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Sharpton vows to 'close this city' after officer acquittals Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:33:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Hundreds of angry people marched through Harlem yesterday after the Rev. Al Sharpton promised to "close this city down" to protest the acquittals of three police detectives in the 50-shot barrage that killed a groom on his wedding day and wounded two friends.

Medical marijuana patients face transplant hurdles Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:24:00 EDT
SEATTLE (AP) — Timothy Garon's face and arms are hauntingly skeletal, but the fluid building up in his abdomen makes the 56-year-old musician look eight months pregnant.
His liver, ravaged by hepatitis C, is failing. Without a new one, his doctors tell him, he will be dead in days.

Mother of crash victim pushes motocycle safety Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:15:00 EDT
NEWPORT, N.H. (AP) — Geoffrey Lewis taught himself to ride a bicycle at the age of 3. By the time he was 5, he had moved on to mountain bikes. He bought his first motorcycle at 28.
"He loved anything fast or on the edge," said his mother, Sally Gottling. "When Jeff went for a ride, Jeff went for a ride at 70 mph on a back road. That was just him."

Jenna Bush wedding is part of lively, varied history Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:09:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Tricia Nixon was risquDe in a sleeveless gown at her Rose Garden wedding. Luci Baines Johnson, at age 19 a fresh convert to Catholicism, opted for a church ceremony but had a White House reception with a 13-tier cake.

Some sparks fly in GOP race to challenge Senator Kerry Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:05:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Some sparks are flying in the Massachusetts race between Jim Ogonowski and Jeff Beatty to become the Republican challenger to Democratic Sen. John Kerry this fall.
Both men cast themselves as grassroots candidates, Washington outsiders eager to shake up the status quo and oust an entrenched Kerry after four terms.

Employees laid off at passport call center Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:00:00 EDT
DOVER — Nearly 200 people are being laid off at an AT&T passport call center in Dover (New Hampshire).
AT&T spokesman Walt Sharp confirms employees got layoff notices on Friday, but did not confirm the number, which came from employees and a union representative.

Democrats favored in electoral map Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:00:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — The electoral road to the White House favors Democrats this fall — either Barack Obama or Hillary Rodham Clinton — and has Republican John McCain playing defense to thwart a presidential power shift.

Peak experience: West Newbury family summits Mount Kilimanjaro Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT
WEST NEWBURY — Matthew Crawford spent months before his trip to Tanzania in March asking his mother what his chances were of making it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
The odds seemed stacked against him, since only one in five people who attempt it end up making it to the peak, according to his mother, Sue.

'You can have a shack next to a million dollar home' On Plum Island, fortunes have changed Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT
PLUM ISLAND — There's a boatload of theories on exactly when it started, and who caused it.
You can point to Montel Williams. Or Fortune Magazine. Or Jeanne Geiger, wife of Aeropostale founder Julian Geiger. Or something as unglamorous as water and sewer service. Or maybe it was just word of mouth.

Thousands sample literary festival's variety Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — If variety is indeed the spice of life, then downtown Newburyport was a very spicy place to be this weekend.
The third annual Newburyport Literary Festival offered plenty of variety — nearly four dozen workshops, panels and readings at 11 different locations on Friday night and Saturday, with several more related events yesterday.

Belichick feels need, fills linebacker hole with Mayo Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:13:00 EDT
On Pro Football
Hector Longo
FOXBORO — Bill Belichick watched aging veterans Tedy Bruschi and Junior Seau last season.
Obviously.
The coach ended a near-decade long aversion for drafting linebackers, selecting Tennessee's Jerod Mayo with the 10th pick overall in Saturday's first-round of the National Football League Draft.

Local trio works in the background of Celtics' resurgence Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:18:00 EDT
Sean Sullivan Steve Markos Chris Sargent
Age: 29 Age: 30 Age: 25
High school: Newburyport High School: Newburyport High School: Triton
Works with: Boston Celtics Works with: Boston Celtics Works with: Boston Celtics

McFadden considered the next Peterson Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:16:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Darren McFadden could be the next Adrian Peterson, which nobody in the NFL can scoff at.
Yet McFadden also might slide down in the first round of today's draft, just as Peterson did a year ago.

Woods leaves no timetable for return Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:15:00 EDT
IRVINE, Calif. — Tiger Woods is no longer on crutches since surgery last week on his left knee, but he said yesterday in his monthly newsletter that he does not know when he will return.
"I knew a couple of months ago I was going to have the surgery," Woods said. "The knee has been bugging me for a while. The only decision was do you miss the Masters or play in the Masters? I decided to play. Even if I had won, I still would have had the surgery."

Celtics trying not to be overconfident Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:15:00 EDT
ATLANTA — Wonder who the Boston Celtics will face in the second round of the NBA playoffs: Cleveland and LeBron James, or Washington and gimpy Gilbert Arenas?
Uhhhh, hold that thought.
We're getting a little ahead of ourselves.

