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The Budget Vise Tightens

The failure of the “Super-Committee” will now bring some additional clashes to the forefront, immediately thrusting the issue of the extension of unemployment benefits and the extension of the payroll tax cuts forward. Republicans are indicating that they want budgetary … Continue reading

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Methuen Recount Tuesday

Methuen’s mayoral recount will be held next Tuesday, with candidate Al Dinuccio submitting sufficient signatures to have a hand recount done in all 12 precincts. The Tribune ran a story today, with Mr. Dinuccio’s lawyer Robert Leeblanc making allegation of … Continue reading

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Mitt in the News

Suffolk University pollster David Paleologos has released a new poll of Republican voters in New Hampshire that shows Mitt Romney with a very comfortable lead. Romney polls at 41%, with Ron Paul at 14% and Newt Gingrich also at 14%. … Continue reading

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Failure

So the Super-Committee, as predicted, has failed. Another example of the lunacy that passes for governance in Washington these days. Let us see how long it takes for Congress to try to water down the automatic “cuts” required by the … Continue reading

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Methuen Santa Parade Today

Methuen’s Santa Parade begins at 1:00 p.m., as Santa makes his first visit to Methuen. The parade will begin on Pelham Street and end on Broadway, just before Oakland Avenue. Hope to see you all there.

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Song of the Week- Mayhem

It is the very talented Imelda May, who has done some great stuff with Jeff Beck, singing “Mayhem”.

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Methuen Recount

Mayoral candidate Al Dinuccio filed for a recount yesterday by submitting the required signatures to the Clerk’s office. The prospect for success is minimal, as the voting machines have a strong track record, but I think it best to do … Continue reading

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Let's Sequester (Or Brother Can You Spare a Nominal Dollar?)

The Super Committee is coming down the stretch, with nary an agreement in sight. It should not come as a surprise, as the very formation of the Committee was an outgrowth of the inability of Congress to reach a deal … Continue reading

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Gregg Workman is the November Artist of the Month

Mayor William M. Manzi has named Gregg Workman as November’s Artist of the Month. For Gregg, his passion for photography began at an early age and his “hobby” turned into a profession in 2003 when he started Gregg Workman Photographic … Continue reading

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Mitt Leads the Pack in NH

Mitt Romney, despite all the talk about other Republicans closing the gap, maintains a huge lead in New Hampshire in a new Bloomberg poll. Romney stands alone at 40%, with his nearest competitor being Ron Paul, who is at 17%. … Continue reading

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