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Expense cuts help Boston Scientific post $322M 1Q profit Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:44:30 -0400
BOSTON - Boston Scientific Corp.'s first-quarter profit more than doubled as the medical device maker cut expenses to offset declining sales of drug-coated heart stents. The...

Full Speed ahead for Bullock film Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:23:51 -0400
Producers haven't hit the brakes on shooting Sandra Bullock's upcoming comedy "The Proposal" despite the actress' frightening head-on "Crash"...

Manny's purse envy Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:23:22 -0400
Get this: The winners of today's Boston Marathon will take home more money for their day's work than red-hot, big-bucks Red Sox slugger Manny...

He Mae have 'Appeal'! Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:46:49 -0400
NESN SportsDesk gal Hazel Mae was on hand for a casting call for'Sox Appeal' at Bob's Stores in Saugus yesterday. The 'Sox Appeal' series - in its...

Kidding around for a cause Mon, 21 Apr 2008 03:41:23 -0400
Red Sox jocks Tim Wakefield and Jason Varitek took a swing at comedy last night after their 6-5 win over the Texas Rangers. The stars hosted a comedy show benefit for the...

We hear: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:59:13 -0400
That Red Sox spouses Shonda Schilling and Dawn Timlin and Jacoby Ellsbury's galpal, Kelsey...

Tracked Down: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:56:01 -0400
"Ghosts of Girlfriends Past" co-stars Matthew McConaughey and Michael Douglas filming the upcoming romantic comedy under a...

'D-List' star hits Lowe blow with A-bombs Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:49:24 -0400
Tart-tongued comic Kathy Griffin just cannot wait to run into Rob Lowe when she performs next month in Lowell, where the accused nanny-grabbing...

Rollin' tome gathers 'real' story on Moss Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:03:37 -0400
Oh, this has best-seller written all over it: New England Patriots walking soap opera Randy Moss is writing his life story. The...

Sidetracks: Sat, 19 Apr 2008 20:47:56 -0400
Overheard while mulching:

Salon Capri will give free pedicures to Boston Marathon runners who book an appointment in...

Minnie Driver reveals identity of her baby's father Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:41:12 -0400
Minnie Driver finally revealed the identity of the father of her baby over the weekend. "It's the Easter bunny," she joked to People...

Renee Zellweger doesn't stress about deadlines Mon, 21 Apr 2008 05:40:58 -0400
Renee Zellweger doesn't stress about deadlines - especially when it comes to those of a biological nature. "Motherhood has never been an ambition....

Britney Spears to reprise her role as a ditzy receptionist Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:02:34 -0400
Britney Spears will reprise her role as the ditzy receptionist on one more episode of "How I Met Your Mother," a source tells People.com....

Hayden Panettiere defends Paris Hilton Sun, 20 Apr 2008 20:02:44 -0400
Hayden Panettieres was a hero to Paris Hilton recently, defending the hotel heirhead's reputation and insisting that Hilton is no...

Ryan Phillippe on his high-profile marriage.. Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:57:08 -0400
Ryan Phillippe confessed that dodging the constant scrutiny of the media to maintain his high-profile marriage to ex-wife Reese Witherspoon...

McCord joins 90210 Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:42:56 -0400
Annalynne McCord is the second star to join the cast of CW's "Beverly Hills, 90210" spinoff, Entertainment Weekly reports. The actress -...

Hudson not interested in dating Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:39:10 -0400
Kate Hudson is happy with life as a single mother, insisting she's "not interested in dating." Does Owen Wilson know this?...

She's got a crush on you Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:36:14 -0400
Natasha Bedingfield has confessed she has a girl crush both on Scarlett Johansson and Angelina Jolie despite being...

'30 Rock' star puts a lid on it Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:33:28 -0400
Judah Friedlander, the goofy trucker cap-wearing writer on "30 Rock," is inviting his fans to come up with new slogans for his large collection...

Cosby cutie to play prostitute Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:28:25 -0400
Keshia Knight Pulliam, who played cutie Rudy Huxtable in Bill Cosby's popular sitcom, will play a prostitute in Tyler Perry's...

MacFarlane comes out of the closet Sat, 19 Apr 2008 19:23:11 -0400
Luke MacFarlane, who plays a gay man on ABC's "Brothers & Sisters," has confirmed that he's actually gay in real life. The Canadian...

Barnyard a hit with Little Sprouts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:07:00 EDT
LAWRENCE — Youngsters at Little Sprouts Childcare Center went to the barnyard last week.
Ducks, bunnies, goats and a pony were trucked from McDonny's Travelling Farm and Pony Rides into the parking lot off Merrimack Street Thursday for the pre-schoolers to pet and ride.

