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Suicide documentary remembers those left behind Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:20:00 EDT
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Vivian Michaels delicately fingers the picture of her brother, Tom, which hangs on a chain around her neck.
It has been 21 years since the Tom committed suicide at the age of 31, but Michaels said the pain is still raw, as though he died yesterday. Talking about her loss eases the pain, especially when her words comfort others who cope with the same tragedy. It is why the Southbury woman agreed to be interviewed by her friend, Patrice Gans of Woodbury, whose video documentary "Out of the Darkness" attempts to shine light on suicide, the 11th leading cause of death in the United States.

Navy trying again to lease out 100-year-old former prison Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:20:00 EDT
KITTERY, Maine — The 100-year-old prison, an imposing castle-like structure with sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean, has fallen into disrepair. Asbestos and lead paint are only two of the problems that need to be addressed.

UNH in line to share $12.6 million grant Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:19:00 EDT
MERRIMACK, N.H. (AP) — The University of New Hampshire is in line to share a $12.6 million grant with Northeastern University and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.
The National Science

NH reviewing endangered species list Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:18:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire officials are considering changes to the state's list of endangered species.
Officials propose moving the bald eagle, osprey, peregrine falcon, common tern and several other species from endangered to threatened. Other species, including the common nighthawk, aren't doing as well and could be added to the endangered list.

IRS seeks residents who have not filed for checks Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:18:00 EDT
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — The taxman is looking for thousands of New Hampshire retirees and disabled veterans who have not yet filed to receive millions of dollars in federal economic stimulus checks.

Celebrity neighbors Begley, Nye carry eco-grudge Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:17:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES — On a tree-lined corner of Studio City filled with modest homes, flower gardens and neighbors who chat across back fences, two wiry celebrities are engaged in a green grudge match.
The good-natured competition between actor Ed Begley Jr. and Bill Nye, the host of the educational series "Bill Nye, the Science Guy" began when Nye moved into the neighborhood two years ago. Since then the two moderately famous and slightly geeky environmentalists have matched wits over whose home can leave a smaller carbon footprint.

Katrina memorial project disintegrating Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EDT
NEW ORLEANS — Between acres of aboveground tombs that are this marshy city's way to inter the dead, there is a strip of land that is an empty tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Unknown to most in town, including the relatives of those who died in the storm, it is the chosen site for a memorial to an estimated 1,600 fatalities, and will serve as the resting place for 85 bodies that remain unclaimed nearly three years after the disaster. During a second-anniversary ceremony, Mayor Ray Nagin shed a tear, gave $1 million in taxpayer money to the project, and delegated management to a city coroner intent on a monument that would double as a warning to be better prepared for the next hurricane.

'Liquidity crisis' prompts fed seizure of Calif. lender Sun, 13 Jul 2008 01:02:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES — IndyMac Bank's assets were seized by federal regulators after the mortgage lender succumbed to the pressures of tighter credit, tumbling home prices and rising foreclosures.
The bank is the largest regulated thrift to fail and the second largest financial institution to close in U.S. history, regulators said.

Lead sinkers still killing N.H. loons Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:59:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — Eight years ago, New Hampshire banned lead fishing sinkers, partly to protect loons. But loons still are dying of lead poisoning.
The Loon Preservation Committee suspects the lead ban doesn't go far enough. It prohibits the use of lead sinkers and lead jigs smaller than 1 inch. Two of the four dead loons found recently ate larger lead jigs, which are legal.

Experts: Expect more smog warnings this summer Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:59:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — New England residents can expect more smog warnings this summer, but experts say that's not because the air is getting dirtier.
The federal government in March lowered its threshold for declaring the air unhealthy after research showed smog is more harmful at lower concentrations than previously believed.

Cancer claims ex-Bush press secretary Tony Snow, 53 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:50:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Tony Snow, a conservative writer and commentator who cheerfully sparred with reporters in the White House briefing room during a stint as President Bush's press secretary, died yesterday of colon cancer. He was 53.

Pioneering heart doctor Michael DeBakey dead at 99 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:49:00 EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — When Dr. Michael E. DeBakey pushed forward with his groundbreaking research and maverick approach to medicine a half century ago, heart surgery was a medical marvel.
Today, in part because of his contributions, it routinely saves thousands of lives each day.

Letter: Parade didn't reflect entire city Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
The people of Beverly would like to apologize and express our regrets for any offense generated by the disgusting and tasteless display in the recent Beverly Farms Horribles parade. We wish to remain the friendly neighbors of the people of Gloucester, with whom we share much emotionally, culturally and historically.

