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Top Notch Players to present “Love Letters”

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The Top Notch Players at Northern Essex Community College will have a play take place virtually called, “Love Letters”, by A.R Gurney on Dec.10 through Dec.12. The story is about one couples who spent 50 years together and they begin to read love letters to each other in regard to…

NECC to host holiday trivia night

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The time of year when people gather with family the most has arrived, but because of COVID-19, this year is a little different. Charlie Baker, governor of Massachusetts, has made multiple restrictions for gatherings and outings. To bring some entertainment for people who are stuck inside, Northern Essex Community College…

Federal pandemic unemployment assistance to expire soon

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The discontinuance of the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance is set to leave many unemployed people without financial aid. Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) is a program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, which is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by…

Students weigh in on presidential transition

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2020 has been a year full of unusual and important events, and the presidential election has been one of the many major events. Joe Biden was victorious, but Donald Trump insists that the election was rigged and that he was the true winner, and tried filing for election fraud. Trump…

Haverhill small business owners adapt to challenges of 2020

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Owning a small business has always been a lot to handle, and as with most things in the year of 2020, it’s now even more difficult. The NECC Observer had a chance to speak with the owners of three prominent small businesses in the Haverhill: The Comic Book Palace, Wicked…

NECC Career Center helps students connect with job opportunities

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At a time where job hunting is difficult and many students are trying to explore ways to pay off their tuition, students are in a search for the best job opportunities possible. Before the Fall semester, many students at NECC had part time jobs to pay off personal luxury, debts,…

Respiratory care professor, residents react to new COVID rules

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As Massachusetts COVID-19 cases rise, Governor Baker imposed a curfew and updated mask mandate as of Nov. 6. The Department of Public Health made a statement on their website saying, “The Commonwealth’s COVID-19 related hospitalizations and COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit (ICU) census have more than doubled over the past 2…

Residents share thoughts on governor’s recent COVID regulations

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The state of Massachusetts has been hit hard with the Covid virus, so there’s no surprise some new regulations have been put in place. Recently on November 6th, Gov. Charlie Baker put in new regulations where everyone over the age of 5 has to wear a mask in all public…

Power Rangers actor David Yost: In his own words

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David Yost is best known for his role as Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger, on the hit television show, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, as well as the major motion picture, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie. He played the role longer than any of the other original actors, playing Billy…

Exploratory program helps students explore their options

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From an early age, school is mandatory for everyone to improve their knowledge over time, first comes elementary school, then middle school, and finally high school. This is a time period where kids become more educated and spend their time rejuvenating an dnot having as much pressure on their shoulders…