Saturday, September 18, 2010
Researchers report "We don't know." Film at 11.
A recent Science Daily headline seems unambiguous:
Popular Supplements to Combat Joint Pain Do Not Work, Study Finds
Researchers, we're told, concluded that two supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, taken to relieve joint pain, do not work.
Reading on, however,we get less clarity. The story shows how the supplements are commonly recommended and even prescribed by physicians. Some patients lobby their insurance providers for reimbursement for the costs of these products.
Don't Reimburse for Popular Supplements, Researchers Recommend
BMJ-British Medical Journal. "Popular Supplements to Combat Joint Pain Do Not Work, Study Finds." ScienceDaily 17 September 2010. 18 September 2010.
Popular Supplements to Combat Joint Pain Do Not Work, Study Finds
Researchers, we're told, concluded that two supplements, glucosamine and chondroitin, taken to relieve joint pain, do not work.
Reading on, however,we get less clarity. The story shows how the supplements are commonly recommended and even prescribed by physicians. Some patients lobby their insurance providers for reimbursement for the costs of these products.
The authors say that results from existing trials about the effectiveness of glucosamine and chondroitin are conflicting. A large scale review of studies was therefore needed to determine whether or not the supplements work.Hmm. The preliminary review of the data shows inconclusive results. Granted, the researchers do say that there appears to be no discernible effect of the supplements on the joints themselves. The findings also show that the pain reduction is not statistically different from placebo.
Despite this finding, some patients are convinced that these preparations are beneficial, say the authors. They suggest this might be because of the natural course of osteoarthritis or the placebo effect.The story's real point, and the one that should have been reflected in the headline, is that there is not sufficient clinical data to warrant insurance reimbursements for these supplements. So, a better title might be:
Don't Reimburse for Popular Supplements, Researchers Recommend
BMJ-British Medical Journal. "Popular Supplements to Combat Joint Pain Do Not Work, Study Finds." ScienceDaily 17 September 2010. 18 September 2010
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 25 suspicious items this week.]
1:39 a.m. Loud party, Nola Dr.; individuals will quiet down
12:07 p.m. Nola Dr. resident reports egging incident; found whole egg, if PD can take fingerprints; unable to obtain fingerprints from eggs
12:43 p.m. Dog attack on Bullard St. reported; no injuries, dog knocked someone over
2:37 p.m. Small gang of youths setting up skateboard ramp, Bascom Pkwy.
2:46 p.m. Household items dumped off foot bridge, Main St.
5:17 p.m. Caller asking why Mass State Police helicopter flying around; advised to ask state police
5:33 p.m. Two small dogs loose, Main St.
11:28 p.m. Open door at business, Main St.; OK, owner there
5:53 a.m. Caller from Sawyer Ln. asking why tree was cut down
6:01 a.m. Caller wants to know if tree was homeowner’s, Sawyer Ln.
6:19 a.m. Caller heard gunshots, Lowell Ave.
7:48 a.m. Greystone Ave. resident concerned about the amount of traffic from detour
8:35 a.m. Oregon Trl. resident wants extra patrols for speeders trying to beat school bus
9:56 a.m. Caller regarding road closed and confusion regarding route
7:12 p.m. Young child running in and out of traffic, Broad St.
11:54 p. m. Vehicle at town pool lot, no one around
5:55 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Reservoir St.
8:15 a.m. Vehicle rear-ended tractor trailer taking illegal turn
10:32 a.m. Walk-in reports someone stuck a lot of forks in her lawn
11:35 a.m. Wrong-way operator, Shrewsbury St.
12:45 p.m. Suspicious Ninja-style motorcycle, Sycamore Dr.
1:04 p.m. Two suspicious males taking photographs, Pilgrim Dr.
1:54 p.m. Suspicious male seemed to be casing store
5:22 p.m. Male party possibly sleeping in vehicle on Reservoir St.; OK, reading book
6:38 p.m. Dog struck, Heather Cir.
7:29 p.m. Resident reports rabid raccoon on deck; ran into woods, Malden St.
9:18 p.m. Vehicle taking pictures of buildings and looking into windows, Main St.
10:50 a.m. Suspicious truck, Main St.
11:48 a.m. Car hit tree over rock wall, Reservoir St.
2:36 p.m. Fox trying to fight with dogs, Salisbury St.
5:17 p.m. Suspicious fox behind condos, Salisbury St.
8:32 a.m. Black bear in yard, Tannery Dr.
8:58 a.m. Disabled bus on Main St. with children inside
10:24 a.m. Stop sign on Quinapoxet St. spray painted; sign on Main St. falling over
3:58 p.m. Bus struck tree branch, Main St.
4:25 p.m. Bear in yard eating trash, Windy Ridge Rd.
5:15 p.m. Deceased bobcat in Newell Rd.
6:00 p.m. Well-being check for Broad St. residents; OK, not home
9:11 p.m. Custodian at Mountview requesting assistance with getting youths to leave property
1:34 a.m. Truck spinning wheels and playing loud music, Main St.
7:25 a.m. Caller questioning gun shots near Union Pond; advised hunting season for bear and goose
7:56 a.m. Caller regarding lost German shepherd, Mill St.; advised brought to humane society
9:58 a.m. Suspicious person going door to door, Holden St. reading Bible; asked to check in with police next time
12:36 p.m. Loose dog, Mason Rd.
1:51 p.m. Skateboard stolen off lawn, Towle Dr.; later returned
4:44 p.m. Two dogs found, Princeton St.
7:07 p.m. Caller complaining too late for candidate going door to door
9:21 p.m. Kids attempting to gain entry to utility box, Main St./Colonial Dr.
9:36 p.m. Suspicious males in vehicle with beers, Main St.
1:23 a.m. Suspicious incident, Wachusett St.
2:20 p.m. Cow bell being rung on every big Patriots play, Windy Ridge Rd
2:22 p.m. 911 call about four juveniles asking people to buy them cigarettes
5:25 p.m. Suspicious kids in lot on Holden St. building fire; dispersed
7:01 p.m. Shrewsbury St. resident reports vehicle parked on property since this morning
7:36 p.m. Elderly female called in need of help, Winfield Rd.; didn’t want to answer questions
10:35 p.m. Difficult patient calling, Boyden Rd.
2:51 p.m. Wires buzzing and arcing, Holden Rd.
3:08 p.m. Caller’s dog attacked second time by another dog, Keep Ave.
11:11 p.m. Possible dead dog, Rte. 122 near Worcester line; was dead fox
6:10 p.m. Suspicious parked vehicle, Suomi St.
9:40 p.m. Caller heard engine revving for 15-20 minutes, Jefferson Dr.
11:18 p.m. Rutland PD requests officer for large party, Maple Ave.
2:57 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle backed up to another vehicle at residence, Baxter Dr.
4:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at building, Pleasant St.
