Boating crash victim’s body is found Jul 16, 2009
The body of Iraq war veteran Juan C. Guzman was pulled from the Merrimack River in Lawrence yesterday, almost three days after the boat he was riding in was hit by a smaller boat, sending the father of four overboard. Lawrence Police Chief John Romero confirmed Guzman s body was found at 10:35 a.m., after a search by divers from the State Police, Lawrence police dive team, and others. (Boston Globe)
Mark Your Calendar Jul 16, 2009
Merrimack River Maritime Festival in Salisbury. Woods Hole Film Festival runs through Aug. 1 at Woods Hole. (Boston Globe)
Merrimack scoured for man’s body Jul 14, 2009
Lawrence authorities and State Police searched the Merrimack River yesterday for missing boater Juan C. Guzman ... LAWRENCE - Juan C. Guzman had spent hours boating on the Merrimack River with family and friends Sunday and was preparing to go ashore when he took off his life vest. (Boston Globe)
Man drowns in Stoneham; another is missing in Merrimack River Jul 13, 2009
And in Lawrence, authorities were unsuccessful in finding a Methuen man they believe fell into the Merrimack River when the boat he was riding in collided with another. The collision appears to have occurred just west of the Route 28 crossing over the Merrimack, near Riley Park in Lawrence. (Boston Globe)
Dorchester man drowns in Stoneham’s Spot Pond Jul 13, 2009
And in Lawrence, authorities were searching the Merrimack River in the evening after receiving reports of a missing person in the water. At Spot Pond in Middlesex Fells Reservation, law enforcement officials said Edmilson Valsechi jumped into the water and swam away from his friends around 3 p.m.. (Boston Globe)
Large fuel spill closes Rte 95 in Newburyport Jul 10, 2009
Some fuel is reportedly spilling into the Merrimack River. The accident occurred in the Northbound lanes of the Route 95, just before Exit 57 at Route 113 at about 9:15 a.m.this morning. (Stoneham Sun, MA)
EPA studying damage from fuel spill Jul 10, 2009
But for environmental officials who are trying to assess the damage the gas spill caused to the surrounding woods and the Merrimack River, testing and monitoring will continue for a while ... The tanker spill has highlighted an issue that has been at the top of the Merrimack River Watershed Council s agenda for years stormwater management. (Amesbury News, MA)
Newburyport businessman upbeat about new trolley service Jul 8, 2009
It s been tough to deal with, this being the start of a company, Vetrano said as he beheld the thick, wet fog cloaking the mouth of the Merrimack River from the deck of Michael s Harborside Restaurant & Bar, one of his stops. It s depressing. (Boston Globe)
I-95 tanker crash backs up traffic to Seabrook Jul 7, 2009
Popovics said the cleanup of the fuel was ongoing as of 5 p.m., and the Boston Globe reported that some of the fuel had entered the nearby Merrimack River. A state environmental spokesman said public water wells near theaccident have been shut down as a precaution, but the public watersupply has not been affected. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Accidents paralyze I-95 north of Boston in morning and evening Jul 7, 2009
That accident, which created the longest delay, occurred just south of the I-95 bridge over the Merrimack River, when a tanker truck overturned and spilled an estimated 9,000 gallons of gasoline. The accident and spill prompted officials to close both sides of the highway, evacuate a nearby neighborhood, and use a boom to contain any gasoline that ended up into the river via storm drains. (Boston Globe)
Audio feed: Fuel spill in Newburyport shuts I-95, sends 6 to hospital Jul 7, 2009
Fuel from the truck spilled into the Merrimack river ... They are in the process of righting the truck now, said Anderson, who added there was concern the gasoline would drain into the nearby Merrimack River. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
2 people rescued from Merrimack River Jul 2, 2009
HOOKSETT, N.H. (AP) -- Emergency crews in Hooksett, N.H., have rescued two people from the Merrimack River. The two were pulled from the water at about 2 p.m. Wednesday. (Concord Monitor)
Coast Guard rescues two people after vessel capsizes Jun 30, 2009
The Coast Guard rescued two people from the water Saturday night after their vessel capsized at the mouth of the Merrimack River. A Good Samaritan on the recreational vessel Fanatic notified Coast Guard Station Merrimack River, at 8:42 p.m., on VHF/FM channel 16 that a 20-foot recreational vessel was taking on water ... We re glad Station Merrimack River s boat crew was able to get them out of the water and to shore safely and quickly. (Amesbury News, MA)
Coast Guard ends search for missing boater Jun 27, 2009
The Coast Guard ended its search Thursday night at 8:25 p.m. for Seth Coellner, one of four people aboard the 36-foot recreational vessel that went down Wednesday near the mouth of the Merrimack River ... Coast Guard rescue boats from Station Merrimack River rescued the other two people. (Amesbury News, MA)
