News 2008-07-19 Andanh.com

Two people killed in Maine by lightning strike Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:04:00 EDT
STANDISH, Maine (AP) — Sheriff's officials said a man and woman in Standish were killed after a lightning strike at their home.
Cumberland County sheriff's deputies and members of the Standish fire and rescue were called to a residence on Ossipee Trail West shortly before 6 p.m. yesterday after getting a call that two people were injured by lightning.

Man dies following Buzzards Bay boat crash Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:15:00 EDT
NEW BEDFORD (AP) — A 64-year-old man has died after falling overboard when two boats collided in Buzzards Bay.
Coast Guard officials said the accident happened yesterday around 1:45 p.m. when the 60-foot Reason collided with a 30-foot sailboat called the Padanaram.

Police probe death of Boston boy on ventilator Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:14:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a 15-year-old boy with cerebral palsy who died yesterday after his ventilator appeared to fail during a power outage.
Police said they were called to the East Boston home of Fernando Vargas shortly after 6 a.m. for a report of a person in cardiac arrest. Vargas was pronounced dead at 6:25 a.m. Police did not immediately release further details.

Singer and radio star Jo Stafford dies at 90 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:20:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES — Jo Stafford, the honey-voiced band singer who starred in radio and television and sold more than 25 million records with her ballads and folks songs, has died. She was 90.
Stafford died of congestive heart failure Wednesday at her Century City home, her son, Tim Weston of Topanga, said yesterday. She had been in declining health since October, he said.

FBI: Pro soccer players help subdue man on flight Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:18:00 EDT
OKLAHOMA CITY — An American Airlines flight from Boston to Los Angeles was diverted to Oklahoma City yesterday after a passenger stripped, put his clothes back on and then tried to open an emergency exit door before being subdued by members of the New England Revolution Major League Soccer team and others, the FBI said.

Oil markets: Bottoming out or taking a breather? Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:14:00 EDT
NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices tumbled below $130 a barrel for the first time in more than a month yesterday, as crude's dramatic slide entered a third day accompanied by a sharp sell-off in natural gas.

Obama's cache of cash; now he must keep filling it Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:13:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Though he's raking in the cash so far, Barack Obama's decision to forgo public funds for the fall campaign means he must keep up his torrid pace — a tall order that will tax his time, test his Internet support and require the help of Democratic donors who once wished for his defeat.

US judge OKs first Guantanamo Bay detainee trial Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first war crimes trial at Guantanamo Bay can begin Monday, a federal judge has ruled, saying civilian courts should let the military process play out as Congress intended.
U.S. District Judge James Robertson yesterday rejected an effort by Osama bin Laden's former driver, Salim Hamdan, to postpone his trial. Hamdan argued he would suffer irreparable harm if he was tried before he could challenge the legality of the process.

Mass. News in Brief Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:12:00 EDT
Big Dig costs continue to swamp state
BOSTON (AP) — State overseers of the Big Dig highway project acknowledged yesterday that the project will ultimately cost the taxpayers $22 billion by the time the debt is paid off 30 years from now — nearly 50 percent higher than the most recent official pricetag.

People in the News Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:10:00 EDT
Billy Crystal joins 9/11 memorial foundation board
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Crystal is going to help build the Sept. 11 memorial.
The 60-year-old actor was named yesterday to the board of directors of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, the foundation raising money to build the memorial to the 2001 terrorist attacks.

'Mad Men,' 'Damages' make Emmy noms history Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:09:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES — Basic cable TV looked more like a pop-culture bargain yesterday as AMC's "Mad Men" and FX's "Damages" snared historic best-series Emmy nominations, while stars from cable's less glamorous channels also made a splash in major acting categories.

Would Mass. gay-marriage move spark wedding rush? Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Thousands of gay couples from New York and other Northeastern states are expected to marry in Massachusetts if the state follows through on a move toward letting them wed.
But many others don't see any need to pack their bags and rush to the altar. They believe the expected change in Massachusetts will fuel momentum for legalizing gay unions in their own states. Both advocates and critics see the move as knocking down another important barrier for gay couples, emboldening efforts elsewhere to allow gay marriage.

