News news 2008-05-29 Andanh.com

Searching for a home: Salem seniors sound off about future location of center Thu, 29 May 2008 00:32:00 EDT
SALEM — The prospect of spending a sunny morning at a newly built senior center with seaside views by Salem Willows captured Doug Sabin's imagination yesterday.
"I'm looking forward to many happy days sitting in a lawn chair, looking out to the ocean and smoking my cigar," Sabin said during one of two public hearings held yesterday for seniors to weigh in on locations for a new senior center.

The return of the brides and grooms: St. Stephen's marks sanctuary's 50 years with mass vow-renewal Thu, 29 May 2008 00:31:00 EDT
MARBLEHEAD — When he got married in 1975, remembers Don Doliber, the minister was more nervous than he was.
"I wasn't very nervous," he says. And why should he have been? Unlike the reverend, who was new, Doliber grew up in St. Stephen's United Methodist Church of Marblehead. His wife, Linda, was also a regular churchgoer.

History book pulls Marblehead Marine back to Tet tank battle Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
MARBLEHEAD — Just prior to Memorial Day, a total stranger alerted Harry Christensen to the fact that one of the defining moments of his life was part of a new book.
It was all the more perplexing because Christensen, a Marblehead selectman, hadn't given his permission and had never spoken to, never met, never heard of the author.

Beverly override election puts focus on taxes Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
BEVERLY — Property taxes in Beverly are lower than in many nearby towns, but still rank in the top 25 percent in the state, according to figures from the state Department of Revenue.
The average single-family homeowner in Beverly is paying $4,751 in property taxes this fiscal year, which ends on June 30. That's lower than the average tax bill in affluent towns like Wenham, Manchester and Hamilton, but high enough to rank 79th out of the more than 300 communities in the state, according to the Department of Revenue.

Police: Don't take chances with door-to-door peddlers Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Jerwayne J. Hunter, a Philadelphia man accused of trying to abduct a 13-year-old Beverly girl, sold magazines door-to-door.
He worked in Beverly last Friday, without the permission he needed from the Police Department, according to police. That transgression was invisible to would-be customers. It begs the question, how are you supposed to know if the person at your door trying to sell you something is obeying the law?

Rape suspect has a week to think about plea; Marblehead man calls brutal attack on ex-girlfriend a ' Wed, 28 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT
MARBLEHEAD — A local man pleaded guilty yesterday to beating, raping and nearly choking to death his former girlfriend in a fit of what a prosecutor called "irrational jealousy" over her choice to have dinner with another man.

Hamilton library may earn seniority Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
HAMILTON — There may come a day when people old enough to remember the Dewey Decimal System will use the town's former library as a gathering place, a center where they can play cards, gossip or share a cup of coffee.

Game Stop robbery suspect staying behind bars Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
SALEM — A Revere man is being held without bail in connection with a series of armed robberies along the North Shore, including the Mother's Day holdup of a Salem Game Stop store.
Prosecutors say 27-year-old William Nickerson confessed to that holdup, as well as another Game Stop robbery in Chelsea and a third stick-up of a convenience store in Saugus. The confession came after his arrest last week by Revere police, prosecutors say.

Seniors' health focus of Beverly nursing center event Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
BEVERLY — More often than not, a healthy person is an active person, and that's the twist on today's Senior Health and Fitness Day at Ledgewood Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
"It's not just a health fair," said Laurie Roberto, executive director. "It's all interactive."

Public comment sought on future of Salem senior center Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
SALEM — Residents can weigh in on the future of the senior center during two public hearings today.
The committee searching for a new senior center location will present three possible sites, then take comments and answer questions. The first hearing runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. with a second session set for 6:30 to 8 p.m. Both will be held at the current senior center at 5 Broad St.

Ipswich offers cash incentive for novice homebuyers Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
IPSWICH — The Planning Department has a sweet deal for eligible first-time homebuyers, but this is definitely a case where only the early birds will get the worms.
Housing coordinator Tom Bentley said first-time buyers can get up to $10,000 to help with their purchase, provided they make no more than $46,300 for a single person, or $66,150 for a family of four. The money can be applied to your down payment, or it can be used to reduce the size of your mortgage. The home you are buying must be in Ipswich to qualify.

