North Shore Community Briefs
Red Cross helps people prepare for unexpected
PEABODY -- After Sept. 11, 2001, the American Red Cross launched its "Preparing for the unexpected" program. Tuesday, Aug. 24, the workshop will come to Peabody for the first time.
Public invited to comment on Route 128 overpass project
BEVERLY -- The public has until Tuesday, Aug. 31, to question the environmental impact of a proposed Route 128 overpass from Brimbal Avenue to Dunham Road.
School Committee to consider Hayes' pay, interview replacement
BEVERLY -- The School Committee is expected to vote tonight on a final contract with acting Superintendent James Hayes and interview a candidate for the vacant assistant superintendent's position at a public meeting in City Hall. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the City Council's chambers on the third floor.
Man arrested in holdup of pizza shop
BEVERLY -- A homeless man who recently got out of drug rehabilitation programs has been charged with the armed holdup of a Cabot Street pizza shop earlier this month.
Mon convicted for murder to be released
BOSTON -- A man who has served 23 years in prison for the shooting death of a clerk at a Howard Johnson's Motor Lodge could get a new trial following the recent discovery of a police memo that was never turned over to his defense lawyers during the trial.
Correction
Due to a reporter's error, information in yesterday's paper about the Peabody High School class of 1942 reunion was incorrect. The event is not free to class members.
Police
Salem News police log for Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004.
Wildfire grows in California
FRENCH GULCH, Calif. (AP) -- A northern California wildfire that destroyed 22 homes and two businesses in this historic gold mining town grew to nearly 10,000 acres yesterday, but evacuated residents were able to return home.
Selectman hears Neptune's call
MARBLEHEAD -- Selectman John Liming wants to be harbormaster.
Carl Mydans, Life magazine photographer, 97
NEW YORK -- Carl Mydans, who photographed 20th century events from the Great Depression to wars and politics and was a charter member of the Life magazine staff that pioneered magazine photojournalism, has died. He was 97.
Two busted on coke charges in Salem
SALEM -- With guns drawn, a team of city police officers forced two suspected drug dealers from their car last night on Essex Street after investigators learned they were planning to make a cocaine delivery in the area.
Senior menus
Week of Aug. 23
Robert Shaw, mayor of Manchester, N.H., 93
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- Former Mayor Robert Shaw was killed yesterday in a crash on Interstate 93, police said.
Second organization leaves Destination Salem board
SALEM -- The Hawthorne Hotel withdrew from the executive committee of Destination Salem, making it the second business to quit the tourism group's governing board in the last month.
PEM responsible for oil leak
SALEM -- Environmental studies have determined that the Peabody Essex Museum was the source of a decades-old oil spill that made its way from the museum property to the site of the old police station on Central Street.
Still no word on Comcast porn show
SALEM -- Comcast officials still haven't determined how approximately six minutes of hard-core pornography showed up on CN8, the Comcast Channel, early Saturday afternoon.
Cost of new high school rising
SWAMPSCOTT -- The chairman of the School Building Committee says the cost of building a new high school at Jackson Park rose by $2 million due to delays resulting from legal opposition to the project.
Investigators in fatal crash seek mystery driver
SWAMPSCOTT -- Police want to speak with the driver of a black Volvo who they say might have witnessed the fatal accident in Vinnin Square last Saturday night.
Vermont man to swim Lake Champlain
MONTPELIER, Vt. -- Just three weeks after finishing an eight-week swim down the Hudson River a Colchester man announced yesterday that will swim the length of Lake Champlain from New York to Quebec to promote cleaner water.
Maylor staying put
SWAMPSCOTT -- Town Administrator Andrew Maylor withdrew his name from consideration Friday for a town manager position in Winchester.
Danvers people
Matthew Robertson and Lior Shemesh will participate in Neverland Theatre's upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web."
Beverly calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Beverly news in brief
REUNION: The Beverly High School class of 1989 will hold its 15-year reunion in November. Organizers are looking for classmates' current addresses. E-mail Amy (Cook) Kearney at amyk61171@aol.com or call (978) 927-2643.
Danvers calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Danvers news in brief
VOLUNTEERS: The North Shore Arc seeks volunteers to assist adults and children with disabilities in the Day Care Center and recreation programs such as bowling, basketball and arts and crafts. Call (978) 762-8352, Ext. 218 for information.
Danvers people
Matthew Robertson and Lior Shemesh will participate in Neverland Theatre's upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web."
Hamilton-Wenham calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Hamilton/Wenham people
Claudia Namaroff and Meredith Surette will participate in Neverland Theatre's upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web."
