Saturday, May 29, 2010
Future of News, Phillipston-style
While the print and broadcast news media wrestle flail in paroxysms of poverty as Google and Twitter steal their lunch money, the good folk of Phillipston bring the important information directly to the people.
(Editor's note: at this writing, I've not been able to confirm our news source, but I suspect that it's Claire.)
What we see changes as much as we do
On our way back from Amherst, Sandra and I often stop at the lookout on Daniel Shays Highway (U.S. Route 202) in Pelham, Mass. A long time ago, when we were first dating, the view of the Quabbin Reservoir was good. The trees grew and, for several years, we couldn't see the water. Because of forest management and ice storms, the view is clear again.
Last night, I stopped and took a picture. A hundred yards away, a young couple had also stopped their car. They sat on the stone wall, smoking cigarettes, talking, laughing. They'll have their own stories about the Quabbin decades from now.
Last night, I stopped and took a picture. A hundred yards away, a young couple had also stopped their car. They sat on the stone wall, smoking cigarettes, talking, laughing. They'll have their own stories about the Quabbin decades from now.
Friday, May 28, 2010
Bee stings for science
The 30 or so of us who gathered last night at the Gale Free Library in Holden took our cue from Loree and Ellen and became eager to tell our stories. We wanted to learn about science and wanted to tell what we knew. The five-year-old girl in front of us was quick to add what she knew about bees, how they stung, and how they live. She knew her stuff and she wasn't afraid.
Loree Griffin Burns, Ph.D. and Ellen Harasimowicz have written a book, The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe (Scientists in the Field Series)
about the alarming disappearance of bees. The hives are empty, a condition called colony collapse disorder, or CCD. You might find a queen alone in the hive with a few of her assistants. The honey would be there, but the rest of the bees have gone missing. Where'd they go? Why'd they go there? Why won't they come back?
The first thing that investigators in any field have to do, particularly in science, is to try to identify their own prejudices. Foremost among the prejudices in dealing with bees is that we are typically afraid of getting stung.
And so, in the name of science, Loree and Ellen set about to get stung and to photograph same. Getting a good photograph of a bee sting requires skill, patience, and willing participants (human and apid). They got the picture and got beyond the fear of being stung. (Bravery doesn't preclude being practical. During their visits to a half-dozen apiaries, they wore protective suits.)
The audience was a bit shy (except for the aforementioned five-year-old), so there were just a few questions after the presentation. That is, until people queued up to have their books signed. Everyone had a story about bees or agriculture or science or something slightly related. (One of my interests is in communications technology. Bees are able to communicate complex messages about food sources and other topics of interest to the colony, in the dark or in flight. For some intriguing studies, see the Bumbling Bees section of You Are Here: Why We Can Find Our Way to the Moon, but Get Lost in the Mall
by Colin Ellard.) The book-signing line moved slowly as each person shared a story with Loree and Ellen who, in turn, shared their enthusiasm about each topic.
Science, at its best, is about getting to know our world, our selves, and our fellow travelers and in the delight at what we might find.
Loree Griffin Burns, Ph.D. and Ellen Harasimowicz have written a book, The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe (Scientists in the Field Series) about the alarming disappearance of bees. The hives are empty, a condition called colony collapse disorder, or CCD. You might find a queen alone in the hive with a few of her assistants. The honey would be there, but the rest of the bees have gone missing. Where'd they go? Why'd they go there? Why won't they come back?The first thing that investigators in any field have to do, particularly in science, is to try to identify their own prejudices. Foremost among the prejudices in dealing with bees is that we are typically afraid of getting stung.
And so, in the name of science, Loree and Ellen set about to get stung and to photograph same. Getting a good photograph of a bee sting requires skill, patience, and willing participants (human and apid). They got the picture and got beyond the fear of being stung. (Bravery doesn't preclude being practical. During their visits to a half-dozen apiaries, they wore protective suits.)
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by Colin Ellard.) The book-signing line moved slowly as each person shared a story with Loree and Ellen who, in turn, shared their enthusiasm about each topic.Science, at its best, is about getting to know our world, our selves, and our fellow travelers and in the delight at what we might find.
