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To see this news on a map, visit YourStreet.com. en-us Quick Snaps - Welker hit revisited and why London isn't so bad Associated Press (AP) photo Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark (25) falls onto New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker (83) after an incomplete pass to Welker during... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776730/quick-snaps-welker-hit-revisited-and-why-london-isn-t-so-bad Timilty's agenda: mitigation funds, job creation Elected to his third term as senator representing the Bristol/Norfolk district, Walpole native James Timilty said his top goal for the next term is restoring Walpole's state... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776672/timilty-s-agenda-mitigation-funds-job-creation Norton makes plans for Gillette trip The Norton High football team defeated Abington, 14-6, at Bridgewater-Raynham High School in front of a packed house. to earn a trip to Gillette Stadium on Saturday to play... http://www.yourstreet.com/4776190/norton-makes-plans-for-gillette-trip FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Rams heading back to Div. 1A Super Bowl The Rams knocked off Framingham, 14-7, in tonight’s playoff semifinal, earning their third-straight trip to the Division 1A Super Bowl, which will be played at Gillette Stadium... http://www.yourstreet.com/4775958/football-playoffs-rams-heading-back-to-div-1a-super-bowl Patriots ready for 2-game trip to West Coast again FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots are preparing for their second weeklong stay on the West Coast this season. http://www.yourstreet.com/4774677/patriots-ready-for-2-game-trip-to-west-coast-again Revenge: Swampscott falls, 22-9, to Arlington Catholic Arlington Catholic took its revenge on the Big Blue football squad by beating them, 22-9, in the Division 3 Super Bowl playoffs. The Cougars lost last year to the eventual... http://www.yourstreet.com/4775970/revenge-swampscott-falls-22-9-to-arlington-catholic Turnpike Rally Senate Minority Whip Robert L. Hedlund, of Weymouth, and Senate Asst. Minority Whip Scott Brown, of Wrentham, will be among the featured speakers at tomorrow’s “ Stop the Pike... http://www.yourstreet.com/4772835/turnpike-rally Come enjoy a night of Deep Sky Objects Join The Trustees of the Reservations and local amateur astronomers for a night of observing the sky through large telescopes on Monday, Dec. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Moose Hill Farm... http://www.yourstreet.com/4774090/come-enjoy-a-night-of-deep-sky-objects Pedophile priest killer claims 3 guards beat him WALPOLE, Mass. -- The man convicted of strangling a defrocked pedophile priest in a Massachusetts prison says three guards dragged him out of his cell and beat him on Halloween... http://www.yourstreet.com/4771632/pedophile-priest-killer-claims-3-guards-beat-him Pedophile priest killer claims 3 guards beat him Associated Press - December 2, 2008 7:13 AM ET WALPOLE, Mass. (AP) - The man convicted of strangling a defrocked pedophile priest in a Massachusetts prison says three guards... http://www.yourstreet.com/4770053/pedophile-priest-killer-claims-3-guards-beat-him Pedophile priest killer claims 3 guards beat him The man convicted of strangling a defrocked pedophile priest in a Massachusetts prison says three guards dragged him out of his cell and beat him on Halloween night. Department... http://www.yourstreet.com/4770132/pedophile-priest-killer-claims-3-guards-beat-him Killer of pedophile priest claims he was beaten WALPOLE, Mass. -- The man convicted of killing convicted pedophile ex-priest John Geoghan claims he was taken out of his cell and beaten by three prison guards on Halloween night. http://www.yourstreet.com/4769771/killer-of-pedophile-priest-claims-he-was-beaten A strong foundation The foundation created by former Pats lineman Joe Andruzzi and his wife, Jen , threw a festive fund-raiser last night at Cristina's in Foxborough. A cancer survivor, Andruzzi is... http://www.yourstreet.com/4769891/a-strong-foundation After Reviewing the Play...Poor execution hurt the Patriots before the... Associated Press (AP) photo New England Patriots' kick returner Matthew Slater crouches on the ground after fumbling a kick-off which was recovered by Pittsburgh Steelers'... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767268/after-reviewing-the-play-poor-execution-hurt-the-patriots-before-the Struggling Patriots focus on immediate future FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots players are spending little time thinking about next year's game in London that was announced Monday. They're more concerned with the... http://www.yourstreet.com/4771250/struggling-patriots-focus-on-immediate-future Wedding bells ring for wounded hero A wedding is supposed to be a moment of joy and hope filled with laughter and dreams. But for a Middleborough soldier who grew up in Walpole and his bride, Oct. 2 was a... http://www.yourstreet.com/4767949/wedding-bells-ring-for-wounded-hero Belichick focuses only on game against Seattle FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England