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| Nation: Fatal shark attack closes San Diego beaches Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:56:00 EDT SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A shark believed to be a great white killed a 66-year-old swimmer with a single, giant bite across both legs yesterday as the man trained with a group of triathletes, authorities and witnesses said. |
| Truck hits bus shelter, kills two Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:55:00 EDT CHICAGO (AP) — A tractor trailer that witnesses said didn't seem to slow down rammed into a crowded bus shelter and a Chicago Transit Authority train station during the evening rush hour Friday, killing two people and injuring more than a dozen others. |
| Nation: Man survives 500-foot fall into mine Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:55:00 EDT ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) — A man survived a 500-foot fall into a strip mine yesterday, astounding rescuers who spent hours on a risky descent into the abyss to bring him back out. Police said Nathan Bowman was trespassing on coal company property around 1 a.m. Friday when he slipped and fell into the Springdale Pit, an inactive mine about 700 feet deep, 3,000 feet long and 1,500 feet wide. |
| Dow ends up 43 as many investors overcome economic worries Sat, 26 Apr 2008 10:54:00 EDT NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street ended its second straight winning week with a moderate advance yesterday, overcoming concerns about consumer confidence and inflation. After slumping early in the session in response to weak consumer confidence and a spike in oil prices, investors seemed to turn their attention to broader signs, including the week's generally satisfactory earnings reports, that suggested that government efforts to steady the economy appear to be working. That shift in focus sent stocks up late in the day. |
| Airlines tout celebrity chefs to lure travelers Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:33:00 EDT First-class airline passengers can say goodbye to mystery meat. While complimentary meals have all but disappeared for most coach flights, there's a whole new culinary landscape for first class. In the latest effort to lure customers and create buzz, airlines are serving up gourmet menus cooked up by celebrity chefs. |
| Nicole B. Bassila
and Brendan S. O'Brien Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:15:00 EDT Nicholas and Lynne Bassila, of Salem, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Nicole B., to Brendan S. O'Brien, son of Paul Sr. and Jean O'Brien, of Peabody. Nicole is a 2007 graduate of Northeastern University and is employed by the Marblehead Public Schools in Marblehead. |
| Heard Around Town: Gas about to return to choice location Sat, 26 Apr 2008 05:00:00 EDT The spot at the corner of Route 110 and Main Street in Amesbury, situated a stone's throw from Interstate 95 and a mile from Interstate 495, would appear to be a gas station owner's dream. But one year after the Mobil on Route 110 closed, the site sits as a high-profile eyesore, boarded up and surrounded by construction tape. But that's about to change, as plans are being finalized for the gas station to reopen as a Sunoco. |
| Bird Watch Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:33:00 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. Oak Hill Cemetery, Newburyport: Wild Turkey, Sharp-shinned Hawk, Brown-headed Cowbird, Black-capped Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Hermit Thrush, American Robin, Northern Mockingbird, Cedar Waxwing, Palm Warbler, Red-bellied Woodpecker, Downy Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Eastern Phoebe, Blue Jay, Chipping Sparrow, Song Sparrow, White-throated Sparrow, Dark-eyed Junco, Northern Cardinal, Red-winged Blackbird, Common Grackle, American Goldfinch, Wood Duck, Mallard, Golden-crowned Kinglet, White-breasted Nuthatch |
| Programs at Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:32:00 EDT Mass Audubon's Joppa Flats Education Center, at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, 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 atwww.massaudubon.org/joppaflats. |
| SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:30:00 EDT One half pint of milk served with each meal. Menus are subject to change without notice. Menus are for Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2. NEWBURYPORT Elementary schools — K-3 |
| Elder menus: Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 2 Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:29:00 EDT Merrimack Valley Elderly Nutrition Program lunches are served in Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury and West Newbury. Monday — Honey-lemon chicken breast, Red Bliss whipped potatoes, carrot coins, chilled applesauce/All, orange-cranberry muffin. |
| Boy and his dog discover brush fire in Ipswich Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:25:00 EDT IPSWICH — Like a scene out of "Lassie," Robert Lane, 13, followed his barking dog yesterday to a brush fire burning in the woods behind the family's home, then ran to a vernal pool to soak his T-shirt in water to try to put out the 10-foot circle of flames. |
