Saturday, June 05, 2010
Why Holden needs three national pharmacy chains
Special Father's Day edition of the occasional series about Holden's need for three national pharmacy chains.
Things we almost learn
Marley was quite agitated throughout the storm. Lots of lightning, close cracks of thunder, rain, wind.
Oh, year. I'm a SkyWarn guy. Nothing official to report. We all settled down again.
Around 3:00, the power went out. The storm was, by that time, to our south and east, with faint flashes against the clouds and the waxing moon visible.
It was quiet. No traffic. No sounds from the buildings on Main Street. Nothing.
Except chirp.
Chirp.
Chirp.
Yes, I know about changing batteries in the smoke detectors when we change our clocks. And, yes, I wish that I'd remembered to change the batteries in the carbon monoxide detectors at the same time. We didn't realize how many of them we have in the house until well into last night's power outage, when the intermittent, incessant chirping of tired batteries echoed around the dark house. Even after the last one was done, we heard a faint, mocking chirp. It could be one more of ours or it could be one of the neighbors'. It was a warm night, so all of the windows were open.
For a while, we sat on the front porch. The power appeared to be out all over town, but there seemed to be light from Worcester. We were more interested in the lightning bug that drifted along the porch railing. Something as simple as that. Sitting outside on a summery night shows us that there's plenty going on, even in a quite, dark town.
Electricity returned around 5:00.
In the morning, I called the HMLD to try to find out if the storm was the cause, but no one was at the store. The message asked that we call the police. I called the police, but the guy on the desk hadn't heard about a cause of the outage.
Oh, year. I'm a SkyWarn guy. Nothing official to report. We all settled down again.
Around 3:00, the power went out. The storm was, by that time, to our south and east, with faint flashes against the clouds and the waxing moon visible.
It was quiet. No traffic. No sounds from the buildings on Main Street. Nothing.
Except chirp.
Chirp.
Chirp.
Yes, I know about changing batteries in the smoke detectors when we change our clocks. And, yes, I wish that I'd remembered to change the batteries in the carbon monoxide detectors at the same time. We didn't realize how many of them we have in the house until well into last night's power outage, when the intermittent, incessant chirping of tired batteries echoed around the dark house. Even after the last one was done, we heard a faint, mocking chirp. It could be one more of ours or it could be one of the neighbors'. It was a warm night, so all of the windows were open.
For a while, we sat on the front porch. The power appeared to be out all over town, but there seemed to be light from Worcester. We were more interested in the lightning bug that drifted along the porch railing. Something as simple as that. Sitting outside on a summery night shows us that there's plenty going on, even in a quite, dark town.
Electricity returned around 5:00.
In the morning, I called the HMLD to try to find out if the storm was the cause, but no one was at the store. The message asked that we call the police. I called the police, but the guy on the desk hadn't heard about a cause of the outage.
Friday, June 04, 2010
Thursday, June 03, 2010
Graduations in the old country
While American kids are looking forward to graduation gifts of cars, clothes, electronics, or at least enough cash to buy same, kids in Finland are dancing in the streets because the new potatoes are in.
"The first Finnish new potatoes of the summer were lifted in Naantali’s Rymättylä on Tuesday morning.
Farmer Heikki Vainio, 63, of Röölä was already in full swing with potato harvesting at 9 o’clock in the morning."
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| Summer’s first new potatoes available for graduation parties |
"According to Vainio, the main thing is that the new potatoes are available in time for the school-leaving parties of the new upper secondary school graduates - the ones who will be receiving their white caps this year."
Oakmont scraps spring dance after 'grinding' at prom
It's with great pride that I report on my high school alma mater
This year's prom "was not necessarily worse than usual, but the problem is it's not getting any better,"
For a historical perspective, it's doubtful that there would have been much of this kind of stuff from a class of kids who looked like this.
This year's prom "was not necessarily worse than usual, but the problem is it's not getting any better,"
For a historical perspective, it's doubtful that there would have been much of this kind of stuff from a class of kids who looked like this.
Wednesday, June 02, 2010
appeared to be a quiet man ...
Police tonight revealed that 12 people had been shot by a cab driver who went on a bloody rampage in the Lake District before turning the gun on himself ...
Lake District shooting: TWELVE people gunned down by rampaging Derrick Bird, who then turned weapon on himself | Mail Online
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 23 suspicious items this week.]