Inflation watch: Consumer prices jump in June Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:28:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — Prices for a quart of milk, a plane ticket and a host of other products rose in June at nearly the fastest pace in a generation — yet another economic shock wave that alarmed analysts and took a bite out of the buying power of Americans.

Bernanke tries to settle nerves over economy, banks Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:28:00 EDT
WASHINGTON — When Missouri Democrat Emanuel Cleaver asked Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke yesterday when the nation's financial woes would end, he was expressing the yearning of many on Main Street and Wall Street that the yearlong pain would soon be over.

Police pose as pedestrians to nab errant drivers Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:27:00 EDT
CHICAGO — So why did officer Grace Delgado try to cross the road? To remind motorists that they must stop whenever someone steps off the curb into a crosswalk.
In an unusual undercover operation, Delgado posed as a pedestrian on a busy street while fellow officers waited for drivers to barrel past her in violation of a law that requires them to yield at crosswalks, even if there is no stop sign.

Cape Cod doctor charged in abortion patient death Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:27:00 EDT
BARNSTABLE (AP) — A Cape Cod doctor was indicted for manslaughter yesterday in the death of a 22-year-old patient whose heart stopped after he performed an abortion.
Dr. Rapin Osathanondh, an obstetrician/gynecologist, was charged in the death of Laura Hope Smith of Sandwich last year.

Some US soldiers in Iraq yearn to be in Afghan war Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:26:00 EDT
BAGHDAD — Spc. Grover Gebhart has spent nine months at a small post on a Sunni-Shiite fault line in western Baghdad. But the 21-year-old soldier on his first tour in Iraq feels he's missing the real war — in Afghanistan, where his brother is fighting the Taliban.

Former NH candidate Gary Dodds hospitalized Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:18:00 EDT
DOVER (AP) — Former New Hampshire congressional candidate Gary Dodds, who has been in jail since July 3 following his arrest on charges that he assaulted his wife, has been hospitalized.
WMUR-TV reported yesterday that Dodds was found unresponsive in his jail cell and was taken to Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover.

Pope: All faiths must unite against those who use religion to justify violence Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:23:00 EDT
SYDNEY, Australia — Pope Benedict XVI told representatives of Islam and other faiths that they must unite to combat religion's role in "sinister and indiscriminate" violence.
Without mentioning terrorism directly, the pontiff said there were those in who were using religion "as a cause of division rather than a force for unity" in a 40-minute exchange with Australian Jewish, Muslim, Hindu and Buddhist leaders in Sydney.

Rain suspends Williamsport sectional; Peabody West leads 4-0 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
BEVERLY — The beginning of last night's Little League Williamsport All-Star Sectional between District 15 champion Peabody West and District 16 champion Wyoma of Lynn was entirely in favor of the boys from the Tanner City.

DePlacido column: Hotshots earn silver medal at Guilford Soccerfest Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Jean DePlacido
For the first time in three years, the Peabody Hotshots failed to qualify for the Essex County Championship soccer tournament at Pingree this spring — just one year after capturing the U-12 state championship.

Patriots shrug off Spygate, focus on new season Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
FOXBORO — Bill Belichick sat on the sideline, watching the Celtics wrap up their championship — three years after his Patriots won their most recent title.
The contrast couldn't have been more stark.

Swampscott stays hot despite playoff chances dwindling Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
LEGION
A slow start to the summer for the Swampscott Legion team could save some Zone 8 playoff contenders from the daunting task of meeting the Mariners in the postseason.
Winners of eight of their last nine games, the Mariners are the hottest team in the league, but even after last night's 14-4 victory over Peabody they need some help to get into the playoffs.

Salem News sports schedule Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Today
SUMMER BASEBALL
Little League — State Sectionals at Harry Ball Field, Beverly: Peabody West vs. Lynn Wyoma (completed of suspended game, 1:30); Billerica vs. Peabody West/Lynn Wyoma loser (4:30); Stoneham vs. Peabody West/Lynn Wyoma winner (7:30).

Ortiz hits second homer in rehab Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz hit his second homer in as many games of his minor league rehabilitation assignment with the Triple-A Pawtucket Red Sox last night.
Ortiz, recovering from a wrist injury, came to bat in the fifth inning with Pawtucket leading Toledo 3-1 and runners on second and third and two outs.