| Church directory Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:25:00 EDT ADVENT CHRISTIAN Four Corners Advent Christian Church, 5 Farm Lane, Seabrook, 603-474-34518. Services: Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, midweek prayer and Bible study. ANGLICAN All Saints Anglican Church of Amesbury, 67 Friend St., Amesbury, 978-388-0009, www.allsaintsamesbury.org. Holy Eucharist, 8:30 and 11 a.m. |
| Target hits another roadblock
Competing developer files appeal on town's approval for store Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:23:00 EDT SEABROOK — Just when it appeared a new Target store was coming to Route 1, the project has hit yet another snag. An abutter and future competitor of the recently approved Target Department Store project has filed an appeal with Rockingham Superior Court, contesting the Seabrook Planning Board's approval of development. The 137,000-square-foot Target is being developed by Developers Diversified Realty of Ohio. |
| City festivals raising the bar on vendors Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:15:00 EDT NEWBURYPORT — City festivals continue to go upscale. On the heels of last year's Yankee Homecoming's first juried craft show designed to weed out lower-end vendors, the spring festival once known as the Salmagundi Festival, then the Arts, Flowers and All That Jazz Festival, has now become Newburyport Spring Fest and will feature fewer roadside vendors — and only those who make the grade. |
| Cat of the week: Lucy Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:05:00 EDT Lucy is a full-figured, gray and white girl of about 3. For the past year, Lucy has been with us, keeping her distance and looking at us with doubtful eyes. Much to our delight, Lucy recently decided |
| police log Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:03:00 EDT AMESBURY The following item was in the Amesbury police log: Donald S. Gibson, 46, 10 Roosevelt Ave., Dracut, was arrested at 12:30 a.m. Friday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol for a second offense and marked lanes violation. Officer Raymond Landry and Kevin Mulrenin made the arrest on Interstate 495 southbound. |
| DISTRICT COURT Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:03:00 EDT HAMPTON: The following cases were recorded at Hampton District Court in Seabrook the week ending Friday, April 25, 2008, with Judge Francis Frasier presiding over the following jury-waived trials. |
| Court log Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:03:00 EDT NEWBURYPORT: The following cases were recorded in Newburyport District Court on Wednesday, March 23. Judge Allen Swan presided over the jury-waived trials: Robin Weisenstein, 48, 15 Vermont St., Salisbury; assault and battery, dismissed (Salisbury). |
| Church notes Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:00:00 EDT 'Christmas in April' dinner today The public is invited to a "Christmas in April" turkey dinner at the Groveland Congregational Church today. There will be continuous servings from 5 to 7 p.m.; the cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children. The church is at 4 King St. in Groveland. For further information, call the church office at 978-372-3463. |
| Words on Birds: Retirement provides feedom to watch birds Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:51:00 EDT First, a reminder that hummingbirds and orioles are on our doorsteps. It is time to put out your nectar feeders, as well as the oranges and grape jelly for the orioles. Hummingbirds and orioles have been seen around Boston this past week, and a few slipped by us into New Hampshire. Local reports should be coming in soon. |
| Upcoming programs with Newburyport Youth Services Sat, 26 Apr 2008 02:51:00 EDT The following programs are being offered by Newburyport Youth Services and are also open to nonresidents. Registration forms are at www.NewburyportYouthServices.com, or call or visit Youth Services, City Hall, 978-465-4434. Registration deadline is Thursday, May 1, at 8 p.m. After May 1, there is a $10 late fee. |
| As part of annual service, transgender minister to speak Fri, 25 Apr 2008 22:09:00 EDT NEWBURYPORT — Hoping to open the minds of its parishioners and the city at large, the Unitarian Universalist Church's Welcoming Congregation Committee is charged each year with organizing one Sunday service with a focus on gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and experiences. |
| Boys in Jeep remain critical Saturday April 26, 2008 LUNENBURG - The two boys apparently rendered unconscious by carbon monoxide while keeping warm in a car Friday night remain in critical condition, officials said this morning. |
| Gigantour opens weekend of metal at Hardcore Fest Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - The third edition of Megadeth's Gigantour proved an exceptional start to the tenth annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, which opened its three-day run Friday at The Palladium in Worcester. |
| 18-year-old's slaying pierces family Saturday April 26, 2008 FITCHBURG - Family members of 18-year-old slaying victim Gabrielle Cintron stood in shock and disbelief outside Fitchburg District Court yesterday afternoon after the arraignment of the man police said shot him. |
| Crew's remains include city MIA Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - Second Lt. Kenneth L. Cassidy, a World War II bomber pilot from the city missing in action near New Guinea for 64 years, is finally coming home, the Pentagon announced yesterday. |
