Power plant officials: None harmed by chemical spill Nov 18, 2008
By Lisa Guerriero/salem@cnc ... Two incidents at Salem Harbor Power Station caught the public s attention during the past two weeks ... Last Monday, Nov. 3, six workers at the plant were brought to Salem Hospital as a precautionary measure after being exposed to chemical vapors. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Malden Police Logs, Nov. 3-9 Nov 18, 2008
Leandro Jean, 22, 20 Acorn St., Malden, was arrested at 10:44 a.m. at Malden High School on Salem Street and was charged with aggravated assault and battery and malicious destruction of property -$250 ... 6:30 a.m., Ferry Street, car break-in 8:26 a.m., Madison Street, assault and battery 9:17 a.m., Fairmont Place, larceny 10:44 a.m., Salem Street, assault and battery 1 p.m., Salem Street, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon 1:33 p.m., Broadway, shoplifting 3:42 p.m., Pleasant Street,... (Malden Observer, MA)
The housing crisis: How to cope Nov 18, 2008
He is a bankruptcy expert, with an office in Salem, Massachusetts. We talked about what you should do, if either of the tips mentioned above don t help. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Caught in the Crunch: Slowest year in decades for construction trades Nov 17, 2008
We ve done jobs in Salem, Chelsea, Brookline and as far south as Kingstown, R.I., whereas three years ago we tried to stay within 45 minutes of our shop. The only time we ventured farther was if we had a prospect of doing a large job. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Brilliant Minds of Westchester County, New York Honored for Research on Optics and Biochemistry in Nation's Premier High School Science Competition Nov 17, 2008
Nityan Nair of Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, Wins Top Individual Prize; Eugenia Volkova of South Salem, New York, and Alexander Saeboe of Katonah, New York, Win Top Team Prize. PITTSBURGH, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Research in optics and biochemistry scored top marks this evening for Nityan Nair and the team of Eugenia Volkova and Alexander Saeboe in the Region Four Finals of the 2008 Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation's premier high school science... (PR Newswire)
Hondas targeted by thieves Nov 17, 2008
Salem has suffered from similar crimes, with Hondas in that city also targeted and residents finding their cars on blocks with the wheels removed. According to the Web site for The National Insurance Crime Bureau (nicb. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Portsmouth woman an 'Iron Brides' TV finalist Nov 17, 2008
Auditions for Season II of the show (Boston) begin Nov. 21 in Salem, Mass. Ads by Google. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
State to hold bond sale for residents Nov 16, 2008
The express service from Manchester, Londonderry and Salem will be to Boston's South Station and Logan Airport. (AP). (Boston Globe)
North Andover Nov 16, 2008
THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. The college's men's hockey team is nicknamed the Warriors. (Boston Globe)
Republicans still see red in Rockingham County Nov 16, 2008
When election night came to a close, Salem Republican Town Chairman Jeff Hatch sighed with relief ... He won Salem by 1,236 votes ... Mike Downing, R-Salem, also defeated his Democratic rival handily by 6,123 votes. (Eagle Tribune)
Porn bill fuel for a modern-day witch hunt Nov 16, 2008
Have we really passed the tragic phenomenon in 17th century Salem, Massachusetts ... I am now staying in the country where it all happens, and I would say, quite assured, that we, as human beings, have never really lost that trace of the Salem witch hunt, even if we don't even know what the tragedy was really about ... If you think I am, that's just clear evidence that we are raised to easily point at the devil, which sounds so much like what happened in Salem more than 300 years ago. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
HAWC Families Need Thanksgiving Help Nov 16, 2008
Donations can be sent to HAWC, 27 Congress Street, Suite 201, Salem, MA 01970. HAWC provides prevention and free, comprehensive services to victims of violence, and their children, in 23 cities and towns across the North Shore. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Forecasted rain postpones Clean Cars and Safe Kids Nov 15, 2008
The rescheduled Clean Cars, Safe Kids event at Salem Car Wash will take place Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.. Mark Leavitt of Salem Car Wash has invited Lt. Dave Millett, a certified child passenger safety instructor with the Marblehead Police Department, to be on hand to inspect and install child safety seats for those having their vehicles cleaned, an opportunity Millett welcomed ... This program is being sponsored by the Salem Car Wash and supported by the Marblehead Police Department,... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Malden Education Notes Nov 15, 2008
