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Gregg, Sununu on losing side of Senate farm bill vote Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A bill passed by Congress to increase farm subsidies and nutrition programs for the poor would help wealthy farmers at the expense of taxpayers, according to New Hampshire's two senators, who voted against it.

N.H. Senate votes for poker tax Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — The New Hampshire Senate has rejected allowing video lottery machines at the state's four race tracks, but voted to tax Texas Hold 'Em poker games.
The Senate voted 13-11 yesterday against allowing video lottery at tracks in Salem, Seabrook, Belmont and Hinsdale.

NH Senate gives OK to global warming initiative Fri, 16 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire's Senate is backing a 10-state regional effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
The Senate voted 16-8 yesterday to implement the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative known as RGGI, but to revisit the initiative if Congress enacts a federal program. The House next considers changes made to the proposal, especially on how much money would go into a fund to promote energy efficiency.

California's top court legalizes gay marriage Fri, 16 May 2008 01:50:00 EDT
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California's Supreme Court declared gay couples in the nation's biggest state can marry — a monumental but perhaps short-lived victory for the gay rights movement yesterday that was greeted with tears, hugs, kisses and at least one instant proposal of matrimony.

Robotic suit could usher in super soldier era Fri, 16 May 2008 01:49:00 EDT
Rex Jameson bikes and swims regularly, and plays tennis and skis when time allows. But the 5-foot-11, 180-pound software engineer is lucky if he presses 200 pounds — that is, until he steps into an "exoskeleton" of aluminum and electronics that multiplies his strength and endurance as many as 20 times.

Vitamin D may help curb breast cancer, study finds Fri, 16 May 2008 01:49:00 EDT
Breast cancer patients with low levels of vitamin D were much more likely to die of the disease or have it spread than patients getting enough of the nutrient, a study found — adding to evidence the "sunshine vitamin" has anti-cancer benefits.

Woman indicted in Missouri MySpace suicide case Fri, 16 May 2008 01:48:00 EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The groundbreaking move by federal authorities to indict a Missouri mother on charges connected to the suicide of a 13-year-old MySpace user has sent a strong message to the online world: Internet impostors may be prosecuted.

N.H. House delays proposed 25 cent cigarette tax hike Thu, 15 May 2008 04:09:00 EDT
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire is hoping to shore up its sagging budget by attracting smokers from other states to buy cigarettes at relatively bargain prices.
The House voted 190-120 yesterday to delay a proposed 25-cent cigarette tax hike in hopes residents from other states, especially Massachusetts, will stock up on New Hampshire smokes. The House rejected a move to kill the tax increase altogether.

Study: Over half of Americans on chronic medicines Thu, 15 May 2008 02:11:00 EDT
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — For the first time, it appears that more than half of all insured Americans are taking prescription medicines regularly for chronic health problems, a study shows.
The most widely used drugs are those to lower high blood pressure and cholesterol — problems often linked to heart disease, obesity and diabetes.

O'Connor makes personal plea for Alzheimer's aid Thu, 15 May 2008 02:10:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first woman on the Supreme Court is now the nation's most prominent Alzheimer's caregiver.
Retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor made public her family's private battle with the mind-destroying illness yesterday as she urged Congress to speed research in hopes of slowing a coming epidemic.

Giant beetles seized at Pennsylvania post office Thu, 15 May 2008 02:10:00 EDT
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Customs agents seized more than two dozen giant beetles — some the size of a child's hand — from an overseas package after postal workers heard the insects making scratching noises.

China: Quake death toll could reach 50,000 Fri, 16 May 2008 01:51:00 EDT
LUOSHUI TOWN, China (AP) — Troops dug burial pits in this quake-shattered town and black smoke poured from crematorium chimneys elsewhere in central China as priorities began shifting yesterday from the hunt for survivors to dealing with the dead. Officials said the final toll could more than double to 50,000.

Rescuers at China quake epicenter, digging by hand Thu, 15 May 2008 02:13:00 EDT
HANWANG, China (AP) — Soldiers rushed to shore up a dam cracked by this week's powerful earthquake, and rescuers came by helicopter and ship yesterday into the isolated epicenter but still were forced to dig for survivors with their bare hands.

Swiss man soars above Alps with jet-powered wing Thu, 15 May 2008 02:12:00 EDT
BEX, Switzerland (AP) — A Swiss pilot strapped on a jet-powered wing and leaped from a plane yesterday for the first public demonstration of the homemade device, turning figure eights and soaring high above the Alps.

Hungry bear and cub take refuge on roof of 4-story building in central Romania Fri, 16 May 2008 01:47:00 EDT
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — A mother bear and her young cub stopped traffic and caused panic yesterday in central Romania after they roamed through gardens in search of food and finally climbed the stairs of a 4-story building and broke onto the roof.

Forgotten tot left behind at Vancouver airport Thu, 15 May 2008 02:14:00 EDT
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — An immigrant family accidentally left a 23-month boy in the Vancouver airport and learned he was missing only when contacted during the next leg of the trip.
Jun Parreno, the boy's father, told The Vancouver Sun the mix-up occurred Monday as he, his wife and two grandparents of the child, J.M., were scrambling between their arrival in Canada and a connecting flight to Winnipeg on Air Canada.

