Fashion faux pas creates cancer-teaching tool Oct 30, 2009
Hayward and partners Camille Vicenti of Gloucester, Magnolia Contreras of Lynn, Kari Dudley of Medfield and Yelena Wetherill of Jamaica Plain, have just incorporated a nonprofit company, Women s Health Exchange, that will focus on manufacturing and distributing the beads and breast-cancer education around the world. Hayward represented the company at Lance Armstrong s Global Cancer Summit in Ireland over the summer even as she and her partners were still incorporating. (Malden Observer, MA)
Gov. Patrick rejects house chair's explanation for Ed Reform Bill d... Oct 29, 2009
Gov. Patrick rejects house chair's explanation for Ed Reform Bill delay - Gloucester, MA - Wicked Local Gloucester ... Wicked Local Gloucester, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
CostaLiving: Workers, stand up for your right to sit down Oct 29, 2009
Needless to say, I receive more jibes about this maneuver than a whale off Gloucester circa 1885. I think the stand upright at work approach is doomed to failure. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Beverly Panther girls cross country team capture fifth straight NEC title Oct 29, 2009
Wicked Local Photo by Ian Hurley. Beverly freshman Jessica Gomes, sophomore Wendy Marciano and senior Brenna Bailey, left to right, run side by side during their home meet against Salem on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at JC Phillips Nature Preserve. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
We need more doctors like William Dorsey of Beverly Oct 28, 2009
My dad and Dr. Dorsey were born four years and one month apart: Dorsey in Gloucester in July 1919, my dad in Waterville, Maine in August 1923. Now with both of them gone, I must follow Dr. Dorsey s upbeat, parting advice at the end of each visit: Okay Mom. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Ninth annual Pie Run will help Ipswich Food Pantry and YMCA Oct 27, 2009
But experience wasn t far behind, as 54-year old John Barbour, of Gloucester, finished only four seconds behind Krathwohl. Entry forms are now available at the Ipswich Family YMCA. Pre-entry fees have remained the same since 2001 only $5 (2. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Elderly driver in Walmart Danvers crash pleads not guilty Oct 27, 2009
The crash injured a 25 year-old Gloucester mother and her 1 year-old daughter. The baby underwent surgery for her facial and head injuries. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Despite downsizing Mass. tech firms are on the upswing Oct 27, 2009
The company, based in Gloucester, laid off 300 workers last fall and another 80 in the first six months of 2009. Yet even as the pink slips flew, Varian s prospects were improving. (Boston Globe)
Beverly Police Log: Thursday, Oct. 22 Oct 27, 2009
9:27 a.m. Beverly Police assisted Gloucester Police by answering that department s 911 calls for three hours. 9:39 a.m. Police took a report of an attempted break-in on Pine Road. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Oniontown notes, Oct. 22, 2009 Oct 24, 2009
Grillo, who lives in Gloucester, took over from Les Leblanc, who retired recently. She had worked at the North Shore Music Theatre for eight years. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Coyotes in the crosshairs as hunting season begins Oct 23, 2009
In August, Gloucester residents had to boil their water used for drinking and cooking. Although officials cited contamination caused by maintenance at the Gloucester Reservoir as the reason, Fabroski contends that the contamination was caused by animal overpopulation ... Beavers built a dam around reservoir, the dam breached and the water that was dammed up contaminated Gloucester Reservoir. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
UP FOR AIR: Anyone know how Riverhead Beach got its name? Oct 23, 2009
Thankfully, no one came in and asked me what WHIP meant or if they were on the road to Gloucester. The hourly ding-dong in the Abbot Hall tower is on the fritz, soon to be mended, so don t wait too long in bed in the morning waiting for the 5 or 6 o clock bells. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Obituary: John Ziergiebel Oct 23, 2009
John s professional life was dedicated to the ideals of public education, forged by his experiences as a student at Newton North High School, a student activist at UMass-Boston, instructor at the Steven L. French Youth Forestry Camp, a graduate student at Harvard University, 25 years as an English teacher at Gloucester High School, serving four years as assistant principal at both O Maley Middle School and Gloucester High School, culminating in three years as principal at Marblehead High School... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
At their service: Support comes in many forms for breast cancer patients Oct 23, 2009
Gorton s Specialty and Cancer Care Center at Addison Gilbert Hospital (Gloucester). Hallmark Health Cancer Center (Stoneham). (Malden Observer, MA)
Beverly Toastmasters elect officers, present to Rotary Oct 23, 2009
