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THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 Peabody plant foes step up protest Crighton By Sam Minton tervene in the Department of Public Utili- the MMWEC, which is looking to build the ITEM STAFF ties (DPU) hearing process. plant, the facility — which will run only 239 energized Their argument, advocates say, is that the hours per year — would be in line with the PEABODY — Residents are calling upon DPU hearing of cer refused to consider es- “need for reliability resources and balancing to stop Gov. Charlie Baker to step in as the Massa- sential requirements of the law in review- resources as intermittent-renewable-gener- chusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric Com- ing the MMWEC proposal to build Project ating resources become the dominant source pany (MMWEC) looks to build a peak capac- 2015A, a 55-megawatt capacity resource to of electricity for the region,” which is laid ity generator at the Waters River Plant. deceptive provide capacity to 14 municipal light com- out in the roadmap. According to the Clean Power Coalition, panies (MLPs). In past hearings, citizens and experts clean energy advocates from across the The group is asking Baker to enforce the raised concerns about the impact of the plant Commonwealth have stated that Baker is suppliers Decarbonization Roadmap law, claiming on public health, the environment, and the obligated to carry out the Decarbonization that the peaker plant is inconsistent with Roadmap law, ensure accountability, and in- plans laid out by the roadmap. According to By Tréa Lavery PLANT, A7 ITEM STAFF BOSTON — State Sen. Brendan Crighton (D-Lynn) Downtown Lynn is cooking testi ed Wednesday in support of legislation to ban competitive electricity suppliers that use predatory tactics to charge consumers more for their energy. Central Square In a hearing before the Joint in Lynn on Committee on Telecommuni- Wednesday cations, Utilities and Energy, was made to Crighton, Attorney General look like San Maura Healey and other law- Francisco makers spoke in support of in the 1960s, the bill, which Crighton led complete with earlier this year. extras in period “The dishonest marketing attire, signage and unfair contracts used by and vintage this industry to take advan- cars. The tage of low-income, elderly, transformation non-English-speaking house- was part of a holds in the city of Lynn and scene from HBO across our state is shameful,” Max’s “Julia,” a Crighton said. “This legis- limited series lation … will put an end to based on the life these predatory practices and of beloved TV put hard-earned money back chef Julia Child. in the pockets of consumers.” In 1997, the Massachusetts ITEM PHOTO | Electric Industry Restruc- SPENSER HASAK turing Act was passed, al- lowing consumers to choose an electric service provider. While Healey said that this law was well-intentioned, Lynn boxer the impact has been that competitive providers have targeted low-income and vul- steps into nerable customers, promising them lower rates and instead charging them even more Olympic ring than before. “They go door to door, send By Mike Alongi letters in the mail and call ITEM SPORTS EDITOR over and over and over with promises of cheaper electric- TOKYO — The wait is nally over for ity or a locked-in low rate Lynn’s Rashida Ellis. that they claim will save you After years of training and then months money. They say that if you of waiting, the Lynn native and former sign up and switch from your national champion boxer will make her utility company, they’ll de- Olympic debut for Team USA on Thursday liver you consistent savings night with a Lightweight Division (132 and lower bills,” Healey said lbs./60 kg) Round in the hearing. “My of ce of 16 bout against released three reports, the Great Britain’s most recent in April, analyz- Caroline Dubois. ing whether the individual Ellis, 25, will residential electric supply square up against a market in Massachusetts is bene ting customers. The an- very worthy oppo- ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK nent in the 20-year- swer continues to be no.” Healey said that between old Dubois. A Lon- Rosalia Perez, 89, of Lynn, ies the Peruvian ag during a ceremony honor- July 2015 and