5:34 p.m. Female going into buses and locking doors, Pleasant St.
6:44 p.m. Verbal altercation outside residence, Baxter Dr.
1:54 p.m. Car on fire, Pleasant St./Turkey Hill Rd. Found to be in Rutland
3:10 p.m. Police assist lost motorist, Fitchburg Rd.
3:19 p.m. Report of gun shots close to home, Calamint Hill Rd. North
5:58 p.m. Police transport individual to business to wait for ride, Hubbardston Road
4:01 p.m. Bear in yard off and on all week, Lyons Rd.
5:36 p.m. Bear in yard, Calamint Hill Rd. N
11:59 a.m. Gray and white cat missing, Oak Cir.
8:02 a.m. Orange tiger cat found, Calamint Hill Rd. N
2:10 p.m. Suspicious male, Mirick Rd.
5:39 p.m. Emus attacked by coyote; one killed, another injured and loose in neighborhood, Wheeler Rd.
10:35 p.m. Police assist at medical call, Lovers Ln.
8:42 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Arline Dr.
8:43 a.m Breaking/entering auto, Bethany Dr.
9:13 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Clearview Rd.
9:55 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Kyle Hunter Cir.
10:48 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Valley View Cir.
11:24 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Valley View Cir.
11:30 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Bethany Dr.
11:40 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Arline Dr.
12:00 p.m. Walk-in, breaking/entering auto, Simon Davis Dr.
1:49 p.m. Breaking/entering auto, Pommogussett Rd.
2:47 p.m. Four-wheelers on Glenwood Rd.
6:53 p.m. Walk-in to talk about ongoing neighbor issue
7:39 p.m. Report of fireworks near pool area, Maple Ave
7:40 a.m. Men hunting on posted family land, Glenwood/Wheeler Rds.
10:13 a.m. Highway superintendent requests officer to view sign placed by relative of landowner, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:44 p.m. Party requesting to speak with officer regarding numerous problems with business owner, Barre Paxton Rd.
6:02 p.m. Loose dog in yard, Maple Spring Dr.
6:26 p.m. Business owner requests officer at his property
6:27 p.m. Complaint of at least six teenagers on playground equipment, using very inappropriate language
6:59 p.m. Owner does not want to make formal complaint about female at his place of business
7:50 p.m. Suspicious white SUV in Grange parking lot. Occupants were checking their tree stands for hunting season
9:31 a.m. Request to speak with officer regarding car that local garage will not release, Barre Paxton Rd.
2:00 p.m. Party inquiring if her neighbor’s dog has been found, no record of dog missing
6:14 p.m. White SUV with Conn. plates parked in corn field, Main St.
10:31 p.m. Staff member reporting suspicious person in back of residence, Maple Ave.
5:27 p.m. Dog barked at man in driveway @
3:30 a.m. Party yelled at man and he ran off, Maple Ave. Man is back in area
7:01 p.m. Missing German shepherd, Glenwood Rd.
11:08 p.m. Loud gathering, Maple Ave.
9:54 a.m. Walk-in to surrender knives that belonged to his son who no longer lives there
11:10 a.m. German shepherd found, Dowd’s Ln.
12:42 p.m. Caller reports bobcat is living in wooded area behind her house, Forest Hill Dr.
5:50 p.m. Caller reporting silver minivan with Cape and islands plate pulled in between two garages, drove away when he approached. Car occupied by dark-haired male, early 30s
6:23 p.m. Complaint about parking at Central and Naquag schools
10:15 p.m. Caller complaining that someone has been singing in the woods across from her residence for quite a while, Turkey Hill Rd.
2:52 a.m. Caller’s neighbor ringing his doorbell, looking for his dog, Campbell St.
8:37 a.m. Injured goose on side of Pommogussett Rd.
8:39 a.m. Private investigations in area, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Emerald Rd.
10:00 a.m. Walk-in says will be soliciting window sales for two hours, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Walk-in reporting will be conducting private investigations, Main St.
5:23 p.m. Scarecrows taken, Prospect St.
8:01 p.m. Loud party, E. County Rd.
8:04 a.m. Lost dog, Justice Hill Cutoff Rd.
12:41 p.m. Three vehicles with boat trailers parked in lot without proper resident/visitor tags, Hall Ave. Citation issued.
10:40 a.m. Hawk in closed-in porch, Kendall Hill Rd.; removed by animal control officer
12:23 p.m. Caller followed home by two dogs, Lakeshore Dr.
2:45 p.m. Unoccupied motor vehicle parked in pull-off area, Greenland Rd.
6:01 p.m. Caller discovered trail cut on her property, Colby Rd.
4:16 p.m. Loose horse, Rowley Hill Rd.
9:58 a.m. Unattended bicycle off roadway, laid down as if hidden, Boutelle/Bean Rds.
11:48 p.m. Suspicious activity, Acorn Way
8:19 a.m. Motor vehicle at vacant house with recent copper theft, Redemption Rock Trail. OK, friends of owners making repairs
3:12 p.m. Requesting police escort to fairgrounds, Main St.
3:54 p.m. Missing dogs, Kendall Hill Rd.
10:06 a.m. Loose dogs in yard, Rugg Rd.
2:41 p.m. Suspicious youths got out of vehicles and walked between two houses toward power lines, Quail Roost Dr.
12:47 a.m. Caller hears Vuvuzela horn again, Leominster Rd.
11:03 a.m. Loose dog, Tanglewood Rd.
4:14 p.m. Loose dog, Bean Rd.
4:53 p.m. Loose dog still in yard, Bean Rd.
10:13 p.m. Loud disturbance, Redemption Rock Trail
[Editor's note: There were 25 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday, September 6
1:35 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Newell Rd.; looking for co-worker’s residence1:39 a.m. Loud party, Nola Dr.; individuals will quiet down
12:07 p.m. Nola Dr. resident reports egging incident; found whole egg, if PD can take fingerprints; unable to obtain fingerprints from eggs
12:43 p.m. Dog attack on Bullard St. reported; no injuries, dog knocked someone over
2:37 p.m. Small gang of youths setting up skateboard ramp, Bascom Pkwy.
2:46 p.m. Household items dumped off foot bridge, Main St.
5:17 p.m. Caller asking why Mass State Police helicopter flying around; advised to ask state police
5:33 p.m. Two small dogs loose, Main St.
11:28 p.m. Open door at business, Main St.; OK, owner there
Tuesday, September 7
4:27 a.m. Tree blocking roadway, Sawyer Ln.5:53 a.m. Caller from Sawyer Ln. asking why tree was cut down
6:01 a.m. Caller wants to know if tree was homeowner’s, Sawyer Ln.
6:19 a.m. Caller heard gunshots, Lowell Ave.
