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NECC Life Long Learners Learn Why Laughing is Healthy
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2014/05/03/giggle-chortle-guffaw-they-all-make-you-feel-better-humor-therapist-says/3TlQgZmqJW10q8AlrLuObM/story.html
NECC Students will Benefit from New Machining Labs
https://www.eagletribune.com/local/x2117362887/-1-2M-state-funding-for-Greater-Lawrence-Vocational-announced
NECC’s Budek Returns to Softball after 20 years
https://www.eagletribune.com/sports/x2117358707/Budek-gung-ho-for-softball-at-41
StillPoint Dancers Perform this Weekend
https://www.eagletribune.com/lifestyle/x2117349859/NECCs-Stillpoint-Dance-Co-presents-spring-show
NECC’s Matt Valli Finds New Direction with Running
https://www.newburyportnews.com/sports/x2117336432/Amesbury-resident-runs-his-way-to-a-new-direction-in-life
NECC’s Justin Merced Addresses LHS Juniors
https://www.eagletribune.com/local/x2117336065/Lawrence-High-School-juniors-encouraged-to-attend-college
NECC Student Launches Apparel Line for Cancer Patients
https://www.eagletribune.com/newhampshire/x1387896518/Business-founded-by-Windham-friends-puts-positive-message-on-apparel
NECC’s New Lawrence Facility Prepares Local Residents for Health Care Jobs
https://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x1387872006/NECC-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-state-of-the-art-El-Hefni-center-Friday
NECC Partners with Tufts on Research Project
https://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/somerville/2014/03/necc_partners_with_tufts_university_on_research_project.html
Gallery Features Work Inspired by Whittier’s Birthplace
https://www.eagletribune.com/haverhill/x1387848850/NECC-art-exhibit-highlights-Whittiers-Birthplace
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