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Salisbury Officials Must Fire Lisa Pearson ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (05/24)

Salisbury Officials Must Fire Lisa Pearson ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (05/24)

05/14 Last month, The Valley Patriot published an exclusive report…

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Catie’s Closet

Merrimack Valley Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Catie’s Closet

The credit union’s donation will support the SOS Urgent Response…

The Toxic Martha Coakley’s Toxic Legacy Is Harming All Our Children

The Toxic Martha Coakley’s Toxic Legacy Is Harming All Our Children

By: Dr. Bharani Padmanabhan MD PhD In 2012…

PDF of the APRIL 2024 Valley Patriot Print Edition

PDF of the APRIL 2024 Valley Patriot Print Edition

PDF of the APRIL 2024 Valley Patriot Print Edition …

Moving Forward with Some Great Programs

Moving Forward with Some Great Programs

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes 3/24 Before I begin, I…

Students Deserve to be Educated in Financial Literacy

Students Deserve to be Educated in Financial Literacy

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – 3/24 Congratulations to the…

A Family Legacy of Giving at Daybreak Homeless Shelter in Lawrence

A Family Legacy of Giving at Daybreak Homeless Shelter in Lawrence

Tom Duggan (04-24) There’s a new worker at the Daybreak Homeless shelter in Lawrence and while his surname is quite…

By Tom Duggan on April 19, 2024No Comment

LAWRENCE: Illegal Alien Juan Carlos Santos-Ocasio, a/k/a “Cristhian Aybar-Done, Gets 6 Years in Prison for Illegal Reentry & Distributing Fentanyl

LAWRENCE: Illegal Alien Juan Carlos Santos-Ocasio, a/k/a “Cristhian Aybar-Done, Gets 6 Years in Prison for Illegal Reentry & Distributing Fentanyl

Defendant previously convicted of heroin distribution conspiracy BOSTON – An illegal alien from the Dominican Republic was sentenced today in federal…

By ValleyPatriot on April 11, 20242 Comments

Felons Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Felons Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Valley Patriot investigation shows Lawrence Homeless Coordinator tried to…

By Tom Duggan on April 1, 2024Comments Off on Felons Kelly and Donald Frazier Target Reporter with False Harassment Order to Stop Investigations

Sheriff Coppinger Responds to ICE Media Release About Illegal Alien Released on Bail for Rape and Assault

Sheriff Coppinger Responds to ICE Media Release About Illegal Alien Released on Bail for Rape and Assault

Sheriff’s Department prohibited by law from holding a person on…

By ValleyPatriot on March 31, 2024Comments Off on Sheriff Coppinger Responds to ICE Media Release About Illegal Alien Released on Bail for Rape and Assault

Auditor, Valley Mayors Highlight MeVa Bus Services ~ IN YOUR CORNER with MASSACHUSETTS AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

Auditor, Valley Mayors Highlight MeVa Bus Services ~ IN YOUR CORNER with MASSACHUSETTS AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

HAVERHILL – Audits are a process typically thought of…

By ValleyPatriot on March 31, 2024Comments Off on Auditor, Valley Mayors Highlight MeVa Bus Services ~ IN YOUR CORNER with MASSACHUSETTS AUDITOR DIANA DIZOGLIO

A Flurry of Bills Passed By the Massachusetts Senate

A Flurry of Bills Passed By the Massachusetts Senate

By: State Senator Pavel Payano – 03/24 As the warmth of…

By ValleyPatriot on March 31, 2024Comments Off on A Flurry of Bills Passed By the Massachusetts Senate

OPINION: The Cost of Affordable Housing

OPINION: The Cost of Affordable Housing

By: Philippe Thibault – 3/24 Massachusetts House Bill 4138 goes by the moniker “the Affordable Homes Act.” This is being layered on top of the recent MBTA Communities…

By ValleyPatriot on April 6, 20243 Comments

OPINION: “Prevailing Wage, Racist Then and Racist Now”

OPINION: “Prevailing Wage, Racist Then and Racist Now”

By: Former State Rep. Lenny Mirra – 3/24 Back in 1927 U.S. Rep. Robert Bacon of New York secured funding for a new Veterans Bureau hospital on Long…

By ValleyPatriot on April 5, 20241 Comment

Paying Attention!