June 2020, don native, Dubois ing the bicentennial anniversary of Peru’s independence at Lynn City Hall on Wednesday. customers in the state who took home the gold switched to a competitive medal at both the supplier paid $426 million 2018 World Youth Rashida Ellis more than they would have if Championships Lynn salutes Peruvian ag they stayed with their utility and the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. She’s company. Between 2016 and also already won a ght at this year’s By Allysha Dunnigan front of City Hall. More than 100 people 2020, one in three low-income Olympic Games, defeating Kosovo’s Don- ITEM STAFF The ceremony included gathered at City Hall to households in Massachusetts jeta Sadiku by unanimous decision in the awards given to local Pe- commemorate Peru’s inde- signed up with a competitive LYNN — The city of Lynn Round of 32 on Tuesday. ruvians who are involved pendence — which became supplier, nearly double the celebrated the bicenten- Ellis has not had an Olympic ght yet af- in the community, perfor- of cial in 1821 — and ac- rate of higher-income house- nial anniversary of Peru’s ter coming into the competition ranked as mances of a variety of danc- knowledge the city’s Peru- holds, and those low-income one of the top boxers in the world. independence from Spain es from different parts of vian culture. Attendees and residents paid an average of Wednesday afternoon in a Peru, and a raising of the ELLIS, A2 ceremony that took place in country’s ag. PERU, A7 ELECTRICITY, A7 Planet Fitness pumped Lynn eld Rec director to open in Saugus INSIDE Lynn keeps the fun rolling By Sam Minton gus. Former police of cer ITEM STAFF Town Manager Scott Crab- OKs plea agreement. By Tréa Lavery tree said that the town is al- A5 ITEM STAFF SAUGUS — Residents will ways happy to have new busi- soon have a new place to nesses. LOOK! LYNNFIELD — Recreation Director Ju- pump some iron. “We’re very supportive here Create & Escape lie Mallett has held her position for nine At its July 20 meeting, the in Saugus of new businesses gives amateurs years and, along with the department, Board of Selectmen unani- opening up and I just want to a time to shine at isn’t slowing down any time soon. mously voted to allow Planet congratulate them and look Peabody open mic. A8 As director, Mallett is in charge of Lyn- Fitness to open a new location forward to them serving Sau- • n eld Recreation’s staff, as well as devel- at 327-357 Broadway, which gus’ residents and the com- Superintendent oping, initiating and evaluating programs formerly housed a Bed Bath munity,” said Crabtree. Tutwiler to be on for the town. Every year, she said, the de- & Beyond. With a Black Card mem- Lynn show. A8 partment tries to add to its programming Expected to open by the end bership, gym members gain based on the needs it sees in the commu- of the year, the new facility access to tanning beds and Sports nity. will be open from 6 a.m. to 2 hydromassagers at the facili- Francoeur tied for lead As it did last summer during the initial a.m. The Planet Fitness lo- ty, can bring a friend for free, at Ouimet Memorial stages of the pandemic, this summer, the cation will face competition and are able to use any other Tournament. 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OBITUARIES ...... A2 LOOK! ...... A8 DIVERSIONS ...... B5 HIGH 77° VOL. 142, ISSUE 198 OPINION ...... A4 SPORTS ...... B1-2 CLASSIFIED ...... B6-7 LOW 66° POLICE/FIRE ...... A5 COMICS ...... B4 BUSINESS ...... B8 PAGE A8 $1.50 A2 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 OBITUARIES Shirley A. Jackson, 84 Jane Elizabeth Aylwin, 77 Catherine L. (Shipper) Penney, 77 1936 - 2020 1944 - 2021 1943 - 2021 LYNN - Shirley A. (Morse) SCARBOROUGH, ME - Jane SAUGUS - Mrs. Catherine L. Jackson 84, beloved wife of the Aylwin passed away peacefully (Shipper) Penney, age 77, died late Richard P. Jackson, died on at home with her family after on Monday, July 26th. She was May 22, 2020. a long courageous battle with the wife of the late David Pen- Born and raised in Peabody, several illnesses. ney, Jr. she was the daughter of the She was born and lived in Born in Lynn, Mrs. Penney late Norman and Elizabeth Lynn, Massachusetts most of was the daughter of the late (Shields) Morse. She received her