Peabody superintendent reaps retroactive pay raise Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
PEABODY — School Committee members gave Superintendent C. Milton Burnett a 2 percent retroactive pay hike last night, boosting his base salary to $142,800.
Burnett also receives a $4,200 annuity, but it was unclear last night whether that would change. Committee members also approved changing the superintendent's mileage allowance to a flat monthly rate of $200 per month.

Police Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
Salem
Monday
r A man walking his dog around the Salem Common at 4:50 p.m. saw someone near his car looking like he was trying to break in. The man began to approach the stranger near his car, and the stranger ran down the street.

Override recount date set in Hamilton Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
HAMILTON — Next Friday has been selected as the day to recount Town Election ballots. Town Clerk Jane Wetson said the procedure will begin at 9 a.m. in the Memorial Room at Town Hall and will probably take a couple of hours.

Police ID injured motorcyclist Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
MIDDLETON — Police yesterday released the identity of a motorcyclist involved in a severe crash on Sunday on Route 62.
Scott Twadelle, 40, of North Andover was flown to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston from Beverly Hospital. Twadelle's medical condition was not available as of press time yesterday.

Woman hurt, traffic snarled after head-on crash Wed, 28 May 2008 05:28:00 EDT
BEVERLY — An afternoon head-on collision backed up traffic along Brimbal Avenue and Route 128 exit yesterday, but there were no serious injuries.
One woman was taken by ambulance to Beverly Hospital as a precaution. Prior to being treated by paramedics, she was out and walking around the crash scene.

Girl-grab suspect held without bail: Magazine seller has hearing Friday, denies any contact Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT
BEVERLY — A man arrested Friday after police said he tried to grab a 13-year-old girl riding her bike home from an ice-cream stand will remain held without bail at least through Friday, when a hearing into whether he poses a danger to the public is held.

In Danvers Square, old furniture store gets new life Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT
DANVERS — It may no longer be a furniture store, but there will still be plenty of chairs at the former C.F. Tompkins Co. building as two restaurants will set up shop there, along with a women's clothing store.

Lynn police shoot and kill knife-wielding man Tue, 27 May 2008 23:31:00 EDT
LYNN (AP) — Authorities say a Lynn police officer shot and killed an East Boston man after he refused to drop a knife.
Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett's office says the officer saw the man, later identified as 34-year-old Michael Addesa, acting suspiciously at a city intersection early yesterday morning. Blodgett says the officer ordered Addesa to stop, but he refused.

Epping police: More than 100 calls came in involving LaBarre Wed, 28 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT
BRENTWOOD (AP) — Two members of the Epping Police Department testified yesterday at Sheila LaBarre's insanity trial that they had records of more than 100 calls from her in 20 years, ranging from complaints about her road to domestic violence calls.

Between the Lines: We Don't Need No Stinkin' Ethics! Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
Just a few weeks ago, Pat Markey sounded optimistic about the first big proposal he'd be bringing forward as a freshman Springfield city councilor: a detailed ordinance, co-sponsored by colleague Bruce Stebbins, that would hold city officials to public disclosure requirements similar to those state...

The World This Week: No More Victims Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
In the past three years, my born-again right-wing neighbor has gotten married and had two kids, a boy and a girl. He has a cozy little house on a quiet cul-de-sac, a meek, stay-at-home mom for his kids, a well-paying job and his health. Still, he is not happy. My neighbor has been on the warpath...

Imperium Watch: White House, Glass House Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
Speaking to Israel's Knesset on that nation's 60th anniversary, President Bush referred to World War II to excoriate the folly of the "appeasement" mentality. But his attempt to blandish Israel by indirectly damning Hitler's genocidal anti-Semitism has revived interest in his...

The Gateway Myth Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
I guess I'm sort of a poster boy for the "war on drugs." When critics of getting high talk about how bad drugs are, they usually refer to someone like me—a former crackhead who lost everything to addiction, narrowly escaped death and ended up in rehab. "Don't do drugs!"...

What do you think? Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
SUV Lust Dies Hard Jim Motavalli's recent column about auto buyers eschewing SUVs as gas prices have risen [Wheels: "Small Is Beautiful," May 15, 2008] was encouraging, but we shouldn't read too much optimism into this trend. There's no celebration in the knowledge that small...