Malden High School On Saturday, Nov. 22, Malden High School will hold its 26th annual Crafts Fair at the school, 77 Salem St., from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free ... Nov. 18: Salemwood (Homework) at 7:45 a.m. ... Dec. 9: Salemwood at 7:45 a.m.. (Malden Observer, MA)
Chamber introduces Business After Hours on Nov. 24 Nov 15, 2008
Fitness Together of Medford, 365 Salem St., will be hosting the first member-to-member networking opportunity, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There is no charge for this business card exchange. It has been proven that networking is an excellent way to increase business opportunities. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Police downplay residency of couple arrested in N.H. Nov 15, 2008
Local police put little value on the Boxford residency of a couple that was recently arrested in Salem, N.H. for allegedly faking pharmacy prescriptions to obtain narcotics. Police Chief Gordon Russell said he has no reason to believe that William Boda or Darlene Donovan, who were arrested this past week, have lived in Boxford any time recently, despite their legal address at a Main Street residence. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Badminton takes center stage in town this weekend Nov 14, 2008
With so many eager to learn the sport, Malaythong has a couple of assistants to help him out, Lena Vinokur of Salem and Jennifer Coleman of Cambridge. Both understand the local badminton landscape having served under the previous head coach, Melinda Keszthelyi, who left to coach overseas in Hungary. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Babe Wood, 93; trained boxers Marciano, Liston Nov 13, 2008
A Beverly native and former Salem resident, Mr. Wood fought briefly as a middleweight before becoming a trainer ... "Mr. Wood served in the Army in Italy during World War II, when he produced boxing shows for the USO and befriended former world heavyweight champion Primo Carnera."My father accompanied Carnera [who was 6-foot-7 and 284 pounds] to the United States after the war, and I still have a picture of me sitting on Carnera's lap in our home in Salem," said Mr. Wood's daughter, Carol... (Boston Globe)
Its a gas, gas, gas on Route 99 Nov 13, 2008
The station, located at the corner of Salem Street and Route 99, generated a flurry of attention from the Greater Boston media last week when it started selling unleaded gas for under $2. It s now pricing petroleum for $2. (Malden Observer, MA)
Obama on Drugs Nov 13, 2008
Copyright 2008 Salem Web Network. All Rights Reserved. (Townhall.com)
Greenhouse fundraiser at Kays Interiors Nov 13, 2008
A raffle to support fuel costs to maintain the greenhouse at Trestle Way over the winter is expected to kick off later this week at Kay s Interiors on Salem Street in Groveland. For $1 a ticket, or five tickets for $3 you can get chances to win prizes like framed artwork by Judi Bartnicki, a $40 gift certificate or basket from Kay s Interiors, a Bruins hockey puck autographed by Terry O Reilly, and a handcrafted crystal necklace and earring set. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Circling the Square, Nov. 13, 2008 Nov 13, 2008
It is such a treasure and we are so fortunate to have it near us in Salem. I can now understand why Joe Younger has been volunteering as a docent there for quite some time. (Danvers Herald, MA)
10 troopers may have misused gas cards Nov 12, 2008
SALEM Attack suspect not competent, judge rules A judge has ruled that a former Peabody police officer charged with beating his elderly mother into a coma on Thanksgiving Day 2004 is not competent to stand trial. Salem Superior Court Judge David Lowy made his ruling Monday after considering the findings of two psychiatrists who examined George Sideris, the Salem News reported. (Boston Globe)
Town pauses to honor veterans Nov 12, 2008
Burke, who is now the principal of the Carlton School in Salem, explained the transition he experienced in detail, describing it as extremely stressful. I have great appreciation for people who have stayed in the military, whether it be for one year or many tours or a career, he said. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Plant workers memorialize blast victims Nov 12, 2008
Salem Harbor Power Station in 2007 ... By Lisa Guerriero/salem@cnc ... It was a day that changed Salem forever. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Locals support the fight against breast cancer Nov 12, 2008
The Golf for a Cure planning committee, back row left to right: Allyson Christopher of Ipswich; Linda Lackey of Salem. Front row left to right: Kathey Renaud of North Andover; Pam Cote of West Peabody; Karen Northrup of Middleton; Lacey Dolben of North Andover; Frada Spencer of Georgetown; Gail Kelleher of Haverhill; Sue Connor of Tewksbury; Linda Michaud of South Hamilton; Nora Clark of Ipswich; Betti Anne Tobin of Georgetown. (Georgetown Record, MA)
AG to argue before Supreme Court Nov 11, 2008
