News 2008-06-24 Andanh.com

California firefighters battle hundreds of blazes Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:43:00 EDT
SAN FRANCISCO — Hundreds of wildfires sparked by lightning flared Sunday across the heart of wine country and remote forests in Northern California, the latest batch of destructive blazes in the bone-dry state.

Texas town reels from horrific abuse in its midst Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:41:00 EDT
MINEOLA, Texas (AP) — In the windowless front rooms of a former day care center in a tiny Texas community, children as young as 5 were fed powerful painkillers they knew as "silly pills" and forced to perform sex shows for a crowd of adults.

New clue to Alzheimer's found Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:41:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — Researchers have uncovered a new clue to the cause of Alzheimer's disease.
The brains of people with the memory-robbing form of dementia are cluttered with a plaque made up of beta-amyloid, a sticky protein. But there long has been a question whether this is a cause of the disease or a side effect. Also involved are tangles of a protein called tau; some scientists suspect this is the cause.

1st black La. Supreme Court justice dies at 84 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:40:00 EDT
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Revius Ortique Jr., a former civil rights attorney who became the first black justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court, died yesterday. He was 84.
Ortique died in Baton Rouge from complications with a stroke he suffered June 14, current Justice Kitty Kimbal told The Associated Press. Ortique and his wife moved to Louisiana's capital after their New Orleans home was destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.

Cat killed in Missouri identified as leopard Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:40:00 EDT
NEOSHO, Mo. (AP) — Missouri state biologists say a big, black cat killed by a sheriff's deputy has been identified as a leopard.
James Dixon of the Missouri Department of Conservation says the cat was identified by the St. Louis Zoo.

Tornado warning issued for parts of N.H. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:39:00 EDT
CONCORD (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of central and northern New Hampshire.
The warning covers northwestern Belknap County, southern Grafton County and western Carroll County.

N.H. Dems raking in the cash Mon, 23 Jun 2008 01:39:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Campaign finance reports show Republicans lagging Democrats in House races, Senate races and political action committees.
According to state reports filed last week, the New Hampshire Senate Democratic Caucus raised $431,000 and has $107,000 on hand. The Senate Republican Victory PAC raised $74,834 and has $37,363 left.

Education Readiness Project is Patrick's new idea Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:01:00 EDT
BOSTON — The new week will bring a new big idea from Gov. Deval Patrick.
Just back from trumpeting his new $1 billion life sciences law at a biotech conference in California, the governor tomorrow will reveal the recommendations of his yearlong "Readiness Project," which examined how to overhaul public education in Massachusetts.

McCain airs new global warming ad Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — John McCain's presidential campaign is airing a new television ad in New Hampshire and other battleground states.
The ad draws attention to the Republican senator's call for cutting back on the pollutants that cause global warming.

NH could get federal help protecting Merrimack River Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire Senators Judd Gregg and John Sununu say money to protect the Merrimack River watershed is in legislation ready for a vote.
They say $100,000 is in an appropriations bill to allow the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests to continue its efforts to protect ecological lands in the watershed.

13 million visitors expected in N.H. this summer Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT
CONCORD (AP) — As summer officially begins this weekend, New Hampshire tourism officials say they expect almost 13 million visitors will spent $1.6 billion in the state in the next three months.

LaBarre jurors speak Sun, 22 Jun 2008 05:00:00 EDT
BRENTWOOD — Jurors in Sheila LaBarre's insanity trial broke their silence after deciding she was sane when she killed two boyfriends on her farm.
Friday's verdict meant LaBarre is going to prison for life, instead of to a mental ward.

Stephen-Bradley debate in 1st District primary race Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:55:00 EDT
DOVER — In their first debate of the 1st District congressional primary campaign, Republicans John Stephen and Jeb Bradley went after each other and the person they hope to send home from Washington, Rep. Carol Shea-Porter.

After rise, then turmoil, lay Catholic group finding footing Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:30:00 EDT
BOSTON — Long gone are the founder's dreams of millions of members, but gone too are the infighting and financial woes that shook the lay Catholic group Voice of the Faithful just a year ago.
The group founded in the worst days of the church's clergy sex abuse scandal to give laity a greater role has come through some bad times of its own, including financial problems and confusion over its future.

