Patriot Exposé of Kelly Frazier

PDF of the August, 2024 Valley Patriot (EDITION #250!)

PDF of the August, 2024 Valley Patriot (EDITION #250!)

PDF of the August, 2024 Valley Patriot (EDITION #250!) …

By Tom Duggan on August 6, 2024Comments Off on PDF of the August, 2024 Valley Patriot (EDITION #250!)

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ WWII Vet Bob DuPont Asks Valley Patriot Readers: Please Come Have Coffee with Me!

VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ WWII Vet Bob DuPont Asks Valley Patriot Readers: Please Come Have Coffee with Me!

By: John Cuddy – July, 2024 The Valley Patriot recently…

By ValleyPatriot on August 2, 2024Comments Off on VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ WWII Vet Bob DuPont Asks Valley Patriot Readers: Please Come Have Coffee with Me!

BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO ~ The Disordered Idea to Eliminate ‘Disorder’

BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO ~ The Disordered Idea to Eliminate ‘Disorder’

By: Paul Murano ~ 09-24 The latest 2024 Olympic controversy is emblematic of a much deeper problem in our society. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is reportedly a chromosomal…

By ValleyPatriot on September 6, 2024Comments Off on BENEATH THE SURFACE with PAUL MURANO ~ The Disordered Idea to Eliminate ‘Disorder’

OPINION: Is this Kamalot?

OPINION: Is this Kamalot?

By Ted Xenakis – 8-24 For those old enough to remember, the White House of John and Jackie Kennedy was likened to Camelot, that mythical castle and…

By ValleyPatriot on September 6, 2024Comments Off on OPINION: Is this Kamalot?

Paying Attention!

North Andover Turbocharges Overpopulating the Town ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

North Andover Turbocharges Overpopulating the Town ~ PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN

In the old days a Mafia don would show up at your restaurant and say, “Hey nice place…

By Tom Duggan on May 12, 20241 Comment

Corrupt Haverhill Officials Continue Abuse of Power ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Corrupt Haverhill Officials Continue Abuse of Power ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

May, 2024 It’s hard to imagine how a country such as ours can survive as a constitutional republic…

By Tom Duggan on April 29, 20241 Comment

Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Valley Patriot investigation shows Lawrence Homeless Coordinator tried to steer federal funds to her own non-profit, funds…

By Tom Duggan on April 1, 2024Comments Off on Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

Updated 12-20-23 Lawrence District A Councilor-Elect, Fidelina Santiago was indicted on the charges of Illegal Voting or Attempt…

By Tom Duggan on December 20, 2023Comments Off on More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

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Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

AMESBURY Cider Hill Farm, Jul 9th 11AM Outdoor Hard…

By Tom Duggan on July 15, 2023

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

A close race, a recount, a court challenge and…

By Tom Duggan on February 27, 2023

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

By: State Rep. Adrianne Ramos – 01-23 On January…

By Tom Duggan on January 20, 2023

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

11/22 Included in an economic development bill recently passed…

By Tom Duggan on November 29, 2022

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HEART OF THE VALLEY: How You Can Contribute to Local Charities

HEART OF THE VALLEY: How You Can Contribute to Local Charities

By: Katie Cook – 4-24 “If you think…

By ValleyPatriot on April 29, 2024

US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy – 7/23 Lawrence’s James George Hajjar,…

By ValleyPatriot on July 30, 2023

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Fahey received private compensation relating to his public employment,…

By Tom Duggan on June 27, 2023

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

WHAT IS YOUR TOWN PAYING CITY EMPLOYEES? According…

By Tom Duggan on June 26, 2023

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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

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

01-23 One thing we are most of proud of…

By ValleyPatriot on January 18, 2023

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

With the districts for state representative being changed this…

By Tom Duggan on October 20, 2022

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

06/02/22 Defendant fraudulently billed customers and evaded taxes by…

By Tom Duggan on June 2, 2022

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OPINION: EYE ON DRACUT ~ Honoring Ann Vandal’s Lasting Impact in Dracut

OPINION: EYE ON DRACUT ~ Honoring Ann Vandal’s Lasting Impact in Dracut

Congratulations are in order at Dracut Town Hall. After…

By ValleyPatriot on September 3, 2024

OPINION, DRACUT: Déjà Vu All Over Again

OPINION, DRACUT: Déjà Vu All Over Again

The winning slogan of Dracut’s municipal election was, “nothing…

By ValleyPatriot on August 3, 2024

OPINION: Shaken and Stirred in Dracut

OPINION: Shaken and Stirred in Dracut

By: Philippe Thibault – 6/24 Well, that was…

By ValleyPatriot on July 7, 2024

Navy Seabee, Vet Advocate, & Comedian, Johnny Joyce ~ HERO IN OUR MIDST, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

Navy Seabee, Vet Advocate, & Comedian, Johnny Joyce ~ HERO IN OUR MIDST, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy – 6/24 Growing up in…

By ValleyPatriot on July 6, 2024

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OPINION: Project 2025 ~ More Fear Tactics From the Democrats

OPINION: Project 2025 ~ More Fear Tactics From the Democrats

By: Former State Rep. Lenny Mirra – 09/24 Let…

By ValleyPatriot on September 2, 2024

OPINION: Is There Voter Fraud? You Betcha! And Here’s Why it Matters

OPINION: Is There Voter Fraud? You Betcha! And Here’s Why it Matters

By: Former State Rep. Lenny Mirra, 6-24 If there’s…

By ValleyPatriot on July 1, 2024

Why We Need The Valley Patriot Newspaper Now More Than Ever

Why We Need The Valley Patriot Newspaper Now More Than Ever

By: Lenny Mirra, former State Rep. (Georgetown) 4-24 Republicans…

By ValleyPatriot on April 29, 2024

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

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Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