Rockport High School, Class of 2008 Fri, 16 May 2008 15:40:00 EDT

Danvers High School, Class of 2008 Fri, 16 May 2008 15:35:00 EDT

Salute to Calvary Christian School Seniors Fri, 16 May 2008 13:05:00 EDT
Calvary Christian senior, Danae, Green, 18, takes a picture with her date Dan Breault, 18, during the Junior/Senior banquet at The Granite Rose in Hampstead. Photo by Jarrod Thompson

Salute to Marblehead High School seniors Fri, 16 May 2008 11:25:00 EDT
December 03, 2007 : Caroline Belli trains at Salem State College during a Marblehead High School swim team practice. Belli hopes to have a big season for Marblehead. Photo by Matt Viglianti/Salem News

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: Primping for the prom Thu, 15 May 2008 15:58:00 EDT
Getting ready for prom night is an event itself. We followed five friends from Londonderry High School as they primped and prepared for their big night. We began at the Water's Edge Salon and Spa in Londonderry where we met up with Aleah Hart, Haley Iarocci, Taylor Natella, Gia Puopolo and Samantha Sfameni. Then it was on to Aleah's house where the girls put on make-up and changed into their gowns. Their dates, Nick Marquis, Kyle O'Connor, Chris Gagnon, Adam Bardwell and Tyler Peterson, arrived with corsages and soon the place was full of family and friends taking photos of the group. Then it was off to the prom at the Radisson Hotel in Manchester.

Peabody High School, Highlights of the 2007-2008 school year Thu, 15 May 2008 13:28:00 EDT

Salem High School, Highlights of the 2007-2008 school year Thu, 15 May 2008 13:07:00 EDT

Pictures of the Week, May 9 — May 15 Thu, 15 May 2008 14:44:00 EDT
Middleton: Anastasia Maynard, 6, of Boxford enjoys the last few bites of her ice cream cone in the dining room of Richardson's Ice Cream. The dairy makes more than 80 flavors. Photo by Deborah Parker/Salem News, Friday, April 18, 2008.

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THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
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Editor's Insight: Well worth the read Thu, 15 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT
Next week, readers will be treated to The Haverhill Gazette's annual Progress Edition.
We call it "Progress Edition" because it's chock full of upbeat stories about the progressive changes happening within the community.

Poor Tom's Almanac: Alan Thomas perseveres against all odds Thu, 15 May 2008 05:58:00 EDT
Alan Thomas is not your average fitness jock.
He hobbles into the YMCA at the crack of dawn, lays down his crutches, then goes through an intense hour of strength exercises.
Vertical chest and leg presses. Bicep curls. Tricep extensions. Abdominal crunches and an assortment of bench presses.

Writers' Nook: Prayers for Mother's Day Thu, 15 May 2008 05:57:00 EDT
Happy Mother's Day to Mom — youthful, elderly, tall, short, infirm, fitness guru, artistic, athletic, poor, wealthy....
For you who are a child yourself and given birth to a new life and feel alone and unsure I'll pray you find the assistance you need.

Letters to the editor Thu, 15 May 2008 05:56:00 EDT
Rep. L'Italien took the lead
To the editor:
It takes a lot of courage to advocate for what is right, and one thing state Rep. Barbara L'Italien has is a lot of courage. Rep. L'Italien is a strong, determined and thoughtful advocate for her constituents, particularly elders and disabled children and adults. Her passion for people in need stems from both personal and professional experience. Barbara's passion is guided by a realistic vision; her advocacy for good, solid programs for folks in need is done with a commitment to using public dollars efficiently. Recently, I could not have been more proud of our legislator when Rep. L'Italien took the lead in authoring an amendment that reflected this vision. While it was met with a round of applause from elder advocates like me from across the state, it was not well received by nursing home lobbyists.

Spring bridal show Sunday Thu, 15 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Bradford Country Club will host its second annual spring bridal show on Sunday.
Through a partnership with Brides.com, Bradford Country Club compiled a list of local brides-to-be and they have all received invitations. The goal is to have 200 brides-to-be in attendance.

Summer camp: A YMCA staple for over a century Thu, 15 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT
The end of the school year is on the horizon. For kids and teens that means more than a two-month break from classes. They look forward to summer vacation with its long, sunny days, warm weather, and for many kids, a fun camp experience.

Community calendar Thu, 15 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT
Thursday, May 15
Book sale: The Haverhill Public Library will hold a book sale from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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> The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Haverhill will hold a team captain's meeting for the June 2008 event at 6:30 p.m. at Pentucket Bank, 1 Merrimack St. For more information, call Polly Lombardi at 781-314-2680 or e-mail polly.lombardi@cancer.org.

Haverhill community television Thu, 15 May 2008 05:57:00 EDT
Here is the lineup for this week on TV22, Haverhill Community Television. All Monday through Thursday programming on Channel 22 is repeated at 11 the same evening. Also repeats the following day at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Programming subject to change; watch TV22 or visit www.haverhillcommunitytv.org for programming updates.

