Posted in Methuen, Reporters' Notebook on May 3rd, 2011 Comments Off
Former State Sen. James Jajuga just emailed this statement to me: After many conversations with family and friends, I have decided not to run for mayor of Methuen. In politics, timing is everything and I just don’t feel that the timing is right for…
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Posted in Lawrence, New Hampshire, Reporters' Notebook on Feb 1st, 2011 Comments Off
Please join Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire and Egyptian native Amir Ghali of Lawrence for an on-line discussion about the Democratic uprising in Egypt and what it means for the United States. The live 30-minute chat will begin at 3:30 p.m. Thursd…
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Posted in Methuen, New Hampshire, Reporters' Notebook on Jan 18th, 2011 Comments Off
METHUEN – The Historical Commission, Historical Society and Mayor William Manzi’s office are sponsoring a small exhibit of Robert Frost items at the Tenney Gatehouse, next door to the Searles Building at 41 Pleasant St., this weekend. The …
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BOSTON — State Senators Steven Baddour and Bruce Tarr today called for a moratorium on all Parole Board hearings, and they want the seven members of the Parole Board to resign. Baddour, a Methuen Democrat, and Tarr, a Gloucester Republican, got 18 ot…
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Posted in Methuen, Reporters' Notebook on Dec 25th, 2010 Comments Off
METHUEN — Fire has destroyed the landmark business, Shadi’s Restaurant & Lounge. No one was hurt in the one-alarm blaze this morning at the popular eatery at 58 Osgood St. The neighboring buildings are far enough away that firefighters didn’t…
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Posted in New Hampshire, Reporters' Notebook on Dec 18th, 2010 Comments Off
The man involved in a single-car crash in Pelham this morning has died, police said. Police identified the man as Richard Beauchesne, 76, of Lowell. Previous story: PELHAM — A 76-year-old man is in critical condition after police found him in a car s…
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Posted in New Hampshire, Reporters' Notebook on Dec 18th, 2010 Comments Off
PELHAM — A 76-year-old man is in critical condition after police found him in a car submerged in water this morning. At 5:43 a.m., Pelham police discovered a Toyota Camry in the area of Heath Street and Bridge Street. The car was off the road and on …
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Posted in Methuen, Reporters' Notebook on Dec 9th, 2010 Comments Off
I’m working the story tonight. If you’re affected and want to comment, please call me at 978-946-2134. Here’s the official press release from the mayor’s office: MAJOR GAS OUTAGE IN WEST METHUEN Columbia Gas Company …
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Posted in Methuen, Reporters' Notebook on Nov 2nd, 2010 Comments Off
METHUEN — With more than three hours to go before the polls close, Hector Montalvo is ready to admit defeat in his bid for state representative. “I’m just being realistic,” he said around 4:30 p.m. “It’s my first time ever runni…
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Posted in Lawrence, Reporters' Notebook on Aug 11th, 2010 Comments Off
Republican gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker has been speaking out about how Lawrence laid off 23 firefighters due to budget cuts and, as a result, now has to rely on neighboring communities for help with fires more often. Baker’s spokesman calle…
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