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Top Stories: Goodbye, Alleged Dog Poisoner Held
Notable stories from the week of Sept. 24-28.
I started writing my first book in early elementary school. Unfortunately, I got stuck on drawing the cover, but I have since managed to publish hundreds of stories and articles.
I discovered my passion for journalism while bored one summer break from UMass Amherst. The Chelmsford Independent printed an essay I wrote about how my hometown had changed, and then offered me a column.
After graduating with two bachelor's degrees, I took a reporting job with the Contoocook Valley Villager in Hillsboro, N.H., and then another at the Evening Sun in Hanover, Penn., before returning to my native Massachusetts as an assistant editor with an industry publishing company called BevNET.
When I'm not working, I spend time fencing (the sport, not the property enhancement) and playing board games. I also dabble in martial arts, running and crossfit.
<b>My Beliefs</b>
<i>At Patch, we promise always to report the facts as objectively as possible and otherwise adhere to the principles of good journalism. However, we also acknowledge that true impartiality is impossible because human beings have beliefs. So in the spirit of simple honesty, our policy is to encourage our editors to reveal their beliefs to the extent they feel comfortable. </i>
<b>Politics</b>
I grew up in a non-political household and later shaped my political identity around the belief that a society functions best when each of its members enjoys equal opportunity to succeed on his or her own merits. While I lean left, I remained a registered independent until 2008 when I registered as a Democrat to vote in the Presidential primary.
<b>Religion</b>
My mother raised me in a loosely-religious household with protestant ethics – particularly a strong work ethic. The work ethic stuck, but I parted ways with organized religion during my high school years.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
Reading, like many towns, has to balance the need to maintain its identity with its need to build businesses and new sources of revenue. The town received a boost from recent commercial developments, but it has limited land to build on.
Reading also has to face the economy. The cost of living is rising and many residents are struggling with the cost of raising a family.
Notable stories from the week of Sept. 24-28.
Notable entries from the district A-15 police log.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) will announce the delivery of the first of six new emergency oil spill response trailers to the City of Boston.
Here are five things going on in Boston today.
Gary Boyar, 53, could face years in prison if convicted.
Bunker Hill Community College President Mary L. Fifield will retire effective June 30, 2013.
Youth soccer teams from Charlestown win ten of their 12 matches on the weekend of the 23rd.
Here are five things going on around town you need to know about.
Suffolk University's hockey team makes the Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink its home turf.
Gawker and Deadspin writer aims to rank the country's most racist cities—and Boston is at the top of his list.
"BPS has just offered its best thinking on how a new system might look in the future and is asking for your feedback." - Boston Mayor Thomas Menino
Unemployment is down in the city, the Boston area, and the state.
Here are five things going on in Boston today.
From police report to firing, here's how this story has unfolded so far.
Announcement follows the arrest and arraignment
Here are five things going on around town you should know about.
Notable entries from the Sept. 17-23 police journal.
Kenneth Hyland, 53, of Everett, also has outstanding legal cases in Lynn and Woburn.
Notable entries from the District A-15 police log.