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Region news in brief Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:59:00 EDT
Sentencing for man convicted of fatal strangling
BOSTON (AP) — A man convicted of strangling a young Milton woman and later setting her body on fire in Boston's Franklin Park is awaiting word on his punishment.

Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:59:00 EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.
It is the strongest guidance ever given on the issue by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which released its new guidelines today. The academy also recommends low-fat milk for 1-year-olds and wider cholesterol testing.

The buck doesn't stop here; it just keeps falling Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:58:00 EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Things in the U.S. sure are tough. Brother, can you spare a euro?
Signs saying "We accept euros" are cropping up in the windows of some Manhattan retailers. A Belgium company is trying to gobble up St. Louis-based Anheuser-Busch, the nation's largest brewer and iconic Super Bowl advertiser.

Pass the prosecco: dictionary's new entries debut Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:57:00 EDT
Is it acceptable to serve edamame to a dinner guest who's a pescatarian?
Should you pour prosecco or soju for the winner of the Texas Hold 'em game you're planning near the infinity pool? And what's that wing nut in the corner saying about dirty bombs and nasty Noroviruses?

Focus on elk as disease persists near Yellowstone Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:57:00 EDT
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Federal officials are considering a tentative proposal that calls for capturing or killing infected elk in Yellowstone National Park to eliminate a serious livestock disease carried by animals in the area.

Art association awards scholarships Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:30:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — The Newburyport Art Association awarded $7,300 in college and pre-college scholarships this spring through their growing ArtLink Program.
The 2008 scholarship recipients were:
Molly Quill, Newburyport High School; Hemphill Family Foundation, $1,000.

Mass warning system secured for Amesbury Town, not nuclear plant, will pay for CodeRED system Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:29:00 EDT
AMESBURY — One year after a Seabrook Station siren falsely sounded in Amesbury, causing panicked residents to flood 911 with phone calls as they struggled to find information on what was happening, the town has received a local grant to fund a mass notification system.

Amesbury town notebook: Restaurants bring dinner crowd to Friend St. stores Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:28:00 EDT
The night life on Friend Street is growing these days.
Several Amesbury shops have extended their hours this summer to cater to the dinner crowd leaving the restaurants in Market Square.
"I think Friend Street is a lively street," said Deb Pagley, owner of Parke Place. Her store just moved from Market Street up to the former Amesbury Dry Cleaners storefront. With the switch, she has seen more foot traffic at night from the Barking Dog and Ale House, both of which are right across the street.

Salisbury Town Notebook: New name for Irish dance school Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:28:00 EDT
Duffin-Murphy School of Irish Dance has changed its name to the Bracken School of Irish Dance now that it's partnering with choreographer Thomas Bracken.
Bracken is a renowned dance instructor and choreographer and has worked with many champion-caliber dancers.

Academy of Strategic Learning honor roll Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:28:00 EDT
AMESBURY — The following is a list of Academy of Strategic Learning students who made the fourth quarter high honor and honor roll lists for academic achievement.
High Honors
Grade eight, Ryan Tragakis; grade 10, Mason Eaton; grade 11, Melissa Rawding; grade 12, Matthew Gingras.

Georgetown municipal calendar Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:27:00 EDT
Monday
7:30 p.m., Water Board, 1 Moulton St.
Tuesday
7:30 p.m., Community Preservation Committee, Town Hall third-floor meeting room
Wednesday
7 p.m., Planning Board, Town Hall third-floor meeting room

Newburyport city notebook: Handicapped parking spots on Hutcheson's agenda Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:27:00 EDT
City Councilor Steve Hutcheson said he hopes to create a certain set of criteria or a procedure to determine who can get handicapped parking spots on city streets outside their houses.
Hutcheson, an at-large councilor, is chairman of the Public Safety Committee and recently received a request from Cheryl Short for a handicapped spot outside her High Street home. Short is disabled with a degenerative cartilage disease that makes walking a laborious task and has compromised her ability to support herself.

Merrimac senior activities Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:26:00 EDT
Afternoon at the Movies: Wednesday, July 16, 12:45 p.m., "The Bucket List" with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. The movie is free.
Amesbury Playhouse: Free shows for seniors — "Grease," July 6, 5 p.m. dinner, 6:30 show; July 9, 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 show; July 20, noon dinner, 1:30 show. Reservations must be made two days before the show by calling 978-346-9549. For a dinner reservation, call 978-388-9444. Tell them you are from the Merrimac seniors.