There are few ideas more terrible than this one
I promise you that I will never, ever, even under the pain of pointed sticks, take advantage of this offer:
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
War in the nuclear age
So, let me see if I understand this correctly. North Korea fires a torpedo and sinks a South Korean ship, clearly an act of war.
In retaliation, the South will put up loud speakers and yell nasty things and put up signs that have more nasty things about Kim Jong Il.
The North is eve more upset because they're scared of loudspeakers.
What's next? An escalation of taunting?
via YouTube - French Taunting - Monty Python and the Holy Grail
In retaliation, the South will put up loud speakers and yell nasty things and put up signs that have more nasty things about Kim Jong Il.
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What's next? An escalation of taunting?
Storm clouds at night
Last weekend, I attended a SKYWARN® training session in Manchester CT and thus joined more than a quarter million volunteers who can, with skill and precision, can look to the skies and say, "Uh, oh."
SKYWARN® is a National Weather Service program that trains emergency response teams and weather nerds in the basics of severe weather. The weather spotters learn about types of severe storms, including details such as wind speed, flooding, rainfall and snowfall rates, ice accretion, hail, and tornadoes. When weather events approach certain thresholds, we can contact the NWS with the details.
And, no, I'm not going to be chasing tornadoes.
Earlier in the day yesterday, while it was still hot, the NWS regional coordinator sent an email to the SKYWARN® with a review of the short-term weather forecasts. There were indications that the back door cold front might trigger severe weather later in the day.
For the rest of the afternoon, we watched the skies. A few clouds drifted without conviction from east to west, not your normal upper-level wind direction. It was still clear enough by bedtime that the nearly-full moon was easily lighting up the yard. In southern New Hampshire and Vermont, however, the NWS issued warnings for severe storms and even a tornado. (No reports of damage at this writing.)
The storms rumbled through here after midnight with lightning, thunder, rain, and a refreshing wind that dropped the temperature about 15 degrees. The storms didn't even wake Marley.
7:30AM Update - Sandra reports that I was the one who didn't wake up when the storms first arrived. She and Marley were awake.
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And, no, I'm not going to be chasing tornadoes.
Earlier in the day yesterday, while it was still hot, the NWS regional coordinator sent an email to the SKYWARN® with a review of the short-term weather forecasts. There were indications that the back door cold front might trigger severe weather later in the day.
For the rest of the afternoon, we watched the skies. A few clouds drifted without conviction from east to west, not your normal upper-level wind direction. It was still clear enough by bedtime that the nearly-full moon was easily lighting up the yard. In southern New Hampshire and Vermont, however, the NWS issued warnings for severe storms and even a tornado. (No reports of damage at this writing.)
The storms rumbled through here after midnight with lightning, thunder, rain, and a refreshing wind that dropped the temperature about 15 degrees. The storms didn't even wake Marley.
7:30AM Update - Sandra reports that I was the one who didn't wake up when the storms first arrived. She and Marley were awake.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Something magical from Amazon
They are able to take one of these:
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and reduce its weight when shipping it:
and reduce its weight when shipping it:
Going out in our own style
The other day, I was trying to find something listenable on the radio and scanned to a sports talk show where they were discussing the case of Mike Lowell. It isn't fair, the commentators said, that an All-Star, clutch player, good guy in the club house, who's thinking about retirement and may end a very good career while sitting on the bench.
A few days later, Jeff announced that he's giving up his day job as a taxi driver. (Fortunately for us all, he's not giving up writing.)
That led to other thoughts about retirement. As much as we'd like to go out as Ted Williams did, with a home run in our last at-bat, retirement often finds us. Work slows to a stop. We get sick. We get tired. We run to the front porch and shout to the world, "Might as well."
We don't get to do that victory lap. We stop work and a few co-workers whom we consider to be friends might notice. The rest go on with their lives because that's what people do.
Sites such as LinkedIn and Facebook let you connect with friends from past work and past lives. The story about how you got from way-back-there up to here gets whittled down from several paragraphs to one paragraph to two or, better yet, one sentence. Your good friends will want the whole story about your decision to retire while others need just a quick summary that they can carry in their pocket.