Shown after their Sept. 24 presentation to the Beverly Rotary Club are members of Beverly Toastmasters, from left, club founder John Maihos, Brett Kirkpatrick of Boston, Chet Marcus of Gloucester, Jessica McElroy of Topsfield, Agatha Morrell of Swampscott, Eileen OBrien of Marblehead, Kathy Magee of Swampscott and Gabrielle Yetter of Marblehead. Beverly Toastmasters elect officers, present to Rotary. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
93-year-old Peabody driver arraigned in Wal-Mart crash Oct 23, 2009
The car struck Alaina Hayes, 25, of Gloucester, who was pushing her daughter, Makayla, in a stroller, according to the report from the June 2 accident. Hayes has filed a civil lawsuit for an unspecified amount against Vesprini, said her lawyer, Barry Feinstein of Peabody. (Boston Globe)
Former Marblehead High principal Ziergiebel loses battle with cancer Oct 22, 2009
Ziergiebel served three years as MHS principal, arriving from Gloucester High School, where had had served as assistant principal ... When Gee was principal of the O Maley Middle School in Gloucester, Ziergiebel was then serving as assistant principal of the town s high school. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Cape Ann Restaurant Week is back Oct 21, 2009
Manuel Lapa, chef and manager at The Azorean Restaurant on Washington Street in Gloucester ... This will help because right now the season is over, a lot of the tourists are away, said Deo Braga, owner of The Azorean at 135 Washington St. in Gloucester ... I would give credit to the Chamber of Commerce, said Eric Lorden, owner of Passports at 110 Main St. in Gloucester. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Several mayors facing tough challenges Oct 18, 2009
In the last two decades, nine women have won the office, including current mayors Kimberley Driscoll of Salem and Carolyn Kirk of Gloucester ... Gloucester s mayoral race took an unexpected turn when City Councilor Sharon George, who finished second to Kirk in the preliminary, recently dropped her candidacy. (Boston Globe)
King of Thailand's former home is honored Oct 17, 2009
Over the summer, her nonprofit organization, the King of Thailand Birthplace Foundation, has affixed plaques marking most of the sites, including houses in Gloucester and Martha s Vineyard, two residences in Cambridge, and the spot in Harvard Square. On Thursday, they erected a plaque outside Mount Auburn Hospital. (Boston Globe)
John N. Fulham Jr., 92, Navy veteran, investment banker Oct 17, 2009
After the war, Mr. Fulham went to work for his family s fishing business, which merged with Gorton s of Gloucester in 1964. Mr. Fulham then became an investment banker at Estabrook & Co. and became a partner. (Boston Globe)
Halfway through, Danvers Football Falcons have three wins Oct 17, 2009
Outside of a blip on the screen against Gloucester (a 41-0 loss), they ve played very well against some very good teams. This is going to be a very big game for us. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Proposed regional dispatch center in Middleton awarded $2 million Oct 17, 2009
He added that Gloucester, Salem, and Andover have all shown interest in the center. Cousins, who was joined by sheriff s department attorney Joseph McGowan at the selectmen s meeting, said the population of all communities with preliminary approval totals 130,000, roughly 90,000 away from their original goal. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Budget misery grows for cities and towns Oct 17, 2009
Gloucester has cut overtime for its Fire Department, closed fire stations, and prodded 21 city employees to retire early. In Lawrence, Police Chief John Romero has been struggling to ensure he has enough officers to patrol the streets, with 18 fewer officers than last year. (Boston Globe)
BREAKING NEWS: Northeastern Conference turns down Greater Boston League expansion bid Oct 16, 2009
However, in the end, the proposal came just two votes shy of passing, with Beverly, Danvers, Gloucester, Salem, Saugus and Winthrop all voting against it ... Somebody like Gloucester who was traveling to Winthrop, even a couple of times a year is a far distance for them and to add five more schools to that is a lot of driving for them. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Bradford H. Schofield Oct 16, 2009
He was the beloved husband for 57 years of Sally A. (Lopez) Schofield; devoted father of Lesley A. Wishnick and her husband Ross of Princeton, N.J., Bradford R. Schofield of Belmont, Jeffrey H. Schofield of Chelsea and Heidi E. Schofield of Waltham; dear brother of Joan Duffy of New Gloucester, Maine and the late Eleanor May Downey; and loving grandfather of Ethan T. Wishnick and Aaron B. Wishnick. Funeral Services on will be on Saturday at 3 PM in the MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral... (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Dad can't sue Mass. city over wrong fire victim ID Oct 16, 2009
The state Appeals Court ruled Thursday the mistaken-identity case wasn't created by the city of Gloucester (GLAH'-stur). It dismissed Philip Anderson's claims of emotional distress. (Anchorage Daily News)
The Chalkboard Oct 16, 2009
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Museum. Backyard Hens. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
THE FLIP SIDE: Politicization or red herring? Oct 16, 2009
