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Spreading Awareness

John Broderick Jr. embarked on an extraordinary legal career. However, his most important work didn’t come until 2016. It was then that he began talking about the assault that nearly took his life on Good Friday in 2002.

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Inside the Greater Lawrence Opioid Alliance

Opioid misuse and addiction have escalated throughout the U.S., but statistics indicate that the issue is especially prevalent in the Merrimack Valley.

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Passing the Torch

D’Youville is preparing for a new sponsorship under the Carmelite Sisters.

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Eight-Hundred Reasons

While beautifying public spaces is a visible example of Project LEARN, the organization helps students build skills for the classroom, workplace and beyond.

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A Way Forward

Behind the Custom MMIC Women in Engineering Scholarships, presented in partnership with Greater Lowell Community Foundation.

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Be Happy – NECC Professor Considers the Science of Happiness

For those caught in a frenzy of family, work and obligations, happiness can be a search for the holy grail. Fortunately, we have some answers.

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The Face of Thousands

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A Clear View

Interior designer Kim Macumber embraced the challenge of transforming this 900-square-foot Ipswich home. A small house with too much color might make the interiors seem…

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Profiles From the Front Lines of Dementia Care

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Dementia – An Overview

For an individual diagnosed with dementia or experiencing a decline in mental abilities, a daunting list of questions, concerns and challenges emerges.

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Mayor Dan Rivera Gets Personal About the Gas Explosions  On Sept. 13, a series of gas explosions and fires forced the evacuation of terrified residents from about…

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