Alexandra Kerry Nov 20, 2009
Kerry's Daughter Arrested In LA On DUI - Politics News Story - KCRA Sacramento. Get Headlines Sent To Your Email Or Phone. (KCRA 3, CA)
What the Public Doesn't Get About Climate Change Nov 20, 2009
In a paper that came out Oct. 23 in Science, John Sterman a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Sloan School of Management wrote about asking 212 MIT grad students to give a rough idea of how much governments need to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by to eventually stop the increase in the concentration of carbon in the atmosphere. These students had training in science, technology, mathematics and economics at one of the best schools in the world they are probably... (Time.com)
Study abroad? College students drop, rethink plans Nov 20, 2009
David Lerner, a freshman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says the potential debt is what's keeping him from going abroad. If he had gone to a less expensive state school, he might consider it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Youth Leagues Nov 20, 2009
The Miracle League of Massachusetts provides all children with the opportunity to play baseball in an organized non-competitive league ... Marlborough Enterprise, 40 Mechanic St. , Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Dems hope Palin disrupts GOP's game plan Nov 20, 2009
Moreover, the hysteria generated by her book tour is all but drowning out Republicans who may aim for the 2012 nomination, including former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, who both ran in the presidential primaries in the last election cycle, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, political observers said. Formidable figure. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Holiday Faire with a medieval flair Nov 19, 2009
The Bourne Courier, 923 G, Route 6A, Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts 02675. . (Upper Cape Codder, MA)
Iraqi foes give mediation a chance Nov 19, 2009
With a push from a University of Massachusetts at Boston professor, local and national Iraqi legislators are meeting today in Baghdad to defuse explosive disputes in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk, where ethnic and political conflicts threaten to derail Iraq s halting progress toward a working democracy. At a critical moment in Iraq, with the scheduled January election in doubt, UMass professor Padraig O Malley is convening the conference with the goal of setting up mechanisms for the Arabs,... (Boston Globe)
SCITUATE LETTER: Thanks to Hedlund and Cantwell Nov 19, 2009
GateHouse News Service Posted Sep 10, 2009 @ 10:00 AM. On behalf of the Scituate Council on Aging and the Scituate seniors that we represent, we would like to thank state Rep. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Oil price rises as report signals supply decline Nov 19, 2009
"There were draws in crude oil, gasoline and distillates, so the initial numbers looked very bullish," said Rick Mueller, a director of oil markets at Energy Security Analysis Inc. in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Crude oil for December delivery rose 43 cents, or 0. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
A happy homecoming for Camp Simchah, JCC insists Nov 19, 2009
Marblehead Reporter, 122 Washington Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945. . (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Hitting the road for the holidays Nov 19, 2009
Mary Maguire, director of public and legislative affairs for AAA Southern New England says much the same: Last week, in Massachusetts at least, gas was 36 cents higher than at this time last year. While thats a significant difference, its not a huge discrepancy, and its a far cry from the $4 we saw last year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Three men arrested in connection with Watertown break-ins Nov 19, 2009
Belmont Citizen-Herald, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. . (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Candidate Pagliuca touts civic experience, extensive world travel Nov 19, 2009
While he has never held public office on any non-grade school level before, he cited his almost-lifelong civic involvement for providing the background needed to represent Massachusetts. Specifically, he runs the Celtics charitable foundation and has volunteered with the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and Right to Play, a sports-based program for disadvantaged children. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
How Crops Survive Drought Nov 19, 2009