| Credit crunch bears down on students Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - Students attending college in the fall should line up their loans immediately because they might not be able to find financing later, members of the state Board of Higher Education said yesterday. |
| Giving in to pressure Saturday April 26, 2008 BEIJING - China appeared to bend to international pressure yesterday as the government announced it would meet with envoys of the Dalai Lama, an unexpected shift that comes as violent Tibetan demonstrations in western China have threatened to cast a pall over the Beijing Olympics in August. |
| Mugabe forces arrest hundreds Saturday April 26, 2008 HARARE, Zimbabwe - Pregnant women, mothers with babies strapped to their backs, girls who had been threatened with rape, men with broken bones - these were among the hundreds of people beaten and shoved into police vans during a police raid on Zimbabwe's opposition headquarters yesterday. |
| FDA advisers recommend clearer warnings about Lasik Saturday April 26, 2008 WASHINGTON - In fury and despair, patients harmed by Lasik eye surgery told federal health advisers yesterday of severe eye pain, blurred vision and even a son's suicide. The advisers recommended that the government warn more clearly about the risks of the hugely popular operations. |
| Horde of police surround torch for Japan relay Saturday April 26, 2008 NAGANO, Japan - The Japanese leg of the Olympic torch relay began today with thousands of riot police lining the streets, helicopters buzzing overhead and demonstrators gathering for a pro-Tibet prayer vigil. |
| Triathlete killed in shark attack Saturday April 26, 2008 SOLANA BEACH, Calif. - A shark believed to be a great white killed a 66-year-old swimmer with a single, giant bite across both legs yesterday as the man trained with a group of triathletes, authorities and witnesses said. |
| Good question Saturday April 26, 2008 Question: What makes hail form in the shape of balls? |
| Volunteers finish playground Saturday April 26, 2008 WEBSTER - What started as work ended up being a day at the playground for more than 50 volunteers here yesterday. |
| Arts area housing is a 'go' Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - David Rodriguez-Pinzon, president of Economic Development Finance Corp. in Dedham, this week announced that funding has been obtained and work started on a major housing project in the downtown Worcester Arts District. |
| Chiero trial to move ahead Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - A judge has let a murder charge stand against a mentally ill Uxbridge man accused of stabbing his mother to death last year. |
| 22 doctors oppose landfill extension plan Saturday April 26, 2008 SOUTHBRIDGE - Dr. Clement E. LaCoste said he went 22 for 22 in garnering fellow local physicians to sign a petition opposing the town's landfill extension agreement with Casella Waste Systems. |
| 3 policemen not guilty in civil rights trial Saturday April 26, 2008 FITCHBURG - Three Fitchburg police officers were found not guilty in federal court yesterday of violating a Department of Correction employee's rights when they arrested him at a known drug house in 2004, according to the lawyer who represented the police. |
| Easter observance Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - The Rev. Dean N. Paleologos carries a statue of the body of Christ, which was taken down from the cross by the congregation at St. Spyridon Greek Orthodox Cathedral and wrapped in a burial sheet during a Greek Orthodox Easter service yesterday. T&G Staff/STEVE LANAVA |
| Heavy metal bodysurfing Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - A young man bodysurfs through the crowd last night at the 10th annual New England Metal and Hardcore Festival, which runs through tomorrow at The Palladium. T&G Staff/STEVE LANAVA |
| Two city raids net guns, drugs Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - In separate raids yesterday, police arrested a 25-year-old man and took two loaded handguns, one of them stolen. They also busted two 22-year-old men and seized marijuana and cash, officials said. |
| Regional digest Saturday April 26, 2008 LUNENBURG -- Police say two unconscious young boys have been taken to hospitals after they were found in a car, apparently overcome by carbon monoxide. |
| Sox fall to Rays in 11th Saturday April 26, 2008 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - It is baseball's 11th commandment, or 12th, or something like that, and the Red Sox are proving it to be true. |
| Extra-inning heartbreak Saturday April 26, 2008 |
| Casey could go on DL Saturday April 26, 2008 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The Red Sox signed Sean Casey for his bat, not his legs, but a leg betrayed him last night. |
| TV, Radio Saturday April 26, 2008 |
| Celtics out to avoid letdown Saturday April 26, 2008 So what was the focus during the Celtics' practice at HealthPoint in Waltham yesterday? |
| William R. "Pa" Bathgate, 74 Saturday April 26, 2008 WORCESTER - William R. "Pa" Bathgate, 74, of Worcester, formerly of Grafton, passed away on April 23, 2008 after a long illness. |
| John J. "Papa" Beford, 58 Saturday April 26, 2008 BROOKFIELD - John J. "Papa" Beford, 58, of 15 Pine Lane, died Friday, April 25 at Life Care Center of Auburn after a courageous battle with cancer. |
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