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A father's grief inspires maker of military robots Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT
TYNGSBOROUGH, Mass. — The knock on Brian Hart's door came at 6 a.m. An Army colonel, a priest and a police officer had come to tell Hart and his wife that their 20-year-old son had been killed when his military vehicle was ambushed in Iraq.

Canary in a tux? Penguin woes signal sea problems Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The dwindling march of the penguins is signaling that the world's oceans are in trouble, scientists now say.
Penguins may be the tuxedo-clad version of a canary in the coal mine, with generally ailing populations from a combination of global warming, ocean oil pollution, depleted fisheries, and tourism and development, according to a new scientific review paper.

Poe Cottage in NYC park to undergo renovation Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:00:00 EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — It was many and many a year ago in a cottage in the Bronx where Edgar Allan Poe lived his last years and wrote some of his classic pieces.
Long a tourist attraction, the small five-room building will soon give visitors an even better sense of Poe's final years with a planned renovation and the construction of a visitor center.

Top Anglican cleric rebukes traditionalists Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDT
YORK, England (AP) — The archbishop of York yesterday rebuked some Anglican traditionalists for what he called ungracious behavior toward Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams.
Williams has drawn criticism from both sides in the Anglican Communion's bitter division over the role of homosexuals in the church, but Archbishop John Sentamu told the Church of England's General Synod that some of the criticism was wide of the mark.

New England boaters not pumped up over ethanol Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDT
BELGRADE LAKES, Maine — With the recreational boating season getting into full swing, some boat and marina owners across northern New England are less worried about the cost of gas than the type of fuel that's going into their fuel tanks this holiday weekend.

Foreclosures to rise whoever wins White House Sun, 06 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — Home foreclosures will keep rising next year no matter who is elected president in November.
Even the optimism that surrounds a new president taking office cannot resurrect home values overnight, and presidents have no direct ability to reduce rising mortgage rates. Nevertheless, Democrat Barack Obama and Republican John McCain both promise help for homeowners facing foreclosure.

Meghan K. Woitkun and Christopher P. Maher Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:28:00 EDT
Mr. and Mrs. Laurence A. Doyle of Hampstead, N.H. and Mr. Michael Woitkun, of Hampton, N.H. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meghan Kathleen Woitkun to Christopher Patrick Maher, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Maher, of Islip Terrace, N.Y.

Region gets $1.23M for services Legislature's $28.3B budget includes money for Kelley School center Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:50:00 EDT
BOSTON — The effort to transform the closed Kelley School into a center for the city's youth received a $100,000 shot in the arm from the $28.3 billion budget Massachusetts lawmakers approved this week.

Message in a bottle finds its author 34 years later Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:49:00 EDT
AMESBURY — The cabin in Monmouth, Maine, was a vacation retreat for the Levesque family.
Each summer, starting the year Sharon Gonthier was 5 years old, the family traveled from their home on Tremont Avenue to their rented cabin down the long dirt road.

Heard around town: Biking for a cause at Fenway Park Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:42:00 EDT
Any trip to Fenway Park is special, but for Amesbury's Denise DeSimone, next Saturday's game will definitely be one to remember.
DeSimone, 52, will be among 40 cancer survivors who will be recognized by the Boston Red Sox on Saturday, July 12, in honor of the Pan-Mass Challenge. The group will ride their bikes around the warning track in a pre-game ceremony during which the PMC logo will be unveiled on the Green Monster.

Police Logs Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:41:00 EDT
AMESBURY
The following items were recorded in the Amesbury police log:
r Kelly Riley, 37, 193 King St., Groveland, was arrested Thursday at 11:33 p.m. and charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol, failing to stop for police, failing to signal, a lights violation and a marked lanes violation. Officer Thomas Nichols made the arrest on Interstate 95.

Bill Plante's North Shore: And it's still the economy, stupid Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:40:00 EDT
Big Freddy was mopping his forehead with his oversized handkerchief as he joined me for coffee.
"Hot enough for you?" I asked.
"Now there's an interesting hello — did you think it up yourself, or are you taking night courses?" he asked.

David Shribman: Waves from World War I still ripple in our time Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:40:00 EDT
PITTSBURGH — In all of the sunshine fun and sea spray of summer, the small celebration conducted along the eastern spine of Pittsburgh this past Sunday was bound to attract scant attention.
Highway rededications are small, fleeting events. There are speeches soon forgotten, commemorative coins, and perhaps a military jet flyover.

