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Investigation launched into death of Celtics fan Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:48:00 EDT
BOSTON (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death yesterday of a man taken into police custody after the Celtics' NBA Finals win earlier this month, police said.
Police assigned to the Brookline Avenue and Fenway area to monitor pedestrians and traffic after the Celtic's June 18 victory said they spotted 22-year-old David Woodman of Southwick shortly before 1 a.m. crossing a street, according to a police statement.

Bear mauls teen during 24-hour bike race in Alaska Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:47:00 EDT
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A 14-year-old girl riding in a mountain bike race was attacked in the dark of night by a bear yesterday and severely injured, but she was able to make a brief 911 call that eventually resulted in her rescue.

Army study: Iraq occupation was understaffed Sun, 29 Jun 2008 23:47:00 EDT
DENVER (AP) — A nearly 700-page study released yesterday by the Army found that "in the euphoria of early 2003," U.S.-based commanders prematurely believed their goals in Iraq had been reached and did not send enough troops to handle the occupation.

Slideshow: Sunday at St. Peter's Fiesta 2008 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:50:00 EDT
Gloucester: Nick LoCoco, 18, recieves the American flag as a sign of victory for the Juniors Seine Boat races. Nick raced in the Nina under the captainship of Andy Orlando. Photo by Ceci Guillen.

Slideshow: St. Peter's Fiesta 2008 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:33:00 EDT
Gloucester: Gloucester Fire Fighters compete in a seine boat race on Saturday morning against the Police Department. The Police Department won the race. Photo by Desi Smith/Gloucester Daily Times Saturday, June 28, 2008

PHOTO SLIDESHOW:Sand and Sea Festival Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:27:00 EDT
Salisbury:Brandon Roy, Tiffany Carter, Joey Ientile and Abby Huard all from Manchester, NH didn't let the cold weather deter them from enjoying the personal water craft races at the Sand and Sea Festival this weekend at Salisbury Beach. Photo by Jim Vaiknoras

PHOTO SLIDESHOW:Amesbury Days Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:42:00 EDT
Amesbury:Rob Marinopoulos, his son Miko, 7, and their friend Caleb Huston, 7, paddle the Loch Gardner in the "Build your own Boat" Race at Family Fun Day at Lake Gardner Saturday as part of Amesbury Days. Photo by Jim Vaiknoras

PHOTO SLIDESHOW:Intertown Little league Championship Sun, 29 Jun 2008 12:47:00 EDT
Newbury: The Mariners' Justin Steeves waits for the throw as the Angels' Max McDonald slides safely into second during the Intertown League Majors Div. Little League Championship game between the Angels of Salisbury and the Mariners of Newbury in Byfield Saturday. Salisbury won the game 9-4. Photo by Jim Vaiknoras

On Point - 'American Nerd'
We talk with author Benjamin Nugent about what he calls the story of "his people," and two centuries of nerd lore.

On Point - Coping with High Gas Prices
As gas prices keep surging, millions of Americans are changing old habits – fast – in work and travel and life. We look at strategies for gas-price survival.

Here And Now - Bidding on Iraqi Oil
Bidding on Iraqi Oil, Author Mark Kurlanksy, McCain, Olympic Trials, Anne with an 'E'

Literary Landmarks Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:36:18 +0000

World of Ideas - The Legacy of 1968: A European Perspective
A lecture by European Parliament member and co-president of the Greens/Free European Alliance Group, Daniel Cohn-Bendit.

Tears mark churches' end Monday June 30, 2008
WORCESTER - From outside the church yesterday at 11:30 a.m. it was nearly impossible to tell that after morning Mass it would be closing its doors for good.

Man's body found in lake Monday June 30, 2008
DOUGLAS - Police divers in Wallum Lake recovered a body yesterday afternoon just before 4 p.m., and authorities believe it is the Rhode Island man missing since early Thursday morning.

Report: 'Radical' required Monday June 30, 2008
WORCESTER - The city's new school superintendent should be willing to experiment and should lead a "radical" restructuring of the district, according to a new report from The Research Bureau.