life, the only daughter of Charles and Mary (Zamejtis) her education in the Peabody the late Roy F. Anderson, Sr. Shipper. Cathy was on the school system and graduated and Nita D. (O’Blenes) Ander- Board of Directors for Sau- from Peabody High School, son. gus Youth Hockey as well as class of 1953. Jane worked as a housework- the Board of Govenors for the As a young woman, Shirley er with the Lynn School Dept. Kasabuski Rink. It was there worked at the former Cush- at Ingalls Elementary and that she built a lifetime of man’s Bakery in Lynn where Lynn Vocational Technical In- friendships. Cathy always loved she met the love of her life and stitute. her family and friends who was later married. Jane’s greatest passion was stood by her through her jour- She was a big sports fan, es- to sing and entertain, begin- ney. She loved spending time pecially the Patriots, Shirley en- ning with Sweet Adelines. After during the summer with her joyed reading and taking trips Service Information: Her marrying the love of her life, Cushing and Philip Harmon, family in Unity, Maine. ma Lions Club, where she also up to Maine. Most of all she memorial service will be the late Robert Aylwin, she ven- Laurie and Michael Ander- Mrs. Penney is survived by volunteered, at https://e-club- enjoyed being with family and held at the Conway Cahill tured into hosting Karaoke at son and her son, Robert and three children, Charles Wayne house.org/sites/wyomama. friends. She was a loving moth- Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 many establishments through- Dianne Thomas. On her late Penney and his wife Raena of Service Information: Rela- er, grandmother, great grand- Lynn St., Peabody, Saturday, out Lynn and surrounding ar- husband’s side of the family, Waldo, ME, Michael Shawn tives and friends are invited mother and friend who will be July 31, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. eas. One of her greatest joys she leaves behind, Wynona Penny and his wife Michele of to attend visiting hours in missed by all who knew her. Relatives and friends are was singing on stage at the and Brian Lovieno, Steven and Standish, ME, and Jean Ann the Bisbee-Porcella Funer- She is survived by her invited to attend. In lieu of Grand ole Opry in Nashville, Allison Aylwin, Rob and Zafia Burke and her husband Kevin al Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., daughter, Dana Schmorrow flowers contributions may be Tennessee. Aylwin, and Jamie Aylwin. She F. of Peabody; her six grand- SAUGUS on Saturday from and her husband, Michael Jr. made in her memory to the Jane was a strong woman also leaves 16 grandchildren children, who were her best 9 – 11 a.m. followed by a of Lynn, a step-son, Paul Jack- Alzheimer’s Association, 309 and family was so very im- and 12 great grandchildren. love, Jacklyn, Ashley, Lindsay, funeral service in the funeral son and his wife, Barbara of Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, portant to her. She enjoyed Service Information: A Re- Hunter, Kasey and Meghan; home at 11 a.m. Interment Middleton, four grandchildren, MA 02452 or the American road trips with her husband, membrance gathering will daughter-in-law, Louanne Pen- in Riverside Cemetery, Sau- Michael Schmorrow III, James Diabetes Association, 260 taking chances at the local begin Saturday, July 31st ney of Hampsted, NH; as well gus. For directions and con- Schmorrow, Michael Jackson Cochituate Rd., #200, Fram- game rooms and going on a from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 as many nieces and nephews. dolences www.BisbeePorcel- and Anthony Jackson, four ingham, MA 01701. For on- cruise whenever she had the a.m. at Cuffe-McGinn Fu- She was predeceased by her la.com. great grandchildren, Michael line guestbook, please visit chance. She also treasured neral home, 157 Maple St. son, David C. Penney and her IV, Morgan, Paris and Gemma www.ccbfuneral.com. the time she spent going out Lynn, followed by a service at sister, Jean Matthews. and many nieces and neph- to eat and singing karaoke with 10:00 and burial of her ash- Donations in Cathy’s mem- ews. She was also the sister her friends down in Brooksville, es at Pine Grove Cemetery. ory may be made to the Wyo- of the late Mary Rice and her Florida. Flowers welcome, or