http://www.hgazette.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142350.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142350.html A new baby can bring unimaginable joy, but also a bundle of stress.<br> Even healthy, normal babies cry a lot, seemingly draining every ounce of patience and energy from parents. <br> And if those tired, frustrated caretakers are all alone or at their breaking point, it can end in tragedy. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142301.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:57:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142301.html http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142209.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:57:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142209.html Laurie Chase KidsFest was supposed to be held on May 4, but because Mother Nature had other plans, the afternoon festival was a washout.<br> But organizers guarantee the show will go on, rain or shine, on the rescheduled date, Sunday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142136.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:56:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142136.html Barbara R. (Burke) Esmeal, 75, of Haverhill died Thursday May 8, 2008 at Merrimack Valley Hospital after a brief illness.<br> "She treated her boys, friends and companions as if they were her own family. Even if she knew them for a short period of time, she had love for all," her family said. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142125.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:55:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135142125.html Wanna buy a bank? One is for sale on Main Street, near Primrose Street. Beyond that, wanna buy a church? One is for sale on Main Street, at Winter Street, from which the congregation moved to Ward Hill. Not often that such buildings are on the market. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141756.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:54:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141756.html <b>City Councilor David Hall's complaint</b> against a woman he said falsely accused him of threatening her, was thrown out of court May 2 because police charged the woman under the wrong statute, so Clerk Magistrate Kevin Burke dismissed the case. Hall, 70, a constable and retired Haverhill police sergeant, asked Haverhill police to charge Joyce McMurray, 41, with filing a false police report Jan. 18, when she told police Hall threatened her with violence while he was serving her a home eviction notice. Police may file a new complaint against McMurray. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141706.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:53:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141706.html Thursday, May 15<br> State Rep. Brian S. Dempsey, office hours, 8 to 9 a.m., City Hall, Room 4.<br> City Councilor David Hall, office hours, 10 to 11 a.m., City Hall, Room 204.<br> City Councilor James J. Donahue Jr., office hours, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m., City Hall, Room 204, or by appointment. He can be reached at 978-914-1230 or jdonahue2020@yahoo.com. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141657.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:52:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141657.html <b>Question: </b>Former public library Director Howard Curtis went to jail for sexually abusing a child. Now there is a $2.5 million civil suit against the city because the library is a city department. What do you think? http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141614.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:51:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141614.html Saturday, May 3<br> <b>Arrest</b><b>:</b> Robert Quimby, 62, 31 Jackson St., Lawrence, operating under the influence, River Street, 12:55 a.m.<br> <b>Arrest</b><b>: </b>Ryan Metthe, 22, Hilldale Avenue, malicious destruction of property over $250, 219 Morgan Drive, 12:05 a.m. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141545.html Thu, 15 May 2008 05:50:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_135141545.html The week of May 19 to May 23 is red recycling.<br> Residents are asked to have paper goods out by 6 a.m. on collection day.<br> The recycling center at 500 Primrose St. is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can pick up recycling bins for cardboard and paper, which cost $5 each, during those hours. http://www.hgazette.com/local/etpcweeklynews_story_134214819.html Tue, 13 May 2008 22:07:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/etpcweeklynews_story_134214819.html Complete coverage of the class of 2008. The section includes class photos, multimedia, highlights, messages, a list of graduates and more. Check back for more stories as the seniors attend their proms and graduate. http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_128162024.html Thu, 08 May 2008 05:59:00 EDT http://www.hgazette.com/local/local_story_128162024.html Police Chief Alan DeNaro has refused offers from retirees Stephen Brighi, the former chief, and Patrolman Albert Mazza to work paid road details. <br> Their offers came weeks after DeNaro appeared before the City Council, asking that pension rules be changed to remove an earnings cap for retirees.