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newslist[0]=new Array('Republican Candidates for State Auditor Mary Connaughton and Kamal Jain Debate on Paying Attention!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=511&z=34');
newslist[1]=new Array(' National Grid Positions New England Resources in Advance of Hurricane Earl, Safety Remains #1 Concern As Storm Nears','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=510&z=34');
newslist[2]=new Array('Police Endorse Jack Wilson for State Senate','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=509&z=34');
newslist[3]=new Array('BREAKING NEWS! Cahill Calls for an Independent Third Party Audit of Lawrence Finances ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=508&z=34');
newslist[4]=new Array('Podcast of Middlesex State Senate Debate between Eileen Donoghue and Chrs Doherty','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=507&z=34');
newslist[5]=new Array('Podcast of The Paying Attention! Radio Program featuring: Sal Tabit and Paul Adams Debate','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=506&z=34');
newslist[6]=new Array('Councilor Calls on Court to Impose Maximum Sentence on Repeat Scofflaw','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=505&z=34');
newslist[7]=new Array('BREAKING..... Judge throws out lawsuit by Lawrence DPW Director Frank McCann','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=503&z=34');
newslist[8]=new Array('NEXT TEA PARTY MEETING: CANDIDATE NIGHT','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=504&z=34');
newslist[9]=new Array('Fox25 News Report on Bank Robber Shooting Self, Valley Patriot editor captures the action!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=502&z=34');
newslist[10]=new Array('Bank Robber Shoots at Lowell Police and Shoots Himself as he is Cornered at WCAP','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=500&z=34');
newslist[11]=new Array('Local Officials call for Receiver Takeover of the City of Lawrence at Mutual Aid Meeting','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=498&z=34');
newslist[12]=new Array('Photos of the Merrimack Valley Tea Party in North Andover','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=499&z=34');
newslist[13]=new Array('Call off the Searches.... The Valley Patriot has found Willie Lantigua ... campaigning for candidates in the Dominican Republic','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=497&z=34');
newslist[14]=new Array('Fire Fighters from Dozens of Cities and Towns Rush to Lawrence as Multiple Fires Rage','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=495&z=34');
newslist[15]=new Array('Photos of fire on South Canal Street Sunday Morning','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=496&z=34');
newslist[16]=new Array('Ten Communities Rush to Backup Shorthanded Lawrence Fire Department-Two Firefghters Hurt, 12 Left Homeless','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=493&z=34');
newslist[17]=new Array('Photos of the State Street Fire in Lawrence Friday (08-06) That Left Two Firefighters Injured and 12 People Homeless','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=494&z=34');
newslist[18]=new Array('Civil Service Returns Fired Methuen Police Chief Joe Solomon to Duty','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=492&z=34');
newslist[19]=new Array('Jon Golnik Asks Niki Tsongas to call on her colleague Charlie Rangel to Resign!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=491&z=34');
newslist[20]=new Array('What will it Take ... Day 12!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=490&z=34');
newslist[21]=new Array('Cahill Statement on Arizona Immigration Ruling','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=489&z=34');
newslist[22]=new Array('Pro Abortion Group Endorses Governor Deval Patrick for Reelection','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=487&z=34');
newslist[23]=new Array('FOUR State Candidates Take Taxpayers Money to Fund Their Campaign','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=486&z=34');
newslist[24]=new Array('Senator Tisei calls on Governor to stop handing out public benefits to illegals','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=484&z=34');
newslist[25]=new Array('Congressional Candidate Sam Meas Opens Campaign Headquarters','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=485&z=34');
newslist[26]=new Array('Legislature Once Again Shows Disdain for the Constitution and the Electorate ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=488&z=34');
newslist[27]=new Array('Lantigua Putting Public Safety in Jeopardy','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=483&z=34');
newslist[28]=new Array('Senate Candidate Jack Wilson Goes After Rep Barry Finegold on Lawrence\'s Finances','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=482&z=34');