7:48 a.m. Greystone Ave. resident concerned about the amount of traffic from detour
8:35 a.m. Oregon Trl. resident wants extra patrols for speeders trying to beat school bus
9:56 a.m. Caller regarding road closed and confusion regarding route
7:12 p.m. Young child running in and out of traffic, Broad St.
11:54 p. m. Vehicle at town pool lot, no one around
Wednesday, September 8
12:19 a.m. Two suspicious people walking on Doyle Rd.5:55 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Reservoir St.
8:15 a.m. Vehicle rear-ended tractor trailer taking illegal turn
10:32 a.m. Walk-in reports someone stuck a lot of forks in her lawn
11:35 a.m. Wrong-way operator, Shrewsbury St.
12:45 p.m. Suspicious Ninja-style motorcycle, Sycamore Dr.
1:04 p.m. Two suspicious males taking photographs, Pilgrim Dr.
1:54 p.m. Suspicious male seemed to be casing store
5:22 p.m. Male party possibly sleeping in vehicle on Reservoir St.; OK, reading book
6:38 p.m. Dog struck, Heather Cir.
7:29 p.m. Resident reports rabid raccoon on deck; ran into woods, Malden St.
9:18 p.m. Vehicle taking pictures of buildings and looking into windows, Main St.
Thursday, September 9
9:11 a.m. Dog hanging out of window, Park Ave.; owner arrived and freed dog10:50 a.m. Suspicious truck, Main St.
11:48 a.m. Car hit tree over rock wall, Reservoir St.
2:36 p.m. Fox trying to fight with dogs, Salisbury St.
5:17 p.m. Suspicious fox behind condos, Salisbury St.
Friday, September 10
8:28 a.m. Large black bear in yard, Slipper Hill Ln.8:32 a.m. Black bear in yard, Tannery Dr.
8:58 a.m. Disabled bus on Main St. with children inside
10:24 a.m. Stop sign on Quinapoxet St. spray painted; sign on Main St. falling over
3:58 p.m. Bus struck tree branch, Main St.
4:25 p.m. Bear in yard eating trash, Windy Ridge Rd.
5:15 p.m. Deceased bobcat in Newell Rd.
6:00 p.m. Well-being check for Broad St. residents; OK, not home
9:11 p.m. Custodian at Mountview requesting assistance with getting youths to leave property
Saturday, Sept. 11
12:58 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Reservoir St.1:34 a.m. Truck spinning wheels and playing loud music, Main St.
7:25 a.m. Caller questioning gun shots near Union Pond; advised hunting season for bear and goose
7:56 a.m. Caller regarding lost German shepherd, Mill St.; advised brought to humane society
9:58 a.m. Suspicious person going door to door, Holden St. reading Bible; asked to check in with police next time
12:36 p.m. Loose dog, Mason Rd.
1:51 p.m. Skateboard stolen off lawn, Towle Dr.; later returned
4:44 p.m. Two dogs found, Princeton St.
7:07 p.m. Caller complaining too late for candidate going door to door
9:21 p.m. Kids attempting to gain entry to utility box, Main St./Colonial Dr.
9:36 p.m. Suspicious males in vehicle with beers, Main St.
Sunday, September 12
1:04 a.m. Loud party, Birchwood Dr.1:23 a.m. Suspicious incident, Wachusett St.
2:20 p.m. Cow bell being rung on every big Patriots play, Windy Ridge Rd
2:22 p.m. 911 call about four juveniles asking people to buy them cigarettes
5:25 p.m. Suspicious kids in lot on Holden St. building fire; dispersed
7:01 p.m. Shrewsbury St. resident reports vehicle parked on property since this morning
7:36 p.m. Elderly female called in need of help, Winfield Rd.; didn’t want to answer questions
10:35 p.m. Difficult patient calling, Boyden Rd.
Paxton
Monday, September 6
6:58 a.m. No power, possible transformer problem, Grove St.2:51 p.m. Wires buzzing and arcing, Holden Rd.
3:08 p.m. Caller’s dog attacked second time by another dog, Keep Ave.
11:11 p.m. Possible dead dog, Rte. 122 near Worcester line; was dead fox
Tuesday, September 7
10:48 a.m. Van with two flat tires in bad location, Indian Hill Rd.6:10 p.m. Suspicious parked vehicle, Suomi St.
Wednesday, September 8
3:15 p.m. Caller says car swerved toward her, forcing her off the road, Sunset Ln. Requests extra patrolsThursday, September 9
3:23 p.m. Caller that reported dog attack hasn’t heard from animal control officer, Keep Ave.9:40 p.m. Caller heard engine revving for 15-20 minutes, Jefferson Dr.
11:18 p.m. Rutland PD requests officer for large party, Maple Ave.
Friday, September 10
8:30 a.m. Person found $40 in the roadway at bus stop, Grove St./Glen Ellen Rd.2:57 p.m. Police check on suspicious vehicle backed up to another vehicle at residence, Baxter Dr.
4:59 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked at building, Pleasant St.
5:34 p.m. Female going into buses and locking doors, Pleasant St.
6:44 p.m. Verbal altercation outside residence, Baxter Dr.
Saturday, September 11
1:57 a.m. Suspicious youths, Mower St., when confronted, took off in vehicle. Several calls about gunshots and car horn1:54 p.m. Car on fire, Pleasant St./Turkey Hill Rd. Found to be in Rutland
Sunday, September 12
12:07 p.m. Vehicle tailgating caller and making gestures, Pleasant St.Princeton
Monday, September, 6
4:49 a.m. Gun shots, Mountain Rd.3:10 p.m. Police assist lost motorist, Fitchburg Rd.
3:19 p.m. Report of gun shots close to home, Calamint Hill Rd. North
5:58 p.m. Police transport individual to business to wait for ride, Hubbardston Road
Tuesday, September 7
5:46 p.m. Bear in yard, Whitaker Ln.Wednesday, September 8
6:09 a.m. Police remove large branch from roadway, Gates Rd.4:01 p.m. Bear in yard off and on all week, Lyons Rd.
5:36 p.m. Bear in yard, Calamint Hill Rd. N
Thursday, September 9
8:00 a.m. Bear with tag in ear in back yard, Lovers Ln.11:59 a.m. Gray and white cat missing, Oak Cir.
Friday, September 10
5:57 a.m. German shepherd found, Dowds Ln.8:02 a.m. Orange tiger cat found, Calamint Hill Rd. N
Saturday, September 11
3:49 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Mountain Rd.Sunday, September 12
2:10 p.m. Suspicious male, Mirick Rd.
5:39 p.m. Emus attacked by coyote; one killed, another injured and loose in neighborhood, Wheeler Rd.
10:35 p.m. Police assist at medical call, Lovers Ln.
Rutland
Monday, September 6
7:08 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Arline Dr.8:42 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Arline Dr.
8:43 a.m Breaking/entering auto, Bethany Dr.
9:13 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Clearview Rd.
9:55 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Kyle Hunter Cir.