More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

Updated 12-20-23 Lawrence District A Councilor-Elect, Fidelina Santiago was indicted on the charges of Illegal Voting or Attempt…

By Tom Duggan on December 20, 2023Comments Off on More Election Fraud in Lawrence – Councilor-Elect Indicted

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Bestowed Overcoming Obstacles Award

Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Bestowed Overcoming Obstacles Award

By: Santiago Reyes Cruz, Jr. Fresh out of the hospital from a life-threatening illness, Valley Patriot publisher Tom…

By ValleyPatriot on December 2, 2023Comments Off on Valley Patriot Publisher Tom Duggan Bestowed Overcoming Obstacles Award

Secretary of State Confirms Ballots Went Uncounted in Rowley ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Secretary of State Confirms Ballots Went Uncounted in Rowley ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

Nov. 2023 Emails obtained by The Valley Patriot reveal that a number of voters in Rowley had…

By Tom Duggan on December 2, 2023Comments Off on Secretary of State Confirms Ballots Went Uncounted in Rowley ~ PAYING ATTENTION! with TOM DUGGAN

2023 Endorsements in Tomorrow’s Lawrence Municipal Elections

2023 Endorsements in Tomorrow’s Lawrence Municipal Elections

Here are my endorsements in the 2023 Lawrence Elections LAWRENCE CITY COUNCIL AT-LARGE (Elect three): Most of the…

By Tom Duggan on November 6, 2023Comments Off on 2023 Endorsements in Tomorrow’s Lawrence Municipal Elections

Amesbury
Andover
Boxford
Dracut
Georgetown
Groveland
Haverhill
Lawrence
Lowell
Methuen
North Andover

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Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

Summer Happenings ~ Free Family Events in The Merrimack Valley!

AMESBURY Cider Hill Farm, Jul 9th 11AM Outdoor Hard…

By Tom Duggan on July 15, 2023

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

Massachusetts Democrats Steal House Seat

A close race, a recount, a court challenge and…

By Tom Duggan on February 27, 2023

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

I’m Here to Service Your Needs In The 14th District

By: State Rep. Adrianne Ramos – 01-23 On January…

By Tom Duggan on January 20, 2023

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

Methuen Youth Center Among Pet Projects Funded by the Legislature

11/22 Included in an economic development bill recently passed…

By Tom Duggan on November 29, 2022

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US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

US Army Vet. James Hajjar, Attorney & Lawrence Lion – HERO IN OUR MIDST ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy – 7/23 Lawrence’s James George Hajjar,…

By ValleyPatriot on July 30, 2023

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Former Andover Youth Director William Fahey Pays $20K Fine for Violating Conflict of Interest Law

Fahey received private compensation relating to his public employment,…

By Tom Duggan on June 27, 2023

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

What is Your City/Town Paying Public Employees? Methuen Pays 64% Higher Than the National Average

WHAT IS YOUR TOWN PAYING CITY EMPLOYEES? According…

By Tom Duggan on June 26, 2023

Woke Committee Attacks An Ethnic Minority in Andover ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (5-23)

Woke Committee Attacks An Ethnic Minority in Andover ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (5-23)

5-23 A mob of thousands, primarily white men, surrounded…

By Tom Duggan on May 9, 2023

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Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

Local Aid Increases in Governor Healey’s First Budget

by: Rep. Adrianne Ramos Budget season is officially beginning!…

By ValleyPatriot on April 3, 2023

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

Welcome to our Five New Contributors To Educate Our Readers ~ VALLEY PATRIOT EDITORIAL (01-23)

01-23 One thing we are most of proud of…

By ValleyPatriot on January 18, 2023

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

Finn vs. Ramos in New Legislative District – North Andover to West Newbury

With the districts for state representative being changed this…

By Tom Duggan on October 20, 2022

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

Boxford Plumbing Company Owner Jared “Jay” Derrico Sentenced to ONE YEAR in Prison for Tax & Fraud Schemes

