Who’s New in the Neighborhood?

Who’s New in the Neighborhood?

Jenn Pollina knows the value of a comfortable pair of shoes. That’s because she has been introducing herself to the residents in North Andover. Pollina is a financial advisor for the financial services firm Edward Jones, and her neighborhood visits demonstrate the Edward Jones way of doing business — face to face. “That’s one of […]

Stomach Acid Reducing Medicine the new Vitamin Supplement

Stomach Acid Reducing Medicine the new Vitamin Supplement

By: Dr. Frank Macmillan – May, 2014 It seems as though everyone I know is on or has been on medication for acid reflux symptoms. Over-the-counter antacids, histamine H2 blockers, and acid-pump (proton-pump) inhibitors are among the most widely used medicines in the history of modern medicine. Why is everybody seemingly on this stuff? First, […]

Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, Police Chief Announce Crackdown on Noise, Police Sweeps Through Troubled Areas

Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, Police Chief Announce Crackdown on Noise, Police Sweeps Through Troubled Areas

Chief Says Weekend Patrol Shifts to be Dedicated to Noise Complaints By: Tom Duggan and Jon Bergeron – May 24, 2014 Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, flanked by Police Chief Fitzpatrick and more than a dozen Lawrence Police Officers stood on the steps of the Lawrence Police Department Saturday and announced a new crackdown on noise […]

Video/Audio of Hypnotist Jerry Valley and WWII Hero John Katsaros – 980WCAP – with Tom Duggan (5-14-14)

Video/Audio of Hypnotist Jerry Valley and WWII Hero John Katsaros – 980WCAP – with Tom Duggan (5-14-14)

Paying Attention is produced by Chris Poublon and airs on 980WCAP in Lowell. Host Tom Duggan. Co-Host Paul Murano. Paul had the day off.  In the first hour Tom Duggan interviewed world famous hypnotist Jerry Valley who talked about his movie roles, the benefits of hypnosis and tips for those wishing to undergo hypnosis.  CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AUDIO of […]

Town of Salisbury Spends $100K on Tomaselli Debacle – Refuses to Release Documents Showing Claimed $100K Legal Costs

Town of Salisbury Spends $100K on Tomaselli Debacle –  Refuses to Release Documents Showing Claimed $100K Legal Costs

On May 1st The Valley Patriot requested of the Town of Salisbury to produce “documents showing the legal cost and all other costs for the town’s multiple lawsuits and legal issues with the Tomaselli sisters from 2005 to present…”.  On May 13th, the town responded three days past the ten day requirement set forth by […]

The VA Hospital, Memorial Day and More

The VA Hospital, Memorial Day and More

By: John Lenotte There has been some shocking news recently about the treatment of veterans in some VA medical centers. It appears that 40 veterans died because of lack of care at the Phoenix Arizona VA Medical Center. There was a secret list of appointments that administrators were maintaining which delayed medical appointments. This comes […]

Candidate Camargo Questions Rep. DiZoglio’s Integrity

Candidate Camargo Questions Rep. DiZoglio’s Integrity

14th Essex District State Representative Diana Dizoglio (D) Methuen, has a fight on her hands this year in her bid for re-election with two challengers in the September primary. They are ultra-liberal Democrat activist Phil Decologero, and newcomer Oscar Camargo. Both Democrat challengers are from North Andover. If DiZoglio is successful in fending off the […]

DiZoglio’s “Lantigua Bill” Signed by Governor, Local Candidates Can no Longer Appear on Ballot if They Violate Campaign Finance Laws

DiZoglio’s “Lantigua Bill” Signed by Governor, Local Candidates Can no Longer Appear on Ballot if They Violate Campaign Finance Laws

By: Tom Duggan – May 21, 2014 Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has signed what has been called “The Lantigua Bill” by some lawmakers after the former Lawrence Mayor refused to file his campaign finance reports with the state’s Office of Campaign and Political Finances.  The new law, authored by State Representative Diana DiZogio (D-METHUEN), will […]

Methuen Native Brittany Baldassari in Judas’ Chariot Attends Movie Premier

Methuen Native Brittany Baldassari in  Judas’ Chariot Attends Movie Premier

On Sunday, April 13th, Grammy-nominated and Dorchester-bred DJ/personality Clinton Sparks, hosted a premiere party for Judas’ Chariot, a short film that is being turned into a feature film later this year. On hand to toast Sparks’ first foray into movies were the film’s directors, John Swab and Corey Asraf, co-stars Sam Quartin and prolific Boston […]

New York Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding One Fund Boston of $480,000

New York Woman Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Prison for Defrauding One Fund Boston of $480,000

Woman Claimed to Have Traumatic Brain Injury Due to Boston Marathon Bombing May 20, 2014 – A New York woman has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to state prison in connection with collecting a fraudulent $480,000 claim from The One Fund Boston, Attorney General Martha Coakley announced today. The woman claimed she suffered a traumatic brain […]

Podcast of Paying Attention with Tom Duggan – Slavery, Sexism, Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera and more (May 17, 2014)

Podcast of Paying Attention with Tom Duggan – Slavery, Sexism, Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera and more (May 17, 2014)

Paying Attention is produced by Chris Poublon and airs on 980WCAP in Lowell CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD HOUR 1 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD HOUR 2  Today Tom and Paul talk about: sexism and fake accusations of sexism that really are the result of women with low self esteem, the “school girls” who were kidnapped by […]

Firefighters’ Union Calls Out Mayor for Shutting Down Fire Stations

Firefighters’ Union Calls Out Mayor for Shutting Down Fire Stations

From Eric Zahn, President Lawrence Firefighter’s Union LAWRENCE – In response to Mayor Rivera’s recent statement in the Eagle Tribune on Sunday April 26, 2014, the Lawrence Firefighters’ Union Local 146 would like to add the following information. A budgetary miscalculation done last year is the reason why our budget is coming up short. To […]

Lawrence High Alumni Gives More Than $74K in Scholarships; Mayor Rivera Tells Students “Don’t Be Afraid to Fail!”

Lawrence High Alumni Gives More Than $74K in Scholarships; Mayor Rivera Tells Students “Don’t Be Afraid to Fail!”

By: Tom Duggan – May 15, 2014 PHOTO GALLERY| VIDEO OF EVENT VIDEO OF MAYOR’S SPEECH Lawrence Mayor Dan Rivera, a 1989 graduate of Lawrence High School gave the keynote speech at the Lawrence High School Alumni Scholarship Dinner Thursday evening. Rivera revealed what he learned playing football, why he didn’t go to college after graduating […]