~Photos by George P. Hassett

By George P. Hassett

A 21-year-old Cambridge man was arrested in a stolen car Sunday smoking marijuana and turning the car on and off without moving for an hour on Moreland Street.

Salnave Berrouet, 21, told police he paid cash to his friend Frank to rent the car which had been reported stolen in Melrose, police said.

Our poet this week is Steve Glines. Steve Glines is a widely published journalist, author of six books and hundreds of articles ranging from computer technology to the effects
of goose poop on football fields. He is the editor of the Wilderness House Literary Review and is Editor in Chief for ISCSPress.

- Photo by Andrew Firestone

By Mike Rubin

After losing the regular season league title to the Malden Bulldogs by a single point, the Somerville Alibrandis earned a bit of revenge.

Following a 7-5 defeat to the Bulldogs on Thursday night, the Alibrandis bounced back and delivered a series clinching 5-3 win in Friday night’s match-up. The Alibrandis who advance to the Yawkey Championship for the first time in two years, faced the winner of the Al Thomas Athletics and West Roxbury Blue Fish series. The series will be a best of seven match-up, which kicked off Monday night at Trum Field.

By Mike Rubin

After finishing last season with a 5-5 mark, the St. Clements football team is looking to make a run at the Catholic Central League title. With a third place finish in the standings last year, the Anchormen are hoping to take the top spot this fall.

Highlights from last season include a 20-14 double overtime victory over Matignon along with a 50-24 win over Burke. Other key wins for the Anchormen included a 14-12 win over Minuteman Tech and a 45-0 win over Trinity Catholic on Thanksgiving Day.

Will Fertman

Being a ritualistic early morning denizen of the Bloc 11 café in Union Square, I couldn’t help but notice a man somewhere in his thirties, with a shock of Harpo Marxish curly brown hair, laboring over a computer like a mad scientist. Another writer in the Paris of New England you say smugly? Well you are right.

Will Fertman, 32, lives in the Davis Square section of Somerville but commutes down to Bloc 11 because he can’t write at home, and the Bloc 11 was on route to his job at the Boston Review, a literary and political journal based in our burg. Fertman and I eventually came out of our respective shells and started to converse. I asked to interview him, and he consented to a 7 a.m. meeting.

By George P. Hassett

A Somerville man who attacked two women with a steak knife stabbed himself and pretended to be unconscious when officers arrived, according to police.

Darci Ribeiro, 36, of 24 Melvin St., became upset when he suspected one of the victims of carrying on an affair, police said. He allegedly grabbed the woman by the neck and threw her to the ground.

By Mike Rubin

Somerville Native Jamie Burke dives for a try for the USA Women's Rugby Team in a 22-12 loss to Ireland. The USA Women's squad is now eliminated from World Cup contention.

Despite a promising 51-0 win over Kazakhstan, the United States Women’s Rugby team  was eliminated from tournament contention. After a 22-12 defeat to Ireland, the Eagles fell in a tough 37-10 defeat to England on Saturday. As a result, the Eagles finished pool play at 1-2.
Even in defeat, Somerville native and team captain Jamie Burke was more than pleased with the crowd and as well as the team’s efforts.
“Once again the fans were amazing.,” said Burke. “We could hear them all over the field.  Though we didn’t win the match, it was a great game and I am very proud of the way the team played.  We fought hard and left it all out on the field, which is all we could ask for.  After the match it was more ice-baths and pool sessions before heading back to my room to hit the hay.  I was exhausted.  Completely drained.  It’s been a while since I’ve felt that tired both mentally, physically, and emotionally.  I think all the physical energy coupled with the emotional energy that always goes into a game of that magnitude and intensity just took it out of me.”

From Tuesday, August 31st through Thursday, September 2nd

From Tuesday, August 31st through Thursday, September 2nd, the MWRA will be making valve changes to the Northern Low Service system, that may potentially impact portions of Somerville. Customers MAY experience minor water discoloration during the next three days. Please note that NO water service interruptions will occur during this period.

By Mike Rubin

Fall Sports officially began last Thursday for all the Somerville High programs.

With the fall sports in full swing, the Somerville High School sports programs are aiming for another successful season.

“We had a great run last year, and we’re hoping for another strong turnout again this year,” said athletic director Nicole Viele. “So far, the turnout is very strong, and we’re very pleased to have another school year underway.”