06/02/22 Defendant fraudulently billed customers and evaded taxes by…

By Tom Duggan on June 2, 2022

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EYE ON DRACUT: Josh Taylor Fails Truth Test in Dracut

EYE ON DRACUT: Josh Taylor Fails Truth Test in Dracut

By: Brian Genest – 03/24 Dracut voters, beware. Josh…

By ValleyPatriot on April 5, 2024

Bike Lanes, Guardrails Infuriate Residents, Business Owners in Methuen and Dracut

Bike Lanes, Guardrails Infuriate Residents, Business Owners in Methuen and Dracut

03-24 Tom Duggan Methuen and Dracut residents and business…

By Tom Duggan on March 20, 2024

The Bellwether Tolls

The Bellwether Tolls

By: Philippe Thibault ~ Feb, 2024 I now…

By ValleyPatriot on March 2, 2024

EYE ONDRACUT ~ Don’t Vote for Republicans like Beth Lindstrom

By Brian Genest – Feb. 2024 If you’re a…

By ValleyPatriot on February 14, 2024

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OPINION – Destroying Democracy in Order to Save It

OPINION – Destroying Democracy in Order to Save It

By: Lenny Mirra – Feb. 2024 For a party…

By Tom Duggan on March 2, 2024

Our State Government’s Failed Immigration Policy

Our State Government’s Failed Immigration Policy

Lenny Mirra ~ 12-23 Back in 2022 I had…

By ValleyPatriot on January 1, 2024

PDF of the February, 2023 Valley Patriot ~ Democrats Steal House Seat

PDF of the February, 2023 Valley Patriot ~ Democrats Steal House Seat

PDF of the February, 2023 Valley Patriot …

By Tom Duggan on February 23, 2023

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

Can’t We All Just Get Along?

By: State Rep. Lenny Mirra – Aug. 2022 Can…

By Tom Duggan on September 7, 2022

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Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

Groveland’s Steve Bird, Combat Medic with the 1st Air Cavalry ~ VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH – HERO IN OUR MIDST

By: John Cuddy – Sept. 2022 Groveland’s Steve Bird…

By ValleyPatriot on October 3, 2022

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

Owners of Groveland Companies Sentenced for Defrauding Government Contracting Programs

BOSTON – Three men were sentenced today in federal…

By Tom Duggan on June 17, 2020

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

Groveland Murder Suspect Leedell Graham Arrested

GROVELAND – Groveland Police Chief Jeff Gillen report that…

By Tom Duggan on June 28, 2019

A Special Gathering of 3 Sisters

A Special Gathering of 3 Sisters

By: Joe D’Amore – April, 2019 My wife and…

By ValleyPatriot on May 3, 2019

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Julio Roncaly Morais of Haverhill Arrested, Charged With Filing Fraudulent Pandemic Assistance Claim

Julio Roncaly Morais of Haverhill Arrested, Charged With Filing Fraudulent Pandemic Assistance Claim

U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts Claim allegedly filed…

By Tom Duggan on March 29, 2024

PAYANO: Three Groundbreaking Senate Bills Champion Consumer, Animal Protection

PAYANO: Three Groundbreaking Senate Bills Champion Consumer, Animal Protection

By: Senator Pavel Payano – Feb. 2024 In a…

By ValleyPatriot on March 2, 2024

Whittier Tech Student Kauren Urena to Receive Scholarship at Valley Patriot BASH

Whittier Tech Student Kauren Urena to Receive Scholarship at Valley Patriot BASH

2024 Every year The Valley Patriot newspaper hold an…

By Tom Duggan on February 18, 2024

Haverhill High School’s JrROTC Cadet Lizet Deferia to Receive the Dan Strange Memorial Scholarship at Annual BASH

Haverhill High School’s JrROTC Cadet Lizet Deferia to Receive the Dan Strange Memorial Scholarship at Annual BASH

2024 Every year The Valley Patriot newspaper hold an…

By Tom Duggan on February 18, 2024

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Korean War Veteran; Lawrence’s Tom Finn ~ HEROES IN MIDST, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

Korean War Veteran; Lawrence’s Tom Finn ~ HEROES IN MIDST, VALLEY PATRIOT OF THE MONTH

