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BREAKING NEWS: Haverhill mayor orders flags lowered for fallen Lawrence soldier Fri, 11 Jul 2008 10:12:00 EDT
Haverhill Mayor James J. Fiorentini on Friday morning, July 11, ordered flags at City Hall lowered to half-staff in honor of Army Staff Sgt. Alex Jimenez of Lawrence.
The body of Jimenez, who had been missing in Iraq since an ambush more than a year ago, has been recovered. His family was notified on Thursday, July 10, that his remains, and those of Pvt. Byron Fouty, 19, of Waterford, Mich., were identified this week.

District court Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT: The following cases were recorded on Monday, July 7, in Newburyport District Court, with Judge Peter Doyle presiding over the jury-waived cases:
Robert Young III, 30, of 25 Portland St., Haverhill; larceny, one year of probation, $1,000 restitution (Merrimac).

Police Logs Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT
SALISBURY
The following items were recorded in the Salisbury police log:
r Derek S. Burns, 21, 376 Main St., Haverhill was arrested on an warrant and also on the charges of driving after license suspension and failure to wear seat belt yesterday at 3:31 p.m. Officers Tim Hunter and Jim Leavitt made the arrest on Elm St.

July programs at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT
PLUM ISLAND — This month Nature Tots returns with an insect study, a morning tide-pooling program is available for kids, and Newburyport Harbor Tours will lead some eco-tours through the marsh.
All programs are free, but space is limited and advance registration is required for all. Call 978-465-5753 (press 0 to talk to a staff member) to register. Registration is not complete until you receive confirmation from a staff member. Note that outdoor programs may be canceled if there is inclement weather. Visit us on the Web for more information at http://parkerriver.fws.gov.

Birdwatch Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 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.
Larch Road, Georgetown: Tufted Titmouse, Black-capped Chickadee

Words on Birds: Spreading the 'Bird-Love': a Father's Day tribute, part 2 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:00:00 EDT
This is a follow-up to last week's column. My daughter, Melissa, wrote this one for Father's Day 2003. It is self-explanatory:
Last year, I wrote a piece for Words on Birds for my dad for Father's Day. This year, he asked if I would do it again. This worried me, as I said pretty much all I had to say about birds in the first column. For those of you who missed it, let me sum up. I spent a good deal of space making fun of my dad's strange superhuman ability to spot and hear creatures (birds) which, in my opinion (which I should mention is based on fact), are very small and prone to flying away. I then discussed how he managed to drag me to the reserve in Salisbury and I ended up seeing a couple of birds up close, which both helped me to appreciate the hobby of birding and feel closer to my dad.

Cat of the week Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT
Baby is a beautiful little calico of about 4 months. She is about as spunky as kittens can be and runs around carrying her favorite toy in her mouth as though she were a dog! If you're looking for a f

CHURCH DIRECTORY Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
ADVENT CHRISTIAN
Four Corners Advent Christian Church, 5 Farm Lane, Seabrook, 603-474-2691. Services: Sunday, 10 a.m., Children's Church, 10 a.m.
ARMENIAN
St. Gregory the Illuminator Armenian Church, Crescent Place, Haverhill, 978-372-9227. Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.

In the Spirit: Take full advantage of summer and relax Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
The lazy days of summer. Hopefully you are reading this in a hammock somewhere, or by some shoreline. Or maybe you are headed there soon or just coming back, for we don't often bring the local newspaper on vacation, do we?

Births Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
The following births were recorded at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport:
Fowler: a son, Mason Owen, June 21, to Vanessa and Charles of Newburyport; grandparents are Charlene and Roland Fowler of Seabrook, and Lorena and Harry Preble of Surry, N.H.

Church notes Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
Live Internet chat Tuesday
All are invited to participate in a live Internet chat on "Finding the Job That's Right for You" Tuesday, 2 to 3 p.m. For more details log on to www.spirituality.com. This is sponsored by the Christian Science Church in Boston. Anyone is welcome to participate or just listen at the Christian Science Reading Room, 50 Pleasant St., Newburyport, 978-465-0286. All chats are archived and will be available 24/7.