Earlier this year, Gloucester, Worcester and Waltham were each seeking state approval for their proposed charter schools. Months after the Gloucester Community Arts Charter was approved, an e-mail dated eight days prior to the vote surfaced between the governor s Secretary of Education Paul Reville and Mitchell Chester, education commissioner ... He went on to say, [M]y inclination is to think that you, I and the Governor all need to send at least one positive signal in this batch, and I gather... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
West Roxbury's OMara backs the defense at Catholic Memorial Oct 15, 2009
West Roxbury junior, Pat O'Mara, plays for Catholic Memorial's varsity soccer team in the game against Gloucester H.S., Oct. 10, 2009. West Roxbury's OMara backs the defense at Catholic Memorial. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Allston man is held in assault on woman Oct 15, 2009
GLOUCESTER Coast Guard ends search for lobsterman The Coast Guard has called off the search for a lobsterman who fell overboard Tuesday off Gloucester, an official said. Jaime Ortiz, 43, originally of Honduras, was on the stern of the vessel Dominatrix when he fell overboard roughly 3 miles south of Eastern Point about 2 p.m. He was not wearing a lifejacket or survival suit. (Boston Globe)
Brandeis agrees to delay sale of artwork Oct 14, 2009
GLOUCESTER Coast Guard searching for a fisherman The Coast Guard was searching last night for a man who fell off a fishing boat about 3 miles south of Eastern Point in Gloucester, Petty Officer Lauren Jorgensen said ... The Coast Guard launched two search boats from Station Gloucester, along with a jet and helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod, Jorgensen said. (Boston Globe)
Center for Arts international juried exhibit will open today Oct 14, 2009
Final selections are Linda Norton, Camden, ME; John Olvey, Corpus Christi; Kathy O Rourke, San Antonio; Oscar Silva, Staples; Debbie Stevens, Cypress; Bob Thomas, Houston; Jeff Weaver, Gloucester, MA; Art Werger, Athens, OH; and Carolyn Whiteside, San Marcos. The Rockport Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an environment which nurtures the expressing and appreciation of art for residents and tourists alike. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Couple rescued from car in Essex River Oct 11, 2009
Wicked Local Gloucester, 72 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, Massachusetts 01915. . (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Breast cancer options on the home front Oct 10, 2009
Northeast Foundation includes Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, Beverly Hospital and Beverly Hospital at Danvers, which is home to the newly opened Breast Health Center. Formerly at the Hunt Center in Danvers, the Breast Health Center opened in November 2007. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Marblehead golfers have the right stuff to maintain that winning edge for the rest of the season Oct 9, 2009
The Headers will play host to Gloucester Thursday and Winthrop Tuesday, looking to bounce back from that bitter Danvers loss. Loading commenting interface. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Northeastern No-No: Masconomet denied admission into NEC; GBL teams... Oct 9, 2009
I can see somebody like Gloucester, who was saying traveling to Winthrop, even a couple of times a year, is a far distance for them and to add five more schools to that is a lot of driving for them. And certain schools have different budget situations, so a trip like that could cost $400-$500, and to add 15-20 games to that, there s a lot of different concerns per schools. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
George makes difficult decision to withdraw from Gloucester mayor... Oct 8, 2009
George makes difficult decision to withdraw from Gloucester mayoral race - Gloucester, MA - Wicked Local Gloucester ... George makes difficult decision to withdraw from Gloucester mayoral race ... Candidate Sharon George withdrew her name from the mayor s race for the City of Gloucester on Monday, leaving Mayor Carolyn Kirk unopposed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Events: the week ahead Oct 8, 2009
ANNISQUAM ARTS AND CRAFTS This charming peninsula in Gloucester welcomes visitors to its 24th consecutive show featuring jewelry, pottery, paintings, carvings, and more by 50 New England artisans ... Annisquam Village Hall, 34 Leonard St., Gloucester. (Boston Globe)
Bill pushed to require interlock devices for all drunk drivers Oct 8, 2009
Ann Albertson of Gloucester opened her testimony before the committee by holding up a framed, poster-size photo of her daughter Heather Ann, who was killed at 25 by a drunk driver. Albertson said her daughter s killer had never been sentenced to jail in association with 14 prior convictions and had fled the scene of the accident on foot. (Burlington Union, MA)
Haunted Witch Capital, Salem Massac... Oct 3, 2009
Many won t go aboard and nearby Gloucester s fishermen have made it known that don t want her in their harbor. A Coast Guard surf boat was lost in the Blizzard of 1978 while it was going to help a stranded oil tanker in Salem Sound. (Suite101.com)
Gloucester-Beverly football game postponed until Sunday Oct 3, 2009