Americo Rodrigues, Silvia Rubio, Regina Antoni and Pedro L. Rodriguez of the Instituto de Biolog;a Molecular y Celular de Plantas, Spain; and Jen Sheen of the Massachusetts General Hospital also collaborated on the study. Zhu was funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. (Science Daily)
From spa owner to jazz chanteuse Nov 19, 2009
A 1957 graduate of Framingham High School, Dolan mentioned with great pride that she once performed with the Massachusetts State Acapella Choir, where she had been selected to represent her school ... Hudson Sun, 40 Mechanic Street , Marlborough, Massachusetts 01752. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Beware of cruise ships public restrooms Nov 18, 2009
Though visibly clean, public toilet seats and flush devices, stall handholds and door handles, inner restroom door handles, and baby changing tables "on most, but not all, cruise ships" are not being cleaned and disinfected thoroughly, Dr. Philip C. Carling, of Carney Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, noted in an email to Reuters Health. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Men's Lacrosse Releases 2010 Schedule Nov 18, 2009
Highlights include road contests against Massachusetts on March 16 at 3:00 p.m. and cross-town rival Brown on April 20 at 7:00 p.m. The Minutemen entered the 2009 NCAA Tournament as the No. 13 seed and fell to No. 4 Princeton in the opening round, 10-7. The Bears were the No. 9-seeded team in the tournament and fell to Johns Hopkins, 12-11, in the NCAA First Round last season in Baltimore. (Friars.com)
Hockey Power Ratings Nov 18, 2009
Massachusetts (7-2-0, 4-2-0 Hockey East): The Minutemen lead Hockey East, but theyve yet to play UMass-Lowell, BC, or Vermont. This weekend, they split a two game home series with UNH. They travel to New Haven to face a very good Yale team on Thursday night, in a big early non-conference matchup. (EagleInsider.com)
Editors notes: The long and winding road Nov 18, 2009
This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Kingston Reporter, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, Massachusetts 02364. . (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Charlie Weis Press Conference Transcript - Connecticut Game Preview (Nov. 17) Nov 18, 2009
He is 6'2", 216. He's got good speed. They play two kids name Moore in the slot. They're not related, from what I understand. I had to check and see because one is from Massachusetts and one is from New Jersey. At Z they play (Brad) Kanuch. He is their most experienced guy with 35 starts. He does a nice job of catching the ball and runs good routes. They're really big up front. (Dan) Ryan is their left tackle. He is a really big body. (Erik) Kuraczea is at left guard. He is another big wide guy... (Und.com)
Elis Host UMass Thursday, Head to Brown Saturday Nov 18, 2009
Massachusetts Minutemen. UMass traded wins with New Hampshire last weekend. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Kirk questions delay on swine flu vaccine Nov 18, 2009
At a hearing of the Senate homeland security committee, the Massachusetts Democrat noted that there have been about 22 million cases of H1N1 nationwide and 3,900 deaths, including more than 1,500 confirmed cases in the Bay State since April. Kirk highlighted the need to develop an independent analysis of swine flu vaccine production because manufacturers reports of projected availability have fallen so short of the need in Massachusetts and nationwide ... 5 million doses in Massachusetts by this... (Boston Globe)
Financial woes halt Martha's Vineyard-Nantucket Island Cup Nov 18, 2009
By Jack Carey, USA TODAY Something important will be missing from the Massachusetts islands of and this weekend when the high school football season ends. But there is hope it will not be a permanent void. (USA Today -- Sports)
WATCHWORDS: Click It or Ticket returns Nov 17, 2009
The Amesbury Police Department and other police agencies throughout Massachusetts are working together to make our roadways safer ... It s estimated that 64 percent of the passenger vehicle occupants killed during motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts in 2008 were not properly restrained ... Despite stricter laws, public outreach and many other facts about safety belts, more than 25 percent of the drivers in Massachusetts still chose to not use their safety belt. (Amesbury News, MA)
Airline tests retail sales at 35K feet Nov 17, 2009
But Michael Levy, a marketing professor and the director of the Retail Supply Chain Institute at Babson College in Massachusetts, expects that they will. "Look at whats going on in airports," he said. (India Times)
Bigotry rationalized Nov 17, 2009
Same with adoption in Massachusetts for the Catholic church. They Stop. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