By: John Cuddy – 3/24 “Breakfast is the…

By Tom Duggan on April 5, 2024

Rep. Reyes: Why I Support the HERO Act

Rep. Reyes: Why I Support the HERO Act

By: State Rep. Estela Reyes – Feb. 2024…

By Tom Duggan on March 2, 2024

REP. PAULINO; Bridging the Gap, My Commitment to Pay Equity

REP. PAULINO; Bridging the Gap, My Commitment to Pay Equity

By: State Rep. Francisco Paulino -Feb, 2024 In the…

By ValleyPatriot on March 1, 2024

Good News for Lawrence Police, But Firefighters Want Fairness

Good News for Lawrence Police, But Firefighters Want Fairness

02-2024 EDITORS NOTE: These are the thoughts and opinions…

By ValleyPatriot on February 27, 2024

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KANE’S KORNER ~ A Partnership Between Lowell High School and Middlesex Community College

KANE’S KORNER ~ A Partnership Between Lowell High School and Middlesex Community College

THE ADVENTURES OF KANE Kane learned that all students…

By ValleyPatriot on March 2, 2024

Alternative House: Empowering All Survivors to Self-Sufficiency

Alternative House: Empowering All Survivors to Self-Sufficiency

KANE’S KORNER ~ THE ADVENTURES OF KANE! Jan.,…

By ValleyPatriot on February 3, 2024

MeVa Transit Offers Free Veteran Transportation to Bedford V.A.

MeVa Transit Offers Free Veteran Transportation to Bedford V.A.

11-29-24 Haverhill, MA — Local veterans seeking care at…

By Tom Duggan on January 29, 2024

KANE’S KORNER ~ Western Avenue Studios

KANE’S KORNER ~ Western Avenue Studios

Nov. 2023 Described as the “Creative Soul of Lowell”…

By ValleyPatriot on December 3, 2023

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Addressing the Rumors on Steward/Holy Family Hospital

Addressing the Rumors on Steward/Holy Family Hospital

By: State Rep. Ryan Hamilton – Feb, 2024 Over…

By ValleyPatriot on February 27, 2024

Investigating Fraud in Our Public Benefit Programs ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

Investigating Fraud in Our Public Benefit Programs ~ IN YOUR CORNER with AUDITOR DIZOGLIO

By: Diana DiZoglio – Feb. 24 Much of our…

By ValleyPatriot on February 23, 2024

Greater Lawrence Tech., 2024 Valley Patriot Scholarship Recipient Arianna Valerio

Greater Lawrence Tech., 2024 Valley Patriot Scholarship Recipient Arianna Valerio

2024 Every year The Valley Patriot newspaper hold an…

By Tom Duggan on February 23, 2024

Methuen High School’s Calysa Alba to Receive Studio 21/Valley Patriot Scholarship at Annual BASH

Methuen High School’s Calysa Alba to Receive Studio 21/Valley Patriot Scholarship at Annual BASH

2024 Every year The Valley Patriot newspaper hold an…

By Tom Duggan on February 18, 2024

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The Day I Became a Republican

The Day I Became a Republican

By: Kevin Dube – 3/24 I was ahead of…

By ValleyPatriot on April 4, 2024

Harrison’s Roast To Reopen as Patrick’s North Shore Eatery!

Harrison’s Roast To Reopen as Patrick’s North Shore Eatery!

By: Tom Duggan – 03/24 Once considered the…

By Tom Duggan on March 30, 2024

VALLEY PATRIOT EDTORIAL 03-24 ~ Grateful for 20 Years!

VALLEY PATRIOT EDTORIAL 03-24 ~ Grateful for 20 Years!

3-24 Twenty years ago this month, (March 2004),…

By Tom Duggan on March 8, 2024

Brigid Gaffny of North Andover to Receive the Dan Coady Memorial Scholarship at Annual BASH!

Brigid Gaffny of North Andover to Receive the Dan Coady Memorial Scholarship at Annual BASH!

2024 Every year The Valley Patriot newspaper hold an…

By Tom Duggan on February 18, 2024