Prison--for Pot? Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
I call Dick Evans to interview him. But he has his own question—or, more specifically, an assignment—for me: "I challenge you to find anyone who believes adults who choose to use marijuana responsibly deserve to be arrested, prosecuted and locked up." Evans is pretty sure I'll...

Going Greek Thu, 29 May 2008 12:00:00 AM EDT
If you've ever wondered if there was more to sorority life than pillow fights, sweater sets and cute frat boys, don't miss this week's installment of Funny Fridays. Ladies from ImprovBoston (pictured) trek west to perform RUSH, an improvised insiders' take on sorority life, through...

Cisco Summer of Lager Tue, 27 May 2008 13:55:23 -0400

Lagers are underrated by most consumers and avoided by most brewers. Many consumers associate this style with some of the larger and more popular brands of American or imported lagers (and Pilsners) that often get a bad rap from beer geeks gone snob. Though arguably not as diverse as ales, lagers can actually range from pale to black, from subtle to smoky and everything in between.

As for brewers, these bottom-fermented brews require cool fermentation and long periods of maturation—"lager" is derived from the German verb "lagern," which means "to store." And the longer a beer sits in a vessel, the longer that vessel isn't making revenue, which is why the quick turnaround of warmer, top-fermenting ales is often preferred. Additionally, it's impossible for brewers to hide flaws in lagers on the paler side, as the success of these beers relies on delicacy and balance.

This week we taste Summer of Lager from Cisco Brewers in Nantucket, Mass. Cisco describes the beer as such: "The lager is the lightest, most refreshing of our beers. It's a classic Bavarian style lager with a delicious bready malt palate and an assertive noble hop finish. It just makes your mouth beg for more ..." It's brewed with Belgian lager malt, German Munich malt, some wheat malt and Mt. Hood hops (a triploid hybrid of the Hallertau). It's also brewed in October, lagered and sold the following summer.

We love lagers—just wanted to throw that out there.

The Taste

Pours a hazy gold color with tons of carbonation, creating a billowy foam that seeks to escape the glass. The nose is soft and bready, with a slight musty, husky character and faint vinous herbal notes. Body is thicker than expected—full, round and a bit viscous; very creamy and smooth on the palate, too. More bready malt characters—breadiness dominations the brew—followed by a light sweetness, grape notes from the Munich malt and an herbal hop flavor with a slight spicy kick. Sweet cereal grains toward the finish, which turns a bit course, dry and grainy ... oh, and moreish. Cisco was right.

Final Thoughts

Summer of Lager is a fantastic lager that comes in at just over 6 percent alcohol by volume and is full of flavor, while maintaining its balance and subtleties—as a good lager should. Definitely a must-try for lagerheads or anyone wanting to try a solid interpretation of a German Munich Helles. We picked up a 22-ounce bomber at Harvest Co-op [581 Mass. Ave., Central Sq., Cambridge. 617.661.1580. harvest.coop] for $5.99.

FOR MORE INFO: CISCOBREWERS.COM

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RESPECT BEER.

Almost, but not quite, entirely unlike Champagne Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:57 -0400

While genuine Champagne from France's eponymous region is great for holidays, celebrations or coaxing your spring fling out of his or her skivvies, it's a bit too classy for everyday drinking. Why drop $40 on a bottle of wine when there is a perfect alternative at only a fraction of the price? Sparkling wine is the name for all bubbly made outside the small, illustrious Champagne region north of Paris. These less expensive bottles are produced from almost everywhere that regular wine is made, and your summer is not complete without them.

CAVA

Cava is sparkling wine from the Penedès region of Northeast Spain. This bubbly dates back to the late 1800s, when a local winemaker wanted to mimic the popularity of French Champagne. Unlike its more expensive cousin, Cava was invented with the intention of being a simple wine that can be popped without occasion or ceremony. Now the region produces millions of cases a year and helps support mimosa habits worldwide. While there are bottles of Cava that can reach higher prices, most can be purchased by the case for less than the price of two bottles of Champagne.