Legislation would help cities and towns tighten belts Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:53:00 EDT
BOSTON — Municipal retirees would be required to go on Medicare if they're eligible under legislation proposed by state Sens. Bruce Tarr and Susan Tucker to help cash-strapped cities and towns rein in spending.

Andover's queen bee Sun, 20 Apr 2008 17:15:00 EDT
ANDOVER — "Is it gone?" is the reaction most people have when a bee starts hovering around them, threatening at any moment to descend and prick their skin.
Others, like Jan Brink, invite the creatures over, even building homes for them in her backyard.

North Andover says prevailing wage a burden on small projects Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
NORTH ANDOVER — Fire Chief William Martineau still finds shingles from the Old Center Fire Station on the ground every day.
It has been more than a year since the Fire Department got a $10,000 quote for the project. When the project went out to bid, however, prevailing wages were factored in and the price jumped to $25,000.

News in brief Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Financial reports get glowing review
ANDOVER — For four years in a row, financial reports here have added up to high honors for the town.
The town's comprehensive financial report earned a certificate of excellence again this year in financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. It's the highest honor for governmental accounting and financial reporting, according to the association.

Shopper hit with salsa Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
LAWRENCE — A fight broke out in an aisle at a grocery store and a woman was hit with cans of salsa, police said.
Yadira Monegro, 23, 243 Prospect St., was arrested in connection with the fight in Market Basket on Essex Street on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. She was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and disorderly conduct, police said.

Tax repeal effort worries Beacon Hill Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
BOSTON — In November, Massachusetts taxpayers will be asked if they want to vote themselves a tax cut of more than $3,000.
State lawmakers are worried the answer will be "Yes."
A ballot question would let voters abolish the state income tax. While the proposal has largely flown under the radar, Beacon Hill lawmakers and budget watchdogs are concerned the climate is right for it to pass — with disastrous consequences, in their view.

Clash of the cable titans: Verizon slowly growing on Comcast's turf Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:53:00 EDT
It's not exactly a David and Goliath battle. More like Goliath vs. Goliath as Verizon goes head-to-head against Comcast for cable TV subscribers.
And at least for now, it appears that consumers — and the communities they live in — will be the ultimate winners of the battle of the two telecommunications giants.

Clinton, Kerry take Methuen straw poll Jajuga also honored as Democrat of the year Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:50:00 EDT
METHUEN — Sen. Hillary Clinton would be president if Methuen Democrats had their way. Sen. John Kerry would win a fifth term representing this state on Capitol Hill, but not by the landslide he's accustomed to.

Tsongas calls on IRS to postpone Andover layoffs Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:47:00 EDT
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas, D-Lowell, is asking the new commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to delay planned layoffs of nearly 2,000 people at the tax agency's Andover processing plant for at least three years.

Two charged with stealing copper from Lawrence YMCA Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
LAWRENCE — An official from Winfield Alloy Co. got suspicious when two men brought in a large amount copper to sell the company late Friday afternoon.
The city has been plagued by numerous copper thefts in recent months as burglars take advantage of easy access to unoccupied buildings that have been foreclosed on.

Eleven arrested in Haverhill prostitution sting Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:36:00 EDT
HAVERHILL — The latest salvo in the Police Department's attack on quality of life issues in the city netted 11 arrests for prostitution during an undercover sting in the White, Winter, Locke and Cottage streets area.

Man sentenced for beating death of Lawrence toddler Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:35:00 EDT
BOSTON — A Dorchester man pleaded guilty Friday for his role in the death of a 23-month-old Lawrence toddler and was sentenced to 18 to 20 years in prison.
Daniel Santana, 28, pleaded guilty in Suffolk Superior Court to involuntary manslaughter of Jaziel Ponce in June 2006. Santana also pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute a class A substance and unlawful possession of a class B substance at Friday's court hearing.

Methuen High students learn yoga Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:22:00 EDT
METHUEN — When Methuen High School physical education teacher Mimi Hyde planned a field trip to a yoga studio that heats the room to 100-plus degrees, she didn't know if she'd attract enough students to even fill a bus.

Organ transplant Lawrence instrument to get new life in Wellesley Hills Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:20:00 EDT
After three years of silence, the Opus 1531 pipe organ at the former Sacred Heart Church in Lawrence will play again — but it will be 36 miles away.
Craftsmen at the Andover Organ Company of Methuen spent five months restoring the 1936 Casavant pipe organ, which was in good condition despite having some water damage. It was silenced when the church closed in May 2005 as part of a church consolidation plan by the Boston Archdiocese.

Police: Londonderry man, 'Crash' star hit by drunken driver Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:13:00 EDT
GLOUCESTER, Mass. — Sandra Bullock, star of movies including "Crash" and "Speed," had a real-life scare Friday night when she and her husband were hit by an alleged drunken driver, police said. They were not hurt when the sports utility vehicle they were riding in was hit head-on while traveling on East Main Street.