Ipswich calendar
Thursday, Aug. 19
Ipswich news in brief
GOLF CHALLENGE: The Ipswich Miniature Golf Open Challenge will be held Thursday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. at Tee Time Golf. Includes 18 holes of mini golf, driving range and batting cage use, and refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Ipswich YMCA's Partners with Youth program. For ticket information, call (978) 356-9622, Ext 109.
Ipswich people
The following youths will participate in Neverland Theatre's upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web": Amber Blum, Ashley Domoretsky, Kassie Jernegan, Caroline Kirk, Olivia Leonard, Casey Mulloy, Gino Roy, Kendra Purington and Alexis Rebecca Smith.
Manchester calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Manchester-by-the-Sea news in brief
FALL SPORTS: The Manchester Parks and Recreation Department will offer a fencing clinic session and a tennis program for youths and adults. Tennis classes will begin Aug. 23, and fencing will begin Sept. 8. Spaces are limited. For information, call (978) 526-2019.
Manchester people
Ariane Leventis and Sophia Shapiro will participate in Neverland Theatre's upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web."
Marblehead/Swampscott calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Marblehead/Swampscott news in brief
SAFETY DAY: The Swampscott Police and Fire Departments will hold the annual Public Safety Day Saturday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Phillips Park on Humphrey Street, Swampscott. Event includes demonstrations by various public safety agencies, tours of aircrafts and a ladder truck, raffles and refreshments. All ages welcome.
Marblehead/Swampscott people
Bradford Wayne, son of Noreen Wayne and Kenneth Wayne, both of Swampscott, will attend Bates College in the fall of 2004. He is a raduate of Middlesex School.
Salem News obituary policy
Obituaries are printed at no charge and include biographical information only. Death notices are paid ads and include information about services, Masses, burial, and memorial contributions. Cost is $37.65 per inch. If the deceased is a veteran, it can also include a flag logo for $5.25.
Peabody calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Peabody people
Patricia Donnelly earned second honors on the dean's list for the spring semester at Clark University. She is an English major and is a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School.
Salem calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Salem news in brief
MUSIC SHOW: The Salem Council on Aging will present "A Stroll Down Memory Lane," Thursday, Aug. 19, at 4 p.m. Show includes dinner and entertainment by Pam Mills, Sigy Moller and Ronnie Howe, who will perform hits from the '40s, '50s, '60s and '70s. Tickets are $19.95 and are available at the front desk of the COA. Call (978) 744-0924.
Salem people
Carolyn Bottiggi and Suzanne Sironi earned bachelor's degrees from Curry College.
Tri-Town calendar
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Tri-Town people
Cassie Chin, Kelsey Giovannacci, Salina Mallory and Taylor Sico-McNulty will participate in Neverland Theatre's upcoming production of "Charlotte's Web."
Golf gathering to honor memory of murdered doctor
BOXFORD -- Friends of Brian McGovern will hold a golf tournament in memory of the once-prominent cardiologist next month, nearly a year and a half after he was shot to death in his office at Massachusetts General Hospital by a secretary — who then turned the gun on herself.
State digs up more road money for town
DANVERS -- An additional mile of roadway will be paved next year, thanks to an extra $546,000 the town will be receiving from the state.
No Moore signs for GMC
DANVERS -- The Zoning Board of Appeals turned down a car dealer's request to add signs to his High Street business.
Memorial Golf Tournament
What: Dr. Brian A. McGovern Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit the Atrial Fibrillation Foundation.
North Shore sends Wenham native to NYC as delegate
The youngest Massachusetts delegate to this year's Republican National Convention hails from Wenham.
Cousins won't go to Republican Convention
MIDDLETON -- When President Bush accepts his party's nomination for another term in the White House later this month, Essex County Sheriff Frank Cousins will be watching from home.
Novice saltwater anglers catch a fishing lesson
MANCHESTER -- Members of the Massachusetts Anglers Education Program put on a fishing clinic yesterday off Tuck's Point.
AvalonBay Crane Brook
Location: Off Route 114 at Route 1 and I-95, across from Ira Toyota.
Ipswich High Class of 1974 looking for classmates
IPSWICH -- Don Francis is learning that it's more difficult to track down older people than younger ones.
Neighborhood wants to curb traffic woes
HAMILTON -- Not so long ago, Sharon and Bradford roads would have been considered off the beaten path. It's a stable, well-established neighborhood of 29 single-family homes that, at least by Hamilton standards, are affordable for married couples starting a family.
Board of Health member quits his post
TOPSFIELD -- Board of Health member Peter Giabbai quit his post in frustration yesterday after templers flared during a Monday night meeting with a newly formed health review committee.
A piece of a puzzle
WENHAM -- The Greek Revival-style Town Hall is one of four anchors in the historic town center.
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