We suggest the Casteller Cava Rose NV ($12) at Bauer Wine and Spirits [330 Newbury St., Boston. 617.262.0363. bauerwines.com]

PROSECCO

This northern Italian bubbly is the perfect summer sipper. The crisp and clean flavors scream for sunny days and hot nights. Prosecco is not just the name of the wine, it's also the name of the primary grape. The process by which the Italians make Prosecco differs from Champagne since the second fermentation (where the bubbles come from) takes place in large tanks rather than in individual bottles. This shorter process benefits Prosecco because it preserves the freshness of the grapes and helps bring out the best flavors of the wine. Italians drink this stuff like it's water, and after you taste it you'll know exactly why. Prosecco isn't just delicious—it's versatile. Make a Bellini before dinner or drink with a light pasta and salad.

We suggest the Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco NV ($15) at The Wine Emporium [607 Tremont St., South End, Boston. .617.262.0379. thewineemporiumboston.com]

AMERICAN SPARKLING

Although it took us Americans a little while to jump on the bubbly bandwagon, the US is now producing a wide selection of sparking wines. While famous houses from Champagne, such as Mumm, Louis Roederer and Moët & Chandon, have bought huge vineyards in California, there are less international and more interesting wines to check out from unique American sources. Right here in our own backyard, Westport Rivers Winery [westportrivers.com] produces numerous fantastic sparkling wines. After a single sip of their '99 Blanc de Blancs, you'll utter the same phrase we did: "This came from Massachusetts?!?" Another unique location is the Gruet Winery [gruetwinery.com] in New Mexico (yes, they make wine in New Mexico).

We suggest the Gruet Brut NV ($18) at Downtown Wine and Spirits [225 Elm St., Davis Sq., Somerville. 617.625.7777. downtownwineandspirits.com]

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Thank you for smoking Tue, 27 May 2008 13:47:08 -0400

Boston has many fine barbecue establishments devoted to the art of smoke, sauce, sides and swine. If you know where to look, the city's 'cue scene is alive and kicking—just in time for your Memorial Day picnic, back porch beerfest or arduous Tivo catch-up session.

BBQ TOWN

Its motto, "Barbecue & More!" is spot-on. On its expansive menu, BBQ Town offers subs, pizzas, wraps and a smattering of Latin American and Italian specialties. There are some truly tasty desserts, including a firm, creamy flan and a raisin-studded bread pudding. But don't miss the tangy pulled meats or the charcoal-grilled items; all are sweet and smoky with a zippy, never-bottled sauce. Vegetarian friends can still keep with the barbecue theme, dining on the 16-plus sides, though the tender collards have clearly gotten cozy with a ham hock. The cornbread is lightly sweet, tender yet gritty. Admire the framed photos of the Red Sox World Series, movie western heroes (including Shirley Temple) and African-American civil rights and war heroes while you wait for your order.

[4000 Washington St., Roslindale. 617.522.1010. bbqtown.com]

PIT STOP BARBEQUE

If you've ever driven by Pit Stop, you've smelled the smoky, meaty deliciousness that awaits. Don't let the cramped double parking in front dissuade you—it's all good and worth the trip by T or car. This veritable barbecue shack offers cuts from creatures that moo, oink and cluck, including Friday-'til-they're-out chitterlings. Past the well-seasoned smokers in the parking lot, watch father and son man the grill, while Mom mops sauce and serves up sides like homemade mac & cheese, lightly porky collards and fresh, tangy coleslaw. The pulled meats and ribs, South Carolina-style, are exceptional ... and did we mention the collards? The cornbread is southern, not sweet, and perfectly offsets the lightly vinegary sauce. Pit Stop is strictly takeout—with so many queuing up, there's no elbow room at the two small tables. Save the eating for home, where you can savor the real thing in comfort.

[888 Morton St., Mattapan. 617.436.0485]

BILLY'S TEXAS BBQ

Billy's Texas BBQ may look like a pizza place, but don't judge a book by its cover. These are pink-at-the-bone, lightly smoked ribs in a true-to-Texas sauce, sweet and smoky with a hint of spice. The candied yams are meltingly soft, and cinnamon-sweet enough to horrify your dentist. They're a nice foil to the silky, peppery, perfectly salted collards. With beef and pork ribs, grilled steak tips and chicken, the 'cue menu is straightforward and worthwhile. The rib meat slides off the bone, with a light layer of fat to complement the juicy, just-chewy-enough, flavorful meat. The sides of rice, collards, yams, potato salad and corn are clearly made with love.