Lawyers for Melendez-Diaz include Mary Rogers of Salem and Jeffrey L. Fisher of Stanford Law School. "Allowing the prosecution to present its case through extra-judicial declarations - subject only to defendants' subpoena power - deprives defendants of the ancient right to stand 'face-to-face' with adverse witnesses as the witnesses convey incriminating evidence on direct examination," lawyers for Melendez-Diaz wrote in a response brief filed with the Supreme Court in advance of today's hearing. (Boston Globe)
LETTER: Plant neighbors urged to call DEP Nov 11, 2008
Neighbors of the Salem Harbor Generating Station: Please call the DEP hotline number (1-888-VIOLATE) and report all unusual incidents that you hear, see or smell. These calls are logged and counted, providing valuable data. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Resident sues Jordans Furniture over Red Sox promotion Nov 11, 2008
Attorney John Yasi of Swampscott, whose offices are in Salem, is seeking class action status against the furniture retailer. The suit is claiming breach of contract against the Taunton-based chain because the promotion, based on chance, violates a state law prohibiting promotional lotteries, Yasi alleges. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Auction brings in $32k to city coffers Nov 11, 2008
He said the city just purchased a new truck for Engine 5 in South Medford and that company s 1995 piece will go to Engine 6 in North Medford, whose 1991 piece will go to Engine 3 on Salem Street, which had the 1987 Pierce Arrow. The Arrow will go back to Engine 3 because it s a good frontline piece, Giliberti said. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Manchester man faces drug, porn charges in Mass. Nov 11, 2008
Manchester man faces drug, porn charges in Mass. P/SUNNY Tuesday November 11, 2008. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Read Indepth Article Nov 10, 2008
"To the Ends of the Earth, Painting the Polar Landscape" 2008-11-08 until 2009-03-01 Salem, MA, USA United States of America. At the limits of geography and physical endurance, artist-explorers found the ultimate inspiration in polar vistas they encountered in the 19th- and early 20th centuries. (AbsoluteArts.com)
To the Ends of the Earth, Painting the Polar Landscape Nov 10, 2008
At the limits of geography and physical endurance, artist-explorers found the ultimate inspiration in polar vistas they encountered in the 19th- and early 20th centuries. "Never before have so many outstanding Western paintings of the Arctic and Antarctic been brought together in one place," said Sam Scott, PEM associate curator of Maritime Art and History, and curator of the exhibition. (AbsoluteArts.com)
What, if any, protection can be expected with annuities? Nov 9, 2008
Ed Salem, Burlington. A. In these uncertain times, with volatile financial markets and struggling banks, trying to seek as much protection as possible is a reasonable approach. (Boston Globe)
Commuter battles MBTA parking hike Nov 9, 2008
MBTA response a 'disgrace'A bizarre train crash in Salem on Monday night left an elderly Peabody man dead after he inexplicably drove his car into a train-only tunnel ... Instead of designating separate buses for Swampscott, Salem, and Beverly, T managers merged passengers onto buses that drove right passed Swampscott - to Salem and Beverly - before returning 45 minutes later and dropping off Swampscott passengers "three dark blocks from the station.". (Boston Globe)
Fucito is back in the game Nov 9, 2008
The Salem, N.H., boys volleyball team has reached streaks of national proportion ... Salem has yet to lose since being elevated to varsity status five years ago and don't look for the streak to end anytime soon ... Salem returns six of its top eight players next season. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Clean Cars and Safe Kids set for Salem Car Wash Nov. 15 Nov 8, 2008
Clean Cars and Safe Kids set for Salem Car Wash Nov. 15 - Marblehead, MA - Marblehead Reporter ... Clean Cars and Safe Kids set for Salem Car Wash Nov. 15 ... There will be more than just soap and water at the Salem Car Wash on Canal Street in Salem on Saturday, Nov. 15. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
American Legion plans Veterans Day parade Nov 8, 2008
A memorial ceremony will be held in front of the American Legion at 368 Pleasant St. at 9 a.m. The parade will assemble at 9:15 a.m., step off at 9:30 a.m. and proceed on Pleasant Street to Summer Street, left on Summer Street, right on Mountain Avenue, right on Mt. Vernon Street, right on Salem Street to Malden Square to Pleasant Street to the Government Center, where the parade will be dismissed. The fire alarm will be sounded at 11 a.m. to indicate the ending of World War I, the eleventh hour... (Malden Observer, MA)
Essex Heritage announces awards Nov 8, 2008