coach Bill Belichick says the best way for the Patriots to improve their precarious playoff hopes is to win next Sunday at Seattle and not worry... http://www.yourstreet.com/4766004/belichick-focuses-only-on-game-against-seattle Patriots WR Wes Welker leveled by rough hit FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker did not return Sunday after being leveled late in the third quarter by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Ryan Clark. http://www.yourstreet.com/4766006/patriots-wr-wes-welker-leveled-by-rough-hit Steelers administer a pounding to the Pats Foxborough, Mass. - The Steelers snapped the Patriots' spell over them with a plan that has worked all season: knock 'em down, steal the http://www.yourstreet.com/4761599/steelers-administer-a-pounding-to-the-pats AT GILLETTE STADIUM: Sloppy play doesn't speak to Patriots we know, or... When the Patriots hosted the Pittsburgh Steelers about a year ago, they'd already received their free AFC East championship hats and T-shirts, and were just four games away from... http://www.yourstreet.com/4760309/at-gillette-stadium-sloppy-play-doesn-t-speak-to-patriots-we-know-or Brian MacPherson's Patriots Notebook: Patriots' line was offensive FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Offensive linemen often don't get enough credit. One has to wonder, though, if the New England offensive line has received too much credit of late. http://www.yourstreet.com/4760038/brian-macpherson-s-patriots-notebook-patriots-line-was-offensive nfl.com: Steelers take advantage of Pats' generosity FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The Patriots took this "season of giving" spirit a little too literally today as the Pittsburgh Steelers capitalized on five second-half turnovers en route... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759268/nfl-com-steelers-take-advantage-of-pats-generosity Costly Turnovers Doom Pats As Steelers Triumph Ben Roethlisberger threw for 179 yards and two touchdowns on 17-of-33 completions as Pittsburgh capitalized on key second- half turnovers to crush New England, 33-10, at a rain... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759273/costly-turnovers-doom-pats-as-steelers-triumph Patriots Beat: Blitzed by the 'Burg The Steelers kept coming, the mistakes kept compiling, and the fans kept leaving. That was the story of a horrific final 30 minutes for the Patriots yesterday that offensive... http://www.yourstreet.com/4759691/patriots-beat-blitzed-by-the-burg Steelers down 7-3 after first quarter FOXBORO, Mass. -- The New England Patriots led the Steelers 7-3 after one quarter of their game tonight in Gillette Stadium. http://www.yourstreet.com/4759003/steelers-down-7-3-after-first-quarter Toy for Joy campaign launches 86th season in Western Mass. A total of $150,000 is being sought to provide some Christmas cheer for Western Massachusetts boys and girls. By GEORGE GRAHAM ggraham@repub.com SPRINGFIELD -Registration for... http://www.yourstreet.com/4757640/toy-for-joy-campaign-launches-86th-season-in-western-mass Brian MacPherson's Patriots Notebook: Don't expect any surprises from... FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - The Steelers will line up the way they always do and dare the Pats to beat them. http://www.yourstreet.com/4755509/brian-macpherson-s-patriots-notebook-don-t-expect-any-surprises-from Higher power What if What if some nuns in Wrentham decided to put up a wind turbine? And then high school officials in Worcester? And a Canton bank chairman? http://www.yourstreet.com/4755491/higher-power Holiday gathering for military Building on the success of last year's inaugural event, the Jeffrey Coombs Memorial Foundation will host a second annual Holiday Gathering for Military Families Dec. 17 at... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755481/holiday-gathering-for-military Abbey drawn into world by mission - making candy An earsplitting clanging echoed from the stone bell tower of Mount St. Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, calling to prayer about a dozen nuns ending their morning shift in the convent's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4757206/abbey-drawn-into-world-by-mission-making-candy Quiet abbey drawn into world by mission - making candy An earsplitting clanging echoed from the stone bell tower of Mount St. Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, calling to prayer about a dozen nuns ending their morning shift in the convent's... