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 […]
The Valley Patriot’s newest columnist, Kane (and his mom Denise) making his first appearance on the Paying Attention! Podcast at the Studio 21 Podcast Cafe’ in Salem NH. Kane defeated Winston in our readers’ choice election last month, to replace Freddie who passed away from the doggie Coronavirus. By: Kane Peaslee Kane met […]
By: John Cuddy – November, 2020 LOWELL – A native of Lowell, Massachusetts, Donald Gelineau served in the Pacific Theater during World War II for twenty-four months. Growing up in a large French-Canadian family during the Great Depression, he hunted, fished and gathered nuts/fruits to supplement the family’s food. Don reminisces of his time as […]
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 […]
The science is clear when it comes to the transmission of and effects of COVID-19 on school-aged children. The science shows that 99.99% of kids who get the virus do not get sick, that 99.999% of kids who get sick recover quickly, that kids do not transmit the virus as easily as adults, and […]
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 […]
PDF of the November, 2020 Valley Patriot
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 […]
By: John Cuddy – Oct. 2020 Braintree, Massachusetts native, Robert Lucas, led a very interesting life, from pitching for the Boston Braves Farm system, to serving during the Korean conflict in the US Army infantry, to being on duty as a State Trooper on Martha’s Vineyard on the night of “Chappaquiddick”! Bob was selected as […]
By: Bill Cushing – Oct. 2020 What would the United States space program have been like if Russia landed on the moon before us? What would have been different? How would it have changed the history of space travel for our country? This is the premise of AppleTV+’s ambitious original series ‘For All Mankind,’ which also […]
Clear Path New England’s (CPNE) Canine Programming consists of service dog training, obedience training, community fosters, and puppy development. At CPNE we continue to provide Service dogs to Veterans and service members that have been diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, and/or MST. These highly trained and certified dogs make a tremendous difference in a veteran’s life. […]
By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell – Oct. 2020 The 2020 general election is fast approaching, with November 3 as the last day to vote. The State Legislature has passed a law to give citizens options to vote safely and securely during the pandemic, including (1) voting by mail, (2) voting in person at an […]