Somerville girls soccer team faces toughest opponents Oct 28, 2009
The Highlanders lost two games to potential state-tournament opponents last week, falling to Methuen on October 26 and Lowell on October 22 ... In a 2-0 loss to Methuen, Somerville may have actually had the best scoring opportunities in a scoreless first half ... Jackie Conde had a break-away opportunity, and Natalie Henrique, Marrara Goncalves, Jessica Lopes and Fatima Flores provided further pressure in front of the Methuen net. (Somerville Journal, MA)
DA seeks to alter offender laws Oct 27, 2009
Leone and state Senator Steven A. Baddour, a Democrat from Methuen, introduced the reform bill in February 2008 after Corey Saunders, a convicted sex offender, was arrested on charges of raping a 6-year-old boy at the New Bedford Free Public Library. Saunders had been convicted of attempting to rape a 7-year-old boy in 1999. (Boston Globe)
Despite history, suspect deemed not dangerous Oct 24, 2009
He was sent back to prison in December of that year when he was charged in Methuen with open and gross lewdness, the judge wrote. In the Methuen case, Flavell attacked a woman, forced her to take off her clothes, then suddenly changed his mind and tried to help her get to a hospital the judge said. (Boston Globe)
Topsfield native Ake uses borrowed putter to win ECAC golf title for Colgate Oct 24, 2009
Around and about Methuen High basketball star Rashidat Agboola has verbally committed to a scholarship offer from Boston University. The 6-foot-1 senior, who averaged 21. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Freed by judge, sex offender held after MGH attack Oct 24, 2009
Since 1996, David Flavell has spent several years in jail in Massachusetts and New Hampshire for repeated sexual offenses, including touching himself in public, peeking under a stall in the women s bathroom at a Borders bookstore in Braintree, and assaulting a woman with intent to rape in a Methuen parking lot ... In December 1996, he had a fight outside an American Legion Post in Methuen with a woman he had met at the bar and shared drinks with. (Boston Globe)
FBI outlines case against Tarek Mehanna in terror plot Oct 23, 2009
The FBI says he lied when questioned about Daniel Maldonado, a former resident of Methuen, Mass. suspected of traveling to Somalia to train in an Al Qaeda training camp. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
At their service: Support comes in many forms for breast cancer patients Oct 23, 2009
Caritas Holy Family Hospital (Methuen). Commonwealth Hematology Oncology (Haverhill and Lawrence). (Malden Observer, MA)
Lexington joins elite 'certified' group Oct 23, 2009
There are now 19 Certified Local Governments in Massachusetts: Bedford, Boston, Brookline, Danvers, Eastham, Falmouth, Grafton, Hingham, Lexington, Lowell, Medfield, Methuen, New Bedford, Newton, Plymouth, Quincy, Salem, Somerville and Worcester. Loading commenting interface. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Arrest Log, Oct. 12-18 Oct 23, 2009
Justin S. Erickson, 31, of 172 Oakland Ave., Methuen, arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. He was also arrested on a warrant. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
FBI calls Sudbury suspect inept but serious terror plotter Oct 22, 2009
Last November, Mehanna was arrested on a charge that he lied to the FBI in December 2006 when questioned about the whereabouts and activities of Daniel J. Maldonado, a former Methuen resident who was suspected of training at an Al Qaeda terrorist camp to overthrow the Somali government. Mehanna was indicted on the charge two months later, but no trial date had been set. (Boston Globe)
Melrose High swim captains get set to take final plunge Oct 22, 2009
As captains of not only one of the biggest teams in Melrose sports but also the most cohesive, they were able to help lead the Raiders to one of the biggest victories in school history against a powerhouse Methuen squad earlier this season and compete neck and neck with some of the best competition in the Middlesex League and around the state all season. We are always 'blessed' with great kids as leaders of this team, Deacon said. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Alleged U.S. Terrorist Tarek Mehanna Oct 22, 2009
Was questioned by the FBI on Dec. 16, 2006 about Daniel J. Maldonado, a Methuen, Mass. resident who was suspected of training at an al-Qaeda terrorist camp and plotting to overthrow the Somali government. (Time.com)
Methuen boys outrun Lowell for season title Oct 22, 2009
The Methuen boys cross-country team earned its 25th straight victory in the Merrimack Valley Conference yesterday, dropping second-ranked Lowell, 23-32, clinching its second consecutive regular-season title, and likely changing the rankings by the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Association ... Winning the [Merrimack Valley Conference] was one of our goals coming into the season, said Methuen coach Bill James ... Methuen senior Jared Reddy broke his home course record by 17 seconds, finishing... (Boston Globe)
