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Romney, US Sen. Brown play down past connectionsMassachusetts Republicans Mitt Romney and Scott Brown have a history of supporting each other throughout their political careers. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 3:58 AM
Acclaimed muralist makes mark on Salem When Mike Lash contacted world-renowned street artist Kenny Scharf and asked if he’d be interested in painting a mural in downtown Salem, Lash had only one request. No witches. — Wicked Local Salem Endicott College's chef, Brendan Cronin, to discuss new autobiography in BeverlyEndicott College’s own master chef and author, Brendan Cronin will discuss his new autobiographical release, “Cheffin’ — from Potatoes to Caviar,” on Tuesday, May 8, 4-5:30 p.m. in the Little Theatre, Halle Library, Endicott College, 376 Hale St. The event is free and open to the public. — Wicked Local Beverly
Fresh start: Under new ownership, North Shore Navigators are set to begin life in a new leagueWhen Patrick Salvi bought the Lynn-based North Shore Navigators baseball team and moved them out of the New England Collegiate Baseball League and into the Futures Collegiate Baseball League earlier this year, he wasn’t looking for a one-stop ride on the train. — Wicked Local Georgetown Highlights from the Middleton Police log week of May 7May 10 1:42 a.m. Noise complaint reported on North Main Street. 8:32 a.m. Erratic operator reported on North Main Street. 8:45 a.m. Assisted with medical aid on Maple Street and transportation to Beverly Hospital. 11:45 a.m. Suspicious activity reported on Ajootian Way. 3 p.m. Road rage reported on South Main Street. 3:02 p.m. Solicitor for Verizon registered at police station. — Wicked Local Middleton State law bars help on drug costsMassachusetts is the only state that hasn't repealed a 1970s federal law banning discounts from drug companies. — The Boston Channel Monday, May 21, 2012 12:49 AM
In the Witch City, is vegan the new black?If you walk along Lynde Street, you might notice a little window marked with a sign featuring a rocket ship. And it’s just possible, if you notice that sign, that you’re seeing a glimpse of Salem’s food future. — Wicked Local Salem Beverly students attend Boston anti-bullying conferenceLast month, 15 students from Beverly High School and 29 students from Briscoe Middle School — along with thousands of other kids from across Massachusetts and Vermont — attended the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) 18th annual New England Youth Congress in Boston. — Wicked Local Beverly Danvers American Little League weekly wrapThe Red Sox started fast building up a 16-6 lead after 3.5 innings behind a well-balanced offensive attack. A seven-run second was followed by an eight-run fourth. — Wicked Local Danvers
Marblehead's Emma Wanstall helps teammates to finish second in regional gymnastic meetEmma Wanstall, age 8, of Marblehead, participated in the YMCA Regional Gymnastics Championships in Glens Falls, N.Y. recently. She helped her team, the North Shore Wildcats of the Sterling YMCA in Beverly, bring home the second place trophy for Level 4. — Wicked Local Marblehead Recalling Salem’s Lambert & Tristan da CunhaIn January, we noted 2012 marks the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, and 10th anniversary of the Bowditch Bicentennial of 2002. We neglected to note that May 17, 2012 also marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Salem’s adventurous seafarer, Jonathan Lambert. But who was he? Although Jonathan Lambert (1772? -1812) has been mostly forgotten here in his birthplace, Lambert is well known as one of the earliest settlers of the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, now an English-speaking territory of the U.K. — Wicked Local Salem Epa to hold meetings on Housatonic cleanupPublic meetings will be held in Massachusetts and Connecticut to discuss the next steps for the potential cleanup of the Housatonic River. — The Boston Globe Monday, May 21, 2012 2:48 AM
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