The Eagle-Tribune

The Eagle-Tribune, along with the Sunday edition, is a daily newspaper published every morning that serves the Merrimack Valley and Essex County in Massachusetts, as well as southern New Hampshire. It holds the title of the largest daily newspaper in circulation under the ownership of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. Additionally, it is the main publication in a network of four daily newspapers and several weekly ones in the Essex County and southern New Hampshire areas.

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Schools, city spar over control of IT department

2 days ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — Discord between the city and school administration has turned into a legal dispute as a fraught budget season comes to a close. Even with the school trying to cut costs to stop or curb as many as 50 layoffs, Mayor D.J. Beauregard said his attempt to save money through consolidating the city and school IT departments has been met by legal threats. kAm$49@@= r@>>:EE66 ':46 r92:C {2FC:6 z6682?
Parole board denies release of man convicted in 1997 murder

2 days ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — The man found guilty of second-degree murder in the shooting of a local taxi driver more than 25 years ago will have to wait another year before his parole is reviewed again after a denial last month. Ricardo Reyes was given a life sentence for his role in the death of Juan Vasquez, who was killed during a robbery on Dec. 30, 1997. Reyes was denied parole on May 15 with the board pointing out that he had failed to demonstrate his rehabilitation. kAm“|C] #6J6D 92D 366?
Senate Finance Committee votes to support two-year budget, opposed by Democrats

2 days ago | eagletribune.com | Paula Tracy

CONCORD — Along party lines, the Senate Finance Committee voted 6-2 Tuesday to pass its version of a budget for the next two years at about $16 billion despite Democratic concerns that it does not meet the needs of the citizens of the state who are just trying to get by.
Citizens for DEI ready 5th annual pride festival

2 days ago | eagletribune.com | Caitlin Dee

WINDHAM – Windham DEI is hosting its fifth annual pride festival this Saturday, aiming to provide an inclusive environment at a difficult time for the LBGTQ community. The event will be celebrated at Windham High School from noon-4 p.m., featuring activities, drag performers and more. kAmy24<6J q6??6EE[ 492:C @7 E96 (:?592> !C:56 u6DE:G2= 2?5 2 7@F?5:?8 >6>36C @7 (:?592> r:E:K6?D 7@C stx[ D2:5 E96 6G6?E 92D C646:G65 AC@>:D:?8 :?E6C6DE D@ 72C]k^Am kAm“(6’G6 8@EE6?
Local reps call for safety improvement at farm stand

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — While the state is set to make safety improvements to Merrimack Street, the local delegation has written a letter urging action at one highly used crossing. In the note sent Friday, state Rep. Francisco Paulino, D-Methuen, asked MassDOT to take immediate action to improve the crossing located at 255 Merrimack St., which is heavily utilized, including by workers at the adjacent Pleasant Valley Gardens: The Bonanno Family Farm.
Council sets new standards for retaking votes

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Teddy Tauscher

METHUEN — A rule change approved by the City Council has made it more difficult for votes to be retaken. On Monday, the council passed a resolution enshrining in its rules that only the members of the prevailing side in a vote can make a motion to reconsider the decision. kAm%96 492?86 36EE6C 2=:8?D E96 4@F?4:= CF=6D H:E9 DE2?52C5 A2C=:2>6?E2CJ AC@465FC6D 2?5 D66<D E@ 255C6DD E:6 G@E6D 2?5 @E96C @FE4@>6D ?@E DA64:7:42==J ?@E65 :?
Lawrence man sentenced to 15 to 18 years in state prison for child rape convictions

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Jill Harmacinski

SALEM, Mass. — A Lawrence man was sentenced to 15 to 18 years in state prison after a jury found him guilty of 11 criminal counts associated with child rape. Edwin Rosario Soto, 34, was found guilty of five counts of rape of a child by force, five counts of rape of a child by force aggravated by age difference, and one count of indecent assault and battery on a child under the age of 14 after a trial in Salem Superior Court, according to court records. kAmyF586 {J??
Spike in steel tariffs could imperil Trump promise of lower grocery prices

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Matt Sedensky

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s doubling of tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum could hit Americans in an unexpected place: grocery aisles. The announcement Friday of a staggering 50% levy on those imports stoked fear that big-ticket purchases from cars to washing machines to houses could see major price increases. But those metals are so ubiquitous in packaging, they’re likely to pack a punch across consumer products from soup to nuts.
Windham Citizens for DEI prepare for 5th annual pride festival

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Caitlin Dee

WINDHAM – Windham DEI is hosting its fifth annual pride festival this Saturday, aiming to provide an inclusive environment in turbulent times. The event will be celebrated at Windham High School from noon-4 p.m., featuring activities, drag performers and more. kAmy24<6J q6??6EE[ 492:C @7 E96 (:?592> !C:56 u6DE:G2= 2?5 2 7@F?5:?8 >6>36C @7 (:?592> r:E:K6?D 7@C stx[ D2:5 E96 6G6?E 92D C646:G65 AC@>:D:?8 :?E6C6DE D@ 72C]k^Am kAm“(6’G6 8@EE6?
Some Africans have long seen a big belly as a sign of wealth. It’s killing them

3 days ago | eagletribune.com | Evelyne Musambi

NAIROBI, Kenya — In many African cultures, a big belly has long been seen as a sign of wealth. But this perception is proving deadly as deaths due to obesity -related illnesses rise. In Kenya, overweight politicians are often called Boss or Mkubwa — Swahili for “big man” — by constituents, with their girth symbolizing prosperity. kAm*@F?86C A@=:E:4:2?D[ :?4=F5:?8 E96 8@G6C?@CD @7 }2:C@3: 2?5 |@>32D2[ 92G6 368F?