5:31 a.m. Plume of black smoke behind police station; OK, generator test
6:14 a.m. Missing person returned home
1:45 p.m. Animal complaint, Woodridge Rd.
2:56 p.m. Seven kids removed from business parking lot, Main St.
5:18 p.m. Solicitors in area, Heather Cir.
5:43 p.m. Walk-in to drop off cheese/pound cake “for tall handsome officer who helped her unlock her car”
5:54 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout at high school
8:10 a.m. Detour signs missing, Princeton St.
9:18 a.m. Animal complaint, Heritage Ln.
12:38 p.m. Private investigator in area, Winter Hill Dr./Summer Ln.
1:50 p.m. No-trespass order at high school
1:57 p.m. Difficult to see DPW cleaning sewer basin, Highland St.
2:06 p.m. Animal complaint, Mountain St.
2:29 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
2:33 p.m. Weapons violation at high school
4:56 p.m. Arrest: --- , no address given; soliciting door-to-door, town bylaw violation
5:23 p.m. Arrest: ---, no address given; soliciting door-to-door without permit, town bylaw violation
6:23 p.m. Solicitor in area, Meadowwood Dr.
7:57 p.m. Suspicious male standing at corner for long time, Newell/Winter Hill Rds.
9:45 p.m. Mother and daughter argument, Orchard Dr.
3:13 p.m. Questions about transporting guns across state
8:58 p.m. Two transmissions over radio using obscenities, unknown from whom
3:04 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle by closed bridge, Princeton St.
9:55 a.m. Census taker with questions as to whether anyone lives at High St. address
11:23 a.m. Company taking video around town for Web site
11:37 a.m. Domestic argument in parking lot, Main St.
11:40 a.m. Three or four vehicles parked on side of road partially blocking traffic and obstructing view, Salisbury St.
11:54 a.m. Environmental police investigation, Wachusett St.
1:50 p.m. Aggressive pit bull in yard, Shrewsbury St.
2:00 p.m. Caller reports vehicle missing; advised it was towed
4:40 p.m. Kids on bikes riding on benches at Davis Hill School
5:25 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot, Main St.; OK, disabled
6:17 p.m. Five-year-old boy alone, Elmwood Ave.; taken home to Princeton Ln.
7:42 p.m. One vehicle purposely hit another, caller says possible road rage, Main St.
7:59 p.m. Caller’s wife and dog attacked by neighbor’s dog, Holt Rd.
8:53 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Princeton St.
11:48 p.m. Loud party, Holly Cir.; attendees over 21 and will quiet down
1:45 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.; OK, making deliveries and taking nap
10:39 a.m. People speeding through neighborhood, pulled over and yelled at children, Red Barn Rd.
11:03 a.m. Report of two-hour traffic backup on Rte. 128; advised to contact police departments in area
3:11 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Bullard St.
5:20 p.m. Report of kids on bikes and scooters in and out of traffic, Shrewsbury St.
12:57 a.m. Vehicle left in municipal lot unattended, Main St.
6:46 a.m. Multiple reports of skunk with yogurt container stuck on its head, Wachusett/Quinapoxet Sts.
8:24 p.m. Skunk gone, yogurt cup in driveway
11:58 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in driveway, Arizona Ave.
12:54 p.m. Vehicle lockout with one-year-old inside
3:36 p.m. Speeders, Laurel Hill Ln.
4:18 p.m. Snake found in trailer, Quinapoxet St.
5:23 p.m. Loose dog attacking other dogs, Brennan Way
6:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle driving through neighborhood, Winfield Rd.; caller concerned because purse with ID and keys was stolen; extra patrols requested
7:03 p.m. Vehicle parked half out of driveway, Nola Dr.; vehicle moved
9:04 p.m. Lost/found dog, Doyle Rd.
9:08 p.m. Car alarm, Farragut Way
9:36 p.m. Loud noise, Wachusett St.; noise judged not unreasonable, event will be over soon
10:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in CRA area, Main St.; OK, game got out late
10:19 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Shrewsbury St.; parties advised to leave
6:18 a.m. Lost dog reported
9:26 a.m. Argument between store owner and paving company
10:53 a.m. Request to remove speed limit sign
11:20 a.m. Threats/harassment reported at gas station
11:25 a.m. Vehicle parked in bad spot, Whitney St.
1:08 p.m. Caller reports someone rude to her at gas station
1:10 p.m. Store owner reports customer who lost keys at store threatening to make complaint
2:18 p.m. Two calls regarding confused-looking elderly person by side of roadway, Main St.