Climate Change Fueling Extreme Weather Events, Government Study Finds Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:15:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — Climate change is altering the frequency and severity of many extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts and hurricanes, according to a government report issued last week. In the wake of devastating flooding throughout the Midwest - for which President Bush is seeking nearly $2 billion in emergency aid - the report illustrates the nation's economic vulnerability to climate change and reinforces the urgency of developing a national preparedness strategy for climate change impacts, said a senior World Wildlife Fund official.

Blistering heat wave continues Saturday in Calif. Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:13:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A blistering heat wave blanketing much of the California coast over the past week showed no signs of letting up yesterday as temperatures headed back toward triple digits.
Power was restored yesterday to almost all the 8,000 customers that were blacked out the day before when electrical demand skyrocketed because of the heat, said Terry Schneider, spokeswoman for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

Scientists fighting disease with climate forecasts Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:58:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — A cyclone wrecks coastal Myanmar, spawning outbreaks of malaria, cholera and dengue fever. Flooding inundates Iowa, raising an array of public health concerns.
As these disasters draw attention to weather hazards, which many fear could be exacerbated by climate change, scientists are working to be able to better predict health dangers as they forecast the weather.

Opposition mounts to clean air change affecting parks Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:57:00 EDT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Critics fear the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will adopt a rule in the waning days of the Bush administration that will make it easier to build coal-fired power plants near national parks.

Stocks drop as credit woes continue, oil rises Sat, 21 Jun 2008 01:53:00 EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks tumbled yesterday on escalating worries about the financial and automotive sectors and rebounding oil prices. The major indexes fell by more than 11/2 percent, and the Dow Jones industrial average gave up more than 200 points to end at its lowest levels in three months.

Tough times along Middleton's retail road: Recently developed area hit by economic downturn Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:03:00 EDT
MIDDLETON — Along this stretch of Route 114 in Middleton, developers have dreamed and invested millions, but retailers are struggling and vacancies are common.
Rosalie DeAngelis, who is closing her year-old Angelena Joseph's Boutique in the Dairy Queen mall, said a tough economy forced her customers to reconsider what they buy.

My view: Nurse staffing rules make sense Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:13:00 EDT
In concept, it would seem local control over nurse staffing is best. However, the history of the problem highlights why and when regulation is important to protect the public. A successful hospitalization, after all, is the difference between life or death, health or dysfunction.

Letter: School calendar must make students' needs the priority Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:12:00 EDT
To the editor:
My professional training and work experience are as an educator. While I respect the school district's role in providing a duty-free lunch, prep time and on-the-clock training, I struggle to think of a single profession in which the individual is not responsible for increasing his or her own skill set.

Our view: Riding the rails Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:12:00 EDT
It's been 30 years since Salem's David Pelletier began preaching the benefits of a new light rail system for the North Shore he called the Coastal Corridor and would talk about to anyone who would listen.

Letter: Peabody needs to pay its teachers better Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:12:00 EDT
To the editor:
I have been a physics teacher at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School for the last seven years. During that time I have seen many young, energetic and innovative teachers start their careers at PVMHS only to leave after two, three or four years because all the communities surrounding Peabody can offer them a salary raise of anywhere from $5,000 to $9,000. With today's economics of trying to mortgage a house and raise a family on a two-income basis, it's no wonder why so many of these young people leave.

Letter: Column on global warming just plain wrong Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:11:00 EDT
To the editor:
Regarding Robert Kelly's June 18 column ("Contrary to Gore, sky's not falling"):
In February 2007, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a report saying that if "greenhouse gases continue to build in the atmosphere at even a moderate pace, temperatures by the end of the century could match those last seen 125,000 years ago, in the previous warm spell between ice ages."

Thanks: Shelter was ready Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
On the evening of the recent Peabody fire, the Salem Board of Health was asked to set up an emergency shelter for up to 900 people.
At first, it seemed like an enormous task. However, within a very short time, the shelter was ready to assist with food, counseling, replacement of prescriptions and overnight accommodations for residents and pets. This was possible because of the assistance of many agencies, businesses and individuals.

Thanks: Fathers, daughters enjoyed Swampscott dance Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
On June 14, more than 225 young girls, their fathers and grandfathers attended the first annual Father Daughter Dance sponsored by the Swampscott Police Association.
The event was a huge success, and many people are still expressing their gratitude to members of our group for planning such a night for the girls and dads of Swampscott. The SPA would like to thank all the couples who attended and enjoyed a fantastic evening of dancing and gathering with friends.