Worcester seeks home-rule foreclosure law Monday June 30, 2008
WORCESTER - With time running out to pass foreclosure legislation on Beacon Hill, city officials are asking state lawmakers to give them local authority to halt sub-prime foreclosures for six months, protect tenants in foreclosed buildings and force judicial review of foreclosures.

U.S. effort to curb al-Qaida backfires Monday June 30, 2008
WASHINGTON - Late last year, top Bush administration officials decided to take a step they had long resisted. They drafted a secret plan to authorize the Pentagon's Special Operations forces to launch missions into the snow-capped mountains of Pakistan to capture or kill top leaders of al-Qaida.

Kerry's first Democratic foe in decades targets Iraq war vote Monday June 30, 2008
BOSTON - U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry is facing his first primary opponent since taking office 23 years ago, and his challenger has one issue in mind: The senator's 2003 vote authorizing President Bush to launch military action against Iraq.

China's port woes cut fireworks export Monday June 30, 2008
LIUYANG, China - Chen Tiezhong will likely spend the Fourth of July worrying about the future of his sprawling fireworks factory. China, where fireworks were invented, is running short of ports from which to ship the dangerous cargoes abroad.

U.S. role in Iraq oil contracts is under scrutiny Monday June 30, 2008
A group of American advisers led by a small State Department team played an integral part in drawing up contracts between the Iraqi government and five major Western oil companies to develop some of the largest fields in Iraq, U.S. officials say.

Holy cannoli, minus trans fat in N.Y. Monday June 30, 2008
NEW YORK - Making cannoli is serious business in New York. It's a dessert so tempting that even a hit man in the "Godfather" couldn't leave a box behind.

Today's guest: Rom Brafman, co-author with Ori Brafman, of 'Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrationa Monday June 30, 2008
Mike Carruthers:

French shooting demo injures 16, including kids Monday June 30, 2008
PARIS - A military shooting demonstration in southeast France yesterday left 16 people wounded, including children, when real bullets were used instead of blank ones, officials said.

Iraqi female suicide bomber killed Monday June 30, 2008
BAGHDAD - Iraqi guards opened fire on a female suicide bomber yesterday and triggered her explosives belt before she reached their headquarters, foiling the latest of more than 20 suicide missions by women this year, military officials said.

Choppers collide in Ariz.; 6 killed Monday June 30, 2008
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. - Two medical helicopters collided yesterday about a half-mile from a northern Arizona hospital, killing six people and critically injuring a nurse, a federal official said. Two emergency workers on the ground were injured.

Historical highlights of the three churches Monday June 30, 2008
WORCESTER - Notre Dame des Canadiens Church escaped the wrecking ball when Edward C. Maher, the powerful chairman of the Worcester Redevelopment Authority, decided in the late 1960s that the historic house of worship would not be among the numerous Salem Square properties that would be demolished for the $130 million urban renewal project that would come to be known as Worcester Center.

PUBLIC AGENCIES Monday June 30, 2008
Worcester Redevelopment Authority, 12:30 p.m., Suite 530, 44 Front St.

Rutland uncaps the bottle Monday June 30, 2008
RUTLAND - Memorial Field and the Town Common percolated with activity over the weekend as Rutland began its Fourth of July celebration with sports, tournaments and concerts.

Overdue honors for 3 officers Monday June 30, 2008
FITCHBURG - The superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police has recognized three former city police officers for their work, which helped lead to an indictment in a murder case more than 30 years after the crime.

Town overwhelmingly opts to keep post office Monday June 30, 2008
ROYALSTON - A resounding town meeting vote Friday night ensures that the town's tiny post office will stay open after its operator gives up the contract for running the service.

Chief seeks public help solving February stabbing Monday June 30, 2008
FITCHBURG - Police Chief Robert A. DeMoura is looking for the public's help in finding a resolution to an unsolved local slaying earlier this year.

Sports glory recalled at Finnish fete Monday June 30, 2008
FITCHBURG - Kesajuhla, the Finnish Summer Festival, was celebrated in style over the weekend at the Saima Park Finnish Center.

