Tue, May 13 2008

Haverhill

Time to pay up Haverhill jumps through political hoops to find $327,675 for textbook bill
HAVERHILL — The good news is students in grades six to 12 received new textbooks this year, so they could give up old books that were in poor shape and contained outdated information.
The bad news is Haverhill still owes more than $300,000 on the books and is uncertain how it will pay the bill.
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Haverhill fights lawsuit brought by victim of former library director
Haverhill: Citywide street-sweeping operation on hold Mayor will try for money again tomorrow
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Our view: Four accidents highlight highway dangers
A rash of four accidents last week on Interstate 495 should prompt stepped-up traffic enforcement by state police in the area.
On Monday, May 5, a teenager police say was intoxicated and driving a stolen car hit another vehicle headed south on I-495 in Andover. The 1997 Buick LeSabre driven by Cory Scott, 19, of Salisbury ended up on the side of the highway while the Volkswagen he hit overturned. The driver of the Volkswagen, Walter Olivera, 38, of East Boston told a reporter he was not hurt. Police say aggressive driving caused the crash.
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Letters to the Editor: May 13
Our view: Study exaggerates threat of whale-watching to whales
Taylor Armerding: Some random thoughts before they get too, er ... ripe
Our view: Legislature goes on a taxation binge
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What's a mother to do? Ever-changing rules make it a challenge to get to the bottom of baby advice
Christina Tomaselli-Schofield is sitting with her mother and grandmother while her 3-week old son, Thomas Schofield, sleeps in his baby seat.
As the Methuen women talk, Yvonne Costa, 71, is surprised to learn that nowadays doctors are recommending babies stay barefoot when learning how to walk.
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Duran Duran brings 'Red Carpet Massacre' tour to Boston
Family Matters: Think outside the norm to find career, life happiness
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