Elder menus Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:00:00 EDT
Merrimack Valley Elderly Nutrition Program lunches are served in Amesbury, Georgetown, Groveland, Newburyport, Merrimac, Salisbury and West Newbury.
Menus are for Monday, July 14 through Friday, July 18.

What's happening Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:09:00 EDT
ART AND GALLERIES
ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL. "Right Images" featuring pen and ink drawings by Elaine Asplind Russell through July 31. 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport. 978-463-1000, www.ajh.org.

Heard Around Town: Mall fountain running, but Inn Street remains dry Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:08:00 EDT
The water fountain in the Bartlet Mall is up and running for the summer but the Inn Street fountain, formerly a favorite spot for kids to splash around in the summer, will remain dry.
"The fountain on Inn Street hasn't been working for four or five years," Director of the Department of Public Works Brendan O'Regan said. "It goes back to a previous administration and a previous water commission."

Motorcyclist flown to Boston after head-on crash Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:07:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — A motorcyclist was flown to Boston after a head-on collision with a car on Graf Road yesterday morning.
Ronald Milone, 58, of 115 Pleasant St., North Andover was travelling north on Graf Road when he collided with a 2006 Chevrolet sedan travelling south and turning into Circle Finishing. Milone, who was wearing a helmet, flew into the windshield and his 2006 Harley Davidson smashed in the left side of the hood and the windshield.

Port arrests cap area drug sweep 'Operation Drug Out' netted 157 arrests Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:05:00 EDT
NEWBURYPORT — After four months of investigations and undercover drug buys, police arrested three people yesterday and issued warrants for two others, capping a period that saw a more than 300 percent increase in drug and alcohol arrests compared to last spring.

Homegrown recipes for repelling greenheads Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:01:00 EDT
ROWLEY — They lay dormant underground all year long, bursting back into the world at peak tourist season to sink their jaws into unsuspecting human hosts.
It's a storyline Stephen King might have written, but these green-headed monsters are real, returning every July in the northeast marshes, appearing immune to human defenses.

On Point - Adventures in Tea
Scouring China for the perfect cup of tea. A new exploration asks whether industrialization is watering down an ancient tradition.

On Point - Week in the News
Iranian missiles test-fired. Obama and McCain court Latinos. The Senate signs off on domestic spying. Our weekly news roundtable goes behind the headlines.

Small Music Club Celebrates 50 Years of Making a Big Impact
Cambridge's Club Passim celebrates 50 years of cultivating some of the biggest stars in folk music.

Lawrence Mourns Soldier
The body of Alex Jimenez found in Iraq after 14 months.

Lawrence Responds to Jimenez Death
The City of Lawrence's Veterans Services Director joins us with more information on the army sergeant ambushed and abducted by terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda, more than one year ago.

Legislative Pressure to Move Bills
With less than three weeks to go in the legislative session on Beacon Hill, pressure is building on lawmakers to move bills before adjournment for the summer.

Bodies of 2 Missing Soldiers are Found in Iraq
Families say the bodies of two U.S. soldiers who were missing in Iraq for more than a year have been found. ONe of the solider, Alex Jimenez, was from Lawrence. (AP)

Here And Now - Fannie and Freddie Crisis
Fannie and Freddie Crisis, The Rome Olympics, Barbara Ehrenreich, This Week in Sports, 13th Annual Microcar and Minicar Classic, Street Lane Closures Make Way for Public Space

Lunenburg Historical Society damaged by fire Friday July 11, 2008
LUNENBURG - Fire damaged the attic, roof and cupola of the Lunenburg Historical Society building on School Street late this morning.

Greetings from Nashua River Rail Trail Friday July 11, 2008
Eleven miles of smooth riding with great views of Ayer, Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable. Don't feel like biking it? Walk instead - there's plenty of room. When you're ready for a break, there are scenic overlooks, wildlife and resting stops to be explored.

City: Name change to MLK Blvd. is on hold Friday July 11, 2008
WORCESTER - City Solicitor David M. Moore assured a judge yesterday the city would not turn Central Street into MLK Jr. Boulevard before a July 23 public hearing on the name change.

