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May 1, 2007

Former Clamshell members stand firm against nuclear power

By Eric Parry , Staff writer The Daily News of Newburyport Tue May 01, 2007, 11:58 AM EDT

For many former members of the Clamshell Alliance, the new threat of international terrorism has, if anything, strengthened their opposition to nuclear power and their advocacy of alternative energy sources.

"These nuclear plants and their spent fuel storage pools constitute the single most dangerous terrorist target on United States soil," said Chris Nord, who serves on the board of C-10, a Newburyport-based nuclear monitoring agency.Read this article in full with a
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OUI loophole fix in works

NEWBURYPORT — A local lawmaker is calling for the state to rewrite its drunken-driving laws to make it easier for judges, attorneys and the general public to understand.
Michael Costello, D-Newburyport, yesterday said the complex nature of the state's drunken-driving law may have played a part in a Supreme Judicial Court ruling last week that prompted the state Senate to close a "loophole" in the law meant to enhance penalties for repeat drunken drivers.
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By Dave Rogers The Daily News of Newburyport Copyright 2012 NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, May 25
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Nock principal to retire

NEWBURYPORT — After a 37-year career as an educator, Rupert A. Nock Middle School Principal Barry Hopping will retire at the end of June.
Hopping, who has been at the helm of Nock since 2006, broke the news at a staff meeting last Friday, and word began spreading through the middle school community this week.
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By Lynne Hendricks The Daily News of Newburyport Copyright 2012 NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, May 25
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A fresh start

There will be fresh and local produce, food and other craft items going on sale starting tomorrow at a new farmers market at one of the most scenic places in Amesbury.
Union Congregational Church at 350 Main St. is hosting Point Shore Farmers Market to run every Saturday until the fall and, according to market organizer Rosemary Mijal, it's the talk of the town.
"We know there's going to be a huge turnout because everybody's talking about it," Mijal said.
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By Bruno Matarazzo Jr. The Daily News of Newburyport Copyright 2012 NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, May 25
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Summer weather, lower gas prices mark Memorial Day weekend

NEWBURYPORT — Memorial Day weekend is expected to start off with a burst of summer-like weather, but rain will move in before the sun peeks out again and the weather turns more seasonable.
The summer's unofficial kick-off weekend will see temperatures reach the upper 70s in the Newburyport area tomorrow, with showers expected Sunday and highs in the 60s, followed by sun and perhaps a passing shower on Memorial Day, with highs around 70.
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Staff reports The Daily News of Newburyport Copyright 2012 NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, May 25
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Removing barriers to the sea

SEABROOK — A federal grant combined with the generosity of taxpayers will fund a new park along Seabrook harbor that will allow disabled individuals and wheelchair users to fish and have access to local waters.
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By Angeljean Chiaramida The Daily News of Newburyport Copyright 2012 NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Fri, May 25
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