The Gloucester-Beverly football game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed until Sunday at 2 p.m. at Hurd Stadium in Beverly. Loading commenting interface. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Fedora Flash: Danvers High School boys soccer captain enjoys banner week Oct 2, 2009
In that Gloucester game, senior Costa Hatziioannou and freshman Eric Martin picked up assists on two of Ciampa s goals ... The Falcons had 16 shots on the Gloucester net ... Gloucester came out playing hard, but we eventually ended up controlling the tempo, Lage said. (Danvers Herald, MA)
MARSHFIELD STATEHOUSE ROUNDUP: Seeing and being seen Oct 1, 2009
An e-mail Reville sent the education commissioner in February, recently revealed, showed some top-down nudging and ends-means calculations around advancing the governor s larger education agenda perhaps in the face of more micro-concerns, like the education of a small group of kids in Gloucester. It was deemed a blunder; Reville would not be elected of America s oldest seaport, and there was a certain measure of distance established between the governor and his education adviser, who is popular... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
MELROSE: Why I voted for an interim senator Oct 1, 2009
I heard of the widow of a Gloucester fisherman whose boat sank last winter, who was devastated not to have the Senator s office be able to continue to help her get answers to what happened. I heard of parents adopting children in China who had been stranded when a closed Senator s office could not help them secure visas. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
A dog is bashed; a family asks why Sep 30, 2009
Gloucester police investigating death ... GLOUCESTER - At the end of Bray Street in West Gloucester, a large granite stone is surrounded by pots of wilting yellow and purple mums on a mound of freshly turned sod, shaded by tall oaks and white pines ... Gloucester police and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals have intensified their investigation into the death and are focusing their efforts on two hunters. (Boston Globe)
2 children hurt in Hyde Park bus crash Sep 30, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. Panel to query Coast Guard response Members of the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation will inquire into the cause of the slow US Coast Guard response to a sinking fishing boat off the coast of Gloucester in January 2008, during a hearing today in Washington. The US Coast Guard sent rescue vessels to the fishing vessel Patriot two hours and 23 minutes after being notified about a problem on board. (Boston Globe)
Elder Affairs director on board Sep 30, 2009
Grande spent the last 14 years building up the senior center in Gloucester as their director of elder affairs ... In her 14 years in Gloucester she said she and her staff built the senior center from having 900 seniors coming to the center annually to just under 4,000 participants ... Losing her position in Gloucester was especially difficult, she said, because of all the strides the department had made over the years. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Hollywood action to roll in Bridgewater cornfield Sep 25, 2009
Given the fat Massachusetts tax incentives that have recently lured a steady stream of Hollywood talent, celebrity sightings in the suburbs have become almost everyday fare: Sandra Bullock s car is hit by a drunk driver in Gloucester. Adam Sandler chows down at the Hamilton House of Pizza. (Boston Globe)
Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Sep 25, 2009
Participants include Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester, Harvard Museum of Natural History in Cambridge, Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester (below), Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts, and JFK Presidential Library and Museum. Sept. 26. (Boston Globe)
Elaine Rosenfeld, 91; brought passion, curiosity to arts scene Sep 25, 2009
With a rather limited upbringing - she worked in a garment factory as a teenager - she created an identity for herself, and that identity was born of public service to the cultural life of the community, said her son Richard of Gloucester. I think her identity lies in the arts and the literary contributions to the broad Boston community. (Boston Globe)
Career workshops planned for college alumni Sep 24, 2009
There are Career Places in Cambridge, Everett, Gloucester, Salem, Lynn, Lowell, Norwood, Newton, Marlborough, and three in Boston. For more information about The Career Place in Woburn, call -781-932-5000, or visit their Web site at www. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Beverly Arrests Sep 24, 2009
A 28-year-old Gloucester woman, who lives on Millet Street, was charged with operating a motor vehicle with license revoked. A 43-year-old man who lives on Neptune Street in Beverly was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
A mistake, but nothing more - education chief should stay Sep 24, 2009
CALLS FOR the resignation of state Education Secretary Paul Reville over his handling of a charter school application in Gloucester are grossly out of proportion with his actions. Reville badly embarrassed himself and the Patrick administration through a careless Feb. 5 e-mail urging approval of a charter school in Gloucester ... It urges Chester to back the Gloucester charter school - one of three applications - as a means, in part, to stay on the good side of pro-charter forces in the state,... (Boston Globe)