Man shot to death in Mattapan building Oct 19, 2009
A second suspect, 33-year-old Nolyn Surprenant of Methuen, is testifying against Lessieur in exchange for a reduced sentence. Prosecutors say Surprenant brought Lessieur the gun and was a driver during the shooting. (Boston Globe)
UMass-Lowell cross-country coach plots a victory Oct 18, 2009
With junior Angus MacDonald of Methuen (above) leading the way with a sterling eighth-place finish, and each of his teammates running personal bests, UMass-Lowell captured the title, once again topping the field of 320 runners representing 47 Division 1, 2, and 3 schools. To do that we had to be good and we had to be lucky, said Gardner. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Several mayors facing tough challenges Oct 18, 2009
Beverly Mayor William F. Scanlon Jr. is opposed by City Councilor John J. Burke, while Methuen Mayor William M. Manzi III is squaring off against Al DiNuccio, a former member of the Community Development Board. Peabody Mayor Michael J. Bonfanti faces a challenge from Russell P. Donovan, who lost two previous bids for city councilor and whose son, Shawn Donovan, ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 2007. (Boston Globe)
Framingham Petroleum & Auto suspended, fined for inspection violations Oct 17, 2009
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection also busted inspection stations in Everett, Lawrence, Methuen, Salem and Worcester. The penalties for those violations were made public Friday. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Proposed regional dispatch center in Middleton awarded $2 million Oct 17, 2009
Cousins said the proposed regional center has already received preliminary approval from two cities and five towns including Beverly, Methuen, Essex, Topsfield, Middleton, Wenham, and Swampscott. He added that Gloucester, Salem, and Andover have all shown interest in the center. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Chelmsford sweeps Notre Dame Oct 16, 2009
The Lions dominated Methuen last Friday as they took first in 11 of 12 events and got their ninth win by a score of 94-82. Individual firsts went to Kelsey Sheridan (200 freestyle), Lindsey Day (200 individual medley and 100 backstroke), Kasey Chilton (50 freestyle), Iris Sheu (100 butterfly), Casey Curran (100 freestyle), Cara Galica (500 freestyle), and Bridget Sweeney (100 breaststroke). (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Mental health advocates hope cuts will be spread Oct 16, 2009
Karen McGravey-Gajera of Methuen called the Department of Mental Health the thread my son hangs onto. Her son Timothy was diagnosed with schizophrenia at age 19, she said. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Georgetown gas station changes name, not hands Oct 16, 2009
The Georgetown location was transitioned into a BP, while gas stations in nearby Methuen became Shell stations, reported Cheryl Soriano. Jerry, an auto mechanic since practically birth, says his wife, wanted to own and run his own repair shop. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Allston man is held in assault on woman Oct 15, 2009
The Eagle Tribune newspaper reported that court documents showed Glenda Torres told police Saturday that her son, Juan Melendez of Methuen, told her he took part in the attack. Police said Melendez and Alexander Pardella, 18, attacked Christian Negron, 26, with a bat last Thursday night outside a Lawrence apartment building and stole his cellphone and $10. (Boston Globe)
Wenham Selectmens Notes Oct 15, 2009
Annually, the library circulated approximately 248,000 books, a greater number than the libraries in Amesbury, Methuen and Lowell. Patrons make about 3,000 visits per week. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Cambridge girls soccer drops close one to Medford Oct 15, 2009
They have one more GBL contest, against Malden, as well as out-of-conference games against Watertown (twice), Methuen, Lowell, and Mount Alvernia. Loading commenting interface. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Evangelista Named A-10 Rookie of the Week Oct 13, 2009
Freshman tallied two goals and two assists for Rhode Island this past weekend. Ashley Evangelista was named Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week. (Gorhody.com)
Lions return to winning ways Oct 12, 2009
The Chelmsford High football team bounced back nicely from last week s upset loss with a 24-7 victory over the Methuen Rangers ... Two possessions later, Methuen put together its first scoring drive ... In a repeat moment of bad luck for CHS, the ball fell into the arms of a waiting Methuen receiver resulting in a first down. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