10:48 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Valley View Cir.
11:24 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Valley View Cir.
11:30 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Bethany Dr.
11:40 a.m. Breaking/entering auto, Arline Dr.
12:00 p.m. Walk-in, breaking/entering auto, Simon Davis Dr.
1:49 p.m. Breaking/entering auto, Pommogussett Rd.
2:47 p.m. Four-wheelers on Glenwood Rd.
6:53 p.m. Walk-in to talk about ongoing neighbor issue
7:39 p.m. Report of fireworks near pool area, Maple Ave
Tuesday, September 7
6:54 a.m. Black bear in yard, River Rd.7:40 a.m. Men hunting on posted family land, Glenwood/Wheeler Rds.
10:13 a.m. Highway superintendent requests officer to view sign placed by relative of landowner, Turkey Hill Rd.
5:44 p.m. Party requesting to speak with officer regarding numerous problems with business owner, Barre Paxton Rd.
6:02 p.m. Loose dog in yard, Maple Spring Dr.
6:26 p.m. Business owner requests officer at his property
6:27 p.m. Complaint of at least six teenagers on playground equipment, using very inappropriate language
6:59 p.m. Owner does not want to make formal complaint about female at his place of business
7:50 p.m. Suspicious white SUV in Grange parking lot. Occupants were checking their tree stands for hunting season
Wednesday, September 8
8:50 a.m. Walk-in reporting that school bus that picks up children on Emerald Ave is leaking, possibly diesel fuel9:31 a.m. Request to speak with officer regarding car that local garage will not release, Barre Paxton Rd.
2:00 p.m. Party inquiring if her neighbor’s dog has been found, no record of dog missing
6:14 p.m. White SUV with Conn. plates parked in corn field, Main St.
10:31 p.m. Staff member reporting suspicious person in back of residence, Maple Ave.
Thursday, September 9
9:37 a.m. Barking dog, Newman Dr.5:27 p.m. Dog barked at man in driveway @
3:30 a.m. Party yelled at man and he ran off, Maple Ave. Man is back in area
7:01 p.m. Missing German shepherd, Glenwood Rd.
11:08 p.m. Loud gathering, Maple Ave.
Friday, September 10
12:05 a.m. Same loud gathering, Maple Ave.9:54 a.m. Walk-in to surrender knives that belonged to his son who no longer lives there
11:10 a.m. German shepherd found, Dowd’s Ln.
12:42 p.m. Caller reports bobcat is living in wooded area behind her house, Forest Hill Dr.
5:50 p.m. Caller reporting silver minivan with Cape and islands plate pulled in between two garages, drove away when he approached. Car occupied by dark-haired male, early 30s
6:23 p.m. Complaint about parking at Central and Naquag schools
10:15 p.m. Caller complaining that someone has been singing in the woods across from her residence for quite a while, Turkey Hill Rd.
Saturday, September 11
1:17 a.m. Suspicious persons, Glenwood Rd.2:52 a.m. Caller’s neighbor ringing his doorbell, looking for his dog, Campbell St.
8:37 a.m. Injured goose on side of Pommogussett Rd.
8:39 a.m. Private investigations in area, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., Emerald Rd.
10:00 a.m. Walk-in says will be soliciting window sales for two hours, Main St.
12:23 p.m. Walk-in reporting will be conducting private investigations, Main St.
5:23 p.m. Scarecrows taken, Prospect St.
8:01 p.m. Loud party, E. County Rd.
Sunday, September 12
12:05 p.m. Caller reporting large hole next to storm drain, Beechwood Rd.Sterling
Monday, September 6
1:02 a.m. Caller saw two carloads of kids run to their cars, Deborah Ln.8:04 a.m. Lost dog, Justice Hill Cutoff Rd.
12:41 p.m. Three vehicles with boat trailers parked in lot without proper resident/visitor tags, Hall Ave. Citation issued.
Tuesday, September 7
1:10 a.m. Vehicle full of people parked with no lights,; same thing happened last night, Patriots Way. Parties moved along.10:40 a.m. Hawk in closed-in porch, Kendall Hill Rd.; removed by animal control officer
12:23 p.m. Caller followed home by two dogs, Lakeshore Dr.
2:45 p.m. Unoccupied motor vehicle parked in pull-off area, Greenland Rd.
6:01 p.m. Caller discovered trail cut on her property, Colby Rd.
Wednesday, September 8
1:31 p.m. Loose cow in yard, Princeton Rd.4:16 p.m. Loose horse, Rowley Hill Rd.
Thursday, September 9
9:54 a.m. Walk-in to speak to officer regarding ongoing situation9:58 a.m. Unattended bicycle off roadway, laid down as if hidden, Boutelle/Bean Rds.
11:48 p.m. Suspicious activity, Acorn Way
Friday, September 10
1:02 a.m. Suspicious activity, Leominster Rd.8:19 a.m. Motor vehicle at vacant house with recent copper theft, Redemption Rock Trail. OK, friends of owners making repairs
3:12 p.m. Requesting police escort to fairgrounds, Main St.
3:54 p.m. Missing dogs, Kendall Hill Rd.
Saturday, September 11
10:06 a.m. Loose dogs in yard, Rugg Rd.
2:41 p.m. Suspicious youths got out of vehicles and walked between two houses toward power lines, Quail Roost Dr.
Sunday, September 12
12:02 a.m. Caller unable to sleep because someone blowing a Vuvuzela horn repeatedly, Leominster Rd.12:47 a.m. Caller hears Vuvuzela horn again, Leominster Rd.
11:03 a.m. Loose dog, Tanglewood Rd.
4:14 p.m. Loose dog, Bean Rd.
4:53 p.m. Loose dog still in yard, Bean Rd.
10:13 p.m. Loud disturbance, Redemption Rock Trail
Friday, September 17, 2010
Hurricane Karl
Hurricane Karl made it to major hurricane status, Category 3. According to the definition from NOAA, a Category Three Hurricane has sustained winds of 111-130 mph, 96-113 kt, or 178-209 km/hr. Severity means that Devastating damage will occur.
Let's hope not. The forecast puts Karl onto the Mexican coast mid-day today.
Let's hope not. The forecast puts Karl onto the Mexican coast mid-day today.
via Tropical Weather : Weather Underground
A note on names.
A note on names.
- There was another Hurricane Karl back in 1998. It didn't amount to much.
- There are six sets of names for Atlantic hurricanes. The names are used in cycle unless one is particularly devastating. Then, the name is retired. For that reason, there will be only one Katrina, Hortense, Klaus, or Bob.
- Hurricanes before 1950 didn't have names. The phonetic alphabet (Able, Baker, Charley) was used initially. Starting in 1953, the storms were given women's names. The common comment then was that the storms were unpredictable in direction or intensity. Possibly responding to a dope-slap from some meteorologist's mother, male names were introduced, first in the Pacific.
