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Governors Speech: Sweeping Rhetoric, Few Specifics

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

Governor Deval Patrick tonight gave his State of the State speech, outlining a tough road ahead which will include cuts to localities that will bring layoffs to police, fire, and teachers. The Governor called for “reform” of state government in … Continue reading →

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Methuen’s Artist of the Month

Posted on January 15, 2009 by billmanzi

MAYOR MANZI NAMES JOSHUA LETOURNEAU AS JANUARY’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH Methuen Artist’s Work on Display in the Mayor’s Office Mayor William M. Manzi has named Joshua Letourneau as January’s Artist of the Month. Joshua is a Methuen resident and … Continue reading →

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Schuster and Ziegler Slug over Palin

Posted on January 11, 2009 by billmanzi

Filmaker John Ziegler (whose upcoming film on Obama’s election win was highlighted here a couple of days ago) slugs with MSNBC’s David Schuster over (yes, you guessed right) Sarah Palin. (Maybe Jules is right, I just can’t help myself). Some … Continue reading →

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Obama Weekly Radio Address

Posted on January 10, 2009 by billmanzi

The President-Elect gives his weekly radio address, with the accent on some of the same themes hit upon during his economic speech given this week. This address has the President elect highlighting a report by economic advisors Christina Romer and … Continue reading →

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Rod Impeached

Posted on January 9, 2009 by billmanzi

Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich was impeached by the Illinois House yesterday, bringing him one step closer to being evicted from office. Blagojevich responded with a press conference that was a bit rambling, but during which he threw down the gauntlet … Continue reading →

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Obama, Deficits, and Entitlements

Posted on January 8, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama has named Nancy Killefer to the newly created post of “Chief Performance Officer” in the Office of Management and Budget. This appointment comes on the heels of some new deficit numbers that appear to be shocking even … Continue reading →

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Sanjay Gupta to be Named Surgeon General

Posted on January 7, 2009 by billmanzi

President-elect Barack Obama will name CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta as United States Surgeon General. From the Washington Post: America’s most famous television surgeon, Sanjay Gupta, is poised to take his black bag and microphone to the White House as … Continue reading →

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Methuen Music for New Years

Posted on January 1, 2009 by billmanzi

Here is more Steve Marvin, performing with the Artie Barsamian Band at our Greycourt Concert Series, performing “Fly Me to the Moon”. Great stuff from Steve and Artie!

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An unsustainable path

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

Recent columns in the Washington Post and the New York Times point to something that has been discussed on this blog for some time, including the pre-meltdown period. And that is the just about insane economic ideas that have pushed … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tourney Heats Up

Posted on December 30, 2008 by billmanzi

In the Greater Lawrence Boys Basketball Christmas Tournament Methuen defeated Greater Lawrence Regional by a 59-50 score. Methuen controlled the tempo and withstood some late pressure from the Reggies to chalk up the win. In a highly anticipated matchup State … Continue reading →

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