[530 Washington St., Dorchester. 617.288.6161]

BOSTON SAUSAGE COMPANY (AKA THE SMOKEHOUSE)

Got grilling cojones? This is your place. If you've enjoyed andouille, chorizo or gourmet sausage in local restaurants, you've sampled the Smokehouse's work. Choose from a dizzying array of the Smokehouse's bulk boxes of sausages, in a full range of unendangered meats (chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb, veal, duck) and varieties to suit your carnivorous urges. The ham hocks are essential for good greens; the tasso ham completes your gumbo. Need a goose breast to impress? The Smokehouse has it. But 'cue hounds will drool over the beef brisket —just fatty enough—and the ready-to-reheat beef and pork ribs in a tangy sauce. Get a cold-smoked pork butt to serve while your guests wait for your grill's coals to ash over.

[1188 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan. 617.298.6300]

Green Day Tue, 27 May 2008 13:43:11 -0400

Finally, a way for kids to go green that doesn't necessarily involve eating brussels sprouts or spinach (audible faint cheers). Launched in July 2007, WebbliWorld.com (geared for ages 6-12) is the first green social network designed to teach children about today's biggest issues. All users assume a Webbli identity in this colorfully wacky realm designed by Aardman Animations, the Brit geniuses behind Wallace & Gromit. Once on the site, socially responsible Webblis (Wij, Wez and Wanda) give kiddies useful info, ranging from healthy eating to concerns for the environment, and suggest entertaining and educational games to play.

Camilla Whitby, one of the creators of WebbliWorld and mother of two, says that the main goal of WebbliWorld is to have fun and learn in a safe place on the internet. "We are trying to raise awareness for green issues," she says. "It is very important to put the message across without nagging the kids and making them feel bad about what is happening to our environment. We want the kids to feel empowered with the information."

One way they do this is through the "Polar Bear Tracker" on the World Wildlife Fund website. Kids are able to find real polar bears and see where they are, where they have traveled, why they are in trouble and then create their own character and play polar bear games.

It's not exactly Ender's Game, but the online activities serve as a useful, virtual reminder of what challenges the real world holds. It's worthwhile to start 'em thinking early.

[webbliworld.com]

Seaport District | Silver Line Tue, 27 May 2008 13:38:53 -0400

We know it's not a subway. But we'll honor the Silver Line just the same, because hey—they tried, right?

One stop from South Station lies the intriguing and provocative Institute of Contemporary Art [100 Northern Ave., Boston. 617.478.3100. icaboston.org]. Time to get your marvel on, especially on Thursday nights when there's no charge for admission (thanks, Target). Don't get postmodern sculpture? There's more to see. As Liz D points out, "The bleachers overlooking the water and the skyline, is to me, one of the most romantic spots in Boston." Just take 'em by the hand and propose ... a meal.

After succulent seafood at Yankee Lobster Fish Market [300 Northern Ave., Boston. 617.345.9799. yankeelobstercompany.com] enters your gaping cavity, you'll barely be able to utter an "Essex, whaaat?" A veritable pescetarian wonderland shelling out bivalves and crustaceans aplenty, this dive eatery-cum-fish market will have you salivating sooner then you'll be able to figure out how to pronounce "quahog." Take it from Billie M—there ain't much better than chowing on fried clams sporting "crunchy outsides, with sweet, salty bursts of bellies" out of plastic red baskets in the sunshine. Truth.

Which brings us to our next stop ... the Harpoon Brewery [306 Northern Ave., Boston. 888.HARPOON. harpoonbrewery.com]! We don't want to steal a page from the Alström brothers, but it's a damn travesty to visit the Seaport without a pit stop here. Should awesome free beer ever be a question? What's that, you want a tour? For people like Chris F, all the brew you can drink in half an hour borders on extreme elation. And we like how they think.