Also awarded were three National Park Service Recognition Awards, presented by Patricia Trap, superintendent of Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites, and Curtis White, lead park ranger ... New commissioners appointed for a three-year term were: Anita Blackaby, new director of House of Seven Gables; Isa Cann, media architects, Essex Heritage Explorer; Frederic Detwiller, architect and preservation planner; Dennis DiZoglio, executive director, Merrimack Valley Planning;... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Damon heads list of Hall of Fame inductees Nov 8, 2008
During her tenure as coach, the following female student-athletes have gone on to play college field hockey: Jill DiBattista Providence; Amy Breen Mitchell & Miami of Ohio; Rebecca Mitchell Providence; Mary Beth McInnis Salem State; Carol Niciewsky Bentley; Maggie Kavanaugh UNH (coaching); Jennifer Brown St. Michael s (coaching); Amy Carpenter Ithaca; Lyn Cignetti Assumption; Heather Trentini Salem State; Nicole Dzierzak Worcester State; Danielle Baldassare Westfield State; Cynthia Roberts... (Danvers Herald, MA)
Disappointment: Obama win a let-down for local Palin supporters Nov 8, 2008
if you believe in reincarnation Palin was probably burned at the stake in Salem, Massachusetts during the witch hunt. She seems to have you foks all under some spell. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
BETTER LIFE: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s Nov 7, 2008
Addiction - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Study: Smokers more addicted now than in '80s, '90s. (USA Today -- Life)
Paganelli receives top honor Nov 7, 2008
Other awardees were: Karen Van Welden-Herman, chairperson of the Andover Preservation Committee; Donald Bade, founding volunteer member of the Parker River Clean Water Association; and Julie Lederhaus, manager of the historic Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. Asked about his accomplishments on the Recreational Path Committee, Paganelli said, One of things we accomplished early in the game was we could see that without some kind of regional concept it would be very hard to access federal money, which you... (Georgetown Record, MA)
Fight begins to save birth center Nov 7, 2008
The owner of Crunchy Granola Baby, a store in Salem, has enlisted customers to help save the birth center. Owner Jennie Cadmore said she sent an e-blast to about 1,000 people on her store s e-mail list telling them the Birth Center is in danger and needs our help. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Obituary: Frances C. Dickson, 83 Nov 7, 2008
She was born in Salem, N.H., on Aug. 19, 1925, the daughter of the late George Church and Alice A. (Gibbs) Church. Mrs. Dickson attended Stoneham Public Schools and was a 1945 graduate of Concord High School. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Police log: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 2008 Nov 6, 2008
General complaint made on Washington and New Derby streets in Salem at 10:15 p.m., where local police were providing mutual aid. Building check conducted on State Street at 11:48 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Gay activists jarred by Calif. defeat Nov 6, 2008
spot62 wrote on Nov 5, 2008 10:24 PM:" Come on. What is it gonna hurt if we allow two people who love one another to wed? Massechusetts is the sight of the Salem witch trials, if thier willing to allow same sex mariage than we can all change our way of thinkin. As for the states that are banning unmarried couples from adopting or fostering children; I think we better look long and hard at the present system before we start to keep loving qualified and willing people from taking on a task that... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Beverly echoes national, state votes Nov 6, 2008
Tim Smith of Beverly sports a neck full of campaign buttons at a Democrat-heavy party at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem on Tuesday night ... John Tierney, D-Salem, also handily beat Republican challenger Richard Baker, 70. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Man dies in collision with MBTA train Nov 5, 2008
An elderly Peabody man died after his car was struck by a Rockport-bound commuter rail train in Salem yesterday, MBTA spokesman Joe Pesaturo said ... The man drove down the train platform at Salem Station before entering the tunnel, according to witnesses, Pesaturo said ... He was transported to North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital, where he spoke with investigators about the incident before he died, Pesaturo said. (Boston Globe)
INSTANT VIEW: Obama wins presidential election Nov 5, 2008
WILLIAM LARKIN, PORTFOLIO MANAGER, CABOT MONEY MANAGEMENT, SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS. "There is an uncertainty that is now behind us: worries about the election being too close or drawn out. People will be looking to see how Obama puts his cabinet together and the people he puts in place to deal with the housing problem. For Treasury Secretary, I am hoping he brings in a real heavy hitter.". (Reuters)
Police Blotter (Nov. 6) Nov 5, 2008
