The Somerville News Historical Fact of the Week – May 1

On May 1, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

eagle_webEagle Feathers #25 – The Grand Turk

By Bob (Monty) Doherty

“Old Spice means quality,” said the captain to the bosun. “So look for the bottle with the ship that sailed the ocean.”

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Strong hurler Santana leads for Somerville baseball

On May 1, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Mike Stoller

It was quite a day for Jonathan Santana and the Somerville High baseball team as the Highlanders defeated Pope John, 6-3, behind Santana’s stellar pitching, in a non-league tilt last week.

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The View From Prospect Hill – May 1

On May 1, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Somerville Open Studios, taking place over this coming weekend, reminds us of the rich abundance of artistic talent that exists within our community. It is no wonder that Somerville is regarded as a significant cultural focal point in the region.

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Somerville style: ‘Boston Strong’

On May 1, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

haircut_webInstead of sporting his hockey jersey number/sticks for his annual hockey tournament haircut, Somerville Youth Hockey player, Jason Cassidy, decided to honor Boston with “B Strong.”

 

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I asked Jacquelyn Malone  (Mass. Poetry Advisory  Board) to contribute an article about the upcoming Mass. Poetry Festival taking place in Salem, Mass. May 3 to 5. I advise all Somerville poetry lovers and poets to attend this event!
 

Lyrical Somerville – May 1

On May 1, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Poet Frances Donovan writes about the early spring. We are in May now–but this poem is definitely in the spirit of the season.

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Somerville unofficial election totals

On April 30, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

By Jim Clark

Congressman Edward J. Markey carried Somerville in the special state primary election held on Tuesday, overcoming rival Stephen F. Lynch for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat left vacant by John Kerry.

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Don’t forget to vote today in the Special State Primary

On April 30, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Read the candidates statements previously published in The Somerville News

Democratic candidates speak to the voters

Republican candidates speak to the voters

 

 

Somerville Police Crime Log April 22 – April 29

On April 30, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times

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Keith Laporta, 26, of 199 Pearl St., #1, April 22, 10:17 a.m., arrested at 194 Pearl St. on warrant charges of receiving stolen property over $250 and felony daytime breaking and entering.

A juvenile, April 22, 11:22 a.m., arrested on warrant charges of receiving stolen property over $250, nighttime breaking and entering of a vehicle or boat, and threat to commit a crime.

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Annual Somerville Spring Cleanup 2013

On April 29, 2013, in Latest News, by The Somerville Times
– Photos by Donald Norton
The annual Somerville Spring Clean-Up took place throughout the city Saturday, April 27. The annual cleanup is sponsored by Comcast, and this year Comcast also partnered with Groundwork Somerville for a cleanup at three additional sites, as well as the SomerGreen Festival that was held at the Blessing of the Bay Boat House on Shore Drive following the Cleanup.