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Of graphic nature Tue, 27 May 2008 13:35:39 -0400

Unless you're of a particular ilk, comic book stores can seem intimidating, with unfamiliar formats, rabid "collectors" and inpenetratable voids of hyper-niche knowledge. However, Union Square's Hub Comics has been bucking the insular stereotype since January 2008 as an airy, independent, welcoming perch.

I didn't know exactly how to interpret Hub's tagline, "the comics shop for NPR listeners," but it simply indicates the store features intellectual graphic novels, such as Adrian Tomine's Shortcomings or Marjane Satrapi's Persepolis, that are frequently discussed on the literati-cult radio station. Serial Western spy and postmodern romance titles elegantly cohabitate with issues of DC and Marvel classics. This, happily, makes for highly accessible exploration for curious readers and comics geeks alike. "I want to emphasize comics as a medium and an artform," says store owner James Welborn. "I want [Hub] to be more of a graphical bookstore rather than a superhero shop." Grinning, manager Jesse Farrell agrees, "There's more to comics than capes."

Welborn's self-described "concerted effort to stock every section as deeply as possible" is evident on the literature shelf, with titles including The Manga Bible and a graphic rendition of Julius Caesar, to the younger-minded section in the front sporting The Adventures of Tintin to Scooby-Doo. "In the afternoon, kids will come in and grab books and read 'em," says Farrell, describing young comic readership as "planting that seed." There's a smattering of large, comfy gray couches and black rock-a-loungers for anyone to flop on with a favored title.

"I wanted to get as much local stuff as possible," remarks Welborn in front of a highlighted area featuring books and mini-comics from hometown cartoonists including Liz Prince, Maris Wicks and Curtis Lawson (Farrell helpfully describes Lawson's Kinkaid comic as a "punk anarchist action book"). Locals George Pfromm II and Matthew Reidsma were invited to draw in the store on May 3, "Free Comic Book Day," as real live cartoonists! And considering Hub's position within the highly diverse Somerville community, they're searching high and low for more titles in different languages to serve everyone in the neighborhood. "Comics are an emerging art form," says Welborn, "a lot of voices being expressed."

[Hub Comics, 19 Bow St., Union Sq., Somerville. 617.718.0987. hubcomics.com]

THINKING APE BLUES 10.21 Thu, 29 May 2008 00:16:44 -0400

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JAMIE AND CHRISTOPHER Wed, 28 May 2008 14:44:29 -0400

What do you think of this night?

Jamie: I think it's pretty rad. I just got here, and I'm already sweating balls. It's fantastic.

Sweating balls?

J: Yeah, I don't even have them, that's how much I'm sweating.

Metaphorical balls.

Christopher: They haven't dropped yet.

J: If I was an old man my balls would be sweating right now. All that bass!

What are you guys up to later?

J: Well, next weekend we are having our '60s beach party/superhero party at my house.

That sounds like fun. So you biked here?

J: I walked my bike here with Christopher who was walking.

C: Bi-pedal.

J: We drank some Triple Sec and Fanta on the way over.

Quite a combination.

J: It worked perfectly, orange and orange.

Fantastic.

J: Fanta-stic.

ISABELA AND THAIS Wed, 28 May 2008 14:42:46 -0400

I DJed tonight, what did you think?

Thais: I know, I saw that. I liked it.

Isabela: It was groovy, I liked it.

Groovy? What do you mean groovy?

T: You get to dance and shake it off and dance it off. Shake off everything, work, everything.

What are you doing for Memorial Day weekend?

I: Not sure yet, but I'm thinking Cape Cod.

What do you do in Cape Cod ... collect clams?

T: I love clams. I do. Clams and oysters are good.

What do you like about the Thursdays here?

T: I like the music, I'm very into the music.

I: I loved it. It's my first time here. We're both from Brazil.

What part of Brazil?

I: South part of Brazil.

T: Close to São Paolo. Outside Florianópolis. I work and she studies.

Brazil! You're music is incredible. I want to go so bad.

I: Let's go.

Karp's firm to get 'more aggressive' on waterfront hotel plan Thu, 29 May 2008 00:15:00 EDT
GEORGETOWN — Developer Stephen Karp yesterday signaled that his company is moving forward with plans for a hotel along the Merrimack River, saying the firm, Newburyport Development, has "become more aggressive" in that area since his last visit to the city in March.

