West Bridgewater man arrested, accused of being online predator (The Brockton Enterprise)
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 07:15:47 GMT
A West Bridgewater man was ordered held without bail Thursday pending extradition to Denver to face charges of Internet sexual exploitation of a child.
Tribal Member Disputes Claim of Sacred Ground (Vineyard Gazette)
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:07:31 GMT
Adding another twist to the high-stakes gamble for who will win the right to use the ocean waters around the Vineyard for industrial wind power development in the name of green energy progress, a formerly prominent member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has publicly disputed the claim that Nantucket Sound is sacred ground traditionally used by the tribe for sunrise ceremonies.
Burke at peace as he leaves public life (Boston Globe)
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:36:15 GMT
At a former colleague’s retirement party recently, Kevin M. Burke was reminded of what he won’t miss about his job as the state’s public safety secretary.
Emotional Computer Tutor Improves Girls' Math Scores (Newswise)
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:50:01 GMT
As schools gear up for statewide math testing this spring, some students will help to fine-tune a computer-based, emotionally perceptive math tutoring software that can help girls improve their standardized test scores. It has improved scores by 10 percent and helps girls stay interested in science.
Police (The Salem News)
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:38:07 GMT
Peabody Sunday Police received two reports of car break-ins at the Spring Hill Suites parking lot. Police said a window was broken and a GPS was stolen in each incident. Police received a report at 7:09 p.m. of kids rummaging through a truck belonging to Melanson Trucking on Caller Street.
Across the USA News from every state (USA Today)
Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:24:48 GMT
News from every state
Nantucket educators learn hard lesson (Cape Cod Times)
Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:02:22 GMT
On the tiny island of Nantucket, 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod and known as a summer playground of the rich and famous, the 1,200-student, three-school district has trouble retaining staff.
SPLIT IMAGE: A Jesse Stone Novel (Book Reporter)
Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:23:49 GMT
There always has been something very satisfying about finishing a new Robert B. Parker novel, all of which are so complete and satisfying. But alas, there is a sadness that accompanies the last page of SPLIT IMAGE, the first book released since his death in January.
High school Stars of the Week (Lowell Sun)
Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:32:47 GMT
Area coaches are invited to provide nominations for this column any weeknight by phone (978-970-4647 or 4628 or 800-694-7100) between 6-10 p.m. Nominations may also be emailed to rharrison@lowellsun.com or faxed to 978-970-4600.
Yale Law School Colloquium Examines Prison Conditions (Yale University Office of Public Affairs)
Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:49:40 GMT
The 13th Annual Liman Colloquium, “Imprisoned,” will be held at Yale Law School, 127 Wall Street, March 4–5. This Colloquium will explore the issues raised by the incarceration of more than two million people in the United States.