Wisecracks
Went to the opening of Wisecracks Comedy Clubs at the Wong Dynasty last night. Yes, folks will be astonished to know that we were out past nine o'clock any night, let alone a weeknight. Truth was, we started out to see the Last Stand at the Little Bighorn presentation at the American Antiquarian Society, but the place was full. (The fire marshal, we were told, wouldn't let any more people in.) When we pulled in to the parking lot at the Wong, we were pleasantly surprised to see Mike and Lynn's car there. We sat with them at the show.
Anyway, good show with young talent working out new routines and personas. Smith himself was very funny with a mix of physical comedy, interaction with Ziggy (a drunk who wandered in from the bar), and new material. (It worked well when, after reading his notes, he said, "That's all I've got on that so far.")
Some of the humor is, well, let's say, I don't think that I've gone there with my mother. But, then, Mike was there with his mother. And, one of the performers is the same age and goes to the same school as our grandson. Oh, and, the aforementioned Ziggy hit on Sandra a couple of times. The night had the potential for getting weird, but didn't.
I went there as a guy on on a night out with his wife, not as a reporter or blogger, so I didn't catch the names of all of the performers. Sorry, guys. You know who you are and you brought good stuff.
Anyway, good show with young talent working out new routines and personas. Smith himself was very funny with a mix of physical comedy, interaction with Ziggy (a drunk who wandered in from the bar), and new material. (It worked well when, after reading his notes, he said, "That's all I've got on that so far.")
Some of the humor is, well, let's say, I don't think that I've gone there with my mother. But, then, Mike was there with his mother. And, one of the performers is the same age and goes to the same school as our grandson. Oh, and, the aforementioned Ziggy hit on Sandra a couple of times. The night had the potential for getting weird, but didn't.
I went there as a guy on on a night out with his wife, not as a reporter or blogger, so I didn't catch the names of all of the performers. Sorry, guys. You know who you are and you brought good stuff.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
They don't know what they're missing
While the Boston Globe reports that students are bypassing their local university system for far-off places (Hampered by years of cuts, Amherst campus struggles to draw ranking Bay State students), the same Globe, by way of the Telegram, quotes a Times of London story that puts the UMass system among the world's elite educational institutions - UMass ranked as one of top 200 universities worldwide. (The Times list is here - University top 200 in full - Times Online)
Granted, the schools mentioned in the earlier Globe article, such as Michigan and North Carolina, ranked higher than UMass. But, given that the tuition costs are double at the out-of-state schools, well, you do the math.
Granted, the schools mentioned in the earlier Globe article, such as Michigan and North Carolina, ranked higher than UMass. But, given that the tuition costs are double at the out-of-state schools, well, you do the math.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
From the Roman Hruska "Regressing to the Mean" files
Delaware Republican senatorial candidate Christine O'Donnell did not receive the degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University because she'd not paid her tuition. A cached copy of her campaign web site states: In 1993, I participated in my school’s Cap and Gown ceremony. Yet, the “diploma” in my hand was actually a bursar’s bill for outstanding tuition payments. (The current version of the web site, Christine O'Donnell for U.S. Senate — Fighting For The First State, has no content behind it, except for a link for donations.)
The difficulty that she had with her tuition and student loan loan have become a virtue.
Senator Roman Hruska, R-Nebraska, in defense of accusations against Supreme Court nominee Harold Carswell that Carswell was a mediocre intellect, famously said, "Even if he is mediocre there are a lot of mediocre judges and people and lawyers. They are entitled to a little representation, aren't they, and a little chance? We can't have all Brandeises, Cardozos, and Frankfurters, and stuff like that there." -- http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Nominations.htm
The difficulty that she had with her tuition and student loan loan have become a virtue.
“It took me 12 years to pay off my college degree, my college loans,” she said. “I’m not a trust-fund baby. Most Delawareans can relate to having to work hard to pay for their college education. I was never dishonest about that.”It reminds me of Sarah Palin's defense of Bristol Palin's out-of-wedlock sexual activity and child-birth as strong pro-life statement.
Senator Roman Hruska, R-Nebraska, in defense of accusations against Supreme Court nominee Harold Carswell that Carswell was a mediocre intellect, famously said, "Even if he is mediocre there are a lot of mediocre judges and people and lawyers. They are entitled to a little representation, aren't they, and a little chance? We can't have all Brandeises, Cardozos, and Frankfurters, and stuff like that there." -- http://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Nominations.htm
Ideas thrive when unemcumbered by facts
So, I have this project for school. Last night, as I'm skimmed several of the books that will become part of the bibliography, I realized a few things. (The details of the project are interesting, but not essential to my insight.)
Dunno. What started out as a Thus-and-such for Dummies
via GlitterBell.com
is turning into the Fall 2010 issue of Modern Jackass.
via “Modern Jackass,” Nancy Updike and Ira Glass « BLOGJAM AND WIKIWORLD COMICS by Greg Williams
- The current literature covers the topic pretty well.
The major flaw that I've found in one of the key books relates to the quality of typography in the table of contents. The text doesn't quite line up in bulleted lists. (This appears to have been corrected in a later edition.) - I can work very hard and, at best, produce a mediocre result.
If the goal was just to write a paper, I could that. The goal, however, was to produce something useful to other people and groups. They would be better served by using the materials already available. - What seemed like a great project yesterday morning is, now, the inspiration for a lot of bad words.
Dunno. What started out as a Thus-and-such for Dummies
via GlitterBell.com
is turning into the Fall 2010 issue of Modern Jackass.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Saturday's news today
Our local pay-walled daily put up a short news item about a woman who'd been shot by a BB or pellet gun.
Note the T&G symbol, meaning that this is local content for which you have to be a subscriber to view the story.
Fox 25 had the story Saturday evening.
Fox 25 had the story Saturday evening.
Primary election news in Massachusetts
Secretary of State William Galvin predicts light voter participation in today's primary election. Granted, there are few statewide contests to generate excitement. The top of the ticket is settled for Democrats, Republicans, and independents. Some local folks are running for the down-ballot positions of treasurer and auditor. (See Elections: 2010 Democratic Primary Candidates and Elections: 2010 Republican Primary Candidates.)
Nonetheless, with the election as a major civic event and with all else going on in the nation and the world, you might wonder why Fox 25 led last night's newscast with a 1:57 story about a Needham family dog that was shot and killed by a pellet gun.
Boston's two dailies don't acquit themselves very well, either.
It's a theme that we'll come back to often. The media doesn't tell us what to think, but they do tell us what to think about.
Nonetheless, with the election as a major civic event and with all else going on in the nation and the world, you might wonder why Fox 25 led last night's newscast with a 1:57 story about a Needham family dog that was shot and killed by a pellet gun.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Crime in suburbia
From The Landmark (subscription required):
[Editor's note: There were 26 suspicious items this week.]