Investigators probe Mass. boating accident Jun 26, 2009
(AP) -- Authorities are investigating whether alcohol, speed or the weather were factors in a boating accident at the mouth of the Merrimack River that left a New Hampshire man missing. The Essex district attorney's office has identified the missing man as 36-year-old Seth Coellner of Kensington, N.H. He was one of four men on the 37-foot recreational boat when it struck a jetty near Salisbury Beach at about 10 p.m. on Wednesday. (Concord Monitor)
One still missing after Salisbury boat wreck Jun 26, 2009
SALISBURY - On Wednesday evening, four men left Hampton Harbor in New Hampshire in a cuddy cabin motorboat, but after the vessel wrecked on the north jetty at the mouth of the Merrimack River, only three were found alive. A Coast Guard search for the captain, Seth Coellner, 36, of Kensington, N.H., continued at the mouth of the river near Salisbury Beach last night. (Boston Globe)
N.H. boater missing off coast of Mass. Jun 26, 2009
(AP) -- The Coast Guard and dive teams are searching for a New Hampshire man who went missing when the boat he was on struck a jetty at the mouth of the Merrimack River near Salisbury Beach. Authorities said Thursday that the missing man is 36 years old and from Kensington, N.H., but did not release his name. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
One-tank escapes for seven cities Jun 17, 2009
Wooden walkways wind through protected dunes, tidal flats and marshlands on Plum Island, an 11-mile-long barrier island off the northern coast of Massachusetts that sits at the mouth of the Merrimack River. Highlights: A variety of shorebirds make their summer homes at the. (CNN -- Travel)
Letter: Strut for Strays raised more than $7,000 Jun 16, 2009
On behalf of the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, I would like to thank everyone for making the 14th annual Strut for Strays fundraising event a great success ... Stacy LeBaron President Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society Loading commenting interface. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Crew wraps up season at state championship race Jun 6, 2009
Arlington Belmont Crew wrapped up its spring season at the Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association's spring championships on the Merrimack River in Lowell on Sunday, May 24. Early morning thunderstorms cleared just in time for the start of racing on the Merrimack, where 20 public high school crews from around the state competed for the title of state champion. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Arlington-Belmont crew team wraps up spring season Jun 4, 2009
Arlington Belmont Crew wrapped up its spring season at the Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association s Spring Championships on the Merrimack River in Lowell on Sunday, May 24. Early morning thunderstorms cleared just in time for the start of racing on the Merrimack, where 20 public high school crews from around the state competed for the title of state champion. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
A memorable first regatta Jun 4, 2009
Westford Academy Crew and 18 other public high school crews raced on May 24 in the Ninth Annual Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association Championship Regatta on the Merrimack River in Lowell. Wayland-Weston Crew earned 132. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Tewksbury graduate receives academic medal Jun 2, 2009
UMass Lowell s students are unique in the way that each of us embodies a no-nonsense, hard-working character and ethic, Denaro said, likening the experience of attending college to the Merrimack River s winding flow to the Atlantic. UMass Lowell has provided us with the skills to create our own unique means to successfully navigate to the ocean of opportunity. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Cat mobile comes to Burlington Jun 1, 2009
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society s (MRFRS) Spay Mass Van will be at PETCO in Burlington, 51 Middlesex Turnpike, on Wednesday, June 3. Neutering services only will be provided on this date. (Burlington Union, MA)
Convicted NH murderer files another lawsuit Jun 1, 2009
Robert Breest was convicted in 1973 of murdering 18-year-old Susan Randall, whose body was found on the frozen Merrimack River in Concord. In his latest lawsuit, he argues that his crime should be viewed as second-degree murder instead of first, and that he should be reclassified from medium security to minimum security. (Concord Monitor)
Brady rides with 'Best Buddy' May 30, 2009
More fans for Moore Mandy Moore has made some new friends at the Merrimack River Watershed Council. After hearing that Moore included a song on her new album called "Merrimack River," employees at the Lowell agency became insta-fans. (Boston Globe)
Brookline crew rows to three medals in state championships May 28, 2009