Merrimac municipal calendar Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:25:00 EDT
Monday
7 p.m., Board of Fire Engineers, Fire Headquarters, Engineers Room
7:30 p.m., Board of Assessors, Town Hall, Assessor's Office
Tuesday
4 p.m., Light and Water Commissioners, Light & Water Department

Councilors called to court over landfill Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:24:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — The entire City Council and Mayor John Moak have been summoned to court by New Ventures, the company that owns the landfill.
City Council President James Shanley confirmed that all councilors as well as the mayor will be issued summonses in the next few days. The request was made by New Ventures LLC relating to the company's assertion that the city holds some liability over the landfill, which has been deemed a contaminated site by the state, for materials dumped at the site prior to when New Ventures took over.

Seabrook notebook: Town tabs new finance manager Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:24:00 EDT
Debra Knowles was recently appointed as Seabrook's new finance office manager. Town officials made the appointment late last month.
Knowles follows former finance office manager Victoria MacLaughlin. Town officials came to a final separation agreement with MacLaughlin recently, after she'd been on administrative leave since April. MacLaughlin was hired in July 2007.

Missing security guard's family launches campaign to find his remains Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:23:00 EDT
SEABROOK — After Multiple Sclerosis cut short Curt Pishon's dream career on the Concord Police Department 10 years after it started, the former Army military police officer eventually came to terms with his illness, taking a job as a security guard, assigned to Seabrook's former Venture Corporation.

Groveland reaches contract agreement with new police chief New deputy also to be named Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:14:00 EDT
GROVELAND — All that remains is for the contract to be signed, and the town will have a new permanent police chief.
Acting Chief Robert Kirmelewicz said he and selectmen have agreed to a contract that makes him permanent chief and promotes Sgt. Jeffrey Gillen to deputy chief.

Retired professor has an asteroid all his own Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:13:00 EDT
Few people in this world can look up into the sky at night knowing that somewhere, floating above them, there is a astronomical object with their name on it.
Paul McCartney, Sean Connery and John Cleese can. Lou Gherig, Mark Twain and Beethoven could, as well.

Patrick coming to Amesbury Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:11:00 EDT
AMESBURY — Gov. Deval Patrick will visit Amesbury for the first time since taking office, as part of a five-week tour of local communities.
During his tour of the state, Patrick will host town hall-style meetings, offering citizens a chance to ask questions and talk about issues.

Heard Around Town: Life is sweet at Wood's Hole Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:09:00 EDT
Growing up in Salisbury, Erik Gura didn't appear headed for Woods Hole. He's a cook, not a scientist.
But his love of baking brought him to the small village in Falmouth, where he owns the award-winning Pie in the Sky Bakery.

Eight rescued from sinking boat Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:08:00 EDT
HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) — Eight people were rescued in New Hampshire's Hampton Harbor after their boat hit a rock and sank two miles from shore.
New Hampshire Marine Patrol officials say 50-year-old Norma Curit of Sanford, Maine, was operating the 28-foot Carver recreational boat in an unfamiliar area Saturday afternoon when she struck a rock, piercing the boat's hull.

Police Log Sun, 06 Jul 2008 23:08:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT
The following items were recorded in the Newburyport police log:
r Danielle Cole, 19, 42 Park Circle, Newburyport, was issued a summons yesterday at 12:27 p.m. for trespassing. Officer Joshua Tierney issued the summons on Storey Avenue.

On Point - Our Branded World
From bags to water, journalist Lucas Conley says we have "Obsessive Branding Disorder."

On Point - Communities and Climate Action
What you and your community can do to curb carbon emissions. We talk with The New Yorker's Elizabeth Kolbert about direct action on the big problem of climate change.

Here And Now - Kids and Cholesterol
Kids and Cholesterol, Girls of Riyadh, John McCain's War, The Bicycle Whisperer, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle

Ice idea? Monday July 7, 2008
WORCESTER - Take a stroll around the city Common these days, which is in the midsummer throes of a renovation that will end up producing a new ice skating rink and event oval.

Nationals end as quiet reigns Monday July 7, 2008
WORCESTER - Main Street was quiet yesterday morning, with the sun finally out after days of overcast skies and few people even awake.

Scofflaws to be snapped Monday July 7, 2008
Upon receiving complaints about rampant red-light runners, police often station officers at targeted intersections to deter accidents and hand out tickets.

Doctors battle kids' cholesterol Monday July 7, 2008
CHICAGO - For the first time, an influential doctors group is recommending that some children as young as 8 be given cholesterol-fighting drugs to ward off future heart problems.