3:26 p.m. Caller reports acquaintance purchased vehicle from couple in Holden and never re-registered vehicle in his own name
3:42 p.m. Erratic driver, Shrewsbury St.
3:54 p.m. Erratic driver, Main St.
7:23 p.m. Dog hit by car, Shrewsbury St.
7:28 p.m. Water main break, Homestead Rd.; several reports of brown water
7:50 p.m. Unsupervised minor off Newell Rd. building teepee
7:05 a.m. Four people reported sleeping in woods, Nelson St.; not sleeping, tree crews spraying for beetles
7:52 a.m. Avery Heights day care owner concerned about speeding cars
12:32 p.m. Caller says she saw a UFO a week ago
12:57 p.m. Caller concerned about speed limits in town
1:35 p.m. Questions about construction on Reservoir St.
3:47 p.m. Possible abandoned motor vehicle, Holden St.
5:45 p.m. Sick animal, S. View Rd.
6:55 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Nichols St.; one reports other is drunk
9:00 p.m. Broken bottles in front of St. Mary’s Church
8:33 a.m. Sign at Pinecroft Ave./Cook St. bent
8:34 a.m. Someone attempted to egg caller’s motor vehicle
9:40 a.m. Brunnell Dr. resident reports vehicle traveling down that road to avoid detour
11:14 p.m. Dog bite investigation, Lovell Rd.
1:33 p.m. Manning St. resident fought with spouse and now walking to Leominster
2:21 p.m. Parties advised to move along from business, Main St.
5:35 p.m. Truck with black exhaust, Manning St.
11:35 p.m. Suspicious vehicles behind business, Main St.; OK, looking at lease property
7:56 a.m. Upset driver behind school bus, Sherwood Hill Rd.
9:06 a.m. Vehicles driving around school bus, Main St.
10:24 a.m. Truck lost lawnmower, Shrewsbury St.
12:47 p.m. Person ran away from vehicle, leaving female crying, Rte. 68
1:27 p.m. Two men fighting at liquor store
3:08 p.m. Resident found bag of K9 fecal matter on roof, Steele St.
5:39 p.m. Sign blocking view of traffic, Marlen Rd.
8:23 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Jennifer Dr.
9:54 a.m. Lost dog reported; found at 10 a.m.
2:11 p.m. Inquiry about truancy over age 16
2:15 p.m. Possible water main break, Lincoln Ave.; just resident emptying pool
4:57 p.m. Suspicious people walking dog on railroad tracks off Salisbury St. and breaking things; advised to stay off tracks
5:27 p.m. Suspicious person, Surrey Ln.
6:33 p.m. Lost dog reported; located at 9:26 p.m.
9:47 p.m. Teens on top of wall throwing things in roadway and harassing homes, Main St.; apprehended and required to clean up roadway; parents to pick them up
11:46 p.m. Suspicious kids with skateboards at business, Main St.
10:33 p.m. Suspicious youths loitering on Main St.; waiting for a ride
11:40 p.m. Vehicle egged on Nola Dr. by individuals in vehicle
11:51 a.m. Suspicious auto, Nanigian Rd.
12:50 p.m. Possible injured turkey, South Rd.
4:02 p.m. Request to speak to officer about drunk male walking down West St.; does not appear impaired
6:13 p.m. Someone shooting off fireworks, Ashwood Rd.
7:36 p.m. Suspicious people in “huddle” in Worcester County Memorial Park
6:31 p.m. Suspicious person selling cleaning products, Brigham Rd.
7:25 p.m. Aggressive solicitor in area, Burtenmar Cir.
3:48 p.m. 911 caller requesting police officer to pizza place in Holden for deaf person; unknown reason
5:54 p.m. 911 caller from Holden reporting power outage; given Holden number
7:37 p.m. Davis Hill Rd. resident reports solicitor in neighborhood
4:16 p.m. Dead skunk reported again; resident wants it picked up because of smell
7:40 p.m. Solicitors in area, Camp St.
8:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Sawmill Rd., Moore State Park
9:22 p.m. Checking on vehicle at farm stand
7:21 p.m. Complaint from Richards Ave. resident regarding solicitors giving homeowners a hard time
4:36 p.m. 911 hang up; child playing with phone
5:10 p.m. Report of male tampering with water spigots at cemetery
7:47 p.m. Deer struck, Richards Ave.
9:13 a.m. Male walking up and down Rte. 62 since 5 a.m. Police transport to Clinton
7:26 p.m. Dog chased large bear into woods, Calamint Hill Rd. N
11:18 p.m. Police transport female from Main St. to Old Brooks Station Rd.
10:24 a.m. Wallet found on E. County Rd. in Rutland turned in at Princeton station
1:22 p.m. Police requested at state reservation for people on motorcycles trying to use closed road, Mountain Rd.
8:12 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Bullard Rd.
9:10 p.m. Gunshots, Rte. 140 N area
3:23 p.m. Officer requested to remove people in canoe from pond, Bullard Rd.
5:34 p.m. Hose in back yard cut, officer requested, Juniper Ln.
3:19 p.m. Kids throwing water balloons at passing traffic, Main St.
3:34 p.m. Couches dumped on side of E. Hill Rd.
4:15 p.m. Suspicious male selling product door-to-door, Oakridge Dr.
4:29 p.m. Suspicious male going door-to-door trying to sell product in spray bottle, Clearview Rd.
4:42 p.m. Person at station to report large fight at school, Main St.
5:42 p.m. Suspicious male trying to sell cleaning solution, Main St.
8:10 p.m. Newborn kitten under car, Victoria Ave.
12:33 p.m. Barking dog complaint, Blueberry Ln.
3:10 p.m. “Very pushy” solicitor going door-todoor, Joanna Dr.
4:42 p.m. Door-to-door salesman harassing people, Brook Haven Dr.
5:51 p.m. Black bear in back yard, E. County Rd.
12:50 p.m. Clipboard found in road, Carly Cir.
4:46 p.m. Large black bear on back deck of home, Paddock Rd.
7:10 p.m. Suspicious phone call, Glenwood Rd.
8:34 p.m. Officer requested, tenants moved out and left items behind, Maple Ave.
3:37 p.m. Two cats missing, Ridge Rd.
11:17 p.m. Spencer PD advising of car possibly suspicious, headed toward Rutland
1:57 p.m. Vandalism to mailbox, beer cans in driveway, on East County Rd.
3:42 p.m. Person installing mailbox at end of driveway watched for more than an hour by person in unfamiliar vehicle, Pommogussett Rd.
5:00 p.m. Three loose dogs on rail trail
6:31 p.m. Officer wanted regarding people cutting down trees, Marjorie Ln.
8:26 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in front of house, Joanna Dr.
8:37 p.m. Report of someone doing “burnouts” on Inwood Rd.
8:46 p.m. Someone ringing doorbells in neighborhood, Oakridge Dr.
