By: Paul Murano – September, 2012 Once again America has been subject to the game of psychological and emotional manipulation called politics. It is offensive to anyone devoted to the truth. In the two national conventions this past month we’ve learned that Mitt Romney and Barack Obama help their wives with the dishes, love their […]
By: Christine Morabito – September, 2012 I judge a film by how much time I spend thinking about it. A movie that haunts me is “2016: Obama’s America,” which asks us to consider what America will look like if our president is reelected. The runaway documentary by directors Dinesh D’Souza’s and John Sullivan, attempts to […]
The 1st in an ongoing series on the Caswell Hotel By: Catherine Vanarnum – September, 2012 Imagine a thief who is able steal without sneaking, in broad daylight. “I need it,” he says, and walks off with property that was earned by another, belongs to another. In America, you couldn’t get away with that – […]
By: D.J. Deeb – September, 2012 On Thursday, July 26th, Lawrence Superior Court Judge Robert Cornetta ruled that the City of Methuen had failed to prove its case that the Civil Service Commission erred in ordering the reinstatement of Joe Solomon as Methuen’s Police Chief. This was not only the right decision for Solomon, […]
By: Joseph D’Amore – September, 2012 A week ago I almost struck from behind a motorcyclist who had come to a sudden stop. I was not looking other than straight away on the road, I was not texting, phoning or changing radio station. I was simply mulling over a work issue in my mind and […]
By: Anne Knowles – September, 2012 As a new resident of Frye Circle, in Andover, I was interested in the location and development of such a pleasant setting for a home for senior residents. The complex contains 96 units. It is named after the Frye family, the first member of the family to make […]
By: Anne Knowles – September, 2012 September has been designated as Senior Center Month, in the town of Andover. Many residents of Andover have not yet made use of this center, and the many programs, recreational activities, trips, and interests, that a fully informed staff can show the 60 plus Andover resident. There is […]
By: Pennie Hale – September, 2012 I recently had an appointment with a doctor. I was due for a physical and as we all know, weight measurement is a part of that exam. I was not looking forward to finding out my actual weight. I did think to myself at one point: hey, if […]
By: John Lenotte – September, 2012 Labor Day has come and gone. Summer has ended and Fall has begun. This month we vote in the primary elections and prepare for the final surge to the November election. There continues to be a lot of misinformation in the news, Internet, social media. As I have […]
VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH By: Helen Mooradkanian – September, 2012 Corporal Philip Cote, U.S. Army Air Force—who will celebrate his 96th birthday on October 31—was an eyewitness to history on Tinian Island in the Pacific during World War II. Raised in a log cabin in Tewksbury, Mass., and now living in Dracut, he witnessed two […]
By: Lonnie Brennan – September, 2012 Local businessman Lenny Mirra rocked the newly organized 2nd Essex district topping the ticket in his attempt to bring balance to a lopsided, out-of-control state legislature. Newbury, West Newbury, Haverhill, Georgetown, Boxford, Groveland, and Merrimac are now perched to be ‘the’ battleground district in the northeast for an […]
We are already in chains, thanks to 75 years of “progressive” policies By: Dr Charles Ormsby – September, 2012 “He gonna put y’all back in chains.”-Vice-President Biden speaking to a largely African-American audience, referring to Governor Mitt Romney Much has been made of Vice President Biden’s gratuitous comment to a crowd in Danville, Virginia. His […]
Greater Boston Tea Party News September 2012 By: Christine Morabito – September, 6, 2012 With only 8+ weeks to go until the General Election, it’s likely you are spending a good deal of time following news and reports from the campaign trail. Are you focused on federal office elections or are you taking the time […]
By: Dani Langevin, Lesbian Columnist August, 2012 My disclaimer for this column is that I am simply stating fact. So, if you are against rights for the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered) communities then you will have more reason to continue disliking our present government and if you are for these rights then, well, […]
By Paul Murano, August 2012 Although the title of this column admittedly seems a bit alarmist, this nation is coming closer to this end. Two poignant events illustrate this, both occurring on the same day: August 1, 2012. Chick-Fil-A’s owner was asked a question and he answered it. He said he supports traditional marriage. On […]