Boat capsizes near Isles of Shoals, 2 rescued Sep 24, 2009
Petty Officer Nathan Washburn says the incident happened about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday as the tuna fishermen from Gloucester were setting anchor. The men were able to climb onto the boat's hull and flagged down another fishing boat that stayed with them until the Coast Guard arrived and took them back to land. (Concord Monitor)
A schooner’s chef talks about cooking on high seas Sep 23, 2009
GLOUCESTER HARBOR - The schooner Roseway, a 137-foot former fishing boat, lurches through the waves, and doors flap to the rhythm ... Today, there are 30 passengers - the Roseway is racing other tall ships out of Gloucester - and all will have lunch with the crew ... Hours later, the Roseway, which finishes in fourth place in the race, returns to Gloucester. (Boston Globe)
After controversial email, Guv calls for Gloucester charter review Sep 23, 2009
Facing questions about his administration's motivation for backing an application for a Gloucester charter school, Gov. Deval Patrick is asking the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to restart the vetting process ... In that email, Reville appears to lean on the commissioner, Mitchell Chester, to approve the Gloucester school in order to satisfy political allies ... Chairwoman Maura Banta insisted Monday that the board approved the Gloucester school entirely on the merits of its... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Senate passes bill for interim senator Sep 23, 2009
All five Senate Republicans Tisei, Bruce Tarr of Gloucester, Scott Brown of Wrentham, Michael Knapik of Westfield and Robert Hedlund of Weymouth opposed the bill and they were joined by Sens. Stephen Brewer, D-Barre, Jennifer Flanagan, D-Leominster, Jack Hart, D-South Boston, Brian Joyce, D-Milton, Michael Moore, D-Millbury, Richard Moore, D-Uxbridge, Michael Morrissey, D-Quincy, Steven Panagiotakos, D-Lowell, James Timilty, D-Walpole, Susan Tucker, D-Andover, and Steven Baddour, D-Methuen. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Police arrest man after multi-town chase that ends in Georgetown Sep 23, 2009
Berube was believed to be with Jennifer Marrama, 23, of 8-12 Heights At Cape Ann of Gloucester. Around 4:30 p.m. Groveland police reported the vehicle driven by Berube had been involved in a hit-and-run crash and left the scene. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Ed secretary email shows political calculation on charter schools Sep 22, 2009
The email, first reported by the Gloucester Times, prompted an outcry Monday from a group supporting charter schools and comes at a time when the governor is seeking approval to lift the statewide cap on charter school spending and enrollment ... Reville worried that denying the applications of Worcester, Waltham and Gloucester charter school advocates would harm the state s standing with key, moderate allies like the Globe and the Boston Foundation ... My inclination is to think that you, I and... (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Debate on interim US senator expected to begin today in Mass. Senate Sep 22, 2009
If we wanted to delay it for a lot longer, we could, said state Senator Bruce Tarr, a Gloucester Republican. But we re not going to look at that. (Boston Globe)
Sen. Jehlen hosts summit on impaired driving Sep 21, 2009
I took a call on the way from Woburn to Gloucester, she said. The next thing I knew, I was parked in front of my office with no recall of how I got there. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Sony Pictures Animation's Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs: An IMAX 3D Experience Lands in 127 IMAX(R) Theatres On September 18th Sep 19, 2009
Cinema IMAX Theatre Sterling Heights - AMC Forum 30 & IMAX Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Roseville - AMC Rosedale 14 & IMAX Missouri Independence - AMC Independence Commons 20 & IMAX Kansas City - AMC BarryWoods 24 & IMAX Nevada Henderson - Regal Sunset Station Stadium 13 & IMAX Las Vegas - Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX North Las Vegas - Regal Aliante Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett New Jersey Atlantic City - Tropicana IMAX Theatre... (Primezone Releases)
Beverly mayor touts positives at regional meeting Sep 16, 2009
Danvers Town Manager Wayne Marquis, left, speaks with Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk and Beverly Mayor Bill Scanlon before the start of the North Shore Chamber of Commerces Economic and Public Policy Breakfast at the Danversport Yacht Club on Wednesday morning, Sept. 9 ... Gloucester Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Lynn Mayor Chip Clancy and Newburyport Mayor John Moak also spoke at the event. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Doris Winslow Jorgensen Sep 16, 2009
Doris was born in Gloucester a daughter of Edgar W. Decker and Corinne (Kane) Decker. Her father was a fisherman who was lost at sea when she was a young child. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