Insurer claims rights to fourth painting Monday June 30, 2008
The insurance company claiming ownership of three paintings stolen from a Shrewsbury home more than 30 years ago is also asserting that it has rights to a painting stolen from a Concord home just months after the brazen Shrewsbury theft.

Court ruled rightly, and that's a problem Monday June 30, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court finally got it right on a gun case.

In politics, a push-back can come fast Monday June 30, 2008
Political allegiances are often unpredictable, but the battle for power at City Hall these days is providing an extra double take on how quickly allegiances can change.

How do you brew? Monday June 30, 2008
FITCHBURG - Kate and Nate Sanford of Fitchburg taste craft beers from New England and beyond at the Nashua River Brewers' Festival as part of Fitchburg Civic Days on Saturday at Riverfront Park. LYNNE KLAFT

Administrator ready for part-time duty Monday June 30, 2008
ASHBURNHAM - Town Administrator Kevin E. Paicos told the town he's ready to return to work next week, after deployment to Afghanistan last year as a medic in the special forces for the National Guard.

Town switching to quarterly tax bills Monday June 30, 2008
WESTMINSTER - Taxpayers may be surprised this week when they pick up their mail to find the first of the town's new quarterly tax bills, with the first installment due Aug. 1.

Senator says others inspire his ride for cancer research Monday June 30, 2008
LEOMINSTER - When state Sen. Robert A. Antonioni, D-Leominster, takes to the road to cycle 192 miles for the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, he won't be alone.

Grant up, up and OK with Apple Tree Arts Monday June 30, 2008
GRAFTON - The town has received a $50,000 matching grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission, which will fund long-awaited roof repairs to One Grafton Common.

Community Calendar Monday June 30, 2008
"Rainforest Alive!" comes to the Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St., at 7 p.m. July 8. Approximately 16 live reptiles, including alligators, will visit. The program will teach about how reptiles they move, see, reproduce, and more. Admission is free, with seating on a first come, first served basis. The event is recommended for ages 4 through adult. The program is funded through a grant from the Rosemary Davis Memorial Fund of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. For more inf

Regional digest Monday June 30, 2008
WARREN -- About 500 motorcycles passed through Warren yesterday during Molly's Ride for Child Safety to benefit The Molly Bish Foundation & Life Guards Center Inc.

Insurer in '76 Shrewsbury case claims rights to fourth painting Monday June 30, 2008
The insurance company claiming ownership of three paintings stolen from a Shrewsbury home more than 30 years ago is also asserting that it has rights to a painting stolen from a Concord home just months after the brazen Shrewsbury theft.

Finnish sports glory at fore Monday June 30, 2008
FITCHBURG - Kesajuhla, the Finnish Summer Festival, was celebrated in style over the weekend at the Saima Park Finnish Center.

A head start in Auburn Monday June 30, 2008
It's probably fair to say that Dr. Arthur M. Pappas and Martha R. Pappas are known to many in town as the couple who donated $763,000 to increase the size of the new high school's gymnasium from 10,000 to 18,000 square feet.

Big vote to keep tiny post office open Monday June 30, 2008
ROYALSTON - A resounding town meeting vote Friday night ensures that the town's tiny post office will stay open after its operator gives up the contract for running the service.

Overdue honors for three officers Monday June 30, 2008
FITCHBURG - The superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police has recognized three former city police officers for their work, which helped lead to an indictment in a murder case more than 30 years after the crime.

Senator says others inspire his cycling trek for cancer research Monday June 30, 2008
LEOMINSTER - When state Sen. Robert A. Antonioni, D-Leominster, takes to the road to cycle 192 miles for the Pan-Massachusetts Challenge, he won't be alone.

Teen takes control after mother faints while driving on Turnpike Monday June 30, 2008
MILLBURY - The daughter of a 41-year-old Attleboro woman who fainted while she was driving on the Massachusetts Turnpike yesterday was able to grab the wheel and steer into a guardrail, state police said.

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