G-8 leaders gird for tough talks Monday July 7, 2008
TOYAKO, Japan - President Bush today called new Russian President Dmitry Medvedev a "smart guy" who understands the issues. But the U.S. president would not go so far as to say he got a sense of Medvedev's soul, as he once famously said of Vladimir V. Putin after their first meeting.

Weather helps crews fight fires Monday July 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES - Firefighters took advantage of cooler, damper weather yesterday to battle a vast blaze ravaging Santa Barbara County as they tried to gain a foothold against the fire before the expected return of hotter, drier conditions.

Pakistan suicide bomber kills 15 Monday July 7, 2008
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - A suicide bomber targeted police officers in Pakistan's capital yesterday, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens while thousands of Islamists marked the one-year anniversary of a deadly military crackdown on a mosque nearby.

Thousands ready to race the bulls Monday July 7, 2008
PAMPLONA, Spain - Tens of thousands of people crowded into Pamplona's main square yesterday to celebrate the launching of a rocket that each year marks the beginning of Spain's most famous bull-running festival.

Today's guest: Jeffrey Garton, author of 'Career Contentment' Monday July 7, 2008
Mike Carruthers:

Digest Monday July 7, 2008
PIEDRAS NEGRAS, Mexico - A plane carrying a load of auto parts crashed yesterday as it was trying to land in northern Mexico, killing the pilot and severely injuring the co-pilot.

Afghans say civilians killed in airstrike; U.S. says no Monday July 7, 2008
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan officials said fighter aircraft battling militants accidentally killed up to 27 Afghans walking to a wedding ceremony in eastern Afghanistan early yesterday, the second military attack in three days with reports of civilian deaths.

Merkel: G-8 must tackle rising food prices Monday July 7, 2008
BERLIN - German Chancellor Angela Merkel called on the Group of Eight summit to agree on a "comprehensive package of measures" to tackle the fallout from soaring food prices, according to commentary published yesterday.

Driving costs Monday July 7, 2008
For 22 years, Geraldine Ciccarelli has crisscrossed the Blackstone Valley with flower arrangements on board. Much of the business at her small shop, Lucille's Floral Designs, involves traveling from her Uxbridge store to the customer, wherever that may be.

Union Station garage to open Monday July 7, 2008
WORCESTER - The 500-spot Union Station parking garage, which is intended to solve a shortcoming often cited by rail commuters and would-be tenants, is scheduled to open this week.

A taste of Dixieland jazz Monday July 7, 2008
WEST BOYLSTON - Members of the Swing Dixie Band perform swing and jazz standards last night during a West Boylston Bicentennial concert on the Town Common. Concerts are held every Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 24. T&G Staff / STEVE LANAVA

Catholic Workers set to gather Monday July 7, 2008
WORCESTER - The Catholic Worker Movement will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Recreation Center on East Central Street over four days this week.

Shelter keys efforts on male cats Monday July 7, 2008
BOLTON - Jan Beckwith is looking for some males.

Cruisin' and coolin' Monday July 7, 2008
WORCESTER - Dave Johnson drives past the food court yesterday in his '57 Chevy during the Summer Nationals auto show at Green Hill Park. T&G Staff Photos / CHRISTINE PETERSON

Dedication to education is paying off Monday July 7, 2008
Susan Pedone is on top of her game.

Here's a news tip: 911 is not the local events line Monday July 7, 2008
Last week in comments written about my column in which I suggested people do not need to keep a gun to protect their homes, several people suggested you can never find a police officer when you need one.

Community Calendar Monday July 7, 2008
Two Massachusetts Butterfly Club members will lead a Wachusett Greenways butterfly search from 10 a.m. to noon July 9 at the Westborough Wildlife Management Area, 1 Rabbit Hill Road. Participants should bring binoculars if they have them. Those interested can bring a lunch and continue the walk after the break. Advance registration is required; call Elise at (508) 795-1147.

Regional digest Monday July 7, 2008
LEOMINSTER -- A 38-year-old woman was taken to the hospital yesterday after falling onto a rock from a "Tarzan" rope swing at Haynes Reservoir.

Board to discuss school buildings Monday July 7, 2008
FITCHBURG - The closed South Fitchburg School may be turned over to the city tonight.

Catholic Worker groups to gather Monday July 7, 2008
WORCESTER - The Catholic Worker Movement will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Recreation Center on East Central Street over four days this week.

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