Brookline High School crew teams came home wearing medals for the second straight weekend after ending the season with a good showing at the Massachusetts Public Schools Rowing Association Spring Championships on the Merrimack River in Lowell on Sunday. Brookline sent nine crews to the Lowell regatta. (Brookline TAB, MA)
LeBaron named to N.E. Federation of Humane Societies board May 27, 2009
Salisbury-based Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society President Stacy LeBaron has been named to the New England Federation of Humane Societies board of directors. The New England Federation of Humane Societies is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a more humane world and provides education, training, information and networking opportunities to support the missions of animal protection organizations. (Amesbury News, MA)
Mandy still needs to deliver more May 25, 2009
PopMandy Moore Amanda LeighStorefront Records ESSENTIAL "Merrimack River" ... Highlights include the cockeyed acoustic opener "Merrimack River," pseudo-show tune "Pocket Philosopher," and moody "Everblue." Would that Moore's singing were hungrier, wittier, weirder, or in any way more remarkable than pretty. (Boston Globe)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week May 25, 2009
Titled after the name her parents gave her, "Amanda Leigh" is much more fun, with twisty-turny melodies ("Merrimack River"); jazzy, Broadway-influenced arrangements ("Pocket Philosopher"); and one track that sounds -- improbably enough -- like "Fragile"-era Yes ("Song About Home"). "The High End of Low," Marilyn Manson (out Tuesday): Manson's tranny-android-from-Pluto routine already felt corny when he dropped his first album in 1994. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Westwood's Lyons is a fierce defender for Merrimack lacrosse May 21, 2009
Rowers head to Lowell for high school regatta The Massachusetts High School Rowing Championships will be held Sunday on the Merrimack River in Lowell. The host venue is the Bellegarde Boathouse on Pawtucket Boulevard. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Drowning in stupidity May 20, 2009
Rocky Morrison, above, has an all-volunteer Clean River Project that has been fishing trash out of the Merrimack River for four years, but the tires and shopping carts and dumped cars keep coming ... LOWELL - A gentle rain is falling on a gray spring morning as a couple walks hand in hand along the Merrimack River. (Boston Globe)
Westford Academy to compete in State Championship Rowing Regatta May 20, 2009
The Westford Academy Crew Club (WACC) will compete against 15 other Massachusetts high school rowing crews on May 24, in Lowell, in the Massachusetts Public School Rowing Association State Championship Regatta on the Merrimack River. WACC trains five afternoons a week, Tuesday through Saturday, 3 to 5 p.m., on Forge Pond. (Westford Eagle, MA)
Brookline girls novice crew boat shows well in Lowell nail-biter May 14, 2009
Racing in the Novice Challenge on the Merrimack River in Lowell, the Brookline novices, who first trained on the water in March, faced a strong field. Many of their opponents were veterans of a fall rowing season. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Viewpoint: Essex Heritage Holds annual meeting in Newburyport May 13, 2009
Three Special Recognition Awards were presented to the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, the Using ESSEX History consortium and the Merrimack River Eagle Festival. Representatives from all of the honored organization were present and received plaques to recognize their achievements. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Duck gets early Mother's Day gift in NH May 12, 2009
The salon owner told the New Hampshire Sunday News that when all 12 were taken to the Merrimack River, they were met by a male duck who led the family into the water. . (Albany Times Union)
COA News, April 30 edition May 1, 2009
The 3K Walk takes place in Lowell on Pawtucket Blvd. along the Merrimack River. For more information, contact Annette Presseau, 978-667-4238. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Boardwalk project boosts Merrimack River revival Apr 30, 2009
People take in some river views Monday along a boardwalk behind Haverhill Bank on the Merrimack River in Haverhill ... The Merrimack River has long defined Haverhill, from its days as a ship-building center to its storied shoe factories, and later by the remnants of its bygone industrial era: the pungent stench of raw sewage. (Boston Globe)
Brookline girls crew teams place 2nd in Quinsigamond Cup regatta Apr 30, 2009
The teams now have their sights set on the Lowell Invitational regatta May 2 on the Merrimack River. Loading commenting interface. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Danvers selectmen nix regional 911 Apr 30, 2009
Build it in Lawrence, where there s plenty of water in the Merrimack River, he said. Loading commenting interface. (Danvers Herald, MA)
The distracting ever-present Dickens Apr 17, 2009