2:19 p.m. Landscaper blowing leaves into Wachusett St.
3:00 p.m. Suspicious male came to home asking for money, Salisbury St.; advised of soliciting rules
3:02 p.m. Caller locked out of motor vehicle with child in vehicle
7:24 p.m. Individual going from home to home on Driftwood Dr. asking for room for rent; college interns; advised of more prudent methods
7:49 p.m. Individual loaded vehicle with plants and left without paying, Reservoir St.; misunderstanding
8:54 p.m. Caller reporting sister involved in domestic; wrong town, referred to Holland PD
9:03 p.m. Parties racing motorbikes, Wild Willow
10:34 p.m. Open driver side door in vehicle, Main St., no one around
6:25 p.m. Rutland PD requesting mutual aid for disturbance, Maple Ave
8:30 p.m. Caller requesting police assistance getting cars out of his driveway, Pleasant St.
4:34 p.m. Police assist at vehicle lockout at ball field, Pleasant St.
5:37 p.m. Caller lost her Irish setter, Nanigian Rd.
12:56 a.m. Police check on vehicle beside road, no occupants, passenger side tires flat, Pleasant/Grove Sts.
9:21 a.m. Police assist with traffic while disabled vehicle is taken care
of, Pleasant St.
12:35 p.m. Pit bull barking “angrily” at people, Wildewood Dr.
4:24 p.m. Leicester PD reports vehicle with no one around near the reservoir, Reservoir Rd.
3:28 p.m. Two Labradors in Rockland St. area
6:10 p.m. Male operating dirt bike at high speed, Holbrook Ln.
8:40 p.m. Holden PD reports caller says she is being followed, would like an officer at her home, Maple St.
9:21 a.m. Caller found yellow Lab in her yard. Will hold until owner picks up, Hubbardston Rd.
5:13 p.m. Caller reports gray, long-hair cat in area for month, Bigelow Rd.
5:40 p.m. Police locate unoccupied vehicle, Mountain/Gregory Rds.
7:14 p.m. Three dead turkeys dumped on side of road where dead deer dumped before, Calamint Hill Rd. N
5:30 p.m. Caller’s car locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.
6:20 p.m. Caller’s vehicle locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.
7:44 p.m. Caller heard gunshots past two nights from sportsman’s club, Rte. 140 N
11:03 a.m. Loose boxer in road, Maple Ave.
6:26 p.m. Police go to Summerhill Dr. to preserve the peace
8:14 p.m. Person bitten by dog, Wachusett St.
9:01 p.m. Caller reports youths “tearing up the house.” Police talk to children, Locke Rd.
8:23 a.m. Skunk living under caller’s house, Peters Ave.
8:52 a.m. Parent asking questions about school bus safety, E. County Rd.
8:55 a.m. Person at station reporting large group of feral cats living in neighborhood, Welch Ave.
3:45 p.m. Caller locked keys in her car, Central Tree Rd.
6:20 p.m. People yelling and screaming at each other, Maple Ave.
7:57 a.m. Loose cows, Pommogussett Rd.
8:11 a.m. Summons served, Main St.
8:19 a.m. Summons served, Summerhill Dr.
8:30 a.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Pleasantdale Rd.
8:51 a.m. Report of speeding school bus, passing cars, Main St.
10:20 a.m. Report that someone is burning construction material, Arline Dr.
10:45 a.m. Person looking for permission to place a storage POD partly on the street, Beechwood Dr.
11:12 a.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Athens Ave.
12:22 p.m. License plate found on Rail Trail
12:34 p.m. House egged, Wildbrook Dr.
2:40 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about dog bites, E. County Rd.
4:18 p.m. Person wants to speak with office regarding harrassment by neighbor, Valley View Cir.
4:21 p.m. Female walking unsteadily, Main St.
6:22 p.m. Caller hit dog, Main St.
10:39 p.m. Suspicious vehicles, Barre Paxton Rd.
9:50 p.m. Vehicle driving on loam hills on construction site, Carlson’s Way
5:41 a.m. Small car in ditch, Maple Ave.
2:36 p.m. Car removed without authorization, Maple Ave.
3:19 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Athens Ave.
3:22 p.m. Summons delivered, Peters Way
3:29 p.m. Summons served, Cameron Dr.
4:27 p.m. Suspicious person selling products door-to-door, Paddock Rd.
