Thursday, May 23, 2013
Who’s NOT planning a BBQ this weekend? If the weather holds and you’ve got propane or charcoal, chances are, you’re grilling something with your friends and family. Here, new ideas for keeping your costs down. Sponsored by Home Depot.
Here at Patch, we like to be thrifty, so we talked to two barbeque experts and uncovered some really good ideas to help you save money on your next outdoor party. 1. Start with a marinade. This means planning ahead -- say, Friday. But it’s worth it, says Rick Browne, host of Barbeque America on PBS, because you can pass up that well-marbled ribeye steak and buy a less tender and less expensive choice to grill like a flank steak or chuck steak. Just marinate it or brine for one or two days and then cook long and slow on the barbeque grill to break down tissues but maintain moisture. “You need to include an acid in the marinade, perhaps juice, vinegar or soy sauce, but avoid cola which is so acidic it can turn meat into a soggy mess.” Try…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Outgoing lieutenant governor said recent controversies had nothing to do with decision to resign.
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Tim Murray said none of the controversies that have dogged him during his tenure on Beacon Hill contributed to his decision to announce his resignation. In a press conference at the State House Wednesday, Murray said his final day on the job will be June 2. The next day he will take over as president and CEO of the Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce where his salary will reportedly be around $200,000. In January, Murray said he had no intention of running for governor when Gov. Deval Patrick's term expires in January 2015. "This has been a very difficult but empowering decision," Murray said. "It has been an honor to serve as lieutenant governor." Patrick called Murray an "outstanding partner" during his time in …
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During a confrontation with the FBI and the Mass. State Police, a Florida man was shot and killed and an officer was injured.
One man is dead and an agent is injured after a confrontation between the FBI and Mass. State Police in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing in the Orlando area on Wednesday morning. The FBI on Wednesday morning said an agent, two Massachusetts State Police troopers and other law enforcement personnel were interviewing an individual in connection with the Boston Marathon bombing when he attacked the agent. The FBI identified the person shot and killed as Ibragim Todashev, age Saea27. During the confrontation, Todaschev was shot and killed and the agent sustained non-life threatening injuries. "As this incident is under review, we have no further details at this time," the FBI said.
CBS Boston reports Murray has a new job lined up already.
UPDATE, 12:15 p.m.: The Massachusetts Republican Party was quick to jump on the reports about Murray's resignation, saying Murray is trying "to outrun the scandal that dogs him" in a statement on their website. MassGOP attempted to liken Murray's exit to that of former House Speaker Thomas Finneran, who was convicted of obstruction of justice in 2007. “History doesn’t always repeat itself, but in this case it looks like Tim Murray is following the same path as a previous, disgraced Democratic official,” said Nate Little MassGOP Executive Director in the scathing statement. “Only time will tell if Murray follows the Finneran playbook to the end, complete with indictment and guilty plea.” UPDATE, 10:45 a.m.: Boston.com has updated their …
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The new Thai restaurant on Post Office Avenue should be opening in Andover in the next few days.
New restaurant serving Thai cuisine One Thong Chai should be opening in downtown Andover after going to the Board of Selectmen for their liquor license this week. One Thong Chai, owned by Methuen resident Apple Tomamichel, is filling the spot on Post Office Avenue, once occupied by My Brother's Pizza Place. According to their website, One Thong Chai should be opening this coming Friday after obtaining their liquor license Monday evening from the Board of Selectmen. Learning to cook from her grandmother, Tomamichel has included recipes handed down in her menu. She said she serves healthy homemade food, with a lot of vegetables. “We use fresh herbs, and my customers are impressed with that,” she explained. The hours will be Monday-Thursday…
Here are five homes sold in the past week in Andover.
Want to know what sold in Andover recently? Wondering how much that house you drive by all the time sold for? Find all home information is contained in the photo captions. Realtors, if you had sales in the last week, feel free to add a photo with the sale information in the caption. Information compiled using MLS data courtesy of Aol Real Estate.
Before you start your day here are five things to know.
1. ConsCom: The Finance Committee meet at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Town Offices, second floor conference room. They'll be having a follow up discussion to the conclusion of Annual Town Meeting. Check out the agenda online. 2.Weather: Today will bring a 70 percent chance of showers with a high of 77 and tonight will bring a 60 percent chance of showers with a low of 60. 3. Searching Your Heritage on Your Phone : Memorial Hall Library, 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 22 - "Whether you're good with gadgets or not, join us, Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm, to hear world-famous genealogist Dick Eastman (of Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter) talk about "Genealogy Apps for Mobile Phones." You'll learn a lot and be entertained!" 4.Congressman Tierney's …
Former high school teacher Pat Conaway sees real hope in the young people who help him clean the area's trails, waterways and roadways.
Pat Conaway admits he is "kind of a nut" about the environment, so when he retired from teaching in 2008, it didn't take long for him to find a number of productive ways to spend his time. "I wanted to get people fired up about the environment, to try to encourage citizens to get involved locally," said Conaway, founder of Big Hearts, Little Feet. A nearly constant presence on area roadways, trails and waterways, Conaway can be found leading groups of volunteers, including many students, to pick up trash, improve trails and remove invasive species. From beer cans to soda and coffee cups, trash tossed by the roadside washes into local rivers and, if left alone, eventually finds its way to the ocean, where scientists have found plastic …
A local business man is raising money for Alzheimer's research with the completion of an extensive bicycle route in the West Coast.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Memorial Hall Library's new makerspace, called the Beehive, begins this summer.
This summer, Memorial Hall Library is creating a Makerspace, which in a nut shell is a "collaborative learning environments where people come together to share materials and learn new skills." Called the Beehive for Community Creativity and Gathering, this "Makerspace" will feature several events at the library each month for adults to learn, create, and interact. Find a new way to keep busy in The Beehive! The Beehive will host a variety of drop-in activities focused on art, writing, crafts, games, demonstrations, and discussions of all kinds. Responding to patron interest, this project allows us to offer more community-based programming that encourages discussion and the sharing of new ideas. Museums, libraries, and schools are …
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Bonnie Parker
6:42 am on Friday, May 24, 2013
That bad. That bummer. That suck for you. But I can't blame your company for going with someone who spoke better English. more ›