con- husband, James. She is predeceased by her tributions can be made to first husband, Peter W. Thomas, Hospice of Southern Maine, her second husband Robert 180 US Rt. 1, Scarborough, J. Aylwin, four brothers, Frank Maine 04074 for their sup- Lynn boxer John Upton, 77 Williams, Roy Anderson, Neil port and comfort of Jane in Anderson, and William Ander- her final week. Online con- 1944 - 2021 son as well as her great grand- dolence messages can be COCOA BEACH - John P. Up- daughter Lexy Jane Connole. submitted at www.cuffemc- steps into ton, 77, of Cocoa Beach, Fla., She leaves behind her brother, ginn.com. husband of the late Lynda A. Donald Anderson and her lov- (Larsen) Upton, passed away ing children from a blended on Monday, July 5, 2021. family, her daughters, Cynthia Olympic ring John was born in Lynn, Mass. on March 25, 1944, son of ELLIS win the National Golden the late John I. and C. Ruth From A1 Gloves in 2016 and then (Powers) Upton. He had a long Richard C. Losano, 72 another Elite National career in retail, most recent- Ellis, who trains at Pri- Championship in 2018. ly working as a consultant for 1949 - 2021 vate Jewels Fitness in She went on to finish first Gordon Brothers before retir- Lynn, won bronze at both in the US Olympic Team ing. His work had him traveling LYNN - Richard C. Losano, the 2019 Elite Women’s Trials in 2020 before the often across country, which age 72, of Lynn, died unexpect- World Championships pandemic postponed the frequently led him to enjoyable edly on Friday, July 23, 2021. and the 2019 Pan Ameri- visits with family and friends. He was the loving husband of Games for a full year. El- can Games, adding to her lis also took home a gold He also loved spending time at Janet (Alexander) Losano, with Boxing Task Force (BTF) medal at the 2021 Boxam the beach. whom he shared 50 years of rankings to solidify her International Tournament Survivors include two daugh- marriage. Born in Lynn, he was position in Tokyo as the and a bronze medal at the ters: Shelly Valenti (Andrew) Upton, and Thomas Upton; the son of the late Vincent and second highest-ranked of Meriden, Conn., and Susan and four sisters: Lillian Dee, Bernice (Goguen) Losano. He American boxer and 12th 2020 Boxam International Weborg of Port Charlotte, Fla.; Frances Dee, Helen Hattem, was a lifelong resident of Lynn overall in her weight class. Tournament. four grandchildren: Elizabeth and Arlene Evans. and a graduate of Lynn English Ellis will be looking to win Ellis and Dubois will Gatter(Eric), William Valenti, A memorial service will be High School, class of 1966. Team USA’s first women’s touch gloves at 10:30 p.m. Samantha Grine(Josh), and held on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at Rick retired from Hansen En- lightweight Olympic med- Thursday, and the fight Alexander McKenney; and a 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament gineering in Danvers where he al. can be streamed live at great-grandson, Mason Grine. Catholic Church, 728 Moun- worked as a machinist for 43 But Ellis’ list of accom- https://www.nbcolympics. He also leaves a sister, Betty tain Rd. in Stowe, Vt., where years. He loved music from all plishments is much lon- com/schedule/sport/box- Davis of Farmington, N.H., and John had been a resident for genres and with his unparal- ger than that. An Elite ing. a brother, Stephen Upton, of 35 years. Interment will be at leled memory could answer any National Championship Mike Alongi can be Lynn, Mass. Riverbank Cemetery. Donations music trivia question. He was a winner as a high schooler reached at malongi@item- He is preceded in death by in his memory can be made to car enthusiast, had a knack for aunt, Theresa Hughes. “Big Zig” in 2013, Ellis went on to live.com. a daughter, Desiree Upton of the American Cancer Society, fixing things, and loved sports, also leaves many friends who Sundland, Calif.; three broth- Hospice of Health First in Co- especially the New England Pa- were family to him. ers: Richard Upton, William coa Beach, Fla., or a charity of triots. Rick enjoyed a fine cigar, Service Information: His IN MEMORIAM working around the yard, and funeral will be held on Satur- KAREN L. REEVERS Lynn Drug Task Force one’s choice. SIXTH ANNIVERSARY watching the birds. The mo- day at 10AM