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Norman Lear, Iconic Sitcom Producer Who Lived, Attended College In Massachusetts, Dies Norman Lear, Iconic Sitcom Producer Who Lived, Attended College In Massachusetts, Dies
Norman Lear, Iconic Sitcom Producer Who Lived, Attended College In Massachusetts, Dies Legendary television producer Norman Lear died after a lifetime of laughter surrounded by family on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at his home in Los Angeles of natural causes, according to his obituary. He was 101 years old. Lear, known for creating such iconic situation comedies as "All In the Family," and "Maude," was born in Connecticut in 1922 in New Haven, the eldest child of Jeanette and Hyman "Herman" Lear, a traveling salesman. He grew up in a Jewish household. When Lear was 9 years old and living in Massachusetts with his family in Chelsea in Suffolk County, his father went to prison…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Methuen Vet Celebrates 100th Birthday With Police, Firefighters, City Officials Methuen Vet Celebrates 100th Birthday With Police, Firefighters, City Officials
Methuen Vet Celebrates 100th Birthday With Police, Firefighters, City Officials Methuen's newest centenarian received a celebration worthy of her impressive age when Methuen officials and first responders showed up to mark her special day.  Ethel LaSalle, of Methuen, has given back to her community even after her service in the Army was over, and was recognized for her contributions to her town and country with an impressive celebration recognizing her 100th birthday, according to the Methuen Police Department.  Ethel LaSalle and a Methuen police officer hold hands at her 100th birthday gathering.Methuen Police Department LaSalle, who has made and donated over 300 …

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by Morgan Gonzales