Monthly Archives: January 2010

Michael Norcia Wins January SOAR Award

In January we had two SOAR Award winners. Congratulations to Michael Norcia for his outstanding student record, and his very substantial academic achievements. Michael is a member of the National Honor Society, Art Honor Society, and the History Honor Society. … Continue reading

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Julia Maguire Wins January SOAR Award

Congratulations to Julia Maguire, the January SOAR Award winner. Reason(s) for Recognition: Julia is one of Methuen High School’s Early Education and Care programs outstanding students. She has completed all required coursework and is currently Interning in the program. She … Continue reading

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Health Care Bill Still Has Hurdles

With major differences between the House and the Senate on health care still to be ironed out many have assumed that key differences would be papered over and a bill quickly produced for President Obama to sign. Maybe there is … Continue reading

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The President on Health Care Benefits:Year One

The President used his weekly address to talk about the potential benefits of health care reform, including an emphasis on year one benefits. Those year one benefits have real importance, as the Congressional mid-terms will be impacted by the public … Continue reading

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Spring Lacrosse Registration

Format: Methuen will once again enter teams in the Mass Bay Youth Lacrosse League. Games are held on Sundays. Who Is Eligible: This will be a co-ed program for Methuen residents in grades 3 -8. Teams: U11, U13 and U … Continue reading

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The Senate Race Tightens Up

The race for U.S. Senate has tightened, according to the latest Rasmussen survey, with Republican Scott Brown pulling within nine points of A.G. Martha Coakley. Rasmussen had a couple of tidbits that caught my eye. Both candidates get better than … Continue reading

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Movement in the U.S. Senate

U.S. Senator Christopher Dodd from Connecticut will announce today that he is not a candidate for re-election this year. Dodd’s announcement takes away the potential for a Republiucan victory in Democratic Connecticut, as his poll numbers have shown him to … Continue reading

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Doing the WCAP Morning Show

Will be doing the mid-morning show today on WCAP, 980 on the am dial at 10:15. Everybody gets it!

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Methuen Inaugural Ceremony Monday

Please join us at The Inauguration Ceremony of Mayor William Manzi, the Methuen City Council, and the Methuen School Committee On Monday, January 4, 2010, 7:00 pm. At the Searles Building, the Great Hall. Reception to immediately follow refreshments to … Continue reading

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The California Effect

The Washington Post has produced two columns that hit very similar themes. The first, by David Ignatius, talks of the California budget crisis in the context of continuing political gridlock between the two major parties. Ignatius hits a recurring point … Continue reading

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