Vikings Dulleau wins second straight Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:15:00 EDT
Softball
Triton 7, Masconomet 1
Marion Dulleau (7 innings pitches, 5 hits, 3 strikeouts, 1 walk, 1 earned run) looked strong again on the hill for Triton, which easily took care of business against Masconomet. Mikeala Strangie 3 for 4 (2 singles, double, 2 RBIs) and Caitlin Stevens 2 for 4 with three RBIs both had good games at the plate for the Vikings.

Local schedule Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:14:00 EDT
Today
BASEBALL: Newburyport at Rockport (6 p.m.); Amesbury at Hamilton-Wenham (10 a.m.); Triton at Georgetown (10 a.m.); Pentucket at Manchester Essex (10 a.m.)

Local sports briefs Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:13:00 EDT
Football
Newburyport Youth Football registration for third and fourth graders will take place May 5 from 6-8 p.m. at the Nock Middle School cafeteria with a cost of $200 per player. For further information email nyfl01950@gmail.com

Five College students rally for Tibet Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
As the world prepares for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, all eyes have been on China. The international spotlight has renewed controversy over China's role in Tibet, with rallies and protests erupting along the Olympics' torch relay route.

UMass improves computer access Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The Reserve, Media and Microfilms department of the W.E.B. DuBois Library at the University of Massachusetts now has more than 50 laptop computers available to students.

The reserve department, located on the third floor of the library, offers laptops that can be rented for four hours at a time but can't be removed from the library.

Preserve UMass recent negotiations Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Preserve UMass (PUMA), a private unincorporated group started last spring at the University of Massachusetts, is involved in a number of negotiations led by the Massachusetts Historical Commission regarding the fate of several campus structures. The group is working in conjunction with the Town of Amherst Historical Commission, the University administration and the UMass Building Authority.

Study to examine bee health Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
In the past few years, bee populations have been decimated by mites and viruses, most notably the mite called the "Varroa Destructor," which wiped out nearly all wild bee hives and has done significant damage to the populations of bee farms, as well.

University of Massachusetts microbiology professor and insect pathologist John Burand is studying why bees are getting sick.

With Hanson, expect the unexpected Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
On a hot Friday afternoon, Hanson led over 50 barefooted fans through the streets and neighborhoods of Northampton. The brothers, whose hit single "MmmBop" left them as '90s pop icons, were proving to the people of Western Massachusetts that walking barefoot hurts and children in Africa do it on a daily basis.

Kellogg gets real Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Family-oriented, sincere, genuine and grounded are not words that typically come to mind when speaking about musicians, particularly artists who classify themselves as rock 'n' roll. Stephen Kellogg, front man of the locally-based band Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers and University of Massachusetts graduate, however, is anything but typical.

Creative minds collide at art symposium Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
A meeting of creative minds working around the globe took place Friday in the Student Union Ballroom, as the symposium "Art in the Public Sphere: Singular Works, Plural Possibilities" showed a display of past works and current projects to bring forth the idea of public art to the University of Massachusetts.

Smith delights in Feist Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
As Smith College wraps up its second semester, the school took a break from studying to put on its spring concert last Friday. Headliner Feist and special guest Ingrid Michaelson performed at John Greene Hall in what the Smith Recreation Council cited as the first sold-out show at Smith in seven years.

Film festival showcases student talent Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Students behind the cameras were recognized again this year on campus. The Cape Cod Lounge played host to a different set of films last week rather than the usual blockbusters. Some of the top aspiring student filmmakers had their short films screened at the Third Annual UMass Film Festival on April 24.

Bob Barker and reckless pet sex Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Bob Barker might be a robot, but he is definitely nuts. He has to be. Imagine the abuse: 30 years of orally-fixated assault from overweight housewives whose only meaning in life comes from spinning the giant wheel. Did he love it? I couldn't imagine so. He had to do it for a reason, a cause.

Pass the Manishewitz Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Being a former Jew, this weekend I went home to help my parents (still Jewish) to celebrate Passover. I mostly went home for the company and the Manishewitz wine. For those of you out there who aren't Jewish or formerly Jewish, Manishewitz wine is what happens when Jews run a vineyard.

Which evil is lesser? Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
To paint the Republican nominee as unsatisfactory may be an understatement, but that's not my biggest concern. The last two presidential terms, being so full of folly as they were, along with waves of clueless primary voters that somehow regarded John McCain as the most impressive candidate, have handed Democrats the 2008 election.

Home stretch for chancellor search Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Chin up, UMass students. There's an important chancellor search going on right underneath your noses.

On Friday, April 11, four finalists were chosen from a pool of over 100 applicants to fill the spot of Interim Chancellor Thomas Cole, who has been in his position since John V.

Letter to the Editor Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
There I was, peacefully reading about Obama's ordeal with his flag lapel pin. I was almost finished with Joshua Wilder's passionate exploration of "true patriotism," and I had only grumbled a couple of times.

Women's Lacrosse: Temple dominates Minutewomen from beginning Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Temple dominated play to end the Massachusetts women's lacrosse team's season on Sunday afternoon at McGuirk Stadium.