Births Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:39:00 EDT
The following births were recorded at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport:
Boucher: a son, Matthew David, June 23, to Brian and Stacey Boucher of Atkinson, N.H.; grandparents are Linda and Roger Moore of Amesbury and Peggy and Paul Boucher of Haverhill. Matthew is welcomed by older brother Brian Jr.

The war of the Web worlds Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:37:00 EDT
The Internet was a critical factor in Barack Obama's defeat of Hillary Clinton. But it could also jeopardize his chances against John McCain in the fall.
Obama has been called "the hottest start-up" in Silicon Valley and "the first real wiki-candidate." His mastery of the Web — raising money, mobilizing voters, distributing videos — helps explain why he overcame Clinton's enormous advantage in connections and credibility.

Words on Birds: My dad the birdman, a Father's Day tribute Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:37:00 EDT
My daughter, Melissa, wrote this column for me as a Father's Day present in 2002. I've had requests to republish it, so here it is again for your enjoyment:
My dad loves birds. And when I say "loves," I don't mean that he has a lot of bird books or that he likes to go bird-watching every other Sunday. They are his life. My father's love for birds has outlasted his marriages and goes deeper than probably even his love for his children. This is not to say he doesn't love his children deeply, but he is better at identifying a black-headed grosbeak from 100 yards away than he is at realizing his kid's clothes are mismatched. We're talking passion. The only other thing that might come close in my father's heart is the Beach Boys, but as they have gotten older and older and some of them have died off (or gone off, in the case of Brian), his love for them is not what it used to be. But the love for birds has not faded.

Church notes Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:36:00 EDT
Organ concert to benefit Pettengill House
The second annual Summer Organ Concert will be held at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb St., Newburyport on Saturday, July 26, at 7:30 p.m. Featuring local organists Frances Burmeister, Michael Hamill, Robert Littlefield and Barbara Owen, the concert will include classical favorites, opera transcriptions and more. A free-will offering will be collected to support the work of Pettengill House. The church is accessible to all.

Programs at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:36:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike, is a natural history education and visitor center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and Monday holidays, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the Web site at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

Birdwatch Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:36:00 EDT
These recent sightings are compiled by Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-462-4785. Visit www.newburyportbirders.com for more.
Wethersfield Road, Rowley: cooper's hawk, chipping sparrow, Eastern phoebe

In the Spirit: Catching our breath with summertime Sabbath Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:36:00 EDT
A few weeks back I needed to take a rest. I wasn't sleepy. I had a sense that I was tired "down deep."
When I met with the elders of Old South Church that week, several people expressed that they, too, were tired "down deep." We challenged each other to take some Sabbath time in the next month.

July programs at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:36:00 EDT
PLUM ISLAND — This month Nature Tots returns with an insect study, a morning tide-pooling program is available for kids, and Newburyport Harbor Tours will lead some eco-tours through the marsh.
Registration: All programs are free, but space is limited and advanced registration is required for all programs. Call 978-465-5753 (press 0 to talk to a staff member) to register. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. Note that outdoor programs may be canceled if there is inclement weather. Visit us on the Web for more information at http://parkerriver.fws.gov.

CHURCH DIRECTORY Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:32:00 EDT
ADVENT CHRISTIAN
Four Corners Advent Christian Church, 5 Farm Lane, Seabrook, 603-474-2691. Services: Sunday, 10 a.m., Children's Church, 10 a.m.
ARMENIAN
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Crescent Place, Haverhill, 978-372-9227. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

Cat of the week Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:32:00 EDT
Isis is an adorable little brown tabby about 1 year old. Isis came to us a young mother, barely able to support her family. Thanks to her loving care, her children are on their own in wonderful foreve

Elder menus Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:30:00 EDT
Merrimack Valley Elderly Nutrition Program lunches are served in Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury and West Newbury.
Menus are for Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11.

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

All-Star game will have load of Sox Sunday July 6, 2008
NEW YORK - Alex Rodriguez won the popular vote and a slew of Boston Red Sox and Chicago Cubs will join him in the starting lineup at the All-Star game.

Spokesmen, spokeswomen Sunday July 6, 2008
FITCHBURG - People came from far and wide to participate in the 49th Fitchburg Longsjo Classic bicycle race this weekend, drawing novice to expert cyclists from around the country.