In sickness or in health, we go on to what's next.
A few days later, Jeff announced that he's giving up his day job as a taxi driver. (Fortunately for us all, he's not giving up writing.)
That led to other thoughts about retirement. As much as we'd like to go out as Ted Williams did, with a home run in our last at-bat, retirement often finds us. Work slows to a stop. We get sick. We get tired. We run to the front porch and shout to the world, "Might as well."
We don't get to do that victory lap. We stop work and a few co-workers whom we consider to be friends might notice. The rest go on with their lives because that's what people do.
In sickness or in health, we go on to what's next.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Making the Baby Jesus cry
So, this ad shows up in last Sunday's newspaper:
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Sunday, May 23, 2010
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week.]
9:50 a.m. Animal investigation, Holden St.
9:57 a.m. Small dog loose, Jamieson Rd.
12:15 p.m. Two suspicious motor vehicles in driveway, Sycamore Dr.; OK, just nanny and friend
1:02 p.m. Vehicle needs to be removed from post office
7:29 p.m. Suspicious vehicle driving through Cranbrook neighborhood
9:35 p.m. Youths asked to leave Dawson Recreation area, Salisbury St.
11:15 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Deane Ave.
11:26 p.m. Vehicle with door open and light on, Marlen Rd.
11:55 p.m. Loud party, Brattle St
5:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in business lot, Main St.
3:54 p.m. Caller regarding possible repossession on vehicle rental that is overdue
4:02 p.m. Dog running in and out of traffic, Holden St.
12:45 p.m. Child found supposed to be at Mountview Middle School
12:52 p.m. Insurance company trying to take pictures of home, threatened by owner
1:53 p.m. Graffiti at WTAG towers, Shrewsbury St.
6:05 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in neighborhood
6:40 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, WRHS
6:48 p.m. Request for patrols regarding vehicle parked in hazardous position, obstructing traffic, Nola Dr.
9:21 p.m. Caller saw flashlight in window, Malden St.
3:03 a.m. Vehicle hit curb when left in gear while party was delivering paper, Pinecroft Ave.
12:03 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle backed up to front door of residence, Cumberland Cir.
4:49 p.m. Caller concerning friend who needs daily Breathalyzer test
8:12 p.m. Complaint regarding motor vehicle parked on Highland St.; OK, mostly on grass, doesn’t appear to be traffic safety issue
11:07 a.m. Vehicle drove away from gas station without paying, Main St.
6:06 p.m. Keys found, High St.
6:26 p.m. Keys found, Mountview parking lot
7:37 p.m. Suspicious person, Industrial Dr.
7:52 p.m. State police reports driver with possible open container
7:57 p.m. Call from resident at rehabilitation center in Worcester; thought she was at a hotel, wants to go home
8:10 p.m. Lights on, door halfway secure at business, Main St.
8:48 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious phone call from census taker
9:36 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Causeway St.
7:56 a.m. Caller had fight with boyfriend and left; not familiar with area; transported
2:29 p.m. Resident reports person dumping items on neighbor’s property, Jennifer Dr.
2:32 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Main St.
4:21 p.m. Resident reports ongoing issues with neighbor, playing music too loud, backing into driveway to plow when asked not to, Bailey Rd.
4:24 p.m. 911 hang-up; accidental; caller unfamiliar with phone
4:34 p.m. Two teenaged-looking females say they’re selling magazines for money for senior trip, don’t seem legitimate, Nichols St.
10:11 p.m. Child sneaked out of house, Main St.
11:48 p.m. Missing juvenile reported, Newell Rd.; canceled at 6:28 a.m. next morning
6:31 a.m. Debris in roadway, Pleasant St./Lincoln Cir.
12:48 p.m. Bull mastiff running loose in Lawrence St. area
2:39 p.Golden retriever found on school campus, Sunset Ln. Taken to Animal Rescue League
5:02 p.m. Police respond to 911 hang-up calls, Streeter Rd. Child playing with cell phone
7:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding past incident, Pleasant St.
8:31 p.m. Police out to speak with people setting off fireworks, Streeter Rd.
