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Receiver seeks input on school 'turnaround plan'

2012-02-14T03:57:47-05:00

LAWRENCE — Nearly a month after beginning the job of running the Lawrence Public Schools, state-appointed Superintendent/Receiver Jeffrey C. Riley will soon begin crafting a "turnaround plan" aimed at dramatic improvements in the city's troubled education system.

State: Martin's contracts protect dual-job status

2012-02-14T03:57:45-05:00

The state can't bar Ken Martin from working two housing director jobs until after his multi-year employment contracts expire, a top housing official said yesterday.

Board backs housing director: 'We support Martin 100 percent'

2012-02-14T03:57:14-05:00

Housing commissioners are standing behind Methuen Housing Authority Director Ken Martin despite recent criticism over his $184,057 salary and lucrative employment contracts.

Young girl's dream to meet Justin Bieber comes true

2012-02-14T03:57:04-05:00

MERRIMAC — In August, Avalanna Routh "married" teen singing sensation Justin Bieber. Yesterday, she finally got to meet her husband.
Routh, 6, was diagnosed with a rare type of brain tumor, called atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT), when she was 9 months old. The tumors strike the brain and central nervous system.

North Andover teacher, daughters star on 'Family Feud'

2012-02-14T03:55:10-05:00

NORTH ANDOVER — If you switch on your TV at 3 p.m. tomorrow and turn to Channel 7, you'll get to see North Andover's own Lee family in action on "Family Feud."
Who knows, you might even get to see them jump for joy if they win some serious money.

A lasting bond

2012-02-14T03:54:52-05:00

Editor's Note: In the spirit of Valentine's Day, The Eagle-Tribune asked readers to tell us stories about their lasting relationships — how they worked through the challenges over the years and kept their love healthy and alive. The series concludes today.

Armenian faith, culture thrive at North Andover church

2012-02-14T03:52:05-05:00

NORTH ANDOVER — When Armenian immigrants, many of them survivors of a massive genocide, came to the United States, they had nothing — except their faith in God, according to Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan.

Election lineup: 4 for selectman, 3 for moderator, 3 for school board

2012-02-14T03:51:46-05:00

NORTH ANDOVER — The lineup for the March 27 town election is now official. This year's contenders each filed at least 50 signatures of North Andover residents with the town clerk's office by last week so the races are on.

Vispoli eyes state Senate seat

2012-02-14T03:51:38-05:00

ANDOVER — Three-term Selectman Alexander Vispoli will run for the Republican nomination to challenge state Sen. Barry Finegold in November, joining a small field for the GOP nod that so far includes only freshman state Rep. Paul Adams.

Carmen Ortiz speaks Friday

2012-02-14T03:51:34-05:00

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