U.S. Softball Swings Diplomacy in Cuba Nov 17, 2009
Eizenberg plays third base on a team in the Eastern Massachusetts Senior Softball Association, and he is also president of the Education Travel Alliance Agency, which promotes educational and cultural trips abroad. He said that when he told his fellow softball players that he had obtained permission from the U.S. government to bring 56 people to Cuba, his signup sheet was full in less than five minutes. (Newsmax)
Let the parade begin Nov 17, 2009
The more than 30-foot float will be a replica of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy s training ship recently renamed the Kennedy ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Kingston Reporter, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, Massachusetts 02364. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Southeastern to host principal from Chinese high school Nov 17, 2009
Easton Journal, 370 Paramount Drive, Raynham, Massachusetts. 02767. (Easton Journal, MA)
Asian longhorn beetle Nov 17, 2009
By Staff reports GateHouse News Service Posted Nov 16, 2009 @ 01:16 PM. This article is written by a Weymouth resident, Neil Russo. (Weymouth News, MA)
Opinion: Bogeyman stalks health bill Nov 17, 2009
He is a managing partner at Kreindler and Kreindler LLP's office in Boston, Massachusetts, and litigates wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. (CNN) -- Opponents of health care reform have reached the brink of intellectual bankruptcy. (CNN)
Boston’s rerouting of trucks was illegal Nov 16, 2009
The US Department of Trans portation s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the ruling after a challenge by the American Trucking Associations and a request for determination by the Massachusetts Highway Department. The trucking associations, and local members in the Massachusetts Motor Transportation Association, say the City of Boston was forcing truckers to travel miles out of their way, costing them fuel, productivity, and hurting the flow of commerce ... Anne Lynch, executive... (Boston Globe)
Passionate sense of right and wrong drives Capuano Nov 16, 2009
On the campaign trail, Capuano frequently argues that his insider status in Washington will translate into benefits for Massachusetts ... As the sole member of the Massachusetts delegation sitting on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, for instance, Capuano helped steer $3 ... 7 billion to Massachusetts for highway and bridge repair, and another $1. (Boston Globe)
Women's Basketball Travels To Central Connecticut For Monday Night Contest Nov 16, 2009
She was arguably one of the best players in Massachusetts, playing for the four-time EAC championship team at Bishop Feehan. She will compete for time at both point guard and shooting guard, having completed her high school career with an average of 16 points, eight rebounds, six assists and four steals per game. (Patriotleague.com)
Popular energy: A vision of 2030 Nov 16, 2009
Cindy, the owner, stopped by our table to tell us about the Massachusetts Alternative Fuel Foundation, to which she donates her waste cooking oil ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Kingston Reporter, 182 Standish Ave., Plymouth, Massachusetts 02364. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Bullock, Vikings prepare for challenging schedule Nov 16, 2009
From there the Vikings turn around and head to Massachusetts, where they'll play in the 'Spalding Hoophall Classic,' featuring several high school programs from around the country playing in the same town as the Basketball Hall of Fame. "We turn around Martin Luther King (Holiday) weekend and we'll fly up to Springfield, Mass. to play in the Hall of Fame game (January 16). We'll actually be staying on the complex of the Basketball Hall of Fame," said Coach Gulledge. (North Carolina Sports -- Rivals.com)
UNH Salvages Split With 4-2 Win Over Mass Attack Nov 15, 2009
UMASS ATHLETICS Ice Hockey - University of Massachusetts Official Athletic Site ... Massachusetts also outshot the Wildcats 35-18 for the game ... Massachusetts also outshot the Wildcats 20-4 throughout the frame. (Umassathletics.com)
Celebrated on the square Nov 15, 2009
Reverend Larry Love Square Massachusetts Avenue and Inman Street, Cambridge ... Named after a congressman and Massachusetts governor, this busy intersection has more recently become known for its large bronze pear sculpture ... Plan Massachusetts travel guide. (Boston Globe)
DeNucci hangs up political gloves Nov 14, 2009