newslist[29]=new Array('Lawrence Police Chase Man with a Gun Through Streets and Alleyways of North Lawrence','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=480&z=34');
newslist[30]=new Array('Democrat jack Wilson Bucks Governor and Calls for Finance Control Board','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=481&z=34');
newslist[31]=new Array('Mayor Fiorentini: Dip in Jobless Rate Encouraging','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=479&z=34');
newslist[32]=new Array('Sal Lupoli Sponsors Fundraiser for Laid off Cops, Firefighters in Lawrence','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=478&z=34');
newslist[33]=new Array('Methuen Man Authors Book On Sicily September Release Announced; Also Wins Prestigious Italian Award','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=477&z=34');
newslist[34]=new Array('Methuen Officer Suspended Without Pay, Under Internal Investigation ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=476&z=34');
newslist[35]=new Array('Lantigua brings back Fired Attorney\'s who Blew Traficanti Case','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=475&z=34');
newslist[36]=new Array('The July 2010 edition of The Valley Patriot : Download PDF HERE','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=474&z=34');
newslist[37]=new Array('TARGETED: Lawrence Fire Chief Murphy Says he is Being Targeted!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=472&z=34');
newslist[38]=new Array('Lantigua attacks Firefighters for “getting paid to sleep”','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=473&z=34');
newslist[39]=new Array('Photos of the Chelmsford, 4h of July Road Race and Parade','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=471&z=34');
newslist[40]=new Array('Fiorentini Cuts Pay of City EMT\'S','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=469&z=34');
newslist[41]=new Array('Meehan\'s Wife to Chair Tsongas Campaign ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=470&z=34');
newslist[42]=new Array('Fiorentini: Haverhill Budget will not Include Hike in Sewar and Water Rates','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=468&z=34');
newslist[43]=new Array('Abortion Providers\/Funders Special Interest Groups Endorse Governor Deval Patrick ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=466&z=34');
newslist[44]=new Array('Obama Energy Secretary Pledges BP will \"Save the World!\"','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=467&z=34');
newslist[45]=new Array('Shooting Suspect Cristian Lantigua Turned in by Father, Shoots Man who Objected to his Urinating in Public','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=465&z=34');
newslist[46]=new Array('Photos of Wesnesday\'s Rally at the Howard Street Fire Station','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=463&z=34');
newslist[47]=new Array('Methuen Fire Department to Receive $138,494 Grant','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=464&z=34');
newslist[48]=new Array('Lawrence Firefighters to hold rally to protect public safety, National Firefighters Union President to attend','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=462&z=34');
newslist[49]=new Array('Photos of Lawrence Drainage Pipe and Human Waste Flowing into the Shawsheen','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=461&z=34');
newslist[50]=new Array('The June Edition of The Valley Patriot ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=460&z=34');
newslist[51]=new Array('Congressional candidate Sam Meas tops Signature count for November Ballot','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=458&z=34');
newslist[52]=new Array('Legislators Propose Financial Oversight Board for Lawrence says Tisei ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=457&z=34');
newslist[53]=new Array('Rep. Brad Jones calls for removal of Mayor Lantigua','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=456&z=34');
newslist[54]=new Array('Lantigua refuses to hand over public records to anyone on the \"enemies\" list','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=455&z=34');
newslist[55]=new Array('Photos of The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Candle Light Vigil in Washington DC','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=453&z=34');
newslist[56]=new Array('Photos of The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial service on the lawn of the Capital in Washington DC ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=454&z=34');
newslist[57]=new Array('Amesbury Police Officer Bikes to DC in Honor of slain Lawrence Cop','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=451&z=34');
newslist[58]=new Array('Watch the Police Officers Memorial, Candle Light Vigil LIVE From DC, Thursday Night ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=452&z=34');
newslist[59]=new Array('Lawrence Council President Says City Will Not Partake in Arizona Boycott','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=450&z=34');