Minutes from the past Anti-Slavery Society ledgers found in Amesbury chronicle a local chapter in hi Thu, 29 May 2008 00:13:00 EDT
The ink had faded to brown on paper that had aged to yellow.
But Dianne Dostie Cole was certain about what she saw when she deciphered the words, painstakingly written in a tiny, cramped hand.
The two slender volumes that turned up in the collection at the John Greenleaf Whittier Home in Amesbury about a year ago contained the constitutions and meeting minutes of two organizations: the Amesbury & Salisbury Anti-Slavery Society and the Amesbury & Salisbury Female Anti-Slavery Society.

Police search for more teens who fled party bust Wed, 28 May 2008 03:56:00 EDT
WEST NEWBURY — Police are still hunting for scores of teenagers who hightailed it into the woods when police broke up a party at Long Hill Farm last week, and there could be "many" more charged with underage possession of alcohol.

Newburyport: Council puts off landfill request to special meeting Wed, 28 May 2008 03:50:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — The City Council last night did not act on a request from the owner of the Crow Lane Landfill to allow more trash at the site in order to cap the dump.
Instead, councilors plan to schedule a special meeting next week to take up the issue.

Election tomorrow for revived Oldtown Water District posts Wed, 28 May 2008 03:50:00 EDT
NEWBURY — Residents of the Oldtown section of Newbury will go to the polls tomorrow to elect three water commissioners.
The election marks the revival of a long-dormant entity that controls the water resources in Oldtown, as Newbury and Newburyport negotiate over supplying water to two areas in the town.

West Newbury: Teacher hurt in crash stable after surgery Wed, 28 May 2008 03:44:00 EDT
WEST NEWBURY — A Pentucket Regional High School teacher is in stable condition after surgery for injuries suffered after a car accident Friday afternoon.
Gregory Kunkel, 58, of 28 Kinsale Drive, Rochester, N.H., was transported by MedFlight to Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after the accident. Kunkel teaches English at the high school.

Heard around town: Not the target he aimed for Wed, 28 May 2008 03:34:00 EDT
AMESBURY — A man who accidentally shot himself in the leg yesterday morning at a local sportsmen's club mainly injured his pride, police said.
The man, whom Amesbury police could not identify, was at the State Line Field and Stream Club on the border of South Hampton and Amesbury when he accidentally shot himself about 11:30 a.m. with a small-caliber round, said Sgt. William Scholtz. The man was taken to Anna Jaques Hospital for treatment.

Amesbury school notes: Art Program gets $3,000 grant Wed, 28 May 2008 03:28:00 EDT
Amesbury Middle School's Art Program has received assistance from multiple community groups. Most recently, Amesbury Educational Foundation Inc. provided art teachers Susan Olsen and Ann Bartkiewicz with a $3,000 grant. The grant will be used to purchase computers for the art photography program.

Searches active for water superintendent, town manager Wed, 28 May 2008 03:28:00 EDT
SEABROOK — Two applications are already in at Town Hall from people interested in becoming Seabrook's next water superintendent.
The application deadline is June 13, Town Manager Scott Dunn said. He's hoping to have the new superintendent appointed and maybe even on board by July.

NEWBURYPORT SCHOOL NOTES: Project restocking food pantry Wed, 28 May 2008 03:28:00 EDT
Now is the time local food pantries struggle to restock their shelves, and the Bresnahan School is asking the community to come together to help the Pettengill House.
The Community Involvement Project will aim to restock the shelves of the food pantry. While the Petengill House food pantry is always in need of nonperishable food items and toiletries, they are exceptionally low on peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti sauce and children's snacks. A collection bin is set up in the lobby of the Bresnahan School to take donations. Any questions can be directed to Susan Acquaviva at 978-462-5653 or at aqua01@comcast.net.

Seabrook school notes: Author encourages students to pursue their dreams Wed, 28 May 2008 03:28:00 EDT
Cynthia Lord, author of the Newbery Honor Award-winning book "Rules" made a special visit to middle school students last Friday. Lord, of Topsum, Maine, travels around to different states making school visits and author appearances at libraries and bookstores.

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