New to DVD Thu, 15 May 2008 05:56:00 EDT
"Untraceable" — Within the FBI there exists a division dedicated to investigating and prosecuting criminals on the Internet. Welcome to the front lines of the war on cybercrime, where Special Agent Jennifer Marsh has seen it all — until now. A tech-savvy Internet predator is displaying his graphic murders on his own Web site — and the fate of each of his tormented captives is left in the hands of the public: The more hits his site gets, the faster his victims die. When this game of cat and mouse becomes personal, Marsh and her team must race against the clock to track down this technical mastermind who is virtually untraceable. This rated R thriller stars Diane Lane, Billy Burke, Colin Hanks, Joseph Cross and Mary Beth Hurt.

Business briefs Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT
McKinnon heads Pentucket Financial Services
Kevin McKinnon, assistant vice president of Pentucket Bank and investment executive of Infinex Financial Group, will head Pentucket Financial Services headquartered in Pentucket Bank's Salem, N.H., office at 234 N. Broadway. McKinnon, a certified financial planner, brings over 10 years of investment experience.

Out of town adventures Thu, 15 May 2008 05:54:00 EDT
Thursday, May 15
Mass of Healing and Hope will be offered at 7 p.m. at Holy Angels Church, 8 Atkinson Depot Road, Plaistow, N.H. Celebrant will be the Rev. Michael Monette. Participants will be anointed with Holy Oil after Mass. Prayer Teams will be available for prayer after the Mass. All are welcome. For more information, call 603-382-8324.

School notes Thu, 15 May 2008 05:52:00 EDT
School lunches
Whittier Vo-Tech
Monday: Taco boat with beef, cheese, lettuce and salsa, corn, wheat bread, apple slices.
Tuesday: American chop suey, green beans, sliced Vienna bread, peach slices.

Hitting the mark Thu, 15 May 2008 05:52:00 EDT
Jacqueline Ann Brosnan received the Copeland-Gross Biology Prize. The prize is awarded to the graduating senior at Bowdoin College who has best exemplified the idea of liberal education during

Club meetings and events Thu, 15 May 2008 05:52:00 EDT
Team members needed: The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Haverhill will hold a team captain's meeting on Thursday, May 15, at 6:30 p.m. at Pentucket Bank, 1 Merrimack St. The relay needs local residents to serve as committee members, team captains and volunteers for the Friday, June 13, through Saturday, June 14, event at Northern Essex Community College. All funds raised support the American Cancer Society's programs of research, education, advocacy and service. Relays are 12 to 24 hours long and go overnight. Teams of eight to 15 people camp out at a local high school, park or fairground and take turns walking, jogging or running around a track or path. For more information, call Polly Lombardi at 781-314-2680 or e-mail polly.lombardi@cancer.org.

Pictures of the week, May 9 - May 15 Thu, 15 May 2008 16:25:00 EDT
Sheltered from a cold wind, Faith Decker, 5, and her mom, Maura, of Newburyport spent time in the Children's Room at the Newburyport Public Library. They read several books, starting with "Unicorn Wings." Photo by Bryan Eaton

Red tide is back on clam flats Shutdown could cost local economy millions Fri, 16 May 2008 03:54:00 EDT
Less than a week after shellfish harvesting was banned in Southern New Hampshire because of red tide, the algae poisonous to humans forced a shutdown of Essex County's $30 million shellfish harvesting industry yesterday.

Last year's drought takes bite out of mosquito populations Fri, 16 May 2008 03:52:00 EDT
ROWLEY – Where are the mosquitoes?
Not that anyone's complaining, but since spring has sprung throughout Essex County, residents have been buzzing about the decreased number of bloodsucking pests that typically accompany rising local temperatures.

Effort to place cell tower on Newbury farm ends Fri, 16 May 2008 03:51:00 EDT
NEWBURY — Communications giant T-Mobile has abandoned its effort to erect a 105-foot cell tower at Iron Moon Farm on High Road, ending a two-year battle between neighbors and the cell phone company over the impact the tower would have on the local landscape.

AUDIO SLIDESHOW: A life in music Wed, 14 May 2008 14:52:00 EDT
The Newburyport Choral Society has been making music for 74 years. And Betty Gillette has been there since the start. The 95-year-old Gillette has been called the "heart and soul" of the choral group. As the society prepares to present its spring concert series, Gillette reflects on her lifetime spent in music.

Heard Around Town: Amesbury actor becoming a familiar face Fri, 16 May 2008 03:50:00 EDT
Greg Hoyt hasn't visited his family in Amesbury in a few months, but most likely you've seen him anyway.
The Amesbury High School graduate turned actor is currently appearing in a regularly played Dunkin' Donuts commercial — he's the guy eating a pencil. But if you didn't notice him there, you've likely seen him somewhere else on your television set.

Lawyer: Chief didn't lie Calls criticism of Groveland's Weeks 'an absolute outrag Fri, 16 May 2008 03:49:00 EDT
GROVELAND — An attorney for retiring Groveland police Chief Ronald Weeks said he has advised Weeks to challenge retirement officials for questioning his honesty in an e-mail to a town official, while never confronting Weeks about it.

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