ANDOVER – Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased to announce that a Greater Lawrence Technical School student has been nominated as a U.S. Presidential Scholar. Lourdes Luna Ceballos, a senior from Lawrence, studies Medical Assisting. Ceballos is a certified medical assistant and will continue her education by entering the psychology field with hopes of becoming a […]
BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. of Norwell a $57,500 penalty following violations of the state Hazardous Waste regulations that occurred at the company’s facility in the Town of Salisbury. The company operates a treatment storage and disposal facility at 90 Rabbit Rd. in Salisbury under a […]
January was a big month for Lawrence State Representative Marcos Devers’ office. It began with the hiring of a new legislative aide, who will handle the constituent services role in the office. With a full staff, Representative Devers’ office assisted five new Lawrence residents with issues this month in addition to over 2 dozen open […]
By: Bill Cushing – Feb. 2022 “I remember damage.” This line is repeated throughout ‘Station Eleven,’ a new 10-episode limited series adapted from the 2015 novel by Emily St. John Mandel. The line comes from the fictional graphic novel named ‘Station Eleven’ that figures prominently in the show’s storyline. The repetition of the line throughout […]
By: Rick Bellanti – Feb. 2022 Here we are into our second month of the year and hopefully your New Year’s resolution to get healthy is still going strong. If your weight loss has slowed down a bit, it’s normal. Remember it’s not about just working out. You have to take a look at what […]
Dr. Piere Ghassibi Our winters are very cold, so let us review the dangers of exposure. We know that less than a thirty- minute exposure to very low temperatures can result in injury by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. This can also happen in skin covered by clothing, especially if wet. Because the […]
By: Duncan Burns – Feb. 2020. There are now only 12 states with school mask mandates, 13 if New York appeals court ruling stands. Of course, all of these states are run by Democrats who apparently never want mandates to end. This is in light of traditionally Democrat publications (i.e., The Atlantic, NPR) calling for […]
By: Brian Genest – Feb. 2022 Break out the party horns: February 26 is Dracut’s birthday. As the town turns 321, there’s a lot to celebrate about our past, present, and future. One of those things is Dracut’s rich agricultural heritage. “No farms, no food” isn’t just a catchy bumper sticker slogan, it’s also the […]
By: Kane – Feb. 2022 John MacDonald has recently been appointed as Commander to the Lowell American Legion Post 0087. Kane knows John MacDonald is no stranger to bringing Veterans together to connect over shared experiences. In fact, as a Desert Storm Veteran, he made a promise to himself to honor the fallen and […]
By: John Cuddy – Feb. 2022 This month is a rare, second interview with a local Veteran, first interviewed by our editor Tom Duggan in October of 2016. Since that time, US Air Force Veteran John MacDonald, has been very busy, assisting Veterans throughout the Merrimack Valley and the United States. Had a meeting […]
By: Ken Willette – Feb. 2022 What a 180 degree turn our nation has taken since President Biden was sworn into office and promised the most sweeping liberal agenda since the days of FDR. Republicans were still reeling from the unwarranted guilt by association of the January 6th incursion at the Capitol. As if 75 […]
By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell In response to the persistent pandemic challenges, the Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed legislation directing $55 million toward our most immediate needs. Thankfully, we have passed the peak in terms of our case rate – but case counts remain high in the Merrimack Valley and effective use of […]
Council President Marc LaPlante, Council Vice-President Estela Reyes, and members of the Lawrence City Council, City Clerk Diane LeBlanc, city officials present both here and through virtual media, and my fellow Lawrencians, good evening. My gratitude to GOD, my wife Dilenny DePeña, my family, as well to the whole team at the Council Chamber that […]
Methuen, MA (Grassroots Newswire) February 24, 2022 – Janet McLennan, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 McLennan & Company is pleased to announce that in recognition of their outstanding sales production and commitment to quality service, Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently honored Trevor Gearin, sales associate with CENTURY 21 McLennan & Company with the 2021 CENTURY 21® President’s […]