Duval sighting at Royal Birkdale Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
SOUTHPORT, England — David Duval strolled up the final fairway on a cloudy day in dark sunglasses, waving to the cheering fans, back in a familiar place at the British Open.
OK, so it was only Friday. And most of the grandstand seats were empty. And this is Royal Birkdale, not Lytham.

Dowd, Persson get set to head out to soccer nationals Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Strikers Hayley Dowd of Peabody and Corey Persson of Danvers stepped up to score some big goals for the FC Stars of Massachusetts U-14 United soccer team in the recent Eastern Regionals at Portland, Maine. The Stars knocked off the team that was ranked No. 1 in the country in the semifinals before going on to win the title.

Peabody West back at it tonight, takes on Wyoma in sectional action Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT
The recently crowned District 15 Little League all-star champions from Peabody West want to play as much baseball as they can this summer. In fact, you might say that they're taking that mantra to the extreme.

Peabody Babe Ruth 15s begin state tournament play tonight Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
After sailing through the District 1 Tournament unbeaten, the Peabody 15-year-old Babe Ruth all-stars begin play in the state tournament today.
Lawrence is the first opponent for Peabody in this double-elimination format, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Fraser Field in Lynn.

Beverly finishes North Shore Summer hoop season unbeaten Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
Behind 11 points each from Nate Knudsen, Mike Clayton and Ron Alford, Beverly finished the North Shore Summer Basketball League's regular season unbeaten with a 63-54 victory over Georgetown last night at the Plains Park courts. Beverly finished at 11-0 heading into next week's playoffs.

Head for deep water Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT
Fish Finder
Frank Dwyer
The heat has a firm grip on our region, and with that many fish have headed for deeper, cooler water. As we near the end of July, anglers targeting bass need to be out at night or predawn. Bluefish are still tearing it up in most of our waters although not in typical numbers, while off shore the tuna fishing continues to be decent.

Sports briefs Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT
Correction
The name of a Bay State Games girls soccer player was incorrectly spelled in Wednesday's editions of The Salem News. The correct name of the player is Rebecca Graves of Bishop Fenwick High School, who helped the Northeast Team win a bronze medal at the event.

Bruins' 2008-09 schedule released Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT
The Boston Bruins found out yesterday when the National Hockey League released its 2008-09 schedule that they'd be the last of the league's 30 teams to play their home opener this coming season. They'll host the defending Eastern Conference champion Pittsburgh Penguins at the TDBanknorth Garden on Monday, Oct. 20

Willing and Abele: Former Ipswich standout to play football in Europe Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
George Abele of Ipswich heard about an unusual job opening last year when he was finishing up at Mount Ida College in Newton.
"They needed a middle linebacker in France," said Abele, 23, who tore it up for Ipswich High before moving on to Mount Ida.

Ward, DiNitto power Danvers girls hoop Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT
BASKETBALL
North Shore High School League
Kate Ward and Anna DiNitto each had six points to pace the Danvers girls over Wakefield, 33-22. Danvers improved to 5-5.
Ipswich shaded Beverly, 40-39, led by Erin Vana, who had 16 points. Simone Prioli added 13 points. Meg Chatellier led Beverly with 10 points.

Hamilton-Wenham players visit Agganis' grave Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:10:00 EDT
LYNN — If they're really paying attention, Agganis All-Star Classic football players are in awe when they hear about the achievements of Harry Agganis, who played football at Lynn Classical and Boston University and baseball with the Boston Red Sox.

Witch City hoop tourney returns this weekend Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
The most intriguing thing about the annual Witch City Basketball Tourney is that you never know who's going to show up.
In the past, tournament directors Tony Mataragas and Zack Zegarowski have been able to round up former NBA player Rick Brunson of Salem, ex-Ohio State standouts Scoonie Penn of Salem and Sean Connolly of Peabody, former Bucknell great Kevin Bettencourt of Peabody and ex-UMass star Anthony Anderson of Lynn.

