http://www.salemnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_313000338.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_313000338.html Dear Abby: I need an unbiased opinion. I am the father of a 12-year-old daughter, "Lia." She catches an early morning bus for school, and I leave for work at the same time her bus picks her up, so I'm in charge of getting her ready in the morning. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310213651.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310213651.html Calvary Baptist Church, at 4 Coolidge Road in Peabody, will hold a missions conference on Saturday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 8. It will start with a potluck supper at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, followed at 7 p.m. by speaker Rick Carey of H.O.P.E. Bible Mission in Guatemala. On Sunday morning, Dr. Paul Martindale, professor of Islamic Studies from Gordon-Conwell Seminary, will speak at the 10:15 a.m. service. Jeoff Freeman, regional representative of Campus Crusade college ministries in the Boston area, will also speak. All are welcome. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:45:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310213729.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310213729.html Saturday, Nov. 7 Coat Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Thrift Shop of The First United Methodist Church of Hamilton, 391 Bay Road, Hamilton. Gently used coats in many sizes. 978-468-1256. Sunday, Nov. 8 Military Mass, Salem Veterans Council, 11:30 a.m., St. John the Baptist Church, 28 St. Peter St., Salem. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310213325.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310213325.html Dear Abby: I am a 16-year-old guy in my sophomore year of high school. I am known as a friendly, outgoing guy who gets along with girls. My problem is, I used to be one of the biggest jerks who ever was. I was involved in fighting and other things I won't go into. But I turned my life around. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000716.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000716.html Help the less fortunate Bates School in Salem is holding a coat and food drive tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 53 Liberty Hill Ave. New or gently used coats, hats, mittens and boots of all sizes to Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000743.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000743.html According to recent market research, 60 percent of shoppers are searching for greener products. However, the market is flooded with green claims like natural, eco-friendly, sustainable and certified organic. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000615.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000615.html CASINO NIGHT. Hosted by North Shore Arc to benefit people living with developmental disabilities, at Angelica's, Route 114 in Middleton, Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 11 p.m., with blackjack, wheels of chance, Texas Hold 'em and roulette, door prizes and 50/50 raffles. Tickets $10 from JoAnn Wahl or Tim Brown at 978-762-4878 or at the door, or e-mail Jwahl@nsarc.org or TimBrown@nsarc.org. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000645.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000645.html BEVERLY Neiland Douglas was recently recognized by the board of directors of the Turtle Woods elderly housing facility for his efforts on behalf of low- and moderate-income seniors. A building at Turtle Woods will be dedicated to him on Nov. 22. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000546.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000546.html Dear Abby: My boss wants my cell phone number for "work purposes." He has trouble with limits, and I am reluctant to give it to him. I don't want to receive text messages, unsolicited calls or contact outside of work. My private life is just that and mdash; private. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000518.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_310000518.html "West Beach scene" By TYLER BESSE of Beverly "First and foremost, this photo stood out for its color, or lack of color. This is the first time we have received a black-and-white image from a reader, and we like it because it's different. The texture of the old pier piling is sharp when contrasted with the out-of-focus background, which we assume was deliberate. The repetition of the pylons is interesting, and the photo has an overall eerie quality. You can almost smell the salt and feel the sea spray on your face." Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309214255.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309214255.html IPSWICH and mdash; The annual Crane Estate Art Show and Sale is a pretty nice venue for any artist. The halls of the stately Crane mansion are an idyllic setting on a sunny day, with views of the ocean on the horizon. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001639.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001639.html Dear Abby: Please print this for me on behalf of myself and all the other well-intentioned folks out there who have lent money to others. "Dear Friend, Family Member or Co-Worker: You came to me in a state of panic and mdash; unable to make your car payment, pay your lawyer's fee, your taxes or the light bill. You asked for my help. I gave it to you because I respected and trusted you enough to go out on a limb for you. Please honor your promise to repay me without my having to ask you. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001610.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001610.html Art MARBLEHEAD ARTS ASSOCIATION. November exhibits, until Nov. 29, with opening reception, Nov. 8, 2 to 4 p.m. Featuring Holly Aloha Jaynes, "Mixed Media"; Michael Haley, "Shoebox Memories"; Susan Burgess, "Water's Edge"; Judy Beals, "A Moment In Time." 8 Hooper St., Marblehead. 781-631-2608 or DeborahG@marbleheadarts.org. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001544.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001544.html Coming home from war Ipswich High 1979 graduate Deahn Berrini will read from her novel "Milkweed" on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Swampscott Public Library, 61 Burrill St. Her story tells of a young woman coming of age in a town on the New England coast whose boyfriend is just back from Vietnam and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder. Free tickets available at the reference desk. For more information, call 781-596-8867. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001515.html http://www.salemnews.com/pulife/local_story_309001515.html Since September, a Beverly resident has tapped into the region's fertile music scene to cultivate a band to play an end-of-year concert at a local restaurant. Chris Mitchell of Crush City Entertainment, along with the owners of The Farm Bar and Grille in Essex, devised Farming the Band, a weekly contest during which musicians of all skill levels are invited to try out for a group that will play a special New Year's Eve show at the eatery.