Thanks: Beverly blaze could have been worse Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
On Thursday, May 29, I was informed by the Beverly Fire Department that a fire had occurred in the back of my building on Park Street. According to the police log, a small blaze started by a discarded cigarette had been extinguished by the firefighters.

Thanks: St. Mary's golf tourney a great success Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
St. Mary's School in Beverly held its annual golf tournament on Monday, June 9, at the Beverly Golf & Tennis Club.
This year's tournament was renamed in honor of Mary Moulton, a mother of two who tragically passed away last fall. The winning team of Mike Moulton, Gene Anderson, Colin McGee and Tom Laxton outlasted the field in the heat, posting 12 under par to win the scramble.

Thanks: Team Brobot had lots of community support Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
Team Brobot, the first-year robotics team of Peabody High, would like to express its sincere appreciation to Analogic, General Electric, Eastman Gelatine Corporation, Peabody Education Council, East Boston Savings Bank, Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, Community Credit Union of Lynn and Madico of Woburn for their generous financial contributions.

Thanks: Peabody firefighters did great job at Dearborn blaze Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
On behalf of Mayor Michael Bonfanti and myself, I would like to take the opportunity to thank and recognize all of Peabody's firefighters for the tremendous effort they put forth in fighting the four-alarm fire on Thursday, May 29, at 8 Ashford Trail at the Highlands on Dearborn Road.

Thanks: McKeown School parents beaten but unbowed Sat, 21 Jun 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
As a citizen of Beverly and parent of McKeown School children, I would just like to send my heartfelt thanks to all of the people who supported the override campaign.
It was nice to see the community come together and work for a common goal. Although the result was not what we wanted, we need to step above our feelings and think about our children. They are devastated and confused at this point.

Haverhill City Council Agenda, meeting of June 24 Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:21:00 EDT
Appointments by Mayor
ASSISTANT HARBOR MASTERS
Paul Malone
David Currier
PETITIONS
2. Applications for License Renewals
LIMOUSINES
Mark Mollica, Black Tie Limousine (37 limos), 25 Bond St.
Jennifer Meserve Robert Michael's Limousine Service (four limos), 234 Water St.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Relay for Life: Walking through darkness into the light Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:01:00 EDT
McKenzie Credit, left, 3, and her friend Chloe Saulnier, who were born on the same day, Aug. 18, 2004, members of "Ashley's Crew" team, walk together during the Relay For Life on the campus of Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Mckenzie's sister, Ashley is a cancer survivor. Her team was made up of more than 30 members.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Flipping for the Breakfast Exchange Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:08:00 EDT
Lori Breton, who lives at the Mission Towers in Haverhill, makes the pancakes at the second annual Breakfast Exchange Pancake Breakfast at Sarah's Place on Saturday, June 14.

Flipping for the Breakfast Exchange Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:24:00 EDT
A stack of flapjacks was a sweet way on Saturday to raise money for the Haverhill Breakfast Exchange, which raises money to provide services to the city's senior population.

Relay for Life: Walking through darkness into the light Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:20:00 EDT
To some, 21 hours of circling a track seems more like punishment than anything else.
But to participants in Haverhill's 13th Annual Relay for Life to benefit the American Cancer Society, the event was a joy.

Newburyport: Teachers recognize colleagues with Molin awards Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:39:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — With lockers cleared and classrooms empty, the Newburyport educators had one final duty before they could taste the freedom of summer.
On Friday afternoon at the Nock Middle School, The Molin Foundation presented the 26th annual Edward G. Molin Awards for Teaching Excellence, a traditional ceremony that recognizes three teachers from the Newburyport schools for their hard work and determination toward lifelong learning. One teacher from each level was recognized.

Rollover leaves car on the edge Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
AMESBURY — A rollover yesterday on the northbound side of the Interstate 95 Whittier Bridge left the rear end of a car sitting on the retaining wall of the bridge with only the Merrimack River below.

From school halls to berry fields Former principal finds a new love on 'hardscrabble' family farm Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:15:00 EDT
WEST NEWBURY — Retired Principal John Elwell likens raising strawberries to running a school: hard work but a great experience if the right dynamics are in place.
"It's satisfying being out here," Elwell said, standing in the fields amid an afternoon downpour on his family farm, Maple Crest on Moulton Street. "It's akin to running a school, because when there is a good culture and all goes well, I feel like I'm doing something positive for society."