By: John Cuddy – Sept. 2022 Groveland’s Steve Bird…

By ValleyPatriot on October 3, 2022

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

By: State Rep. Lenny Mirra – Aug. 2022 Can…

By Tom Duggan on September 7, 2022

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

BOSTON – Three men were sentenced today in federal…

By Tom Duggan on June 17, 2020

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

GROVELAND – Groveland Police Chief Jeff Gillen report that…

By Tom Duggan on June 28, 2019

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REP. HAMILTON: House Passes Massive Borrowing Measure

REP. HAMILTON: House Passes Massive Borrowing Measure

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – July 2024…

By ValleyPatriot on July 21, 2024

SEN. PAYANO: Massachusetts Senate Takes Bold Action to Address Housing Crisis

SEN. PAYANO: Massachusetts Senate Takes Bold Action to Address Housing Crisis

By: State Senator Pavel Payano – July, 224 In…

By ValleyPatriot on July 21, 2024

Massachusetts Senate Approves $58B Budget for 2025 Fiscal Year

Massachusetts Senate Approves $58B Budget for 2025 Fiscal Year

By: State Senator Pavel Payano – 6/24 In a…

By ValleyPatriot on June 28, 2024

REP. HAMILTON: The Heroes Act, A Necessary Ode to Vets Across The State

REP. HAMILTON: The Heroes Act, A Necessary Ode to Vets Across The State

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 6/24 Last week,…

By ValleyPatriot on June 17, 2024

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Rep. Estela Reyes: State House Progress for 2024

Rep. Estela Reyes: State House Progress for 2024

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – 8-24 It is…

By ValleyPatriot on September 3, 2024

VALLEY PATRIOT LEGAL NOTEBOOK – The Fraziers

VALLEY PATRIOT LEGAL NOTEBOOK – The Fraziers

VALLEY PATRIOT LEGAL NOTES During the last four months…

By ValleyPatriot on August 20, 2024

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena Endorsed Marcos Devers For State Rep., Paulino Scores Payano’s Support

Lawrence Mayor Brian DePena Endorsed Marcos Devers For State Rep., Paulino Scores Payano’s Support

By: Tom Duggan What a difference two years makes.…

By Tom Duggan on August 8, 2024

REP. PAULINO: Creating a Brighter Future for Our Community

REP. PAULINO: Creating a Brighter Future for Our Community

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 7/24 As I…

By ValleyPatriot on August 6, 2024

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The Lowell Veterans’ Center ~ KANE’S KORNER

The Lowell Veterans’ Center ~ KANE’S KORNER

4-24 Providing professional, safe, and confidential personal and readjustment…

By ValleyPatriot on April 23, 2024

Bike Lanes, Guardrails Infuriate Residents, Business Owners in Methuen and Dracut

Bike Lanes, Guardrails Infuriate Residents, Business Owners in Methuen and Dracut

03-24 Tom Duggan Methuen and Dracut residents and business…

By Tom Duggan on March 20, 2024

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Partnership Between Lowell High School and Middlesex Community College

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Partnership Between Lowell High School and Middlesex Community College

THE ADVENTURES OF KANE Kane learned that all students…

By ValleyPatriot on March 2, 2024

Alternative House: Empowering All Survivors to Self-Sufficiency

Alternative House: Empowering All Survivors to Self-Sufficiency

KANE’S KORNER ~ THE ADVENTURES OF KANE! Jan.,…

By ValleyPatriot on February 3, 2024

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OPINION: “Loving Democracy” Means Telling the Truth

OPINION: “Loving Democracy” Means Telling the Truth

By: Ken Williette – 8-24 It is impossible to…

By ValleyPatriot on September 3, 2024

IN YOUR CORNER WITH AUDITOR DIZOGLIO ~ Audits of YouthWorks and CommCorp

IN YOUR CORNER WITH AUDITOR DIZOGLIO ~ Audits of YouthWorks and CommCorp

Hello Valley Patriot readers, July was a busy month…

By ValleyPatriot on September 3, 2024

Legislative Accomplishments This Session

Legislative Accomplishments This Session

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 9-24 Serving as…

By ValleyPatriot on September 3, 2024

Community In Roads ~ HEART OF THE VALLEY

Community In Roads ~ HEART OF THE VALLEY

By: Katie Cook – July, 2024 This…

By ValleyPatriot on July 31, 2024

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OPINION: Why Join a Political Party?

OPINION: Why Join a Political Party?

By: Kevin Dube – July, 2024 With the first…

By ValleyPatriot on August 2, 2024

Former Congressional Candidate, Abhijit Das of North Andover Sentenced for Federal Election Campaign Violations

Former Congressional Candidate, Abhijit Das of North Andover Sentenced for Federal Election Campaign Violations

Defendant used campaign donations to pay debts for his…

By Tom Duggan on July 24, 2024

Grand Opening of LeadHumano Collective: A Beacon of Leadership Development in North Andover

Grand Opening of LeadHumano Collective: A Beacon of Leadership Development in North Andover

July, 2024 A new era of leadership development has…

By Tom Duggan on July 18, 2024

OPINION: North Andover Town Meeting Was a Fiasco

OPINION: North Andover Town Meeting Was a Fiasco

By: Kevin Dube – 6-24 This year’s town meeting…

By ValleyPatriot on July 6, 2024