North Andover Police Log, Week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4 Oct 9, 2009
9:55 p.m. A McCabe Court caller reported that while she was driving in Methuen a tire blew out. At the shop getting a new tire they told her she had two slashes in her tire. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
A pulpit production: Local churches sponsor, promote movie Oct 9, 2009
In the past few weeks, more than 150 churches, from Methuen to Salibury to Roxbury, have been promoting the movie by spreading the word from the pulpit, sending out mass e-mails to congregants, and putting up posters telling their fold to show up at the theaters ... The more success these films have in theaters, the more Hollywood sits up and take notice, said Tom Saab, president of the Methuen-based Christian Film Festivals of America Inc., who is helping to coordinate the churches sponsorship... (Boston Globe)
Easton receiving funds to hire back firefighters Oct 8, 2009
1 million will be used to rehire 127 laid off firefighters in Bridgewater, Easton, Fall River, Hull, Lakeville, Lawrence, Methuen, Monson, New Bedford, North Attleboro, Quincy, Walpole and Worcester. We know that our cities and towns have been hit hard by these difficult economic times, said Lt. Governor Tim Murray. (Easton Journal, MA)
Girls soccer team falls to Westford Oct 6, 2009
The loss was the third in a row for the Lions, who bowed to Central Catholic and Methuen last week. You see more of the little things in games like this, said Chelmsford coach Christine Kalukeiwicz. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Field of candidates to replace AG emerges Oct 4, 2009
Also interested are state Senator Steven Baddour of Methuen; former Lowell mayor Eileen Donahue; and several district attorneys, including Gerry Leone of Middlesex, William Keating of Norfolk, and Jonathan Blodgett of Essex. Martha was a colleague. (Boston Globe)
Engineering program comes to Billerica Oct 3, 2009
Reading, Methuen, and Chelmsford are three other school districts currently involved in the program. Tim Piwowar, STEM Coordinator for Billerica Public Schools, along with his staff, found the district s base curriculum was not adequately addressing the state s science frameworks that have been established. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Mosquito alert high in Easton Oct 2, 2009
EEE positive mosquito samples have also been found this week in Amesbury, Haverhill, Methuen, Fairhaven, Rochester, Leominster and Webster. DPH uses a 5 stage scale, ranging from remote to critical, to indicate the risk of human disease. (Easton Journal, MA)
Overdraft fees, loan practices targeted Sep 30, 2009
For instance, State Senator Steven Baddour, a Democrat from Methuen, has filed a bill to require institutions that mail unsolicited loan offers - such as the checks sent out by many credit card companies - to comply with a set of conditions. The companies would be required to allow consumers to return the loan proceeds within 10 days at no cost, and not hold them liable if someone forges a signature to cash in on the loan. (Boston Globe)
Sports roundup Sep 25, 2009
On Friday, the Methuen Rangers visited George Simonian Alumni Stadium. Chelmsford won 2-0. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
Beverly-based Bass River Reds qualify for U.S. Tennis Association Nationals in Vegas Sep 25, 2009
Martha Petit (Salem), Maggie Murphy (Burlington), Donna Crocker (Rockport), Elizabeth Dick (Beverly), Cate Arkins (Melrose), Pamela Tratton (Methuen), Tracy Crane-Ackerman (Marblehead), Melissa Barrett (Marblehead) and Daniele Balboni (Beverly) are the doubles competitors, along with Marquardt. As a team, they compete in a team format of two singles and three doubles matches, and are now gearing up to finish this dream season with a strong showing in the national tournament. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Educational program to receive $4.4 million in funding Sep 25, 2009
Little Sprouts serves more than 700 families and has locations in Amesbury, Andover, Dedham, Haverhill, Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, North Andover, Roxbury and Woburn. Early literacy programs are so critical because of the simple fact that children who grow up reading are more successful than those who don t, Kerry said. (North Andover Citizen, 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
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Rights group faults two on Gates panel Sep 18, 2009
Robert LeBlanc of Methuen was arraigned in Woburn District Court Wednesday and ordered to refrain from avoidable and intentional contact with attorney Pamela Saia-Rogers. Both practice in Lawrence District Court. (Boston Globe)