newslist[60]=new Array('Lawrence mayor Lantigua to lay off 25-30 firefighters by July 1','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=449&z=34');
newslist[61]=new Array('The MAY edition of The Valley Patirot','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=448&z=34');
newslist[62]=new Array('CAUGT IN THE ACT!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=447&z=34');
newslist[63]=new Array('Podcast of the Paying Attention Radio Program from April 17th & 24h','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=446&z=34');
newslist[64]=new Array('Photos of Charlie Baker\'s visit to Lawrence ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=444&z=34');
newslist[65]=new Array('Are you concerned about childhood obesity','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=443&z=34');
newslist[66]=new Array('Republicans Unify at Convention In Worcester','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=441&z=34');
newslist[67]=new Array('slideshow.......Republicans Unify at Convention In Worcester','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=442&z=34');
newslist[68]=new Array('Tsongas introduces ‘LT WARRIOR’ Act to improve body armor for service members ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=440&z=34');
newslist[69]=new Array('Northern Essex Community College to offer courses at Sals Riverwalk','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=438&z=34');
newslist[70]=new Array('Lowell Victim Rights Rights Vigil Tonight','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=439&z=34');
newslist[71]=new Array('Bergeron possessed, distributed alcohol on school property - Podcast of the Paying Attention Radio Program from April 10th 2010. ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=437&z=34');
newslist[72]=new Array('VALLEY PATRIOT EXCLUSIVE! School Committeeman Reyes to Run for State Rep','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=435&z=34');
newslist[73]=new Array('Appeals Court Rules Against Thompson, in favor of The Valley Patriot','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=433&z=34');
newslist[74]=new Array('How a Hero Was Killed and a Killer Went Free, A Tribute to Lawrence Police Officer Tom Duggan','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=432&z=34');
newslist[75]=new Array('Flooding starts to take toll on Lawrence Neighborhoods','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=431&z=34');
newslist[76]=new Array('Former Hero Lawrence Cop Loses Battle With Cancer','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=427&z=34');
newslist[77]=new Array('Senate Vote On Lawrence Bailout Bill ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=425&z=34');
newslist[78]=new Array('Summary of Senate Bill Granting Lawrence the ability to borrow $35 MIllion for operating expenses','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=426&z=34');
newslist[79]=new Array('Wilfredo Laboy, Mark Rivera and Isreal REYES! indicted','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=424&z=34');
newslist[80]=new Array('TOMORROW\'S HEADLINES TODAY! CLICK HERE!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=176&z=34');
newslist[81]=new Array('Lantigua spends nearly $10K on Office Renovations','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=423&z=34');
newslist[82]=new Array('VALLEY PATRIOT EXCLUSIVE! Obama holds up arms to Israel, ships to Muslim countries','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=422&z=34');
newslist[83]=new Array('The March 2010, 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EDITION ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=419&z=34');
newslist[84]=new Array('Former Council President Phil Lahey to Run For Rep Against Linda Campbell','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=420&z=34');
newslist[85]=new Array('Senate Republicans push for control board in Lawrence ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=421&z=34');
newslist[86]=new Array('Podcast of the Paying Attention! Radio Program from 2\/27\/10','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=418&z=34');
newslist[87]=new Array('Mayor Fiorentini Opens DPW Yard for Branch Collection, Yard Waste from Storm','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=417&z=34');
newslist[88]=new Array('Former Lawrence School Committee Member Fined $2,000 by Ethics Commission','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=416&z=34');
newslist[89]=new Array('Lantigua takes two cops off the street and reassigns them to his office','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=415&z=34');
newslist[90]=new Array('One Full week after resigning from his job as State Rep. Willie Lantigua is STILL driving around with his House Plate #142','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=412&z=34');