Letter: Let's find solutions to pregnancy problem Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
Last Friday, my husband and I won fourth place in the horribles division of the Beverly Farms Fourth of July parade. We've entered several times during the past few decades. Needless to say, our entry was G-rated. Horribles parades are uniquely New England. In Beverly Farms, the 100-year tradition includes children, teen and adult participants. Not surprisingly, the younger population likes to "push the envelope" with outrageous expressions. Those who find it offensive have only to avert their eyes and wait for the next float to pass by.

Big thinker urges us to understand the big picture Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
On July 1 at the North Shore Unitarian church in Danvers, I heard Dr. Robert Bowman speak about contemporary American and global events and how ordinary citizens can adopt savvier perspectives toward them.

What others say: Classless on every level Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
People in Beverly Farms may have a lot more money, on average, than people in Gloucester. But that doesn't mean they have more class.
In fact, if the floats mocking the teen pregnancy spike at Gloucester High School in the Beverly Farms Fourth of July Horribles Parade have triggered a "class war," as Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk suggested, then Beverly Farms has already lost it.

Our view: Parade display was cruelty, not satire Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
Young girls, their dresses stuffed to make them look pregnant, gyrate suggestively from a parade float. Children rush to pick up what they think is candy, only to learn someone is throwing condoms from the float.

Letter: Class war has many casualties Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
I am a longtime Beverly resident and licensed social worker. I spent over a decade working with many hard-working families in Gloucester and have always been impressed by the community's caring and commitment to all of its citizens.

Letter: Class war not a factor in parade debate Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:45:00 EDT
To the editor:
Regarding the widespread media coverage about the Beverly Farms/Prides Crossing Horribles Parade and the pregnant Gloucester teens, the various reports have read far more into the situation than what really exists. There are only two issues:

North Shore Religion Calendar Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:40:00 EDT
Sunday, July 13
Communion Breakfast with The Salem Knights of Columbus, Veragua Council #76, at Immaculate Conception Church, Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem, at 8:30 a.m. Followed by council meeting in upper hall, 94 Washington Square, for breakfast. Breakfast is $10 per person, $5 for children ages 3 to 8, under 3 free. All welcome. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available in the members lounge. 978-828-2505.

North Shore religion news in brief Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:40:00 EDT
Temple Beth Shalom invites prospective synagogue members to visit their annual "ShaBBQ" on Friday, Sept. 5, with a 5:45 p.m. barbecue dinner, followed by a 6:45 p.m. family Shabbat service and Oneg, at 489 Lowell St. in Peabody. The Temple's new spiritual leader, rabbinical intern Daniel Berman, will lead the service. The event is free. RSVP to the Temple office at 978-535-2100.

David Shribman: SNL's Franken has become more serious guy than wise guy Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDT
ST. PAUL, Minn. — So, it's come to this. You can spend the better part of an hour with Al Franken and hardly laugh at all.
Franken is, of course, one of the funnier men of our time, a "Saturday Night Live" veteran and the author of a number of books whose titles alone likely made you laugh ("Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot" and "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right"), though not enough to make you actually read them.

'Green' answer to heating costs Sunday July 13, 2008
WORCESTER - Shamrock Street is an appropriate place for the all-green renovation of a three-decker.

Scramble is on to find cheaper heat Sunday July 13, 2008
Hoping to dramatically reduce future reliance on fossil fuels, the state has adopted a slate of new programs to promote solar installations, small wind energy projects, development of a new form of ethanol from wood and cellulose waste and international insulation standards for new buildings.

4 mains break, and it pours Sunday July 13, 2008
WORCESTER - Four water main breaks early yesterday morning left 20 percent of the city without water or slow-running, murky water for most of the day.

Religion in school hit Sunday July 13, 2008
WORCESTER - Matthew LaClair looked forward to taking his accelerated 11th-grade American history class, hoping to learn how the founding fathers, among other things, framed the U.S. Constitution to guarantee that the government would be free of religious influences.

HISTORY LESSONS: Lady Day lived the blues Sunday July 13, 2008
The great, great blues singer Billie Holiday died this week (July 17) in 1959. At the time of her death, the result of both drug and alcohol abuse, she was actually under house arrest for drug possession. Billie Holiday lived a hard life.

Coolly earning college money Sunday July 13, 2008
WATERFORD, Conn. - Hands on her hips, the red-haired girl strides to the truck and squints up at Josh Rhodig.

New England smog alerts likely to rise Sunday July 13, 2008
BOSTON - New England residents can expect more smog warnings this summer, but experts say that's not because the air is getting dirtier.