2:47 p.m. Police conduct follow-up investigation, Pond St.
4:39 p.m. Police check out call regarding burning smell, Indian Hill Rd.
8:25 p.m. Caller requesting officer check on trailer parked in Birch St., blocking traffic; Police find no problem
2:35 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Police gain access, Sawmill Rd.
2:54 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Pleasant St.
6:40 p.m. Police assist with traffic at Town Meeting, Sterling Rd.
6:03 p.m. Possible chimney fire, Hubbardston Rd.
6:03 p.m. Police assist fire dept., Hubbardston Rd.
11:58 a.m. Assist animal control officer, pick up dog and return it to owner, Mountain/Allen Hill Rds.
5:39 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about strange phone call, Main St.
10:06 a.m. Police stand by while two parties met regarding work to be performed, Pine Hill Ln.
5:42 p.m. Caller reports motorcycle off the road, Leominster Rd. Unable to find operator
7:22 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout. Police gain entry to vehicle, Bigelow Rd.
11:17 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about mail being opened by wrong person, Main St.
3:56 p.m. Dog bite incident, E. County Rd.
4:18 p.m. Two mini-boxers running loose under power line. Another report of Boston terrier running loose, E. County Rd.
4:13 p.m. Report of cows walking on Pommogussett Rd.
3:22 a.m. Person hit deer and wants officer to respond. Deer was hit in Paxton, Paxton PD notified
9:31 a.m. Complaint about person letting his dog defecate on neighbor’s lawn, Sycamore Dr.
11:50 a.m. Complaint that road was closed and people not notified, Glenwood Rd.
2:20 p.m. Third person called about a dog bite over past weekend, E.County Rd.
7:09 p.m. Person came to station with bag containing several items found at Memorial Field basketball court
10:27 a.m. Request for police assistance to get child under control, Miles Rd.
12:32 p.m. Male on motorcycle on wrong side of road, later fell off bike, Welch Ave.
4:34 p.m. Person turned in wallet found in middle of Main St.
5:49 p.m. Report that person that ran away has now gone into pond, Miles Rd.
7:43 p.m. Caller requesting officer regarding fight in neighborhood, Jackson Ave.
Hill Dr.
3:43 p.m. Suspicious male trying to sell something, Maple Ave.
5:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Pommogussett Rd.
6:19 p.m. Female at door soliciting, Sunnyside Ave.
7:10 p.m. Two teenage girls soliciting, became rude when homeowner refused to purchase anything,Skyline Dr.
9:10 a.m. Report of person in prison camp with shotgun, Prison Camp Rd.
9:53 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about police report, Main St.
3:04 p.m. Suspicious car backed into entrance of State Park. Caller concerned about illegal dumping
3:31 p.m. Police disperse group of juveniles, Rutland DPW
4:42 p.m. Report of lost chocolate Labrador, chewed through leash, Naquag St.
6:15 p.m. Report of male walking around with bow and arrow, Maple Ave.
6:39 p.m. Report of male in raft forcing young child to swim in pond, State Park Pond
8:12 p.m. Person requesting officer for disturbance in his back yard, Jackson Ave.
10:38 p.m. Party with more than 50 youths, Depot Rd.
11:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked partly in woods, Sassawanna Rd.
1:00 p.m. House egged sometime during night and plastic forks and knives stuck in ground nearby, Blueberry Ln.
5:42 p.m. Four wheel vehicle speeding along rail trail, Miles Rd.
10:27 a.m. Animal control officer retrieved two kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:31 p.m. Leominster PD advising of male in full camouflage dress with rifle slung over back walking on Larson Rd. toward Cole Rd. Turkey season
4:41 p.m. Assist citizen securing door, Hardscrabble Rd.
5:01 p.m. Assist citizen with vehicle identification, Tanglewood Rd.
10:48 a.m. Caller requesting officer for vehicle parked at town beach without resident sticker, Hall Ave.
3:40 p.m. Caller needs to speak with animal control officer, Mellon Hollow Rd.
6:55 p.m. Officer wanted at gas station, Redemption Rock Trl.
3:17 p.m. Lost black and gray cat, Beaman Rd.