newslist[91]=new Array('Podcast of the Saturday-February 20, 2010 Paying Attention Radio Program on WCAP','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=413&z=34');
newslist[92]=new Array('Tsongas to host Congress on Your Corner Program in Dracut on Saturday','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=411&z=34');
newslist[93]=new Array('Councilor Criticizes Lantigua for Racist Hiring Policy','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=410&z=34');
newslist[94]=new Array('Podcast of the Paying Attention! Radio Program, Sat. Feb. 13, 2010','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=408&z=34');
newslist[95]=new Array('Lantigua to resign as State Rep. amid mounting pressure from Governor & Legislature','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=406&z=34');
newslist[96]=new Array('Legislators give Lantigua ultimatum, Grisel Silva cries racism! (Channel 5) Video','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=404&z=34');
newslist[97]=new Array('Eagle Tribune Editorial: Let Lawrence have $35Mil with NO FISCAL CONTROL BOARD','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=402&z=34');
newslist[98]=new Array('House Speaker Deleo Says no Bailout for Lawrence without \"tight fiscal controls\"','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=399&z=34');
newslist[99]=new Array('AP Story: Lawrence mayor under fire as lawmakers eye bailout','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=400&z=34');
newslist[100]=new Array('CHAOS IN LAWRENCE! How did Lawrence\'s Finances get THIS Bad?','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=398&z=34');
newslist[101]=new Array('The February Edition of The Valley Patriot ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=395&z=34');
newslist[102]=new Array('Watch Video of Willie Lantigua Using Scare Tactics to try and get the City Council to Fire Mike Sweeney','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=396&z=34');
newslist[103]=new Array('Podcast of the Paying Attention Radio Program, Jan 30th, Special Guests: Rep. Tom Golden, Rep. Karyn Pollito, Micheal Sweeney','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=391&z=34');
newslist[104]=new Array('Video Brawl in Lowell','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=389&z=34');
newslist[105]=new Array('California Govenor Proposes Deporting Illegal Alien Criminals to Prisons in Mexico','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=388&z=34');
newslist[106]=new Array('Podcast of the Paying Attention Radio Program, Jan 23rd, Special Guest Mike Sweeney and EDDIE MONEY!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=386&z=34');
newslist[107]=new Array('Lantigua Fires DPW Employee Mary Lou Nichols after 25+ years of service with the city. ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=384&z=34');
newslist[108]=new Array('Mass Unemployment Rate Rises Again Under Deval Patrick. ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=382&z=34');
newslist[109]=new Array('Lantigua has Cops Block City Planner from Entering Office Day After Council Bucks Lantigua on Firing','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=381&z=34');
newslist[110]=new Array('Lawrence City Council Fires Burke, Refuses to Fire Sweeney','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=380&z=34');
newslist[111]=new Array('Council to Decide Fate of Fired Department Heads Tonight','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=379&z=34');
newslist[112]=new Array('More Accusations of Voter Fraud in Lawrence','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=378&z=34');
newslist[113]=new Array('Watchdog Group Says They Caught Lantigua Operative Committing Election Fraud','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=376&z=34');
newslist[114]=new Array('Over 1,000 turn out for Scott Brown in North Andover','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=374&z=34');
newslist[115]=new Array('Lantigua Violates City Charter, Swears in Melix Bonilla as Deputy Chief\'s Without a Vote of the City Council','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=373&z=34');
newslist[116]=new Array('Tsongas Tries to Block Congress from Giving Themselves Pay Raise','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=372&z=34');
newslist[117]=new Array('Council Subcommittee Divided on Lantigua Firings','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=366&z=34');
newslist[118]=new Array('Neighborhood Group to Fight for Fired Workers','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=364&z=34');
newslist[119]=new Array('Paying Attention! with Tom Duggan, PODCAST of January 9, 2010','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=362&z=34');
newslist[120]=new Array('Lantigua Demotes Deputy Chief, Promotes Sgt. Melix Bonilla','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=358&z=34');
newslist[121]=new Array('JANUARY EDITION OF THE VALLEY PATRIOT','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=357&z=34');