Women's Lacrosse: Fouls keep Minutewomen from A-10 Championship Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Temple consistently controlled both the ball and the game's tempo during yesterday's 10-3 win over the Massachusetts women's lacrosse team in the Atlantic 10 Championship.

The Minutewomen may have just been playing aggressive. But in the end, the amount of fouls called against UMass cost it both possession and the A-10 Championship.

Baseball: Minutemen cling to hope of a postseason Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The Massachusetts baseball team entered this past weekend's series against Saint Joseph's with fading hopes of making the Atlantic 10 Tournament.

Friday's 11-4 series-opening loss to the Hawks appeared to make that all but official.

But the Minutemen answered back with victories in the final two games, winning the series against the Hawks in Philadelphia and maintaining their slim chance of playing in the postseason.

Track: Minutemen prepare for Atlantic 10 in New Hampshire Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The Massachusetts track and field teams had their final tune up for the Atlantic 10 Championships on Saturday at the New Hampshire Pre-Conference Meet in Durham, N.H.

There were no new ECAC or IC4A Championship qualifiers this week, but the Maroon and White fared well in several events.

Men's Lacrosse: Maroon and White drop to Syracuse Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Despite spoiling several impressive Syracuse streaks over the past few seasons, the Massachusetts men's lacrosse team hasn't beaten the Orange on the road since 1976.

That streak continues.

No. 2 Syracuse (12-1) soundly defeated the Minutemen (5-8, 3-3 ECAC), 16-3, Saturday afternoon at the Carrier Dome.

Softball: UMass dominates St. Louis in doubleheader Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
The Massachusetts softball team continued its dominance of the Atlantic 10 this weekend, sweeping a doubleheader Saturday by shutting out Saint Louis, 23-0, over the two games. The victories extended their current winning streak to 23 games.

Game 1 was scheduled for Friday but was postponed due to lightning in the area with UMass (33-11, 18-0 A-10) leading, 8-0, in the fourth inning.

This Week In Photos - Week Ending 4.27.08 Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
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Weekly news wrap-up Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
By Derrick Perkins
Produced by James Hale and WMUA.

Sports podcast Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Collegian editors discuss the recent hiring of Derek Kellogg as UMass' new head coach.

World of Ideas - Slave Trade and Slavery
A lecture by University of Maryland Professor, Ira Berlin.

Cell provider wants cemetery tower to plug dead zone Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
STONEHAM, MA - The Archdiocese of Boston wants permission to erect a 80-foot cell phone tower in the middle of St. Patrick's Cemetery. Joining with cellular service provider T-Mobile, the Archdiocese of Boston will seek a variance from the town's Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) this Thursday to erect the structure, which will contain enough space for three different providers. The ZBA will deliberate on the request this Thursday in Town Hall at 7:30 p.m. Already causing a stir amongst neighbors and town officials, the proposal will likely meet staunch opposition, as it is...

Firehouse rehab grant reignited by State Reps Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
STONEHAM, MA - The Central Street firehouse will soon receive a retroactive rehab, thanks to the availability of $140,000 worth of grant money once considered lost to the town. According to Stoneham Fire Chief Joseph Rolli, he and Town Administrator David Ragucci urged State Rep. Paul Casey (D-Winchester) and State Senator Richard Tisei (R-Wakefield) to extend the availability of a preservation grant through the end of this fiscal year. Without the efforts of the two legislators, the money would have vanished, leaving Stoneham with a missed opportunity to undertake a much needed...

Redstone approved for $4M renovation project Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400
STONEHAM, MA - After hitting four local regulatory bodies and over two years of planning, the proprietors of the Redstone shopping center can finally break ground on a major $4 million renovation project. The town's Board of Selectmen stamped a final approval on the rehab job this Tuesday night, paving the way for a L.A. Fitness Center, new CVS pharmacy, two to three more restaurants, and a retail space expansion at the rear of the Marshall's store. Not a single citizen spoke either in favor or against the site plan during the public hearing. Local officials, lamenting...

Two tenements damaged in morning fire Sunday April 27, 2008
WORCESTER - A three-alarm fire at Hudson and Townsend streets early this morning left several residents without a home.

Teed off Sunday April 27, 2008
GARDNER - While they may not be in writing, there are some common understandings among golfers.

Worcester smokers may get an extra boost from the state to help them kick the habit Sunday April 27, 2008
With more than 800,000 people who smoke facing even steeper economic sanctions, in the form of an additional $1 per-pack tax on cigarettes, smoking banned in public places and addiction a disqualifier for many jobs and homes, campaigns to eliminate tobacco use continue to intensify.

Bicycle hall here? Sunday April 27, 2008
WORCESTER - The TVT 92 carbon-fiber bicycle Greg LeMond rode to his third Tour de France win in 1990, a single-speed track bike ridden by Marshall "Major" Taylor at the turn of the century, the national and world championship jerseys of America's best racers and many more bicycling artifacts could find a home in Worcester.

2 boys remain critical Sunday April 27, 2008
LUNENBURG - Two boys rendered unconscious Friday night after apparent carbon monoxide poisoning remained in critical condition yesterday.

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