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After 10 days on the run, dog is home

2012-02-11T03:59:00-05:00

AMESBURY — After days of wandering, the Italian greyhound Merlin reappeared yesterday morning just like mystical figure he's named after.
Merlin was found in a trap set by his owner. The dog was cold, had lost some weight, had a few cuts and scrapes, and was dirty after his 10-day journey, but otherwise in good health.

Petitions won't stop nuke plant relicensing

2012-02-11T03:58:00-05:00

NEWBURYPORT — The chorus of local communities and elected leaders trying to temporarily halt the relicensing of the Seabrook nuclear station is growing, but their petitions alone will not stop it.

Newbury man sentenced in marina crimes

2012-02-11T03:57:00-05:00

NEWBURYPORT — A Newbury man has been convicted for his part in last year's wave of thefts that resulted in almost $100,000 in copper wiring being stolen from the docks at city marinas.
Timothy R. Noonan, 35, of 248 High Road, Newbury, was found guilty in Newburyport District Court on one count of larceny of merchandise worth more than $250 in a theft traced back to Jan. 26, 2011, with a worth estimated at between $50,000 to $60,000. Judge Peter Doyle sentenced Noonan to one year's probation. He was also sentenced to a year in jail, though that was suspended — meaning, he will not be jailed initially, but if he violates the terms of his probation, he could be jailed.

NHS booting up 'From Home' technology program

2012-02-11T03:56:00-05:00

NEWBURYPORT — Until now, they were almost considered contraband in Newburyport schools.
But a philosophy that had students leaving their smartphones and mobile devices in their locker or backpack for fear they would distract from learning is about to change.

Memories of Horton Home have lingered vividly throughout years

2012-02-11T03:55:00-05:00

Back in the late 1920s and early 1930s, there was a facility, the Horton Home, named after the Rev. William Horton, who was well-known for his kindness and benevolence. He was concerned with the poor and elderly because, as they got older and lost their families, many had no place to go.

Trooper at fault in cruiser crash

2012-02-11T03:54:00-05:00

CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire State Police investigation has found Salisbury native and New Hampshire State Trooper Gary Ingham Jr. was at fault, and he could face disciplinary action in connection with a December cruiser accident in which he sustained serious injuries.

Police logs

2012-02-11T03:53:00-05:00

WEST NEWBURY
The following item was recorded in the West Newbury police log:
Christopher Haefner, 38, 27 Circuit Drive, Kingston, N.H.; was issued summonses and charged with attaching plates, unregistered trailer, uninsured trailer and plate violation. Officer Barry Coker issued the summonses on Thursday at 3:50 p.m. on Main Street.

District Court

2012-02-11T03:52:00-05:00

NEWBURYPORT: The following cases were recorded at Newburyport District Court on Wednesday, Feb. 8, with Judge Allen Swan presiding over the jury-waived trials.
Michael E. Moore, 18, 7 Tremont St., Newburyport; uninsured vehicle, defendant placed on pretrial probation and the case continued generally for three months, $50 Victim/Witness Fund assessment; driving after registration suspension, defendant placed on pretrial probation and the case continued generally for three months; fail to notify Registry of Motor Vehicles of name/address change, not responsible (Newburyport).

What it means to truly love in light of Valentine's Day

2012-02-11T03:50:00-05:00

OK. Here we go again. It's Valentine's Day on Tuesday. And no matter how those TV ads may try to convince us, just because we give doesn't mean we will receive. And about Cupid being chosen to represent Valentine's Day? When I think about romance, the last thing on my mind is a short, chubby toddler coming at me with a weapon.

Fewer birds at local feeders this winter

2012-02-11T03:49:00-05:00

As I write this, there are street sweepers going by. It is February! This time last year we watched snowplows make their way through the streets continuously. Punxsutawny Phil saw his shadow last week and predicted six more weeks of winter. What winter? If it is six more weeks of what we have had so far, we might as well start celebrating spring today!