Chelmsford splits first 2 Sep 18, 2009
5 on Thursday after defeating Methuen, 17-3 last Wednesday. On Thursday, Steve Soucy won his match in the first position and teamed up with Nick Omobono to tie the best-ball point. (Chelmsford Independent, MA)
MSPCA leases its Brockton shelter to new regional animal protection group Sep 16, 2009
The organization s animal care and adoption centers in Boston, Centerville, Methuen and Nantucket will remain operational, as will the hospitals in Boston and Nantucket, the MSPCA said earlier this year. On the Web. (Easton Journal, MA)
Defending GBL champs drop two games Sep 16, 2009
They fell, 3-1, to Matignon, and they dropped a 1-0 contest to Methuen ... Lenicheck was much more satisfied with his team's effort against Methuen, which now has recorded three victories over Somerville in the last two years. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Patti graduates from Leadership Institute Sep 15, 2009
He is a former resident of Methuen and now resides in Derry, N.H.. The skills Tony honed while attending The Senior Leadership Institute will serve him well as a member of our Bank s Senior Management Team, states Julieann Thurlow, bank president and CEO. Tony has been my right hand in growing and developing this institution. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Flu symptoms showing up on campus Sep 15, 2009
Mosquitoes carrying Eastern equine encephalitis have been found in parts of the state identified as hot spots for the virus: Mattapoisett, Plympton, and Rochester in Southeastern Massachusetts, and Amesbury and Methuen near the New Hampshire border. No human cases of either disease have been diagnosed this year in Massachusetts. (Boston Globe)
Wilmington hospice volunteers needed Sep 13, 2009
Hospice volunteer opportunities are available in 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, Swampscott, Tewksbury, Topsfield, Wakefield, Wenham,... (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Methuen edges C-C Sep 12, 2009
Methuen rallied for a touchdown and two-point conversion in the fourth quarter to defeat the Concord-Carlisle football team 20-19 in Friday s season opener at Memorial Field ... On the conversion, Carroll rolled out to the right and found James Staples in the end zone, giving Methuen its first lead since the beginning of the second half ... We kept at it and kept at it, said Methuen coach Pat Graham, whose team lost to the Patriots 14-13 last year at Nicholson Stadium. (Concord Journal, MA)
Friday's scores, Saturday's schedule Sep 12, 2009
Sat Sep 12, 2009, 12:09 AM EDT. Westford Academy 2, C-C 1. (Concord Journal, MA)
Boys soccer starts 2-0 Sep 12, 2009
After opening the season with a 2-1 win on Tuesday over Methuen, the Indians are now 2-0 on the season. Loading commenting interface. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
North Andover Knights host rival Andover in opener Friday night Sep 11, 2009
The Knights participated in four scrimmages prior to this week against Ipswich, Tewksbury, Dracut and Methuen. The scrimmages] were very productive, said Rafferty. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Canniff wants another championship for Billerica High boys soccer squad Sep 10, 2009
BMHS opened its season on Tuesday against Methuen and hosts Tewksbury on Thursday afternoon. Loading commenting interface. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Nor'easters take home bronze medal at U-14 baseball Nationals Sep 9, 2009
The team has players from Andover, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Billerica, Burlington, Newton, Westford, Methuen and Nashua N.H. Four players from the Nor'Easters were elected to the National Championships All-Tournament Team - Tommy Clarke (Newton), Joe Vitale (Tewksbury), Andrew Benway (Westford), Eric Torres (Tewksbury). The team: bat boy Spencer Madden, Eric Torres, Aidan Freeburg, Nate Madden, Devon Drugg, Justin Freeman, Ben Murphy, bat boy Dillon Freeman; second row, Coach Coach Alex Lalas,... (Newton Tab, MA)
Girls soccer team primed for difficult start Sep 9, 2009
Following the home opener against Matignon, Somerville will host Methuen on Sept. 11 (3:45 p.m., Dilboy). "Those are the only teams that we lost to last year during the regular season, so I think how we do this week will show a good deal about what we'll need to work on to be a good team this year," Lenicheck said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
A Wall to lean on Sep 6, 2009
Like many of my fellow veterans, I came home to Logan Airport, where a young teenage girl was screaming at me, spitting at me, and calling me baby killer, recalled Donald Pierce, 58, of Methuen, who served almost four years in the Air Force ... - Donald Pierce, 58, a Vietnam-era veteran from Methuen, who held a US flag during the closing ceremony as member of the Massachusetts Patriot Guard, a motorcycle escort for veterans events. (Boston Globe)