newslist[122]=new Array('Lantigua Orders Police to turn in Take-Home Vehicles','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=356&z=34');
newslist[123]=new Array('Blanchette to take TWO city jobs, Announced as Planning and Econ. Dev. Director','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=355&z=34');
newslist[124]=new Array('Blanchette Cannot take city Job for Six Months','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=353&z=34');
newslist[125]=new Array('Four Department Heads slated for Firing Today in Lawrence. ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=351&z=34');
newslist[126]=new Array('Haverhill Mayor Jim Fiorentini\'s 4th Inaugural Address, 10AM, Jan 4, 2010','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=349&z=34');
newslist[127]=new Array('EXCLUSIVE! Haverhill Mayor Fioreninti says Job Development His Top Priority ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=348&z=34');
newslist[128]=new Array('Court Says School Committee Emails are Public Records','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=346&z=34');
newslist[129]=new Array('Methuen Tax Rate Approved by State, Mayor Sends out Property Tax Bills, Attacks Tribune Shoddy Reporting','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=345&z=34');
newslist[130]=new Array('Paying Attention! with Tom Duggan .....The Grinch is REAL!','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=338&z=34');
newslist[131]=new Array('North Andover Publisher Gives Christmas Bonuses ... Mandatory Three Day Furlough for All Employees','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=337&z=34');
newslist[132]=new Array('Lawrence City Council refuses to set tax rate, leaves budget mess for freshmen councilors','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=336&z=34');
newslist[133]=new Array('School Committee Votes to Begin Termination Proceedings Against Laboy','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=331&z=34');
newslist[134]=new Array('Lawrence School Committee to Begin Process of Firing Laboy on Wednesday the 9th','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=328&z=34');
newslist[135]=new Array('North Andover Town Manager reverses decision on \"Merry Christmas\" sign at fire station','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=326&z=34');
newslist[136]=new Array('North Andover residents to protest Town Manager Reese\'s order to take down Christmas Sign','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=325&z=34');
newslist[137]=new Array('North Andover Selectmen Deny Jewish Menorah, Christmas Trees on Town Common','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=322&z=34');
newslist[138]=new Array('Haverhill receives over $326K in Stimulus Funds to add new firefighters, policeman ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=320&z=34');
newslist[139]=new Array('Valley Patriot to Start Distribution in 10 Market Basket\/Hannaford Supermarkets','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=317&z=34');
newslist[140]=new Array('Lantigua, Degnan tour City Hall, Degnan warns employees to quit before Jan 5th','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=318&z=34');
newslist[141]=new Array('Armano, Rojas Recounts in Lawrence Slated for Saturday Morning ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=315&z=34');
newslist[142]=new Array('Arrest Warrant Issue for North Andover Purchasing Director ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=313&z=34');
newslist[143]=new Array('Chemical Spill Closes High Street N. Andover','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=312&z=34');
newslist[144]=new Array('Saturday on Paying Attention! at 10 AM on 980AM WCAP radio','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=309&z=34');
newslist[145]=new Array('Pelosi to Endorse Capuano Today in Boston','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=310&z=34');
newslist[146]=new Array('The November \'09 Edition of The Valley Patriot','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=307&z=34');
newslist[147]=new Array('Lantigua to Name Degnan, Diaz as Chiefs of Staff','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=306&z=34');
newslist[148]=new Array('Firefighters Battle Fire at Merrimack Paper Mill on So. Canal St. in Lawrence ','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=303&z=34');
newslist[149]=new Array('Cedar Crest to Relocate to North Andover on Rt. 125','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=302&z=34');
newslist[150]=new Array('Boston Police Arrest North Andover Bank Robber','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=301&z=34');
newslist[151]=new Array('Council Candidate Says Counting Mistake Was His, Will Still Call for Recount','http://www.valleypatriotonline.com/mvnews/templates/?a=300&z=34');
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