8:05 p.m. Caller wants to file complaint about dirt bikes, River Rd.
8:55 p.m. Gun shots, Pommogussett Rd.
8:55 p.m. Complaint about four-wheelers up and down Morris Ln.
10:45 p.m. Kids running back and forth in front of cars, Maple Ave.
9:22 a.m. Caller reports friend is “freaking out,” Maple Ave. Paxton PD called for assistance
11:39 a.m. Suspicious individual hanging around, Main St.
12:05 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about earlier arrest, Main St.
8:54 a.m. Caller lost bag from back of motorcycle, Rte. 140
12:26 p.m. Caller requesting officer for dispute with neighbor who is throwing things onto her property, Princeton Rd.
8:20 p.m. Caller reports all selectmen signs have been taken from Rte. 140 area
9:36 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, children unable to sleep, Albright Rd.
9:59 p.m. Missing black terrier, Pamela Ln.
12:46 p.m. Dog, Chihuahua/terrier mix, running loose by old stone church in W. Boylston, animal control officer advised
10:38 p.m. Anonymous caller reporting aggressive pit bull, Pratts Jct. Rd.
11:29 a.m. No-trespass order served, School St.
1:13 p.m. Police assist with traffic while DPW paints street lines, Main St.
1:48 p.m. Business owner requesting officer regarding no-trespass issue, Waushacum Ave. Male in parking lot waving arms and yelling
2:12 p.m. Assist DPW while lines are painted, Main St.
2:31 p.m. Assist DPW while lines are painted, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
6:53 p.m. Police disperse group of youths that had a fire going and another group of kids were trying to pick a fight in woods, Upper N. Row Rd.
5:49 a.m. Police transport person to Sterling Rd. in Lancaster
9:51 a.m. Police check for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
9:46 p.m. Police follow motorist with no tail lights home, Princeton Rd.
3:23 p.m. Injured fox beside road, Worcester Rd.
8:06 a.m. Missing yellow Labrador, Redemption Rock Trl.
1:57 p.m. Caller requesting assistance removing cat from tree, Mellon Hollow Rd.
11:56 p.m. Vehicle with lights off parked in roadway, Worcester Rd.
[Editor's note: There were 23 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday, May 17
12:06 a.m. Suspicious person leaving building, Main St.; OK, owner’s husband5:31 a.m. Plume of black smoke behind police station; OK, generator test
6:14 a.m. Missing person returned home
1:45 p.m. Animal complaint, Woodridge Rd.
2:56 p.m. Seven kids removed from business parking lot, Main St.
5:18 p.m. Solicitors in area, Heather Cir.
5:43 p.m. Walk-in to drop off cheese/pound cake “for tall handsome officer who helped her unlock her car”
5:54 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout at high school
Tuesday, May 18
8:04 a.m. Animal complaint, Pleasant St.8:10 a.m. Detour signs missing, Princeton St.
9:18 a.m. Animal complaint, Heritage Ln.
12:38 p.m. Private investigator in area, Winter Hill Dr./Summer Ln.
1:50 p.m. No-trespass order at high school
1:57 p.m. Difficult to see DPW cleaning sewer basin, Highland St.
2:06 p.m. Animal complaint, Mountain St.
2:29 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.
2:33 p.m. Weapons violation at high school
4:56 p.m. Arrest: --- , no address given; soliciting door-to-door, town bylaw violation
5:23 p.m. Arrest: ---, no address given; soliciting door-to-door without permit, town bylaw violation
6:23 p.m. Solicitor in area, Meadowwood Dr.
7:57 p.m. Suspicious male standing at corner for long time, Newell/Winter Hill Rds.
9:45 p.m. Mother and daughter argument, Orchard Dr.
Wednesday, May 19
8:31 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle parked in lot for several days, Main St.3:13 p.m. Questions about transporting guns across state
8:58 p.m. Two transmissions over radio using obscenities, unknown from whom
Thursday, May 20
2:29 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.3:04 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle by closed bridge, Princeton St.
9:55 a.m. Census taker with questions as to whether anyone lives at High St. address
11:23 a.m. Company taking video around town for Web site
11:37 a.m. Domestic argument in parking lot, Main St.
11:40 a.m. Three or four vehicles parked on side of road partially blocking traffic and obstructing view, Salisbury St.
11:54 a.m. Environmental police investigation, Wachusett St.
1:50 p.m. Aggressive pit bull in yard, Shrewsbury St.