Maintenance falls behind at Methuen's public housing Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT
Leaky faucets. Broken kitchen and bathroom tiles. Crumbling concrete stairs.
In a survey of just 18 of Methuen's public housing units, the state found these problems and 21 instances of noncompliance with state regulations. The 2007 audit also stated the state should pay to fix the problems.

Over the hill ... And across the finish line Sat, 19 Apr 2008 23:38:00 EDT
Last year was supposed to be her swan song.
She was 60. It was her 25th marathon. But in the end, those round numbers couldn't negate Nancy McCarthy's innate desire to keep pushing herself physically.

Sandown man killed in crash Mon, 21 Apr 2008 06:08:00 EDT
HAMPSTEAD, N.H. — A Sandown grandfather was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on Route 121A early yesterday morning.
Paul DiVasta, 58, of 2 Michael Circle, died of injuries suffered in the 12:43 a.m. crash. He was on his way home from work at the Seabrook Station power plant when his motorcycle collided with a 2005 Dodge Stratus driven by Michael Rose, 24, of 3 Mockingbird Lane, Kingston.

Local astronaut returns from final space mission Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:51:00 EDT
PELHAM — Rick Linnehan says walking in space is a lot like science fiction, the genre that spurred his interest in becoming an astronaut.
Linnehan, 50, a former Pelham resident who graduated from Pelham High School in 1975, said last month's 16-day space flight aboard the shuttle Endeavour was probably his final flight.

PHOTO SLIDESHOW: Rick Linnehan's Space Odyssey Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
Rick Linnehan, STS-109 mission specialist, March 2000.

Salem Rotarian goes to Honduras on clean water mission Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:05:00 EDT
SALEM, N.H. — A member of the Greater Salem Rotary Club left for Honduras Saturday as part of an effort to deliver clean drinking water to some 9,000 people in the Central American country.
"We're very excited to be part of this venture," Maria Bertolone of the Greater Salem Rotary said in a statement before leaving. She could not be reached directly before her trip.

Atkinson town administrator, library director jobs draw interest Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:04:00 EDT
ATKINSON, N.H. — The applications are in for two top positions in town.
Both the town administrator and library director openings received more than 20 applications, according to officials. Selectmen and library trustees plan to review resumes this week. The library trustees will likely begin interviewing as well.

Man accused of beating child arrested on a charge of violating no contact order Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:57:00 EDT
DERRY, N.H. — When police knocked at Michele Robitaille's door early Friday morning looking for her boyfriend, she told officers she didn't know where he was.
That answer led police to arrest her, and also landed her boyfriend in jail after officers showed a search warrant, went inside the mobile home at 8 Spring St., and found 24-year-old Robert Maunsell hiding under a pile of blankets on the living room floor.

Salem: Four finalists for assistant superintendent's job Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:50:00 EDT
SALEM, N.H. — Nearly two dozen people want to be the next assistant superintendent of the Salem School District, but none of them already works there.
Superintendent Michael Delahanty said the school district received 23 applications to replace Marilyn Woodside, the assistant superintendent who announced her resignation in March. None of the applicants was internal, according to Delahanty.

Singin' the blues Plaistow considers local Sunday ordinance Sun, 20 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EDT
When Tiffany Rabito opens Sanborn Candies today, she's breaking the law. Each sweet-toothed customer who buys a sugary snack will tack on another offense for the Plaistow business.
The same goes down the street at Red's Shoe Barn, where manager Rita Malmsten breaks the law each Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. with each new pair of shoes that walks out the door.

Off and Running: A weekly look at the 2008 election Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:58:00 EDT
Editor's note: This is the first installment of a weekly column focusing on the various state and federal races, leading up to the 2008 election.
Hodes taken to task for Obama's comments
Republican congressional candidate Grant Bosse seized upon Barack Obama's latest stumble as an opportunity to take a shot at Democratic opponent Paul Hodes.

Derry: Players pay tribute during Opening Day Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:55:00 EDT
DERRY — Cameron Riley dropped down behind home plate and caught the first pitch of the 2008 Little League season. It was a bullet, and it landed in his glove with a whack.
All around O'Hara Field, grown men and women watched that toss and the catch. Some wept and hugged their children. Others shook while trying to hold back tears.

Red Cross reorganizes New services coming to 7 towns Sun, 20 Apr 2008 05:45:00 EDT
After two Massachusetts chapters of the American Red Cross merged in January, seven New Hampshire towns were left in limbo. Now, two New Hampshire chapters have taken on those towns and are implementing services.

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