EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA Merrimack Valley

State officials asked to investigate Adams

2012-02-12T00:20:00-05:00

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Democratic Party has asked state election officials to investigate whether state Rep. Paul Adams benefited from "a multi-step financial scheme" to mislead voters about how his 2010 campaign was financed.

Love's Enduring Promise: By Peggy's side

2012-02-12T00:15:00-05:00

Editor's Note: In the spirit of Valentine's Day, The Eagle-Tribune asked readers to tell us stories about their lasting relationships — how they worked through the challenges over the years and kept their love healthy and alive. The series begins today and continues through Tuesday, Feb. 14, highlighting compelling stories of Love's Enduring Promise.

Despite new law, local towns say no to GIC

2012-02-12T00:06:00-05:00

Joining the state's Group Insurance Commission is not the only option local communities are looking at in fighting the high cost of health care coverage for their employees.
The deadline for cities and towns to join the state plan is March 1.

Mass. schools suspend thousands under 'zero-tolerance'

2012-02-12T00:05:00-05:00

Thousands of Massachusetts students were suspended from school during the 2009-2010 school year, many of them for offenses that included skipping class, tardiness and other minor infractions under "zero tolerance" discipline policies.

Don't print that

2012-02-12T00:05:00-05:00

"I do it as a volunteer. If I did it for the money, I'd need my head examined."
Robert Sheehan, Methuen Housing Authority's Board of Directors
Head exam
Board members of local housing authorities are paid a maximum $5,000 a year in Massachusetts. But they would be barred from receiving compensation under Gov. Deval Patrick's recent call for reforms.

Pets of the week

2012-02-12T00:04:00-05:00

Django is an 8-month-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat. He is very active and would do best in a home with no small children. He is very high energy and likes other cats who are also high energy. He is a lot of fun and very playful.

Community calendar

2012-02-12T00:00:00-05:00

Sunday, Feb. 12
Master Psychic Denise Fix, noon at the China Blossom Restaurant, North Andover. Presented by WRKO The Pat Whitley Restaurant Show. Includes an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet. Tickets $45. 866-745-1167, 978-810-5752, nedineshop.com.

Early morning, two-alarm fire on High Street, Haverhill drives family out of house

2012-02-11T09:00:41-05:00

HAVERHILL - A two-alarm fire at 71 High St. early this morning left eight people at least temporarily homeless, but not injuries were reported.

Back on the home front

2012-02-11T01:54:18-05:00

LAWRENCE — Some eighth graders at Wetherbee School enjoy playing "Call of Duty," a video game about U.S. Marines in combat.
But yesterday, the students were told flat out war is not a game.
"It's for real and it's for keeps," said Lance Cpl. Daniel Ilacqua, a member of company B, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines.

Marine gets big welcome

2012-02-11T01:54:15-05:00

NORTH ANDOVER — When Cpl. Michael Hennessy comes home tomorrow after serving four years in the United States Marine Corps, a huge welcome will be awaiting him.
The selectmen on Monday night unanimously approved a request to decorate the Old Common with yellow ribbons, flags, bunting and a welcome home banner. Members of the North Andover Patriotic Observance and Marching Committee started working on the display Thursday.