2:00 p.m. Caller reports vehicle missing; advised it was towed
4:40 p.m. Kids on bikes riding on benches at Davis Hill School
5:25 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle in parking lot, Main St.; OK, disabled
6:17 p.m. Five-year-old boy alone, Elmwood Ave.; taken home to Princeton Ln.
7:42 p.m. One vehicle purposely hit another, caller says possible road rage, Main St.
7:59 p.m. Caller’s wife and dog attacked by neighbor’s dog, Holt Rd.
8:53 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Princeton St.
11:48 p.m. Loud party, Holly Cir.; attendees over 21 and will quiet down
Friday, May 21
1:00 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.; waiting for friend to pick him up1:45 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.; OK, making deliveries and taking nap
10:39 a.m. People speeding through neighborhood, pulled over and yelled at children, Red Barn Rd.
11:03 a.m. Report of two-hour traffic backup on Rte. 128; advised to contact police departments in area
3:11 p.m. Motor vehicle lockout, Bullard St.
5:20 p.m. Report of kids on bikes and scooters in and out of traffic, Shrewsbury St.
Saturday, May 22
12:13 a.m. Vehicle repossession, Torrey Ln.12:57 a.m. Vehicle left in municipal lot unattended, Main St.
6:46 a.m. Multiple reports of skunk with yogurt container stuck on its head, Wachusett/Quinapoxet Sts.
8:24 p.m. Skunk gone, yogurt cup in driveway
11:58 a.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in driveway, Arizona Ave.
12:54 p.m. Vehicle lockout with one-year-old inside
3:36 p.m. Speeders, Laurel Hill Ln.
4:18 p.m. Snake found in trailer, Quinapoxet St.
5:23 p.m. Loose dog attacking other dogs, Brennan Way
6:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle driving through neighborhood, Winfield Rd.; caller concerned because purse with ID and keys was stolen; extra patrols requested
7:03 p.m. Vehicle parked half out of driveway, Nola Dr.; vehicle moved
9:04 p.m. Lost/found dog, Doyle Rd.
9:08 p.m. Car alarm, Farragut Way
9:36 p.m. Loud noise, Wachusett St.; noise judged not unreasonable, event will be over soon
10:07 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in CRA area, Main St.; OK, game got out late
10:19 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Shrewsbury St.; parties advised to leave
Sunday, May 23
2:03 a.m. Stranger who asked to use phone acting suspiciously, South Rd.6:18 a.m. Lost dog reported
9:26 a.m. Argument between store owner and paving company
10:53 a.m. Request to remove speed limit sign
11:20 a.m. Threats/harassment reported at gas station
11:25 a.m. Vehicle parked in bad spot, Whitney St.
1:08 p.m. Caller reports someone rude to her at gas station
1:10 p.m. Store owner reports customer who lost keys at store threatening to make complaint
2:18 p.m. Two calls regarding confused-looking elderly person by side of roadway, Main St.
2:19 p.m. Landscaper blowing leaves into Wachusett St.
3:00 p.m. Suspicious male came to home asking for money, Salisbury St.; advised of soliciting rules
3:02 p.m. Caller locked out of motor vehicle with child in vehicle
7:24 p.m. Individual going from home to home on Driftwood Dr. asking for room for rent; college interns; advised of more prudent methods
7:49 p.m. Individual loaded vehicle with plants and left without paying, Reservoir St.; misunderstanding
8:54 p.m. Caller reporting sister involved in domestic; wrong town, referred to Holland PD
9:03 p.m. Parties racing motorbikes, Wild Willow
10:34 p.m. Open driver side door in vehicle, Main St., no one around
Paxton
Monday, May 17
8:00 a.m. Female followed by large dog that won’t allow her to get into her car, Howard St.Tuesday, May 18
9:46 a.m. Suspicious unattended vehicle, Laurel St.6:25 p.m. Rutland PD requesting mutual aid for disturbance, Maple Ave
8:30 p.m. Caller requesting police assistance getting cars out of his driveway, Pleasant St.
Wednesday, May 19
4:43 p.m. Caller concerned about family ]member who may be threatening suicide. Wants police to check cemetery, Richards Ave. Will file missing person reportThursday, May 20
2:00 p.m. Police respond to call about group of youths behind bank, Pleasant St.4:34 p.m. Police assist at vehicle lockout at ball field, Pleasant St.