Guard pleads guilty to drug charges Friday July 11, 2008
WORCESTER - A former correction officer at the Worcester County Jail and House of Correction pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District Court to two charges in connection with a scheme to distribute narcotics to inmates at the jail.

Team effort way to tackle housing crisis Friday July 11, 2008
You can take the national housing crisis, which has hit Worcester especially hard, lying down or you can put up a fight.

Desautels disbarment follows plea Friday July 11, 2008
An Oxford lawyer whose Web site once touted him as "a lawyer you can trust" has been disbarred by the Board of Bar Overseers.

Nosek targets school choice Friday July 11, 2008
NORTH BROOKFIELD - School choice brought 54 students and $396,895 to North Brookfield last year - the most money in the 13 years the community has participated in the statewide program.

Community Calendar Friday July 11, 2008
A free blood pressure clinic, sponsored by Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam, will be held from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. July 16 in Room A in the lower level of Town Hall.

'Nadoes secure split in twinbill Friday July 11, 2008
WORCESTER - Nothing can go wrong for Worcester left-hander Tom Cochran right now.

Courthouse records Friday July 11, 2008
Jury Session

On the road again Friday July 11, 2008
For all the talk of reform, streamlining and leaner, more efficient government that accompanies each new administration, Massachusetts has a disturbing habit of reverting to bureaucratic form. The most recent example is the startling revelation that thousands of drivers with suspended or revoked licenses were permitted to remain on the road for months or even years after a judge ruled they were unfit.

Shifting resources Friday July 11, 2008
It is regrettable that a move to use Fire Department resources more efficiently while better responding to a neighborhood's public safety needs has drawn criticism from some residents and elected officials.

What has happened to nation's character? Friday July 11, 2008
As I watched the rain on July 4 morning, I wondered if God was weeping over America?

City retirees seek financial recourse Friday July 11, 2008
Clive McFarlane wrote an interesting column on retirees' pain, "Feeling pain of city retirees' Medicare cost" (Telegram & Gazette, July 2).

(No heading) Friday July 11, 2008
My wife and I recently joined the Coalition of Worcester Retirees, because of recent media attention to senior health care issues. We are concerned that when she retires from the city, and is placed on Medicare, we will be burdened by the payment of Part B. Changes in retiree health care premium contributions have escalated after the last two city elections. Strong city unions have kept the city employees premium contributions lower because of negotiated contracts.

MBTA reports drop in violent crime Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

MBTA reports drop

Fire engulfs commercial boatyard on Maine coast Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOOTHBAY, Maine — A spectacular fire Friday destroyed a boatyard that turned out commercial fishing boats, tugs, barges and ferries on the Maine coast.

Man gets 25 years in prison in girl's kidnapping Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

HARTFORD, Conn. — A West Hartford man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted a teenage girl who was found in his home a year after she disappeared and was feared dead was sentenced to 25 years in prison Friday.

Analysis: GOP leaders oppose no-tax Question 1 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Republican Party is so concerned with excessive state spending, it publicized Sen. James Marzilli's $160 daily salary to complain that he remained on the payroll after being charged with accosting four women.

Turnpike Authority trims more jobs Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Turnpike Authority trims more jobs

Patrick in Pennsylvania for governor's meeting Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

BOSTON — Gov. Deval Patrick plans to spend the weekend in Philadelphia attending the 100th anniversary meetings of the National Governors Association.

Emergence of stun guns concerns New Bedford police Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Police are worried about the increasing number of people who are carrying stun guns: hand-held, electrical weapons that are illegal to possess or sell in Massachusetts.

Bobby Durham, versatile jazz, R&B drummer Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

Bobby Durham, 71, a jazz drummer of impeccable taste and versatility who teamed with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald and became a fixture of the Jazz at the Philharmonic touring concert series, died July 7 at a hospital in Genoa, Italy. He had lung...

1 killed in Calif. fires; more Guard troops coming Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

PARADISE, Calif. — One person was found dead inside a burned-out house Friday after a wind-fueled wildfire swept through a rural community in the Sierra Nevada foothills, a rare human casualty among the hundreds of blazes that have tormented the...

Court tosses White House appeal on visitor logs Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:00 EST

WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Friday set back the White House's efforts to keep the names of its visitors secret.

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