Village project goes to vote tomorrow Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:59:00 EDT
NEWBURY — With its promises of much-needed revenue and town improvements, some believe the nearly 100 acres of retail stores and residential units proposed for Route 1 is an offer this small town can't refuse.

Newburyport: Hearing tomorrow on landfill negotiations Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:58:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — The saga of the embattled Crow Lane Landfill continues this week in a Boston courtroom, where Mayor John Moak says the future of the city-based dump is uncertain.
New Ventures, the landfill's owner, the state's Attorney General and the Department of Environmental Protection have a hearing slated for tomorrow in which a judge is expected to decide the direction of negotiations among the three parties, Moak said.

New events infuse Amesbury Days Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:57:00 EDT
AMESBURY — Use a heaping serving of Amesbury, add a dash of South Hampton and a sprinkle of Newburyport, and you have the new and improved Amesbury Days.
As the annual summer festival prepares to kick off, officials have cancelled some staples and infused it with some new events. Those events include a tour of Jewell Towne Vineyards, which straddles the South Hampton border but has a New Hampshire address and a couple of ideas borrowed from the Clipper City's Yankee Homecoming — Olde Fashioned Sunday and the ever-popular sidewalk sales.

Heard around town: Don't let fill-up cost more than it should Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:57:00 EDT
Make sure you double check the price at the pump when you fill up your tank — you might be paying more than you thought.
Bob Rose, who oversees weights and measures for the Newburyport area, said he's received reports that gas stations' signs are not always matching their prices. A man reported a local gas station had a display price that was cheaper than what he actually paid one day last week. The prices at the station were aligned in the afternoon.

Police Logs Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:56:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT
The following items were recorded in the Newburyport police log:
r Garrett Lavoie, 20, 5 Daniel Lucy Way, Newburyport; Nathan Knowles, 20, 72 Prospect St., Newburyport; William Dunn-Pilz, 20, 4 Bromfield Court, Newburyport; and Jeremiah Doyle, 20, 39 Ferry Road, Newburyport, were issued summonses Friday at 8:52 p.m. for underage possession of alcohol and failing to signal. Lavoie, Knowles and Doyle were also issued summonses for failing to yield. Officer Robert Vatcher issued the summonses on Pond Street.

DISTRICT COURT Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:55:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT: The following cases were recorded on Wednesday, June 18, in Newburyport District Court.
Judge Allen Swan presided over the following jury-waived cases:
John Eaton, 23, 19 Riverside Drive, Lee, N.H.; uttering a false check, continued without finding for two years, assessed $300 costs, $90 for the state Victim/Witness Fund (VWF); larceny by check of more than $250, continued without finding for two years; receiving stolen property, continued without finding for two years; forgery of a check, continued without finding for two years; larceny from a person, dismissed; driving without a license, found guilty, filed (Salisbury).

Newburyport city notebook: Doors at Irish pub remain closed Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:54:00 EDT
Finding a pint of Guinness may be more difficult for city residents these days since Rosie O'Shea's, the Irish pub on State Street, is closed to business.
It is unknown how long the pub has been closed, but weeds continue to grow between the sidewalk and the building and the lights remain off during the evening — a time when the watering hole used to play host to dozens of patrons seeking spirits and traditional Irish food.

Amesbury town notebook: Council: There are challenges ahead Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EDT
As the Municipal Council voted to approve the mayor's budget for FY09 without making any cuts last Wednesday, several alluded to the challenges still to come.
Amesbury is approaching its budget cap under Proposition 2 1/2 next year and could face an override, District 6 Councilor Jonathan Sherwood wrote in a prepared statement read by District 4 Councilor Bob Lavoie.

Second batch of compost bins on sale today Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:53:00 EDT
NEWBURY — The Board of Health has received a second shipment of 20 compost bins under a grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection.
Residents can buy the bins starting today from Board of Health Chairman Alba Gouldthorpe at Town Hall. They can then be picked up at the Boston Road transfer site tomorrow, Thursday or Saturday.

Quick action aids Triton middle schooler Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:52:00 EDT
BYFIELD — Neil Hanlon remembers feeling dizzy. The next thing he recalls is waking up in an ambulance.
The Triton Middle School seventh-grader suffered a seizure and fell to the floor during Carol Regazzini's Spanish class in early May, but classmates and staff took control of the situation.

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