By: Christine Morabito – October, 2013 I used to think government censorship of free speech only occurred in countries run by intolerant dictators. That was before I watched the uncensored version of what is now considered the most controversial mini-series in television history, “The Path to 9/11.” The five-hour ABC docudrama, starring Donnie Wahlberg, Harvey Keitel […]
By; Paul Murano – May, 2011 The Bin Laden saga has illustrated to the world two ugly manifestations of the hate that lurks in the hearts of men. The first happened ten years ago on 9/11 when it resulted in over 3,000 innocent people being killed. The second came last week when countless people […]
By: Jeff Katz -May, 2011 Yesterday was a big television day for me. I came home after slaving over a hot microphone for four straight hours, made some lunch and joined my lovely bride on the couch. We had TV to watch and nothing was going to stop us. First up, Showtime on […]
By: Tom Duggan – June, 2008 The Valley Patriot was invited into the Selimiye Mosque in Methuen where an interview took place with several members, including Shaban, Yusef and Hussein. More than 250 families are members and worship at the Selimiye Mosque on Oakland Avenue in Methuen. Most are from Turkey and hail from Methuen […]