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Andover Police Investigating Bank Robbery

Andover Police Investigating Bank Robbery

  Andover Police are looking to identify two men who robbed a bank in town Saturday morning, Sept. 8. ANDOVER — Chief Patrick Keefe reports that the Andover…

September 8, 2018No CommentRead More

Shooting on Basswood Street in Lawrence Leaves 1, Possibly 2 Hit

Shooting on Basswood Street in Lawrence Leaves 1, Possibly 2 Hit

Details were fuzzy as to how many people were hit by gunfire on Basswood in Lawrence Friday night. Lawrence police and Massachusetts State Police cordoned off the street…

September 8, 2018No CommentRead More

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PDF of THE SEPTEMBER, 2018 VALLEY PATRIOT – METHUEN, SCANDAL CITY

PDF of THE SEPTEMBER, 2018 VALLEY PATRIOT – METHUEN, SCANDAL CITY

READ IN FLIP PAGE VIEWER WITHOUT DOWNLOADING DOWNLOAD PDF OF SEPTEMBER, 2018…

September 6, 2018No CommentRead More

Methuen Police Arrest Man Barricaded on Pine Street After Escaping Police Custody in Lowell

Methuen Police Arrest Man Barricaded on Pine Street After Escaping Police Custody in Lowell

By: Tom Duggan – Sept 4, 2018 Methuen police called in the swat team early…

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Day of Violence in Lawrence Results in 4th Murder of the Year on Brooke Street

Day of Violence in Lawrence Results in 4th Murder of the Year on Brooke Street

VIDEO BROOKE STREET SHOOTING ABOVE   By: Tom Duggan – September 3, 2018 While most…

September 3, 2018No CommentRead More

Hit and Run Driver Knocks Car into Building Causing Car/House Fire in Lawrence

Hit and Run Driver Knocks Car into Building Causing Car/House Fire in Lawrence

In the early hours of Sunday morning Lawrence police and fire were called to Chester…

September 2, 20187 CommentsRead More

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ABBY’S TEEN TALK ~ Role Models

ABBY’S TEEN TALK ~ Role Models

“Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” ― James Baldwin There are several definitions of the…

September 1, 2018No CommentRead More

John Lennon Pt. I ~ IN THE GROOVE with CINDY ANNIS

John Lennon Pt. I ~ IN THE GROOVE with CINDY ANNIS

By: Cindy Annis – August, 2018 Let’s get right into John as there is so much to say and less space to say it. John was born John…

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Tom Duggan’s Notebook ~ August, 2018

Tom Duggan’s Notebook ~ August, 2018

VOTE SEPT. 4TH, DAY AFTER LABOR DAY… IT’S IMPORTANT! Secretary of State Bill Galvin has scheduled this year’s state primary elections for the day after Labor Day when…

September 1, 20181 CommentRead More

Paying Attention!

Shootings, Stabbings, 2 Nights of Violence Shatters Peaceful Summer ~ PAYING ATTENTION EXTRA!

Shootings, Stabbings, 2 Nights of Violence Shatters Peaceful Summer ~ PAYING ATTENTION EXTRA!

  July 28, 2018 It’s been a historically peaceful summer in Lawrence with violent crime down nearly 50% and murders (so…

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PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN: A Sane Immigration Policy that Democrats Hate

PAYING ATTENTION with TOM DUGGAN: A Sane Immigration Policy that Democrats Hate

July, 2018 With all the lies and misinformation in the so called “news” industry, it’s important to keep focus on what…

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Chief Addresses Recent Murders, Plummeting Crime Rate

Chief Addresses Recent Murders, Plummeting Crime Rate

Earlier this month, newly appointed Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque appeared on the Paying Attention Podcast with Tom Duggan. (You can download…

July 3, 2018No CommentRead More

Legislature Passes Credit Protection Bill to Protect Consumers in the Wake of Equifax Breach

Legislature Passes Credit Protection Bill to Protect Consumers in the Wake of Equifax Breach

Bill creates stronger protections against identity theft and data…

MassDEP Fines Andover Trucking Company $33K for Failing to Address, File Reports on Fuel Spill Following Rt. 495 Accident

MassDEP Fines Andover Trucking Company $33K for Failing to Address, File Reports on Fuel Spill Following Rt. 495 Accident

BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)…

Andover Police Investigating Threat Involving Phillips Academy

Andover Police Investigating Threat Involving Phillips Academy

This updated version reflects the fact that while final…

GLTS Students Restore Fleet of Lawrence Police Cruisers

GLTS Students Restore Fleet of Lawrence Police Cruisers

    ANDOVER — Superintendent John Lavoie is pleased…

7 Year Old Suffers Permenant Brain Injuries in Boxford Crash, Mother Charged with OUI-Drugs

7 Year Old Suffers Permenant Brain Injuries in Boxford Crash, Mother Charged with OUI-Drugs

BREAKING….. UPDATE FROM YESTERDAYS CRASH IN BOXFORD   By:…

Local Police Chiefs on Opioids, Violence, & Angels Program

Local Police Chiefs on Opioids, Violence, & Angels Program

Paying Attention! is recorded at the Studio 21 Podcast…

POLICE CHIEFS: Mandatory Rehab for Narcan Recipients

POLICE CHIEFS: Mandatory Rehab for Narcan Recipients

Duggan Holds Opioid Summit with Four Local Police Chiefs…

Boxford’s Municipal Solar Power Generation Facility

Boxford’s Municipal Solar Power Generation Facility

BOXFORD – On August 16th, the Town of Boxford,…

Dems Turn Congressional Race into Clown Circus

Dems Turn Congressional Race into Clown Circus

By: Brian Genest ~ August, 2018 Have you seen…

Charlie Baker and the Small Republican Tent

Charlie Baker and the Small Republican Tent

By: Brian Genest – July, 2018 Broken promises. Broken…

Why Isn’t Dracut Budgeting for Capital Expenses?

Why Isn’t Dracut Budgeting for Capital Expenses?

By: Brian Genest – June 2018 Hold onto your wallets…

Rep. Colleen Garry Should Blame Herself For Challengers

Rep. Colleen Garry Should Blame Herself For Challengers

By: Brian Genest – May, 2018 Congratulations to State…

Early Voting Can Be a FUNDED Mandate – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR KATY IVES

Early Voting Can Be a FUNDED Mandate – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR KATY IVES

By: State Senator Katy Ives – April, 2017 Early…

Common Sense Updates to State Zoning Laws – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR IVES

Common Sense Updates to State Zoning Laws – IN YOUR CORNER WITH SENATOR IVES

By: State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives – Feb. 2017…

Health Care Prices

Health Care Prices

By: State Rep. Lenny Mirra – Feb. 2017 Getting…

Housing That’s Affordable for First Responders ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR KATY IVES

Housing That’s Affordable for First Responders ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR KATY IVES

By: Senator Katy Ives – Feb. 2017 As regular…

Town vs. City Government: The Governing Pros and Cons

Town vs. City Government: The Governing Pros and Cons

  By: Casey Pratt – August, 2018 Groveland and Boston…

Three Ladies and Some Grateful Veterans “…the VA saved my life”.

Three Ladies and Some Grateful Veterans “…the VA saved my life”.

  By: Joe D’Amore – July 16, 2018 This…

A DementiaLive™ Experience at Nichols Village Presented by Right at Home 

A DementiaLive™ Experience at Nichols Village Presented by Right at Home 

GROVELAND – Recently our team facilitated the DementiaLive™ program…

An Honest Discussion on Guns… I Want to Know

An Honest Discussion on Guns… I Want to Know

By: Joe D’Amore – May, 2018 The Federal Assault…

John Gallant ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST

John Gallant ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH, HERO IN OUR MIDST

The Battle of the Atlantic – Defeating the Nazis…

Haverhill Man Sentenced to 8 1/3 years for Fentanyl & Heroin Conspiracy

Haverhill Man Sentenced to 8 1/3 years for Fentanyl & Heroin Conspiracy

BOSTON – A Haverhill man was sentenced today in…

NECC Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming Pays $5,000 Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

NECC Police Academy Director Thomas Fleming Pays $5,000 Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Fleming received commissions on training gear sold to Police…