10:37 p.m. Police check on individuals, Main St.
8:42 a.m. Someone sleeping in car by church, Main St.
9:38 a.m. Missing, older dog, hard of hearing, Emerald Rd.
10:02 a.m. Loose dog in yard, Barre Paxton Rd.
9:05 p.m. Gunshots, Intervale Rd.
9:26 p.m. Deceased black cat, Miles Rd.
10:46 a.m. Caller reports a raft has drifted onto her property, some animal is living under it and is getting aggressive, Newell Hill Rd.
12:57 p.m. Beagle/Bassett named Bubbles has escaped yard, Kendall Hill Rd.
9:38 p.m. Dead bobcat in road, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
11:51 p.m. Someone was ringing caller’s doorbell, Bean Rd.
9:09 a.m. Three black Labradors loose on Chace Hill Rd.
8:32 a.m. Caller reports that past two trash days a blue and white pick-up truck has deliberately struck her trash cans at end of driveway
12:11 p.m. Two parking violations, Hall Ave.
3:02 p.m. Caller reports 75 youths blocking roadway, Upper N. Row Rd. About 75 cars were in field for Pop Warner game, but no children in roadway.
7:30 p.m. Deer hit on Metropolitan Rd.
6:04 p.m. Lost springer spaniel, Redemption Rock Trail
8:11 p.m. Report of fireworks, Maple St./Kendall Hill Rd.
8:49 p.m. Lost Labrador terrier, Princeton Rd.
[Editor's note: There were 26 suspicious items this week.]
Holden
Monday, August 30
9:13 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Heather Circle3:26 p.m. Caller reports acquaintance purchased vehicle from couple in Holden and never re-registered vehicle in his own name
3:42 p.m. Erratic driver, Shrewsbury St.
3:54 p.m. Erratic driver, Main St.
7:23 p.m. Dog hit by car, Shrewsbury St.
7:28 p.m. Water main break, Homestead Rd.; several reports of brown water
7:50 p.m. Unsupervised minor off Newell Rd. building teepee
Tuesday, August 31
3:47 a.m. Two suspicious individuals, Princeton St.7:05 a.m. Four people reported sleeping in woods, Nelson St.; not sleeping, tree crews spraying for beetles
7:52 a.m. Avery Heights day care owner concerned about speeding cars
12:32 p.m. Caller says she saw a UFO a week ago
12:57 p.m. Caller concerned about speed limits in town
1:35 p.m. Questions about construction on Reservoir St.
3:47 p.m. Possible abandoned motor vehicle, Holden St.
5:45 p.m. Sick animal, S. View Rd.
6:55 p.m. Neighbor dispute, Nichols St.; one reports other is drunk
9:00 p.m. Broken bottles in front of St. Mary’s Church
Wednesday, September 1
6:08 a.m. Suspicious vehicle in parking lot, Main St8:33 a.m. Sign at Pinecroft Ave./Cook St. bent
8:34 a.m. Someone attempted to egg caller’s motor vehicle
9:40 a.m. Brunnell Dr. resident reports vehicle traveling down that road to avoid detour
11:14 p.m. Dog bite investigation, Lovell Rd.
1:33 p.m. Manning St. resident fought with spouse and now walking to Leominster
2:21 p.m. Parties advised to move along from business, Main St.
5:35 p.m. Truck with black exhaust, Manning St.
11:35 p.m. Suspicious vehicles behind business, Main St.; OK, looking at lease property
Thursday, September 2
12:39 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Main St.7:56 a.m. Upset driver behind school bus, Sherwood Hill Rd.
9:06 a.m. Vehicles driving around school bus, Main St.
10:24 a.m. Truck lost lawnmower, Shrewsbury St.
12:47 p.m. Person ran away from vehicle, leaving female crying, Rte. 68
1:27 p.m. Two men fighting at liquor store
3:08 p.m. Resident found bag of K9 fecal matter on roof, Steele St.
5:39 p.m. Sign blocking view of traffic, Marlen Rd.
Friday, September 3
7:50 a.m. Inquiry regarding shelters for hurricane8:23 a.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Jennifer Dr.
9:54 a.m. Lost dog reported; found at 10 a.m.
2:11 p.m. Inquiry about truancy over age 16
2:15 p.m. Possible water main break, Lincoln Ave.; just resident emptying pool
Saturday, September 4
4:08 a.m. Kids tipping over trash barrels, Main St.; apprehended and required to fix every barrel4:57 p.m. Suspicious people walking dog on railroad tracks off Salisbury St. and breaking things; advised to stay off tracks
5:27 p.m. Suspicious person, Surrey Ln.
6:33 p.m. Lost dog reported; located at 9:26 p.m.
9:47 p.m. Teens on top of wall throwing things in roadway and harassing homes, Main St.; apprehended and required to clean up roadway; parents to pick them up
11:46 p.m. Suspicious kids with skateboards at business, Main St.
Sunday, September 5
10:03 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Manning St.10:33 p.m. Suspicious youths loitering on Main St.; waiting for a ride
11:40 p.m. Vehicle egged on Nola Dr. by individuals in vehicle
Paxton
Monday, August 30
12:23 a.m. Motor vehicle parked on Pleasant St.11:51 a.m. Suspicious auto, Nanigian Rd.
12:50 p.m. Possible injured turkey, South Rd.
4:02 p.m. Request to speak to officer about drunk male walking down West St.; does not appear impaired
6:13 p.m. Someone shooting off fireworks, Ashwood Rd.
7:36 p.m. Suspicious people in “huddle” in Worcester County Memorial Park
Tuesday, August 31
12:15 p.m. Suspicious auto traveling through neighborhood with three males, Old Lantern Cir.Wednesday, September 1
4:47 p.m. Suspicious vehicle, Nanigian Rd.6:31 p.m. Suspicious person selling cleaning products, Brigham Rd.
7:25 p.m. Aggressive solicitor in area, Burtenmar Cir.
Thursday, September 2
3:36 p.m. Solicitor in area, Ridgewood Rd.3:48 p.m. 911 caller requesting police officer to pizza place in Holden for deaf person; unknown reason
5:54 p.m. 911 caller from Holden reporting power outage; given Holden number
7:37 p.m. Davis Hill Rd. resident reports solicitor in neighborhood
Friday, September 3
7:15 a.m. Dead skunk, Marshall St.4:16 p.m. Dead skunk reported again; resident wants it picked up because of smell
7:40 p.m. Solicitors in area, Camp St.
8:51 p.m. Suspicious vehicle on Sawmill Rd., Moore State Park
9:22 p.m. Checking on vehicle at farm stand
Saturday, September 4
5:48 p.m. Past incident reported7:21 p.m. Complaint from Richards Ave. resident regarding solicitors giving homeowners a hard time
Sunday, September 5
1:57 p.m. Solicitors on Orchard Dr. reported less than pleasant4:36 p.m. 911 hang up; child playing with phone
5:10 p.m. Report of male tampering with water spigots at cemetery
7:47 p.m. Deer struck, Richards Ave.