7:53 p.m. Cat found, black/brown long hair, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
8:00 a.m. Animal control officer checking for additional feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
9:27 a.m. Two feral kittens rescued by animal control officer, Goulding Rd.
9:48 p.m. Caller reports hearing screaming, possibly teenagers, Pikes Hill Rd.
3:59 p.m. Caller reports suspicious green van in front of her house that has been coming and going all day long, Albright Rd.
10:23 p.m. Call about female being held against her will, Holden Rd. Female denies being held
12:49 p.m. Brown dog with blue leash walking towards station, Patriots Way
[Editor's note: There were 18 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday, May 10
7:38 a.m. Vehicle lockout, Main St.9:50 a.m. Animal investigation, Holden St.
9:57 a.m. Small dog loose, Jamieson Rd.
12:15 p.m. Two suspicious motor vehicles in driveway, Sycamore Dr.; OK, just nanny and friend
1:02 p.m. Vehicle needs to be removed from post office
7:29 p.m. Suspicious vehicle driving through Cranbrook neighborhood
9:35 p.m. Youths asked to leave Dawson Recreation area, Salisbury St.
11:15 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Deane Ave.
11:26 p.m. Vehicle with door open and light on, Marlen Rd.
11:55 p.m. Loud party, Brattle St
Tuesday, May 11
2:54 a.m. Caller regarding people selling crack in her building in Worcester, but “Worcester does not care”5:31 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in business lot, Main St.
3:54 p.m. Caller regarding possible repossession on vehicle rental that is overdue
4:02 p.m. Dog running in and out of traffic, Holden St.
Wednesday, May 12
12:45 p.m. Child found supposed to be at Mountview Middle School
12:52 p.m. Insurance company trying to take pictures of home, threatened by owner
1:53 p.m. Graffiti at WTAG towers, Shrewsbury St.
6:05 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in neighborhood
6:40 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, WRHS
6:48 p.m. Request for patrols regarding vehicle parked in hazardous position, obstructing traffic, Nola Dr.
9:21 p.m. Caller saw flashlight in window, Malden St.
Thursday, May 13
12:00 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Salisbury St.3:03 a.m. Vehicle hit curb when left in gear while party was delivering paper, Pinecroft Ave.
12:03 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle backed up to front door of residence, Cumberland Cir.
4:49 p.m. Caller concerning friend who needs daily Breathalyzer test
8:12 p.m. Complaint regarding motor vehicle parked on Highland St.; OK, mostly on grass, doesn’t appear to be traffic safety issue
Friday, May 14
9:36 a.m. Mountview Middel School reports child didn’t show up for school, presumed riding bike; OK, found at home11:07 a.m. Vehicle drove away from gas station without paying, Main St.
6:06 p.m. Keys found, High St.
6:26 p.m. Keys found, Mountview parking lot
7:37 p.m. Suspicious person, Industrial Dr.
7:52 p.m. State police reports driver with possible open container
7:57 p.m. Call from resident at rehabilitation center in Worcester; thought she was at a hotel, wants to go home
8:10 p.m. Lights on, door halfway secure at business, Main St.
8:48 p.m. Caller reporting suspicious phone call from census taker
9:36 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Causeway St.
Saturday, May 15
4:42 a.m. Prisoner making threatening remarks to PD personnel7:56 a.m. Caller had fight with boyfriend and left; not familiar with area; transported
2:29 p.m. Resident reports person dumping items on neighbor’s property, Jennifer Dr.
2:32 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Main St.
4:21 p.m. Resident reports ongoing issues with neighbor, playing music too loud, backing into driveway to plow when asked not to, Bailey Rd.
4:24 p.m. 911 hang-up; accidental; caller unfamiliar with phone
4:34 p.m. Two teenaged-looking females say they’re selling magazines for money for senior trip, don’t seem legitimate, Nichols St.
10:11 p.m. Child sneaked out of house, Main St.