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755477/quiet-abbey-drawn-into-world-by-mission-making-candy Gifts for Kids program needs your help For the last 17 years, the Gifts for Kids Program has helped ease the financial burden for less fortunate families during the holiday season. This year 930 needy children... http://www.yourstreet.com/4753906/gifts-for-kids-program-needs-your-help Dennis M. Maynard, 49 SUTTON - Dennis M. Maynard, 49, passed away peacefully November 26, 2008 at home with his family from complications following a recent illness. He is survived by his wife of 22... http://www.yourstreet.com/4752563/dennis-m-maynard-49 Patriots get ready for Roethlisberger Saturday, November 29 FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Let's get physical has long been the mantra of the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have annually featured a stout defense and strong... http://www.yourstreet.com/4755125/patriots-get-ready-for-roethlisberger Medway Library hosts 'Duck Soup' The Friends of the Medway Public Library is presenting a screening and discussion of the Marx Brothers’ highly regarded movie "Duck Soup" on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 2:30 to 5 p... http://www.yourstreet.com/4749009/medway-library-hosts-duck-soup Black Friday Gets Early Start In Wrentham Cars were lining up in Wrentham before the Turkey was even digested. The Premium Outlets open at midnight Thanksgiving -- the earliest possible start to Black Friday. http://www.yourstreet.com/4744942/black-friday-gets-early-start-in-wrentham Medway noted for being business-friendly For the second consecutive year, a Massachusetts technology lobbying group has given Medway high marks for being business friendly. The Massachusetts High Technology Council... http://www.yourstreet.com/4744753/medway-noted-for-being-business-friendly Mercedes Ben FOXBORO - The Ben Roethlisberger who threw eight interceptions and was sacked 10 times over a rocky three-game stretch earlier this season is not the quarterback the Patriots... http://www.yourstreet.com/4741265/mercedes-ben Young farmers planting the seeds of a renaissance If there are ghosts that walk the Raymond home - if they roam the rooms of this 18th-century farmhouse in Wrentham, or its barn and fields - perhaps they approve of the change... http://www.yourstreet.com/4740075/young-farmers-planting-the-seeds-of-a-renaissance Brian MacPherson's Patriots Notebook: Quarterbacks flourish in Pats' system FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - Might it be the system? Matt Cassel has vaulted from prophet of doom -- in that his arrival signaled the end of the Patriots' season -- to a star on whom... http://www.yourstreet.com/4739677/brian-macpherson-s-patriots-notebook-quarterbacks-flourish-in-pats-system Nurse Accused of Trying to Help Che Sosa Escape Prison A nurse has been charged with trying to help one of the state's most dangerous inmates escape from the prison at Walpole by smuggling him saw blades and a handcuff key,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4739031/nurse-accused-of-trying-to-help-che-sosa-escape-prison Brady says he's "doing well' in recovery Tom Brady says he's doing well in his recovery from knee surgery. The New England Patriots quarterback made an unpublicized appearance Wednesday with his girlfriend, model... http://www.yourstreet.com/4737792/brady-says-he-s-doing-well-in-recovery Surprising sub Matt Cassel of NE earns AFC honor FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- For the second time this season, New England Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel has been named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week. http://www.yourstreet.com/4737960/surprising-sub-matt-cassel-of-ne-earns-afc-honor Mass. nurse accused of plotting to free rapist Associated Press - November 26, 2008 12:23 PM ET WRENTHAM, Mass. (AP) - A Massachusetts nurse has been charged with trying to help a convicted rapist accused of stabbing his... http://www.yourstreet.com/4735728/mass-nurse-accused-of-plotting-to-free-rapist Mass. nurse accused of plotting to free rapist A Massachusetts nurse has been charged with trying to help a convicted rapist accused of stabbing his attorney escape from prison. Deborah Girouard pleaded not guilty Wednesday... http://www.yourstreet.com/4735624/mass-nurse-accused-of-plotting-to-free-rapist Nurse accused of aiding rapist held without bail WRENTHAM, Mass. -- A nurse accused of trying to help a convicted rapist escape from prison has been order held without bail. http://www.yourstreet.com/4735555/nurse-accused-of-aiding-rapist-held-without-bail WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. David Strauch of Wolfeboro, N.H. are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Lawrel Strauch to Patrick J. Spera, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Spera Jr.... http://www.yourstreet.com/4734520/wedding Prison nurse charged with trying to help brutal rapist escape Channel 4 reports Deborah Girouard smuggled items to Che Sosa in an alleged plot to help him escape MCI-Cedar Junction prison in Walpole. In March, Sosa was convicted of... http://www.yourstreet.com/4734264/prison-nurse-charged-with-trying-to-help-brutal-rapist-escape A special school spirit Matt Grimard is 6 feet 4 inches, weighs 225 pounds, runs 40 yards in 4.8 seconds, and plays quarterback for Dracut High School. The Middies are 9-1 and visit Methuen tomorrow... http://www.yourstreet.com/4733305/a-special-school-spirit Prison escape foiled, DA says A nurse was charged yesterday with trying to help one of the state's most dangerous inmates escape from the prison at Walpole by smuggling him saw blades and a handcuff key,... http://www.yourstreet.com/4732022/prison-escape-foiled-da-says