Mary Connaughton, who served on the board of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, has said she plans to run for the position. Potential Democrats include former state Senator Guy Glodis, now sheriff of Worcester County; Councilor at Large Stephen Murphy of Boston; Governor Deval Patrick s labor secretary, former state representative Suzanne Bump, and state Senators Marc R. Pacheco of Taunton and Mark C. Montigny of New Bedford. (Boston Globe)
Music as torture, federal incompetence on swine Nov 14, 2009
Trinity (Massachusetts) College's American Religious Identification Survey finds that New England has surpassed the Pacific Northwest as the nation's least religious region. Is it a coincidence that those two most unreligious regions also rank high among the country's most routinely left-wing. (Juneau Empire)
Two Madoff computer programmers charged in fraud Nov 14, 2009
April 1: The Fairfield Greenwich Group, the target of feeder funds that sent investors' money to Madoff, is charged with fraud by the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office. Irving Picard, the court-appointed trustee seeking Madoff's assets, later sues Fairfield Greenwich, demanding $3. (USA Today -- Money)
Little Red Schoolhouse reopens Saturday Nov 14, 2009
Wicked Local photo by Benjamin Brown The Scituate Historical Societys Little Red Schoolhouse will reopen Nov. 14 now that renovations are complete. By Benjamin Brown GateHouse News Service Posted Nov 13, 2009 @ 04:00 PM. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Healthcare reform necessary; nation is at crossroads Nov 14, 2009
The example for health reform is Massachusetts, where three years ago similar legislation passed, criticized as being clumsy and complicated. Today 79 percent of Massachusetts residents want to keep the state s public plan and only 11 percent want it repealed ... Tom Shearer wrote on Nov 12, 2009 12:27 PM:" real world mandatory auto insurance is not constitutionally allowable for the federal government either. The States have all power that are not explicitly enunciated in the constitution. SO... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Miami may test UNC's stout defense Nov 14, 2009
The former NFL assistant and Massachusetts head coach switches formations and personnel groups by the down, depending on the need. All of the button-pushing and adjustments have added up to a 7-2 start and a No. 12 ranking for the Hurricanes, who travel to North Carolina today for the Tar Heels' final home game of the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Beacon Hill Roll Call: Patrick signs bill to extend veterans beneifts Nov 14, 2009
Supporters said that the measure was filed following the problems that resulted from Unitil Company's inadequate response to last year's December ice storm in central Massachusetts ... Other provisions make it easier for Massachusetts residents on duty overseas to cast an absentee ballot including allowing electronic absentee voting; create a Medal of Liberty for the governor to award to family members of service members killed in action or who died of wounds received in action; give... (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Dover resident launches group to convert shipping containers to clinics Nov 13, 2009
She has, in the time since her move, worked on the board of the Pendulum Project, which provides support to orphans in regions most affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and the Sheehan Family Foundation, an organization her family began which has given money to environmental causes in Southeastern Massachusetts and education for low-income children in Brockton and Brooklyn ... Dover-Sherborn Press, 254 Second Ave., Needham, Massachusetts 02494. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Scavenger hunt friendraiser draws 32 teams Nov 13, 2009
Scavenger hunt friendraiser draws 32 teams - Marshfield, MA - Scituate Mariner. Scavenger hunt friendraiser draws 32 teams. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Winter water rate cut takes effect Nov 13, 2009
Ipswich Chronicle, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915. . (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Prosecutor: Sudbury terrorism suspect should stay in jail Nov 13, 2009
Mehanna, who taught at an Islamic middle school in Worcester County, holds a doctorate degree from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Mehanna faces life in prison if convicted. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Voice of the Artist - A creative person Nov 13, 2009
Suite 101, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. . (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
One Armed MMA Fighter Nov 13, 2009
This summer Newell made his professional debut fighting at 155 pounds in a cage in Plymouth, Massachusetts. In the Hollywood version of this story Nick wins in a first round knock out -- which is exactly what happened. (FOX61, CT)