Sunday, May 16
11:08 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle at Dawson Recreation area, Salisbury St.11:48 p.m. Missing juvenile reported, Newell Rd.; canceled at 6:28 a.m. next morning
Paxton
Monday, May 10
2:01 a.m. Person requesting to speak with an officer, Richards Ave.Tuesday, May 11
12:02 a.m. Report of two foxes possibly hit by vehicle, one deceased and the other injured, Pleasant St./Burtenmar Cir.6:31 a.m. Debris in roadway, Pleasant St./Lincoln Cir.
12:48 p.m. Bull mastiff running loose in Lawrence St. area
2:39 p.Golden retriever found on school campus, Sunset Ln. Taken to Animal Rescue League
5:02 p.m. Police respond to 911 hang-up calls, Streeter Rd. Child playing with cell phone
Wednesday, May 12
6:24 p.m. Person at station for assistance getting into town building, West St.7:34 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer regarding past incident, Pleasant St.
8:31 p.m. Police out to speak with people setting off fireworks, Streeter Rd.
Thursday, May 13
1:38 p.m. Police conduct follow-up investigation, Pond St.2:47 p.m. Police conduct follow-up investigation, Pond St.
4:39 p.m. Police check out call regarding burning smell, Indian Hill Rd.
8:25 p.m. Caller requesting officer check on trailer parked in Birch St., blocking traffic; Police find no problem
Saturday, May 15
5:25 p.m. Female caller reports group of juveniles appear to be smoking marijuana, West St.Sunday, May 16
4:54 a.m. Spencer PD requesting backup for suspicious vehicle, Sherwood Dr.2:35 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Police gain access, Sawmill Rd.
2:54 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, Pleasant St.
Princeton
Monday, May 10
11:21 a.m. Motor vehicle lockout, police gain access, Rte. 140 STuesday, May 11
12:47 a.m. Holden PD reports open door and light on in building, Coal Kiln Rd. Police secure building6:40 p.m. Police assist with traffic at Town Meeting, Sterling Rd.
Wednesday, May 12
12:44 p.m. Officer requested to check on garage where someone tested fire extinguisher, Coal Kiln Rd.6:03 p.m. Possible chimney fire, Hubbardston Rd.
6:03 p.m. Police assist fire dept., Hubbardston Rd.
Thursday, May 13
7:29 a.m. Missing golden retriever, Hubbardston Rd.11:58 a.m. Assist animal control officer, pick up dog and return it to owner, Mountain/Allen Hill Rds.
5:39 p.m. Caller wants to speak with officer about strange phone call, Main St.
Friday, May 14
10:05 p.m. Caller heard gunshots in Schoolhouse Rd. areaSaturday, May 15
9:52 a.m. Caller on Goodnow Rd. has dog. Animal control officer returned it home and fined owner10:06 a.m. Police stand by while two parties met regarding work to be performed, Pine Hill Ln.
5:42 p.m. Caller reports motorcycle off the road, Leominster Rd. Unable to find operator
7:22 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout. Police gain entry to vehicle, Bigelow Rd.
Sunday, May 16
2:43 p.m. Caller heard gunshots, Ball Hill RdRutland
Monday, May 10
8:07 a.m. Male in and out of woods, Glenwood Rd./Campbell St.11:17 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about mail being opened by wrong person, Main St.
3:56 p.m. Dog bite incident, E. County Rd.
4:18 p.m. Two mini-boxers running loose under power line. Another report of Boston terrier running loose, E. County Rd.
Tuesday, May 11
2:34 a.m. Person reports hearing dog crying in woods, Wildbrook Dr.4:13 p.m. Report of cows walking on Pommogussett Rd.
Wednesday, May 12
1:03 a.m. Person having trouble with daughter, Summerhill Dr.3:22 a.m. Person hit deer and wants officer to respond. Deer was hit in Paxton, Paxton PD notified
9:31 a.m. Complaint about person letting his dog defecate on neighbor’s lawn, Sycamore Dr.
11:50 a.m. Complaint that road was closed and people not notified, Glenwood Rd.
2:20 p.m. Third person called about a dog bite over past weekend, E.County Rd.
7:09 p.m. Person came to station with bag containing several items found at Memorial Field basketball court
Thursday, May 13
9:43 a.m. Report of very young girl wearing pajamas walking down street, crying, Pommogussett Rd. Child returned home10:27 a.m. Request for police assistance to get child under control, Miles Rd.
