Category Archives: State News

Happy Veterans Day

Posted on November 11, 2008 by billmanzi

We celebrate Veterans Day today, and Methuen will mark the day with its annual parade from the American Legion Hall on Broadway starting at 10:00 a.m. Our appreciation as a city, state and nation for the service and sacrifice of … Continue reading →

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Sarah Palin Hits Back

Posted on November 8, 2008 by billmanzi

Who is really doing all this anti-Sarah leaking. Today’s Herald speculates that Mitt Romney’s camp may be responsible for some of the late hits on Governor Palin. The Mittster sent out old friend Eric Fehrnstrom to deny these outrageous reports. … Continue reading →

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Governor Patrick on ethics reform

Posted on November 7, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick, in light of the Wilkerson scandal, calling for an overhaul of state ethics laws and demanding fast action within 30 days of the new legislative session. I take him seriously, and believe him to have the best intentions … Continue reading →

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Dems Strengthen in New England

Posted on November 5, 2008 by billmanzi

The Democratic tide was very strong in New England, taking down U.S. Senator John Sununu, who lost to Jeanne Shaheen in a rematch of their election fight of six years ago. From the Globe: With 49 percent of precincts re … Continue reading →

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U.S. Senate Kerry Crushes Beatty

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator John Kerry cruised to victory today in Massachusetts, winning about 66 percent of the vote in his matchup with Republican Jeff Beatty. From the Boston Globe: Four years after coming up short in his bid for the presidency, John … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Ballot Questions: Question 1 defeated

Posted on November 4, 2008 by billmanzi

Massachusetts voters defeated question 1 today, ending the quest to abolish the state income tax. The A.P. called the election at 8:45 p.m., according to Boston.com. From Boston.com The Coalition for Our Communities, which led the opposition to Question 1, … Continue reading →

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Diane Wilkerson Tries to hang on

Posted on October 29, 2008 by billmanzi

Senator Diane Wilkerson, already reeling from her loss in the Democratic primary and now charged in a public corruption case, has announced that she is still running for her senate seat on stickers, despite her arrest. All I can say … Continue reading →

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Dianne Wilkerson Arrested

Posted on October 29, 2008 by billmanzi

The long, strange journey of state senator Dianne Wilkerson in Massachusetts politics has apparently come to an end with her arrest on corruption charges by federal authorities yesterday. Senator Wilkerson had recently lost in the democratic primary in her bid … Continue reading →

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Big Red endorses Obama

Posted on October 24, 2008 by billmanzi

Former Massachusetts Republican Governor Bill Weld has endorsed Barack Obama for President. Weld is another prominent Republican to change sides, joining Colin Powell and former Minnesota Governor Arne Carlson in jumping on the runaway Barack Obama freight train. From the … Continue reading →

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The Governor’s Cuts in Methuen

Posted on October 16, 2008 by billmanzi

Governor Patrick, in making his cuts of one billion against the state budget, impacted Methuen in several ways. The Methuen cuts are as follows: 1) Cut of $150,000 for Methuen Parks and Recreation. This money was to be used to … Continue reading →

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