Screeching wheels, smoke, and 'Waa Hoo' Sunday July 6, 2008
WORCESTER - Getting an earful of squealing tires and a face full of acrid smoke might not be everyone's idea of a good time. But the crowd yesterday at the 18th annual New England Summer Nationals classic car show pushed right up to the yellow ropes to watch car after car spin its wheels and send up a plume of white smoke.

Saturation patrols pay off Sunday July 6, 2008
WORCESTER - The humidity in the thick summer air left an odd gray hue over Main South. As some people scurried across the streets for home or work, others sought out shady areas to find some relief.

Mojica takes aim at Beijing Sunday July 6, 2008
Javier Mojica has a history of beating the odds - on and off the basketball court.

VIDEO: Saturday at Summerfest Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The first day of Summerfest drew big crowds despite the grey skies, and the bands and performers definitely didn't disappoint.

Taking Over: Peter Muise sees opportunities ahead as he takes over First Citizens Federal Credit Uni Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

FAIRHAVEN — Charles Simpson and Peter Muise have worked together for more than three decades and have spent the past 12 years shepherding First Citizens' Federal Credit Union through an era of tremendous growth.

U.S. Patent Office ruling supports Titleist Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Acushnet Co. won a victory last week in its ongoing fight against Callaway Golf for the right to continue to manufacture its wildly successful Titleist Pro V1 golf balls.

California wildfires strain state's resources Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

LOS ANGELES — A wildfire threatening hundreds of homes in Southern California spread slowly through scenic canyonlands Saturday, straining resources as crews struggled to contain hundreds of other blazes around the state.

Inspectors study farms in Mexico, US, but seem no closer to source of salmonella outbreak Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

AUTLAN, Mexico — Inspectors are collecting soil, water and produce samples, reviewing export logs and combing packing plants in three major tomato-growing states in Mexico.

Accident at Iowa town's fireworks display hurts 37 Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

DES MOINES, Iowa — A Fourth of July fireworks shell misfired in a northern Iowa town, sending a fireball skidding down a street into a crowd of spectators and injuring 37 people, officials said Saturday.

Obama: Response to Iraq remarks overblown Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

ST. LOUIS — Barack Obama celebrated "active faith" as an obligation of religious Americans and a chief agent of societal change while speaking Saturday to a nearly all-black roomful of churchgoers but hoping to reach far beyond them.

Ex-Hostage says doctors give her good news after medical checkup Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

PARIS (AP) — Ingrid Betancourt reiterated on Saturday that she does not believe her freedom or that of 14 other hostages was bought with a ransom to their Colombian rebel captors. But she suffered so much, she said, that had a ransom been paid,...

Iran indicates it has no plans to halt enrichment Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran indicated Saturday that it has no plans to meet a key Western demand that it stop enriching uranium, a day after Tehran sent the European Union a response to an international offer of incentives for halting enrichment.

Detroit man gets 13-20 years in road rage case Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Detroit man sentenced in road rage case

Medvedev warns Georgia on inflaming tensions Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Georgia warned

Tropical Storm Bertha moving over Atlantic Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Tropical Storm Bertha moving over Atlantic

Official says Iraq has defeated terrorism Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Official says Iraq has defeated terrorism

Challenges abound for Bush at last economic summit Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WASHINGTON — The problems do not get any easier as President Bush attends his final summit with leaders of industrialized democracies.

U.S. removes uranium from Iraq Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

The last major remnant of Saddam Hussein's nuclear program — a huge stockpile of concentrated natural uranium — reached a Canadian port Saturday to complete a secret U.S. operation that included a two-week airlift from Baghdad and a ship...

South of the Border: Excursion to Chiapas, Mexico reveals contrasts, contradictions of land of beaut Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Editor's note: Evelyn J. Baum lives in Fairhaven. She teaches English for speakers of other languages in the New Bedford Adult Education program.

Three teens charged with vehicle breaks Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

DARTMOUTH — Three New Bedford teens were arrested early Friday morning after allegedly breaking into a vehicle on Ashley Street, and they might be behind as many as 10 other recent vehicle break-ins, police said.

Fall River man faces drug charges Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

DARTMOUTH — A 24-year-old Fall River man was arrested Wednesday after police found marijuana and 48 bags of suspected heroin inside his room at the Capri Motel, 741 State Road.

Looking back Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

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Destination: SouthCoast Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

NEW BEDFORD — Could it be true? Could the predictions be right? Could $4 gasoline and the American dollar declining into Monopoly money on the Fourth of July weekend spell success for the region's tourism industry?

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