Ethanol fuel hurting boats Sunday July 13, 2008
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.

GOP leaders say yes to cuts but no to dumping income tax Sunday July 13, 2008
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Republican Party is so concerned with excessive state spending, it publicized Sen. James Marzilli's $160 daily salary to complain that he remained on the payroll after being charged with accosting four women.

new england news briefs Sunday July 13, 2008
LYNN - A Lynn police officer was seriously injured when two cruisers collided responding to the same call.

North Korea agrees in talks to disable main nuclear reactor Sunday July 13, 2008
BEIJING - North Korea agreed to disable its main reactor by the end of October and allow international inspections to verify its nuclear disarmament in a deal reached yesterday at the end of six-nation talks.

Immigration and customs officials treat church sanctuary carefully Sunday July 13, 2008
CHICAGO - Everyone knows where Flor Crisostomo lives, even the federal immigration officials who have ordered her deported to Mexico. The reason they haven't detained her is her address - Adalberto United Methodist Church.

Pope in Australia for World Youth Day Sunday July 13, 2008
DARWIN, Australia - Pope Benedict XVI has arrived in Australia where he will attend the World Youth Day festival.

Congress' visitor center is just capital Sunday July 13, 2008
WASHINGTON - It is a nice bit of historic symmetry for the long-awaited opening of the new Capitol Visitor Center.

Green features at 15 Shamrock St. Sunday July 13, 2008
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Iraqi authorities spread the cash, attention, and love Sunday July 13, 2008
BAGHDAD - It is a politician's dream: Handing out cold, hard cash to people on the street as they plead for help. Iraq's prime minister has been doing just that in recent weeks, doling out Iraqi dinars as an aide trails behind to keep a tally.

Cheney passes annual physical Sunday July 13, 2008
WASHINGTON - Vice President Dick Cheney got good news yesterday from doctors who said his heart was beating normally for a 67-year-old man who has had four heart attacks.

MRC to close local office, set up site in Southbridge Sunday July 13, 2008
STURBRIDGE - The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission office in town is closing its doors but it won't happen before establishing an MRC outpost in neighboring Southbridge.

Thrift shop owner to raise emergency heating funds Sunday July 13, 2008
LEOMINSTER - "I'm looking for the good, the bad and the ugly," said Ginny White, about her latest effort to raise $20,000 toward an emergency assistance fund for home heating costs.

New fitness biz is a sister act Sunday July 13, 2008
WESTBORO - Ever since her days growing up on a dairy farm in North Brookfield, Jody A. Chaffee has been interested in physical fitness.

Regional digest Sunday July 13, 2008
HUDSON -- A feral cat that bit a Dorman Street woman last week has tested positive for rabies, police said yesterday.

College Town Sunday July 13, 2008
Ronald M. Shaich, CEO of Panera Bread Co. and alumnus of the class of 1976 at Clark University, got his start in business in Worcester. As a student, Mr. Shaich saw the need on campus for a source of snacks and essentials. So, he founded the General Store, which remained a student-run store at Clark until 2003.

Company sells Mattingly's baseball grip Sunday July 13, 2008
SHELTON, Conn. - When you're on a plane, do you talk to your seatmates or just pull on the iPod headphones? George "Skip" Shaw is a friendly guy, so on a flight from La Guardia Airport to Cincinnati more than three years ago, he started shooting the breeze with the man next to him.

Former Conn. plumber created new career in art Sunday July 13, 2008
DURHAM, Conn. - When John Sliney of Wallingford opened his new art studio and gallery recently, his friends suggested he put a big sign with his name out by the road to direct people to his business. But that's not his style.

Staff finds Rx for hospital via board game strategy Sunday July 13, 2008
BRISTOL, Conn. - Our Lady of Mercy Hospital was doing fine until about 8, when a couple of nurses went home sick, a flood of patients showed up at the emergency room, and the medical-surgical floor ran out of rooms.

Sharpening that vital eye-hand coordination tool Sunday July 13, 2008
WATERBURY, Conn. - Video games could be good for your health, if your surgeon's the one playing them.

Frost 'unplugged' in '47 lecture Sunday July 13, 2008
HANOVER, N.H. - Sixty years after he sat down with Dartmouth College students for an off-the-record lecture, poet Robert Frost's words to them are about to be published for the first time.

Big bats a-Wake for Sox Sunday July 13, 2008
BOSTON - A week ago at this time, it would have been almost inconceivable to imagine this, but the Red Sox could be in first place at the All-Star break.

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