5:37 p.m. Caller lost her Irish setter, Nanigian Rd.
Friday, May 21
12:34 a.m. Possible disabled vehicle in parking lot, Pleasant St.12:56 a.m. Police check on vehicle beside road, no occupants, passenger side tires flat, Pleasant/Grove Sts.
9:21 a.m. Police assist with traffic while disabled vehicle is taken care
of, Pleasant St.
12:35 p.m. Pit bull barking “angrily” at people, Wildewood Dr.
4:24 p.m. Leicester PD reports vehicle with no one around near the reservoir, Reservoir Rd.
Saturday, May 22
10:45 a.m. Caller requests police assistance getting into her car, Pleasant St.3:28 p.m. Two Labradors in Rockland St. area
Sunday, May 23
2:27 a.m. Caller reports male walking in middle of road, appears to be staggering, Holden Rd. Police transport individual to Spencer town line6:10 p.m. Male operating dirt bike at high speed, Holbrook Ln.
8:40 p.m. Holden PD reports caller says she is being followed, would like an officer at her home, Maple St.
Princeton
Monday, May 17
8:54 a.m. Brown cloth bag lost from back of motorcycle, Rte. 140 between Sterling and Westminster9:21 a.m. Caller found yellow Lab in her yard. Will hold until owner picks up, Hubbardston Rd.
5:13 p.m. Caller reports gray, long-hair cat in area for month, Bigelow Rd.
5:40 p.m. Police locate unoccupied vehicle, Mountain/Gregory Rds.
Tuesday, May 18
10:24 a.m. Caller found homing pigeon, Hickory Dr.7:14 p.m. Three dead turkeys dumped on side of road where dead deer dumped before, Calamint Hill Rd. N
Wednesday, May 19
12:29 p.m. Dog hanging around store, Hubbardston Rd.Thursday, May 20
2:20 p.m. Beagle walking on Worcester Rd.5:30 p.m. Caller’s car locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.
6:20 p.m. Caller’s vehicle locked behind gate, Mountain Rd.
Friday, May 21
9:10 a.m. Two small animals in bush behind apartment, Mountain Rd.7:44 p.m. Caller heard gunshots past two nights from sportsman’s club, Rte. 140 N
Saturday, May 22
11:32 p.m. Two suspicious vehicles parked in lot at Leominster State ForestSunday, May 23
6:34 a.m. Sparking wire and burn marks on tree, Blood Rd.Rutland
Monday, May 17
9:57 a.m. Person at station to be fingerprinted, Main St.11:03 a.m. Loose boxer in road, Maple Ave.
6:26 p.m. Police go to Summerhill Dr. to preserve the peace
8:14 p.m. Person bitten by dog, Wachusett St.
9:01 p.m. Caller reports youths “tearing up the house.” Police talk to children, Locke Rd.
Tuesday, May 18
1:39 a.m. Suspicious truck, Patriot Ln. Person looking for equipment left on site8:23 a.m. Skunk living under caller’s house, Peters Ave.
8:52 a.m. Parent asking questions about school bus safety, E. County Rd.
8:55 a.m. Person at station reporting large group of feral cats living in neighborhood, Welch Ave.
3:45 p.m. Caller locked keys in her car, Central Tree Rd.
6:20 p.m. People yelling and screaming at each other, Maple Ave.
Wednesday, May 19
12:00 a.m. Person wants to speak with officer about suspicious vehicle following him, Main St.7:57 a.m. Loose cows, Pommogussett Rd.
8:11 a.m. Summons served, Main St.
8:19 a.m. Summons served, Summerhill Dr.
8:30 a.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Pleasantdale Rd.
8:51 a.m. Report of speeding school bus, passing cars, Main St.
10:20 a.m. Report that someone is burning construction material, Arline Dr.
10:45 a.m. Person looking for permission to place a storage POD partly on the street, Beechwood Dr.
11:12 a.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Athens Ave.
Thursday, May 20
9:46 a.m. Complaint that school bus cut person off as he was trying to pull into driveway, Main St.12:22 p.m. License plate found on Rail Trail
12:34 p.m. House egged, Wildbrook Dr.
2:40 p.m. Person wants to speak with animal control officer about dog bites, E. County Rd.
4:18 p.m. Person wants to speak with office regarding harrassment by neighbor, Valley View Cir.
4:21 p.m. Female walking unsteadily, Main St.
6:22 p.m. Caller hit dog, Main St.
