http://www.eagletribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:13:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_202001609.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_202001609.html ANDOVER and mdash; A thunderstorm that swept through town shortly before 8 last night knocked several trees and large branches across power lines and streets, knocking out electricity to dozens of homes while blocking access to some roads. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201220727.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201220727.html LAWRENCE and mdash; One Mill Street, the 19th century textile company headquarters that became an upscale restaurant in 2000, is for sale again after the New Hampshire partners who bought the business 18 months ago parted ways amid financial troubles and legal wrangling. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201222541.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201222541.html METHUEN and mdash; They both represent Methuen's West District, but city councilors Deborah Quinn and Jeanne Pappalardo are split as to whether building a park with a boat launch at the old Bea's Sandwich Shop site is a good idea. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201230132.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201230132.html LAWRENCE and mdash; Jaytom Xavier Paris is sitting in his mother's lap, offering up a loving smile that shows off his new teeth. The baby turned 6 months old yesterday. That means in a span of three days Yaina Paris, and her husband, Tomas, will mark two milestones. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 02:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201220451.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201220451.html ANDOVER and mdash; Brian Hussey hadn't felt 100 percent right when he got into his car to drive home that day. That's the only way he can explain it. Then about a mile from his house, he started convulsing, lost control and crashed his car into the library. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:46:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201224714.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201224714.html BOSTON and mdash; Free meals, conferences and pens and note pads emblazoned with the names of the latest prescription drugs are some of the goodies Big Pharma companies lavish on doctors to get their products prescribed. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:45:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201222158.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201222158.html NORTH ANDOVER and mdash; Most students just live at Brooks during the school year, but the private high school is home for John Packard. Packard has lived and taught at the boarding school for 18 years. He met his wife there and is raising his family in a house on campus. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:45:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201224624.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201224624.html NORTH ANDOVER and mdash; Is the town windy enough? That's what consultants are trying to decide as they scout out whether North Andover would be a good place to put a wind turbine as a renewable energy source. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:43:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201224453.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201224453.html ANDOVER and mdash; In the past, grandiose plans for the historic Musgrove Building haven't had much success. Rooftop Italian bistros and two-story garages at the downtown landmark never realized. And the building has been through at least four owners since 1984, with the last landlord going into bankruptcy. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:01:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201235829.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_201235829.html LAWRENCE and mdash; Gone are the ashes, blackened rubble and yellow police tape. In their place are a barren, fenced-in area, boarded-up apartment buildings and foundations and frames for new houses for people who never imagined they'd own one. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199123025.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199123025.html Pelham High School Class of 1978 30-year reunion will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug 15, at the Harris Pelham Inn, 65 Ledge Road, Pelham, N.H. Admission is $35. RSVP by Aug 1. Contact Jeannette Sweitzer at jls5@earthlink.net. More information can be found at classmates.com. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199123148.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199123148.html Dance the night away! w/ photo: jxhbdo77 (no cutline necessary) Thursday, July 24 The Dallas Night celebration and family barbecue will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St., Andover. Children of all ages can enjoy western line dancing, games and prizes, water balloon toss, family challenges, pony rides and country music. Also features a performance from the Massachusetts Country Music Awards Association Entertainer of the Year 'Angela West and amp; Showdown.' Cost in advance is $10 per person and $35 per family; and $12 per person and $40 per family on the night of the event. Seating times are: 5:45 p.m.; 6:15 p.m; and 6:45 p.m. For more information, call the YMCA at 978-685-3541. Rain date is July 25. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199122817.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199122817.html MASSACHUSETTS Volunteers are needed at the Charles Ward Reservation, a Trustees of Reservations property in Andover. Old Chestnut Street, which runs through the heart of the reservation, was abandoned in the 1920s. Help restore its historic character while improving access for future stewardship projects. A series of volunteer work days will be held throughout the summer on the last Saturday of each month, through September, 9 a.m. to noon. Meet in the parking lot on Prospect Road. Bring gloves. For more information, call 978-886-5297. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199123057.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199123057.html The Carmel Club will hold a dance on Monday, July 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Main Street, Peabody. Refreshments will be served. Music by Fred Manzi. Singles and guests are welcome. For more information, write to Paul Micale, 16 Summit Terrace, Peabody, MA 01960. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199122728.html http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_199122728.html Grief Beacon Hospice Inc. offers the following support groups, which are free and open to the public: r Bereavement support group meets every fourth Tuesday at Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Call Lucille Bonanno at 978-372-4211 or e-mail lbonanno@beaconhospice.com.