His 1842 visit, which began in Massachusetts, produced "American Notes," with its famous passages about the Perkins School for the Blind and the mills along the Merrimack River. What explains the enduring allure. (Boston Globe)
West Roxbury and Roslindale community notes Apr 9, 2009
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society s Spay Mass Van will be at Boston Animal Control, 26 Mahler Road in Roslindale, on April 22. Neutering (male cats) services only will be provided on this date. (Rsolindale Parkway Transcript, MA)
For your information Apr 5, 2009
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is seeking volunteers to assist with its monthly spay/neuter clinics for feral cats, held at the MSPCA s Nevins Farm location in Methuen ... Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society needs cat and kitten food ... The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is in need of cat and kitten food to feed and care for the more than 400 cats and kittens available for adoption at its no-kill shelters. (Georgetown Record, MA)
US expands inquiry into DiMasi friends Mar 27, 2009
To help it win the Transportation Building work, Genesis cited Vitale's experience developing real estate - including Manchester Downtown Visions LLC, a mixed-use development including residences, a semipro baseball stadium, retail space, and a hotel along the Merrimack River in Manchester, N.H.. The proposal also cited the work of Vitale's former accounting firm, Vitale Caturano, in managing its corporate headquarters, a 90,000-square-foot office building on Constitution Wharf in Charlestown. (Boston Globe)
Volunteers wanted Mar 27, 2009
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society is seeking volunteers for their adoption center at PetSmart in Danvers. MRFRS is looking for general help with feeding and cleaning cages, as well as playing with/socializing the cats. (Danvers Herald, MA)
North Andover Police Log Mar 21, 2009
1:38 p.m. The Children s Advocacy Center in Lawrence reported a male wearing grey sweats ran from the lockup and was swimming across the Merrimack River. They requested NAPD help in locating the subject, who may have been in the area of the trash plant or near the airport. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
Amesbury hosts spay & microchip clinic Mar 10, 2009
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) will be holding a spring rabies vaccination and microchipping clinic Saturday, March 28, 9 a.m. to noon at Amesbury Town Hall, 62 Friend St.. Dogs and cats are welcome and dogs must be on leashes and cats in carriers. (Amesbury News, MA)
Richard Berkenbush, 84; served as fire, police chief in West Newbury Mar 9, 2009
Living on the family farm along the Merrimack River for more than eight decades gave Richard Berkenbush a perspective few had on the ebb and flow of West Newbury. "It's kind of a gem," he told the Globe in 1991. (Boston Globe)
Hines Bridge slated to reopen by summer Mar 6, 2009
Since November, traffic has been diverted from the Hines bridge, which along with the Chain Bridge connects Newburyport and Amesbury over the Merrimack River. A number of underwater and above water inspections of the bridge and the damaged pier were conducted in an attempt to identify the location and magnitude of the damage so that potential repairs could be considered. (Amesbury News, MA)
Yes, the Spay Wagon is coming to Cambridge Feb 20, 2009
The Cambridge Animal Commission is working with the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society (MRFRS) to have the Spay Mass Van visit Cambridge. Dates are Feb. 25, March 25 and April 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the Gore Street side of the East Cambridge Fire Station. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Little Bay bridges left out of stimulus package Feb 20, 2009
Manchester, Interstate 93 from Exit 7 to Merrimack River, $4. 6 million. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Spay van to visit Cambridge Feb. 25 Feb 13, 2009
The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society s Spay Mass Van will visit the Cambridge Fire Station at 173 Cambridge St. Wednesday, Feb. 25. Those interested in making an appointment to have their cat or kitten spayed/neutered can call 888-495-SPAY (7729) or email spaymass@mrfrs. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Contaminants found in Tewksbury drinking water Feb 11, 2009
This, he said, caused greater runoff from the Concord River into the Merrimack River. This increased the level of organics in Tewksbury s drinking water. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Religious events and services Feb 8, 2009
The church is across from Alliance Park on the Merrimack River. Everyone is welcome to participate in the Sunday morning services. (Amesbury News, MA)
Adult Leagues Feb 8, 2009
A look at 365 days in sports and recreation in the heart of the Merrimack River Valley. Thu Jan 03, 2008, 02:42 PM EST. (North Andover Citizen, MA)