10:39 p.m. Suspicious vehicles, Barre Paxton Rd.
Friday, May 21
11:12 a.m. Person at station with two insects he believes are Asian long-horned beetles. Turned over to tree warden9:50 p.m. Vehicle driving on loam hills on construction site, Carlson’s Way
Saturday, May 22
12:28 a.m. Someone’s ringing doorbells and running away, Wildebrook Dr.5:41 a.m. Small car in ditch, Maple Ave.
2:36 p.m. Car removed without authorization, Maple Ave.
3:19 p.m. Attempt to deliver summons, Athens Ave.
3:22 p.m. Summons delivered, Peters Way
3:29 p.m. Summons served, Cameron Dr.
4:27 p.m. Suspicious person selling products door-to-door, Paddock Rd.
8:05 p.m. Caller wants to file complaint about dirt bikes, River Rd.
8:55 p.m. Gun shots, Pommogussett Rd.
8:55 p.m. Complaint about four-wheelers up and down Morris Ln.
10:45 p.m. Kids running back and forth in front of cars, Maple Ave.
Sunday, May 23
9:08 a.m. Caller wants to know what to do with half-dead opossum, Pleasantdale Rd.9:22 a.m. Caller reports friend is “freaking out,” Maple Ave. Paxton PD called for assistance
11:39 a.m. Suspicious individual hanging around, Main St.
12:05 p.m. Person at station to speak with officer about earlier arrest, Main St.
Sterling
Monday, May 17
8:00 a.m. Animal control officer retrieves two kittens, Goulding Rd.8:54 a.m. Caller lost bag from back of motorcycle, Rte. 140
12:26 p.m. Caller requesting officer for dispute with neighbor who is throwing things onto her property, Princeton Rd.
8:20 p.m. Caller reports all selectmen signs have been taken from Rte. 140 area
9:36 p.m. Complaint about barking dog, children unable to sleep, Albright Rd.
9:59 p.m. Missing black terrier, Pamela Ln.
Tuesday, May 18
12:20 a.m. Several political signs in road, Greenland/Jewett rds.Wednesday, May 19
12:27 p.m. Officer wanted for unwanted male at business, Waushacum Ave.12:46 p.m. Dog, Chihuahua/terrier mix, running loose by old stone church in W. Boylston, animal control officer advised
10:38 p.m. Anonymous caller reporting aggressive pit bull, Pratts Jct. Rd.
Thursday, May 20
8:09 a.m. Very large turtle, with clumps of loam on its back, in caller’s yard, Chace Hill Rd.11:29 a.m. No-trespass order served, School St.
1:13 p.m. Police assist with traffic while DPW paints street lines, Main St.
1:48 p.m. Business owner requesting officer regarding no-trespass issue, Waushacum Ave. Male in parking lot waving arms and yelling
2:12 p.m. Assist DPW while lines are painted, Main St.
2:31 p.m. Assist DPW while lines are painted, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
6:53 p.m. Police disperse group of youths that had a fire going and another group of kids were trying to pick a fight in woods, Upper N. Row Rd.
Friday, May 21
12:54 a.m. Caller says another television had been left on his lawn, Redstone Pl. Same thing happened last week5:49 a.m. Police transport person to Sterling Rd. in Lancaster
9:51 a.m. Police check for feral kittens, Goulding Rd.
9:46 p.m. Police follow motorist with no tail lights home, Princeton Rd.
Saturday, May 22
2:52 p.m. Missing giant yellow Labrador from Lancaster3:23 p.m. Injured fox beside road, Worcester Rd.
Sunday, May 23
3:41 a.m. Loud gathering, possibly Quail Roost Rd.8:06 a.m. Missing yellow Labrador, Redemption Rock Trl.
1:57 p.m. Caller requesting assistance removing cat from tree, Mellon Hollow Rd.
11:56 p.m. Vehicle with lights off parked in roadway, Worcester Rd.
East meets west
On Sunday afternoon, we were talking about the latest craziness on the Korean peninsula. We wondered why it is that China kept backing North Korea when, it seemed, the larger country got nothing but grief and the small country got lots of aid and protection, no matter how stupidly it behaved. A small, nuclear-armed outlier nation was setting the agenda and was out of control.
On Monday, we find headlines such as this. Israeli Raid Complicates U.S. Ties and Push for Peace
On Monday, we find headlines such as this. Israeli Raid Complicates U.S. Ties and Push for Peace
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