Posted in Behind the Headlines on Dec 3rd, 2010 Comments Off
It’s the annual Holiday Stroll in Haverhill tonight and the town has quite the show planned — live music, performances, Santa, tree lighting, etc. It’s also a great boost to downtown businesses looking for exposure. Today we talk with Harmke Lawrence of Angles and Art on Wingate Street about the importance of the annual event. [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 30th, 2010 Comments Off
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in The Eagle-Tribune newsroom Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2010. It’s been a constant battle since the city of Lawrence cut 24 firefighters due to a budget deficit earlier this year and the early-morning blaze this morning that left 10 people homeless and drew firefighters from eight towns only only [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 24th, 2010 Comments Off
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in The Eagle-Tribune newsroom Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2010. Although Essex District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett announced yesterday there would be no charges pressed in the death of Kenneth Howe, who died in State Police custody a year ago, the attorney for Howe’s family will be holding a press conference [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 23rd, 2010 Comments Off
Nearly a year to the day since Kenneth Howe died in police custody following a struggle on the lawn of The Eagle-Tribune, Essex County District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett has determined that police did nothing wrong. The decision today means no officers will be prosecuted or disciplined as a result of Howe’s death, although a civil [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 19th, 2010 Comments Off
Oh by gosh, by golly. It’s time for blunt trauma, strangulation and electrical folly. The annual 10 Worst Toys list was released yesterday by Boston-based WATCH (World Against Toys Causing Harm), but I’ve got to admit I’m a little underwhelmed this year. The group — and it’s founder Edward Swartz, who passed away in September [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 17th, 2010 Comments Off
Some are shocking. Others are heartbreaking or hilarious. They’re those seemingly unbelievable stories e-mailed to you by a friend, posted on Facebook or on a blog. And most of the time, they’re just not true. “MARRIAGE — A MUST READ” is the latest one I’ve been tracking. It’s the soppy tale of a cheating husband [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 17th, 2010 Comments Off
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in The Eagle-Tribune newsroom Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. New Hampshire staff writer Jillian Jorgenson has a story today on the Salem, New Hampshire’s purchase of homes in frequently flooded areas. The town has purchased nine so far and is waiting on grant money to purchase 14 more homes [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 16th, 2010 Comments Off
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in The Eagle-Tribune newsroom Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010. Well, it’s brand-spanking new and an Andover DPW crew is being forced to tear it up this morning. A water main break early this morning at the intersection of North Main and Central streets sent Andover’s Water and Sewer Department [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 15th, 2010 Comments Off
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in The Eagle-Tribune newsroom Monday, Nov. 15, 2010. For the second time this year the Massachusetts Civil Service Commission has ordered a fired city of Methuen employee must be given their job back. Also a story in the paper today about two former city of Lawrence employees who [...]
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Posted in Behind the Headlines on Nov 4th, 2010 Comments Off
Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in The Eagle-Tribune newsroom Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010. A Haverhill church that is on the site of early Town Meetings for the city of Haverhill could become a fast food drive-thru restaurant. The Historic Commission is voicing its disapproval of the proposal and the plan is set to [...]
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