Princeton
Monday, August 30
10:49 a.m. Large bear rummaging through trash, Forslund Rd. Coal Kiln Rd. callers report bear with blue tag in ear seen in yardsTuesday, August 31
8:53 a.m. Cell phone found on back deck of home, Oak Cir.9:13 a.m. Male walking up and down Rte. 62 since 5 a.m. Police transport to Clinton
7:26 p.m. Dog chased large bear into woods, Calamint Hill Rd. N
Wednesday, September 1
7:45 a.m. Above-ground pool solar cover removed during night, could have been moose, Ball Hill Rd.Thursday, September 2
8:5 a.m. Keys lost between N. Row Rd., Sterling and restaurant on Worcester Rd., PrincetonFriday, September, 3
6:28 a.m. Missing tiger cat, Mountain Rd.11:18 p.m. Police transport female from Main St. to Old Brooks Station Rd.
Saturday, September 4
8:29 a.m. Two dogs missing. One found, the other seen on Goodnow Rd.10:24 a.m. Wallet found on E. County Rd. in Rutland turned in at Princeton station
1:22 p.m. Police requested at state reservation for people on motorcycles trying to use closed road, Mountain Rd.
8:12 p.m. Suspicious motor vehicle, Bullard Rd.
9:10 p.m. Gunshots, Rte. 140 N area
Sunday, September 5
8:20 a.m. Damage to wind blades, Westminster Rd.3:23 p.m. Officer requested to remove people in canoe from pond, Bullard Rd.
Rutland
Monday, August 30
11:02 a.m. Stray, pregnant cat hanging around house, Peters Ave.5:34 p.m. Hose in back yard cut, officer requested, Juniper Ln.
Tuesday, August 31
6:58 a.m. Person dropped off insurance and discount cards found near cemetery, Main St.3:19 p.m. Kids throwing water balloons at passing traffic, Main St.
3:34 p.m. Couches dumped on side of E. Hill Rd.
4:15 p.m. Suspicious male selling product door-to-door, Oakridge Dr.
4:29 p.m. Suspicious male going door-to-door trying to sell product in spray bottle, Clearview Rd.
4:42 p.m. Person at station to report large fight at school, Main St.
5:42 p.m. Suspicious male trying to sell cleaning solution, Main St.
8:10 p.m. Newborn kitten under car, Victoria Ave.
Wednesday, September 1
6:57 a.m. Two dogs jumped into car, Main St.12:33 p.m. Barking dog complaint, Blueberry Ln.
3:10 p.m. “Very pushy” solicitor going door-todoor, Joanna Dr.
4:42 p.m. Door-to-door salesman harassing people, Brook Haven Dr.
5:51 p.m. Black bear in back yard, E. County Rd.
Thursday, September 2
10:37 a.m. Suspicious male on back deck of home, possibly sales person, Joanna Dr.12:50 p.m. Clipboard found in road, Carly Cir.
4:46 p.m. Large black bear on back deck of home, Paddock Rd.
7:10 p.m. Suspicious phone call, Glenwood Rd.
8:34 p.m. Officer requested, tenants moved out and left items behind, Maple Ave.
Friday, September 3
9:50 a.m. Ongoing dog issue between neighbors, William Cir.3:37 p.m. Two cats missing, Ridge Rd.
11:17 p.m. Spencer PD advising of car possibly suspicious, headed toward Rutland
Saturday, September 4
9:46 a.m. Small white dog running in E. County Rd.1:57 p.m. Vandalism to mailbox, beer cans in driveway, on East County Rd.
3:42 p.m. Person installing mailbox at end of driveway watched for more than an hour by person in unfamiliar vehicle, Pommogussett Rd.
5:00 p.m. Three loose dogs on rail trail
6:31 p.m. Officer wanted regarding people cutting down trees, Marjorie Ln.
8:26 p.m. Suspicious vehicle parked in front of house, Joanna Dr.
8:37 p.m. Report of someone doing “burnouts” on Inwood Rd.
8:46 p.m. Someone ringing doorbells in neighborhood, Oakridge Dr.
10:37 p.m. Police check on individuals, Main St.
Sunday, September 5
7:13 a.m. Person at station to speak with officer about parking at Long Pond8:42 a.m. Someone sleeping in car by church, Main St.
9:38 a.m. Missing, older dog, hard of hearing, Emerald Rd.
10:02 a.m. Loose dog in yard, Barre Paxton Rd.
9:05 p.m. Gunshots, Intervale Rd.
9:26 p.m. Deceased black cat, Miles Rd.
Sterling
Thursday, September 2
8:16 a.m. Lost set of keys, Justice Hill Rd.10:46 a.m. Caller reports a raft has drifted onto her property, some animal is living under it and is getting aggressive, Newell Hill Rd.
12:57 p.m. Beagle/Bassett named Bubbles has escaped yard, Kendall Hill Rd.
9:38 p.m. Dead bobcat in road, Meetinghouse Hill Rd.
11:51 p.m. Someone was ringing caller’s doorbell, Bean Rd.
Friday, September 3
8:05 a.m. DPW requests officer to sand pit for an opinion, Leominster Rd.9:09 a.m. Three black Labradors loose on Chace Hill Rd.
Saturday, September 4
4:37 a.m. Suspicious vehicle, Osgood Rd.8:32 a.m. Caller reports that past two trash days a blue and white pick-up truck has deliberately struck her trash cans at end of driveway
12:11 p.m. Two parking violations, Hall Ave.
3:02 p.m. Caller reports 75 youths blocking roadway, Upper N. Row Rd. About 75 cars were in field for Pop Warner game, but no children in roadway.
7:30 p.m. Deer hit on Metropolitan Rd.
Sunday, September 5
7:04 a.m. Car on stone wall, Meetinghouse Hil Rd.6:04 p.m. Lost springer spaniel, Redemption Rock Trail
8:11 p.m. Report of fireworks, Maple St./Kendall Hill Rd.
8:49 p.m. Lost Labrador terrier, Princeton Rd.
Someone won't be hungry
As you know, I've been involved in Joseph's Project, a non-profit group that delivers food to families in need in the Wachusett area.
Recently, a local teenager had a 16th birthday party. Instead of gifts for herself, she asked her assembled friends to make a donation to Joseph's Project. This week, she dropped by and gave us a check for $1,000 and gift cards worth $150.
Excuse me, I think I've got something in my eye.
Recently, a local teenager had a 16th birthday party. Instead of gifts for herself, she asked her assembled friends to make a donation to Joseph's Project. This week, she dropped by and gave us a check for $1,000 and gift cards worth $150.
Excuse me, I think I've got something in my eye.
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