By: Joe D’Amore – October, 2016 The city of Lawrence and several Cape Ann communities have an almost intractable homelessness problem not unlike other urban centers in the United States. The twin primary drivers are lack of affordable housing and an economy that does not produce sufficient jobs for people looking for them throughout the […]
Boston- State Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) was named a Legislator of the Year on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 by the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA) for his work on a wide range of criminal justice issues, ranging from effectively penalizing repeat violent offenders, to addressing the ongoing opiate abuse crisis facing Massachusetts. […]
Outstanding Contributions to EMS Award Offered by NorthEast Emergency Medical Services, Inc. Chief Kenneth E. Berkenbush is proud to announce that a member of the Amesbury Fire Rescue Department has been honored for his work in the field of emergency medical services. “In all of my years as a member of a fire rescue department, […]
Lawrence MA. – Merrimack Valley Hospice is currently providing a Grief Support Group for men who have lost a love one and they welcome new participants. The group is meeting on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Griffin-White meeting room at Merrimack Valley Hospice House located at 360 North Avenue in […]
Methuen Mayor Steve Zanni and Police Chief Joseph Solomon are pleased to announce that 47 new officers graduated from the Northern Essex Community College (NECC)/Methuen Police Academy last week. On Friday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m., 47 new officers from 24 local cities and towns graduated from the NECC/Methuen Police Academy. The ceremony took place at […]
Conservative radio talk show host John MacDonald walked out of his show, live, on the air Tuesday morning, after the 980WCAP radio station owner, Sam Poulten, “invaded” the program to ‘redirect’ the on-air conversation about Hillary Clinton’s emails and give the Clinton party line on what the host was discussing with his guest, Republican, Mary Burns. […]
The Valley Patriot newspaper is hosting a debate for the candidates for Governor’s Council and Essex County Sheriff on October 18th, at North Andover High School. The Governor’s Council Debate between incumbent Eileen Duff and challenger Richard Baker begins at 5pm. The Sheriff’s debate will take place at 7:30pm. The debate is sponsored by […]
Lawrence resident and United States Navy Veteran Brian Mercer teaches others to save lives through training and education. Five years ago Mercer, an EMT and owner of a wheelchair van service in Lawrence, saw a news story about 17 year old North Andover High School student Alexander Farese, who died of a heart failure on […]
The City of Methuen has announced that all registered voters will be able to vote before Election Day for the first time ever in Massachusetts. Early voting will begin on October 24th and continue through November 4th, 2016. Prior to the enactment of this new law, the only way a registered voter was allowed to vote […]
The Town of Salisbury is holding its’ Annual Town Meeting on October 24th at 7pm at the Salisbury Elementary School. Voters should know what is on the warrant within two weeks before town meeting. Warrant Articles will be posted on the Town of Salisbury website. Two articles submitted by town residents address sewer user fees […]
By: Tom Duggan – Oct. 6, 2016|6pm Republican Governor’s Council candidate, Rich Baker is accusing the incumbent Governor’s Councilor, Eileen Duff (D) of applying “a religious litmus test” in the way she approves judges. Baker also called on Duff to publicly apologize for what he called “anti-Catholic” and “anti-religious” statements during her questioning of judicial […]
BRAINTREE, MA (September 29, 2016) – Alexander Duke of Ipswich is the fourth $1 million prize winner in the latest edition of the Massachusetts State Lottery’s popular “40X The Cash” instant game that went on sale March 1. Duke opted to claim his prize in the form of a one-time payment of $650,000 (before tax […]
By: Rick Bellanti – September. 2016 We’ve all been there – you’re working hard eating responsibly and exercising and losing weight and then just when you’re feeling happy with your progress your scale decides to stop responding to all your hard work. I know as I have hit this issue twice already while on my […]
The Lawrence General Hospital has opened a new, state-of-the-art intensive care unit that features 19 private patient rooms, advanced patient monitoring systems, and enhanced space for patients, families and staff. The new unit is part of Lawrence General’s multi-year master facility plan that also includes a new surgical center (slated to open in early 2017) […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – Sept. 2016 Neuropathy is the term used to describe a problem with the nerves, usually the peripheral nerves as opposed to the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). When the sensory system is impacted by injury or disease, the nerves within that system cannot work to transmit sensation […]