BOSTON – Four indictments were unsealed today if federal court in Boston charging a second wave of alleged members and associated of the Asian Boyz gang for their roles in a distribution network of homemade methamphetamine pills, branded as “Adderall.” The following five men were arrested this morning and will appear in federal court in […]
BOSTON – Jesse Lelievre, 42, of North Andover, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper to two years of supervised release, with the first five months as home detention. Lelievre was also ordered to pay $179,090 in restitution. In September 2024, Lelievre pleaded guilty to theft of government property. Lelievre was charged […]
Family Office Review After publishing last month’s column on insurance, many great questions were raised. A common scenario surrounds what to do when you are making fixed income in retirement, and no longer have the same needs you had when initially purchasing life insurance. Income no longer needs to be replaced because the kids […]
By: Katie Cook – 12/24 Three young ladies, Maxine and Talia Harvey and their friend Anna McCabe had one special thing in common, they were all adopted. Reflecting on how very lucky they were to have been adopted by loving families, capable of supporting them, the trio wanted to give back to their community, and […]
By: Philippe Thibault – 12/24 Dracut’s Fall Town Meeting was held on November 18th with a dozen and a half articles presented on the warrant. There is always a gathering of townspeople prior to the meeting discussing the upcoming meeting and warrant articles that will be debated. For those still undecided it is an opportunity to […]
Zaka Shafiq, is the majority owner of AFC Urgent Care in Methuen, North Andover, Swampscott, Beverly, and Haverhill. He sat down with Valley Patriot publisher Tom Duggan on his podcast at the Studio 21 Podcast Café in Salem NH last month to talk about their efforts to help immigrants get physicals to become United […]
By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino – 12/24 As Democrats, we have always been the party that stands as the guardians of democracy, fighting to protect the people’s right to vote. From organizing in the streets to pushing for fair and accessible voting laws, we have consistently worked to ensure that every American has a voice […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – May, 2017 It is not unusual to see these two terms confused by patients and even caregivers. Probably, because pain could be difficult or an annoying problem to deal with. First, it could be helpful to share easy definition or understanding of the pain: Pain occurs when something hurts, causing […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – Feb. 2017 “Doctor, yes I was told I have arthritis. Now you are telling me that I have Osteoarthritis?? How come?”. This question is typical one which I hear at least 2-3 times every day as many patients affected by arthritis don’t know the differences between the major two types […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – January, 2016 The sacroiliac (SI) joint is a strong weight bearing joint in the pelvis that connects the sacrum and pelvis. There are two joints, one on each side of the sacrum. This joint is reinforced by strong surrounding ligaments. Both joints move together as single unit to transmit upper […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – Dec. 2016 There are numerous facet joints in the body; they are the small joints behind and between each of the vertebrae in the spine, allowing you to bend forward and backward but controlling twisting motion of the spine. Everyday wear and tear, arthritis, or a single injury can damage […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – Nov. 2016 Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) refers to a group of patients who have new or persistent pain after spinal surgery for back or leg pain. The same term applies for continuing pain in the neck or arm following neck surgery. The pain can be reduced but still present, […]
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 […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – August, 2016 Bursitis is the inflammation or irritation of the bursa. The bursa is a sac filled with lubricating fluid, located between tissues such as bone, muscle, tendons, and skin, that decreases rubbing, friction, and irritation. The most common causes of bursitis are repetitive motions or positions that irritate […]
By: Dr. Rami Rustum – July, 2016 Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder marked by widespread, unexplained pain in the muscles and joints. It’s not a disease. It’s a syndrome, which is a collection of symptoms that occur together. Although many people think of it as an arthritic condition due to the symptoms, it’s not […]