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Charles River Museum 2008-04-15 18:33:00 I wanted to share a little history about my home town of Waltham Ma. and maybe someone may
want to see it if and when they are in Massachusetts.
In 1976, the Bicentennial issue of Life magazine declared that Francis Cabot Lowell's factory in Waltham was the fourth most important development to shape America.
Unfortunately, Lowell's factory was virtually dead when it received the honor. After 150 years of production, the historic facility was shuttered, neglected, and perilously close to demolition.
Luckily, the mill's fortunes soon turned. The site was granted status on the National Register of Historic Places. Waltham received a $10 million urban revitalization grant, which allowed the site to be renovated and preserved.
As part of the site's renovation, a group of cultural, civic, an Read more:Charles
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Boston Marathon 2008 2008-04-22 09:08:00 Kenyan great Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot etched his name into the record book of the fabled BostonMarathon
yesterday with his epic fourth victory.
Cheruiyot, who won this race for the first time in 2003 before adding wins in each of the past two years, cemented a three-peat with a gutsy first-place time of 2 hours, 7 minutes, 46 seconds.
Running into a head wind, Cheruiyot finished 32 seconds off the course record he set in 2006. It wasn’t for lack of trying: He reached the 20-mile mark in 1:36:10, seven seconds under record pace, but running alone can often be the cruelest of foes.
Boston is very different from the other marathons, Cheruiyot said. As usual, the course was very difficult. Last year, we ran 2:14, and I tried to push harder this year to achieve my personal goal of runni
Memorial Day 2008 2008-05-26 18:54:00 Please take a moment to reflect on this day and remember all these brave men and women who gave up so much for this country.
A patriotic ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of America's military members is scheduled for May 26 at 11 A.M. in Arlington National Cemetery.
This year's event, which marks the 140th observance of Memorial
Day on these hallowed grounds, will be hosted by Major Ge Read more:Memorial Day
Go Celtics 2008-06-09 08:18:00 2 down and 2 more to go for the sweep will they do it ?
Paul Pierce's knee wasn't 100 percent. But he sure played like it was. Pierce fired off 28 points, including two key free throws with 22.8 seconds left as the Celtics held off a late comeback from the Lakers for a 108-102 Game 2 home win Sunday and a 2-0 series lead.
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NBA Champs 2008 2008-06-20 12:01:00 The 131-92 win of the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night ended a 22-year championship drought for Boston. But “drought” is a relative term here.
On Thursday, they were treated like royalty in Boston, complete with the now obligatory Duck Boat tour and parade through the meandering downtown streets to celebrate their 17th NBA
championship.
(L-R) Legend Bill Russell, Ray Allen #20, Head Read more:Champs
Sand Sculptors 2008 2008-07-26 11:06:00 1st Place entry
Revere, MA - June 26, 2008 - Congratulations to Carl Jara of Cleveland, Ohio! First Place winner again, back to back! With this year’s sculptures still in place, our artists are already mulling ideas to meet the even greater challenge that next year will bring. This year’s theme is “Heroes”, and t
Its Up To You 2008-08-31 11:46:00 Barack Obama named Delaware Sen. Joe Biden as his vice presidential running mate early Saturday, balancing his ticket with a seasoned congressional veteran well-versed in foreign policy and defense issues Biden, who has served in the Senate since being elected at the age of 29, is the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee. To Obama's aides, the selection of Joe Biden as the veep candidate re
Lung Cancer is Back 2008-10-09 16:48:00
I have not been in the mood to keep posting to my blog lately for my wife's lung cancer came back and this time it is not so good for they can not treat it with chemo or radiation they say she is to weak and would not be able to go thru it. They are trying a new pill she will take everyday
and just wait till whenever. Read more:Cancer
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Passed Away 2008-11-09 19:56:00
I am sorry to inform everyone my wife passed away from her lung cancer and is finally at rest and not enduring anymore pain. I feel relived somewhat but also at the same time feel so sad and lost for she was my better half and we did everything togather. I really do not know what else to say for I also do not know when I will post another blog .Goodbye for now and please take care .
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