Lawrence Mayor Endorses Minicucci For State Rep. to Replace DiZoglio

Lawrence Mayor Endorses Minicucci For State Rep. to Replace DiZoglio

LAWRENCE, MA – Calling her a “woman who gets…

Lawrence General Receives Grant to Support Latina Breast Health Outreach Program

Lawrence General Receives Grant to Support Latina Breast Health Outreach Program

Lawrence General Hospital has received a $10,000 Targeted Grant…

New Pet ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER

New Pet ~ ROBIN’S KITTY CORNER

By: Robin Desmet – August, 2018 Your neighbor’s cat…

The History of The Saint Alfio Society and Feast of the 3 Saints -

The History of The Saint Alfio Society and Feast of the 3 Saints -

The history of the Saints Alfio, Filadelfo and Cirino…

Solar Power to Help Provide 50K Meals Annually to the Lawrence Community

Solar Power to Help Provide 50K Meals Annually to the Lawrence Community

Bread & Roses, a community kitchen in the heart…

George Harrison Part II ~ IN THE GROOVE with Cindy Annis

George Harrison Part II ~ IN THE GROOVE with Cindy Annis

…remember where we left off? So, let’s start with…

Mill City Grows’ Mobile Market Brings Farm Fresh Food to Lowell 5 Days a Week

Mill City Grows’ Mobile Market Brings Farm Fresh Food to Lowell 5 Days a Week

Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are now available…

George Harrison Part I ~ IN THE GROOVE WITH CINDY ANNIS

George Harrison Part I ~ IN THE GROOVE WITH CINDY ANNIS

By: Cindy Annis – June, 2018 I hope you…

MA It’s time to Vote Republican ~ By John MacDonald

MA It’s time to Vote Republican ~ By John MacDonald

By: John MacDonald – June, 2018 Like thieves in…

Valley Towing in Methuen Vindicated by Court Ruling

Valley Towing in Methuen Vindicated by Court Ruling

A judge has dismissed a $5.5M lawsuit against Valley…

Veterans Legislation Goes to Governor Baker’s Desk to Be Signed

Veterans Legislation Goes to Governor Baker’s Desk to Be Signed

  By: State Rep. Linda Dean Campbell ~ August,…

School Committees Play Vital Role in State Oversight

School Committees Play Vital Role in State Oversight

By: DJ Deeb –  August, 2018 As of the…

Let’s Stop Blaming Methuen Police for City’s Financial Problems ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL, AUG. 2018

Let’s Stop Blaming Methuen Police for City’s Financial Problems ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL, AUG. 2018

  The City of Methuen is in a financial…

Delphi Technology Solutions Sponsors North Andover Middle School at Fenway

Delphi Technology Solutions Sponsors North Andover Middle School at Fenway

Delphi Technology Solutions, Inc. of Lawrence, sponsored the North…

Tom Duggan’s Notebook ~ July, 2018

Tom Duggan’s Notebook ~ July, 2018

HELP THE HOMELESS Every Wednesday night a volunteer group…

Foster Parent Recruitment Funding in the State Budget is Priceless ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR IVES

Foster Parent Recruitment Funding in the State Budget is Priceless ~ IN YOUR CORNER with SENATOR IVES

By: State Senator Ives – July, 2018 One of…

PDF of the July 2018 Valley Patriot – MA Pushes Automatic Voter Registration

PDF of the July 2018 Valley Patriot – MA Pushes Automatic Voter Registration

PDF OF THE JULY, 2018 VALLEY PATRIOT   READ IN…

DEP Fines Safety-Kleen Systems in Salisbury for Hazardous Waste,  Underground Storage Tank Violations

DEP Fines Safety-Kleen Systems in Salisbury for Hazardous Waste,  Underground Storage Tank Violations

Company Works to Address Violations and Bring Facility Back…

Public Awareness for Compromised Public Waterways

Public Awareness for Compromised Public Waterways

By: Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives – Dec. 2017 I…

Salisbury Project Violates Grant Restrictions

Salisbury Project Violates Grant Restrictions

How quickly Salisbury officials forget. In 1985, Salisbury officials…

* CAPTURED* Lawrence Police Capture One Man Crime Spree in Early Morning Raid

* CAPTURED* Lawrence Police Capture One Man Crime Spree in Early Morning Raid

UPDATED: 9-8-17 LAWRENCE –  Lawrence Police have apprehended a…

Companion Care Services Seeks Volunteers for Vets in Nursing Homes

Companion Care Services Seeks Volunteers for Vets in Nursing Homes

Alicia Nordin of Companion Care Services of New England…

Representative Lyons Fights Attorney General’s Efforts to Restrict Gun Rights

Representative Lyons Fights Attorney General’s Efforts to Restrict Gun Rights

Boston – A consistent advocate of Constitutional Rights, the…

State Senator Barbara L’Italien’s Trip Israel: Part II

State Senator Barbara L’Italien’s Trip Israel: Part II

This is part II of our sit down interview…

Rep. Lyons Pushes effort to allow 72-hour Medical Hold for Treating Overdose Victims

Rep. Lyons Pushes effort to allow 72-hour Medical Hold for Treating Overdose Victims

BOSTON – State Representative Jim Lyons (R-Andover) today offered…