District 15 Little League Champions Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
2008 Peabody West
2007 Peabody West
2006 Peabody West
2005 Danvers American
2004 Hamilton-Wenham
2003 Peabody Western
2002 Danvers National
2001 Peabody Western
2000 Danvers National
1999 Danvers National

Beverly Hockey Tournament continues to thrive Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
Hitting the Links
Matt Jenkins
Even in an unstable economy such as this, the Beverly High Hockey Alumni Association's annual golf tournament continues to draw more interest than the committee can handle.

Salem's Boulay finds a new buddy in South MVP Enderle Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:41:00 EDT
LYNN — Salem High quarterback Colby Boulay didn't exactly have Anthony Enderle on his Christmas card list last year.
His disdain had absolutely nothing to do with Enderle's personality. Basically, it had everything to do with the team Enderle played for in the Northeastern Conference.

Hornets sign Posey for 4 years Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:17:00 EDT
NEW ORLEANS — James Posey has won NBA championships with two teams. The New Orleans Hornets hope to be his third.
Posey, a 6-foot-8 forward who last season helped the Boston Celtics win their first title since 1986, agreed to a four-year, $25 million contract with New Orleans, agent Mark Bartelstein said.

Complete District 15 Little League Williamsport all-stars results Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Saturday, June 28
Game 1: Middleton 5, Amesbury 1
Game 2: Danvers National 11, Danvers American 1
Game 3: Gloucester American 8, Peabody National 4
Game 4: Gloucester National 4, Hamilton-Wenham 3

Comeback Complete Peabody West roars back, beats Beverly East for third straight crown Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:50:00 EDT
BEVERLY — It had been 22 years since a team had won three straight District 15 Little League all-star championships before last night.
Peabody West ensured that number wouldn't reach 23 years.
Behind some terrific pitching and timely hitting, Peabody West completed its mission by coming out of the loser's bracket to knock off Beverly East, 4-1, at Harry Ball Field and claim the District 15 title for a third straight year.

N.Y. marathon: AL survives long goodbye in 15 innings Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:40:00 EDT
NEW YORK — Baseball's All-Stars came to say goodbye to Yankee Stadium — and what a long, long goodbye it was.
In a game that started last night and faded well into today, Justin Morneau slid home just in time on Michael Young's sacrifice fly in the 15th inning, giving the American League a 4-3 victory that extended its unbeaten streak to 12.

A thankful Allison enjoying his season back in pro baseball Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
There's a sense of calm that can now be heard now in Jeff Allison's voice.
Gone are the days of the cocky flamethrower from Peabody High School who felt nothing could slow him down — let alone stop him — on or off the baseball field.

Salem's Roy becomes national judo champion Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
Peter Roy of Salem became a National Champion at the USJA Junior National Judo Championships at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
Peter, 10, was undefeated during the championships, taking first place in the Boys Intermediate 28 kg division. He won all four of his fights, remaining in the winner's bracket for the duration of the tournament. Hundreds of competitors from across the United States and Canada participated in the two-day event.

Five Navigators chosen for NECBL All-Star Game Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
North Shore Navigators second baseman Tyler Kuehl, right fielder Mike Provencher, left fielder Sean McNaughton and relief pitchers Chris Prescott and Jason Markovitz have all been chosen for the New England Collegiate Baseball League's All-Star Game Sunday at Fuessenich Park in Torrington, Conn.

Peabody West outslugs Beverly East, forces title game tilt tonight Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:25:00 EDT
BEVERLY — Tyler Noe set the tone for his team with a leadoff home run in the bottom of the first inning. By the time the inning ended, the Peabody West Little League all-star team had put eight runs on the board — serving notice that unbeaten Beverly East would not take the District 15 Williamsport title from them without a battle.

Bishop, Rizzo instrumental in South's Agganis win Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:23:00 EDT
LYNN — Sean Bishop didn't get through his athletic career at St. John's Prep by playing timid.
This is a kid who took on all comers while helping the Eagles win three state championships, including two in volleyball and one in soccer.

Marini's four hits pace Danvers Legion Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:22:00 EDT
LEGION
Danvers 10, North Andover 8
Tom Marini had four hits and drove in four runs as Danvers' offensive explosion dumped North Andover. Larry Saggese and John Gikas each had two hits and a pair of RBI while Steve Blanchette also clubbed two hits. Pitcher Zack Ryan struck out four and recorded the win.

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