Two arrested on charges of cocaine trafficking in Somerville Nov 13, 2009
By Auditi Guha Wicked Local Somerville Posted Nov 12, 2009 @ 06:53 AM. A drug investigation led Somerville detectives to find 24 bags of coke and make two arrests on Nov. 6. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Jacque Francona is managing just fine Nov 12, 2009
The wife of Red Sox manager Terry Francona, Jacque s gearing up to cohost I Have Nothing to Wear, a benefit Sunday in downtown Wellesley for Kids Clothes Club, which donates thousands of winter coats to needy Massachusetts youngsters. We caught up with her to ask about the event and, of course, to talk a little baseball. (Boston Globe)
Best Buy gets into health and fitness Nov 12, 2009
Select Best Buy stores in eight states Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas will offer equipment relating to running, walking, swimming and other activities, including pedometers, special MP3 players, yoga mats, scales and blood pressure monitors. The company also plans to offer treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical machines, which in some locations customers will be able to try out in-store. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Stonehill to host Division 2 NCAA field hockey championships Nov 12, 2009
Morris, a Massachusetts native who played and coached at Northeastern University and was the head coach at Ohio University for six seasons, said having a national championship tourney in the area is a rare chance to young players to see the game at this level ... Easton Journal, 370 Paramount Drive, Raynham, Massachusetts. (Easton Journal, MA)
Pawlenty is first to travel to New Hampshire Nov 12, 2009
Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) is thought to be the early favorite in the Granite State. Source: The contents of this site are. (TheHill.com)
Parole rules halt terrorist’s talk Nov 12, 2009
In another twist to a free-speech controversy that has roiled the governor and people across the state, Ray Luc Levasseur said he will not speak at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst today, obeying parole orders to stay in his home state of Maine ... He appreciates the decision of the United States Parole authorities to deny his travel to Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Matthew Casey: The immunity of fame Nov 12, 2009
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Matthew Belson: The un-kid-friendly skies Nov 12, 2009
Belmont Citizen-Herald, 9 Meriam Street, Lexington, Massachusetts 02420. . (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Warming drives off Cape Cod's namesake, other fish Nov 12, 2009
At the same time, he said, Massachusetts fishermen are catching more fish traditionally found in the Middle Atlantic - Atlantic croaker, in particular, usually caught off Virginia and North Carolina. "How much of that is directly impacted by climate change is hard to get a handle on," Dempsey said. (Concord Monitor)
Winter Holiday Spa Getaways Nov 12, 2009
Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston, Massachusetts. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston was also awarded 5-star status in November 2009. (Suite101.com)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 11, 2009
A 'drunk' woman who fell onto railway tracks in Boston, Massachusetts, survived a near-miss after an oncoming subway train managed to stop just inches short of her. TELEGRAPH EMAIL SERVICES. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Cell Phones Become Handheld Tools For Global Development Nov 11, 2009
Gaetano Borriello, UW professor of computer science and engineering, and Adam Lerer, a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, are co-authors. In the past some researchers have harnessed individual cell phone models to collect data in the field. (Science Daily)
Baker captures Taste of the Town award Nov 11, 2009
On Sunday, Oct. 25, Lowell General Hospital s Auxiliary hosted the sold-out 23rd Annual Taste of the Town at the University of Massachusetts Inn and Conference Center ... Suite 101, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Terror Bomber U. Nov 11, 2009
A terror bomber who served 18 years in federal prison will be allowed to speak at the University of Massachusetts on Thursday after his speech had been canceled because a group of faculty members decided to invite him and the university maintains it must fulfill its commitment to "academic freedom." ... He could have spent more time behind bars, but he was acquitted of sedition and racketeering charges in 1989 following the longest criminal trial in Massachusetts history ... Rick Brown,... (Fox News)