A records check revealed he was guilty on two counts of distributing obscene material to a minor out of Salem District Court in 1999. Dispatched confirmed he is required to register as a sex offender. (Needham Tab, MA)
Challenges of religious diversity discussed Nov 5, 2008
Professor James Gubbins, who is an assistant professor at Salem State in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department and teaches courses on ethics and religion, will be the speaker. The globe is becoming a smaller place due to the expanded media, all kinds of instant communication, and greater travel opportunities. (Danvers Herald, MA)
All Shall Not Be Lost Nov 4, 2008
Columns, funnies in your inbox. Who will win the race for the White House. (Townhall.com)
1 pleads guilty, 1 sentenced in postal thefts Nov 4, 2008
He was accused of conspiring with four others to steal the property from post offices in Salem, N.H., and Woburn, Mass. in late 2006. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Ideas: Political attitudes are with us at birth Nov 2, 2008
Her latest book, "Salem Witch Judge," the winner of the 2008 Massachusetts Book Award for Nonfiction, comes out in paperback this week. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Ground game lifts UMass-Dartmouth past Endicott Nov 2, 2008
Athletic Information. Neil Powers had seven kickoff returns for 118 yards in Endicott's loss to UMass-Dartmouth. (Ecgulls.com)
Bernanke Says GSE Debt Backing Must Be Maintained Nov 1, 2008
"I think it's a big positive for anyone who is involved in the agency market," said William Larkin, fixed income portfolio manager for Cabot Money Management, in Salem, Massachusetts. Bernanke said that if lenders can sell the loans they make into broader markets, a wide array of funding sources is available to them, and they also reduce their exposure to risk. (ABC News -- Wire)
Democrats to rally the faithful Nov 1, 2008
In this event, volunteers will hold signs, spanning the Veterans Memorial Bridge between Beverly and Salem from 10 a.m. to noon. Related Stories Loading commenting interface. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Bank robbery suspect arrested in Lawrence Nov 1, 2008
His arraignment date in Salem District Court is unknown. Hill is charged with robbing the Beverly National Bank by passing a note to a teller. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Halloween Happenings Nov 1, 2008
USS Salem - haunted ship ... Gary Hylander Salem Witch Trials discussion. (Canton Journal, MA)
Small fire extinguished at nuclear plant Oct 31, 2008
The driver, Shawn Newhall, 41, of Lynn and his 5-year-old son were injured and taken to North Shore Medical Center Salem Hospital, police and hospital officials said ... Newhall was also listed in fair condition at Salem Hospital, spokesman Kevin Ronningen said. (Boston Globe)
Special Halloween train service between Boston and Salem Oct 31, 2008
Salem - The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and its provider of commuter rail service, Massachusetts Bay Commuter Railroad Company (MBCR), today announced increased weekend train service between Boston and Salem the two weekends before Halloween, as well as extra trains on Friday, Oct. 31. In preparation for Salem s Haunted Happenings, the MBTA partners with the city of Salem to discuss additional train service and how best to meet the needs of people traveling to and from the... (Easton Journal, MA)
VNA looks at Hospice Awareness Month Oct 31, 2008
Hospice volunteer opportunities are available in eastern and central Massachusetts including: Amesbury, Andover, Annisquam, Beverly, Billerica, Boxford, Bradford, Byfield, Chelmsford, Danvers, Dracut, Essex, Georgetown, Gloucester, Groveland, Hamilton, Hathorne, Haverhill, Ipswich, Lynn, Lynnfield, Magnolia, Manchester, Marblehead, Merrimac, Methuen, Middleton, Newbury, Newburyport, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Plum Island, Reading, Rockport, Rowley, Salem, Salisbury, Saugus,... (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
The French connection Oct 31, 2008
Lucky for these students, Salem is only 20 minutes away. And Salem is only one of the many trips expected to double as a cultural lesson for the French kids visiting Masconomet for two weeks this fall ... Masconomet French teachers Deidra Scarponi and Joanne Megna-Wallace, who oversee the exchange program and will travel in April, said the exchange students will also be taking field trips to several locations, including Boston, Salem, Plimouth Plantation, and Portsmouth, N.H.. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Education notes Oct 31, 2008
Salem State to host conference for educators. Salem State College is hosting its second annual Best Practices in Education conference from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15 at the college s central campus ... Supporting students, teachers and families with K-12 children, the conference is sponsored by the Center for Education and Community and co-sponsored by Salem State s Graduate School and Friends of the School of Education. (Georgetown Record, MA)