Competition grows for school superintendents, principals Sep 3, 2009
At area high schools, new principals have filled openings in Andover, Chelmsford, Hamilton-Wenham, Lynn Classical, Marblehead, Methuen, Reading, Swampscott, Wakefield, and Woburn. Also, new leaders are in place at Malden Catholic, Pingree School in Hamilton, Open Bible Academy in Burlington, and Nazareth Academy in Wakefield. (Boston Globe)
Nazareth rising: Catholic girls school comes back from the brink Sep 2, 2009
The nearest similar all-girls school is the Presentation of Mary Academy in Methuen, more than 20 miles away. It s a classical education and we also educate the entire girl body, mind and soul, said Bain. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Group struggles to find home for needy horses Sep 2, 2009
Kathryn Poltak led Captain to the barn at Nevins Farm in Methuen ... METHUEN - Shorty was in bad shape when he arrived at Nevins Farm last month. (Boston Globe)
Help for Alzheimers caregivers Aug 31, 2009
VNA of Middlesex-East serves 28 Greater Boston communities including Andover, Arlington, Bedford, Beverly, Billerica, Burlington, Chelmsford, Danvers, Lexington, Lowell, Lynnfield, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Methuen, Middleton, North Andover, North Reading, Peabody, Reading, Saugus, Somerville, Stoneham, Tewksbury, Wakefield, Wilmington, Winchester, and Woburn. Loading commenting interface. (Burlington Union, MA)
Weeklong ban lifted on outdoor water use Aug 30, 2009
The animal welfare organization is charging a $50 fee for cats older than a year adopted from its facilities in Boston, Brockton, Barnstable, Methuen, and Nantucket until today. The normal fee is $150. (Boston Globe)
Coach headed for Westfield State hall of fame Aug 30, 2009
Former Methuen and Dartmouth star Sean Furey was the only American to qualify for the discus finals and finished 12th with a best throw of 244 feet, 5 inches. Nate Jenkins of Andover, who starred at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and later served as an assistant coach for the River Hawks, placed 63d in the marathon in 2:32. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
2009 Quincy Invitational Tournament champions Aug 29, 2009
Kingston beat Methuen, Plymouth, Quincy National, South Boston, Randolph and Quincy American in the championship game ... Kingston beat Methuen, Plymouth, Quincy National, South Boston, Randolph and Quincy American in the championship game. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Letters to the editor, Aug. 27 Aug 28, 2009
July: The following Macy s employees: Sheila Beaulieu, Mason, N.H.; Marilyn Difronzo, Woburn; Alda Ferreira, Methuen; Carolyn Gorman, Stoneham; Suzanne Gorman, Stoneham; Kristen Hagman, Lowell; in memory of Patricia Ellen Clement: 3M Club, Chelmsford; Charles and Carol Monsees, Williamson, N.Y.; in memory of Jane Richard-Clark: Jean and Walter Gallant and one other; Lutheran Church members: Amy and Wayne Barnes; Eric Lowery, Belmont; Inge Domansky and Sylvia Larocca; in memory of Ruth Andrews:... (Burlington Union, MA)
Andover/North Andover YMCA gets grant to fight obesity Aug 28, 2009
Additionally, the Merrimack Valley YMCA s other two branches in Lawrence and Methuen have also each received the same amount of grant money. Mica Wilson of PepsiCo s Healthier Lifestyles Marketing said, PepsiCo and the YMCA have a shared commitment to find better ways to help Americans lead healthier lifestyles. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Beverly kids roped in by fun and discipline Aug 25, 2009
Before Beverly, camps were run for teenagers from Gloucester, Masconomet School District, Methuen, North Andover, Peabody and Salem. This week is Haverhill and next week is Lynn. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Its a wrap for the Firebirds with a North Andover flair Aug 22, 2009
The U-23 Firebirds are, from left, front row, Stephanie Barrett of Plaistow, N.H. and Bryant College, Liz Habib of Methuen and AIC, Britt Hart of North Andover and Bryant College. Second row, assistant coach Bob Martinek, Stephanie Martinek, Candice Waldie of North Andover High School, Liz Day of North Andover and UMass/Lowell, Kara Melillo of North Andover and Merrimack College, Moe Gosselin of Lawrence and Merrimack College, Tawny Palimieri of UMass/Amherst, Kate Bettencourt of Salem, N.H. and... (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Billerica police turn to YouTube to help solve 2003 slaying Aug 18, 2009
Massachusetts State Police have led the investigation, which has also involved Methuen, Lowell, MBTA, and Billerica police. A group of law enforcement officials came up with the idea for an online video during a brainstorming session, West said. (Boston Globe)