12:32 p.m. Male on motorcycle on wrong side of road, later fell off bike, Welch Ave.
4:34 p.m. Person turned in wallet found in middle of Main St.
5:49 p.m. Report that person that ran away has now gone into pond, Miles Rd.
7:43 p.m. Caller requesting officer regarding fight in neighborhood, Jackson Ave.
Friday, May 14
3:27 p.m. Male and female selling books door-to-door, no identification, ForestHill Dr.
3:43 p.m. Suspicious male trying to sell something, Maple Ave.
5:46 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Pommogussett Rd.
6:19 p.m. Female at door soliciting, Sunnyside Ave.
7:10 p.m. Two teenage girls soliciting, became rude when homeowner refused to purchase anything,Skyline Dr.
Saturday, May 15
5:59 a.m. Caller reports someone hunting within 100 feet of his home, Brintnal Dr.9:10 a.m. Report of person in prison camp with shotgun, Prison Camp Rd.
9:53 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about police report, Main St.
3:04 p.m. Suspicious car backed into entrance of State Park. Caller concerned about illegal dumping
3:31 p.m. Police disperse group of juveniles, Rutland DPW
4:42 p.m. Report of lost chocolate Labrador, chewed through leash, Naquag St.
6:15 p.m. Report of male walking around with bow and arrow, Maple Ave.
6:39 p.m. Report of male in raft forcing young child to swim in pond, State Park Pond
8:12 p.m. Person requesting officer for disturbance in his back yard, Jackson Ave.
10:38 p.m. Party with more than 50 youths, Depot Rd.
11:20 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked partly in woods, Sassawanna Rd.
Sunday, May 16
10:48 a.m. Caller concerned for an elderly man walking down Rte. 681:00 p.m. House egged sometime during night and plastic forks and knives stuck in ground nearby, Blueberry Ln.
5:42 p.m. Four wheel vehicle speeding along rail trail, Miles Rd.
Sterling
Monday, May 10
8:31 a.m. Person at station with cell phone containing unwanted text messages. Parties en route to Clinton District Court10:27 a.m. Animal control officer retrieved two kittens, Goulding Rd.
1:31 p.m. Leominster PD advising of male in full camouflage dress with rifle slung over back walking on Larson Rd. toward Cole Rd. Turkey season
4:41 p.m. Assist citizen securing door, Hardscrabble Rd.
5:01 p.m. Assist citizen with vehicle identification, Tanglewood Rd.
Tuesday, May 11
7:15 a.m. Police check on unattended van, Flanagan Hill/Pratts Jct. Rds.10:48 a.m. Caller requesting officer for vehicle parked at town beach without resident sticker, Hall Ave.
3:40 p.m. Caller needs to speak with animal control officer, Mellon Hollow Rd.
6:55 p.m. Officer wanted at gas station, Redemption Rock Trl.
Wednesday, May 12
6:06 p.m. Suspicious activity, two males walking near clubhouse, Albright Rd.Thursday, May 13
3:00 p.m. Report of non-town vehicle at lake, Hall Ave.3:17 p.m. Lost black and gray cat, Beaman Rd.
7:53 p.m. Cat found, black/brown long hair, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
Friday, May 14
12:45 a.m. Caller reports vehicle sped off and he found TV set on his front lawn. Similar incident happened few nights ago, Redstone Pl.8:00 a.m. Animal control officer checking for additional feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
9:27 a.m. Two feral kittens rescued by animal control officer, Goulding Rd.
9:48 p.m. Caller reports hearing screaming, possibly teenagers, Pikes Hill Rd.
Saturday, May 15
8:54 a.m. Caller advises police about estrangedwife coming to home, Gates Rd. Advised that both own property3:59 p.m. Caller reports suspicious green van in front of her house that has been coming and going all day long, Albright Rd.
10:23 p.m. Call about female being held against her will, Holden Rd. Female denies being held
Sunday, May 16
11:55 a.m. Caller reports multiple vehicles without permits, Hall Ave.12:49 p.m. Brown dog with blue leash walking towards station, Patriots Way
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