from the SOLI- 2015 ~ JULY 29 ~ 2021 ments he cherished most were MINE FUNERAL HOME, 426 Hotline those spent laughing with his Broadway (Rt 129), Lynn, fol- George A. Wallis family and friends. lowed by a Funeral Mass at 781-477-4444 In addition to his wife, he 11AM in Holy Family Church, CALL 24 HOURS A DAY 1937 - 2021 leaves behind his daughter Lynn. Burial will be in St. Jeanine (Losano) Pezzulo, Joseph’s Cemetery, Lynn. or text the word tiplynn and LYNN - George A. Wallis, age her husband Andrew, and his Relatives and friends are your tip to “tip411” (847411) 84, of Lynn died Sunday July grandson Lucas, of Salem. As respectfully invited. Visiting 25th at the High Point House “President of the Outlaws”, he hours are Friday from 4-7PM. All reports of neighborhood in Haverhill after a lengthy ill- was the brother-in-law of Rick Those who prefer may make activity will be investigated. ness. He was the husband of Alexander and his wife Nancy, donations to the American Callers may remain anonymous. Carol Ann (Blatchford) Wallis Forever Remembered Claire Gately and her late hus- Heart Association, 300 5th with whom he shared 59 years Forever Missed band Ron, Brian Alexander and Ave, Waltham, MA 02451. Love Mom and Kelly Spanish menu available of marriage. his wife Elayne, Scott Alexan- Directions and guestbook at Born in Swampscott, he was der, and Patrick Alexander and www.solimine.com. the son of the late Eldridge B. his wife Christine, as well as and Emma (Bradstreet) Wallis. the uncle of many nieces and George attended Lynn schools nephews. He is survived by his and graduated from Lynn Voca- ITEM CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS! tional Technical Institute, Class of 1954. He served in the U. S. Navy during the Korean War Call Customer Service to place an ad aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea and U.S.S. Cascade. George Phyllis (Carbone) Burns, 92 781-593-7700, ext. 2 was a self-employed carpen- 1929 - 2021 ter, and also worked for Jordan of the late Eldridge Wallis Jr., Marsh, the Post Office and Line and sisters Edna McGregor, PEABODY - Peabody-Mrs. her foster children; Doreen Lumber in Saugus. In later Barbara Walker, and Mildred Phyllis (Carbone) Burns, age King, Charlene Knorr, Richard years, he worked as a security Twitchell. 92, died on Monday at her Griffin and the late James Grif- guard at Cedar Pond Condo- Service Information: Vis- home, she was the wife of the fin. Mrs. Burns is also survived miniums and dressed as Santa iting hours will be held at late Richard Burns. by 4 grandchildren, many great at Christmastime. the Parker Funeral Home 35 Born in Cambridge, she was grandchildren and one sister. He was a member of the Franklin St. Lynn on Friday, the daughter of the late Sebas- She was predeceased by 1 former Broadway United Meth- July 30, from 10:30 AM – tian and Gaetana (Santoro) grandson and 12 brothers and odist Church, and the Captain 12:30 PM, followed by funer- Carbone. A resident of Pea- sisters. William Shoemaker Post #345. al services at 12:30 PM to body since 2000, Mrs. Burns Service Information: Rel- He enjoyed making wooden which relatives and friends previously lived in Saugus. She atives & friends are invited lawn ornaments (whirl-a-gigs), are invited to attend. Burial loved sewing and Italian cook- to attend A Life Celebration building decks, doing cross- will follow in Puritan Lawn ing. Mrs. Burns became a fos- at The Prince Restaurant, Rt. words and word find. Memorial Park, Peabody, ter mother in 1962 raising four 1 South, on Friday at 6 p.m. In addition to his wife, he MA. In lieu of flowers, please children along with her own. For condolences www.Bis- Don’t let the is survived by a son, David C. make memorial donations in She is survived by her three beePorcella.com. Wallis of Cookeville, TN, and George’s name to the Viet- children; John Burns of Sau- story go untold. daughter Pamela J., and her nam Vets Memorial Fund or gus, Catherine Benson of Sau- husband Charles Graham of Wounded Warriors. gus and Gaye Fazio of Florida, Methuen, a sister Patricia and Guest book at parkerme- Share your loved one’s story. her husband John Teague, a morialfuneralhome.com [email protected] | 781-593-7700 brother Luther and his wife Joyce Wallis, and many nieces and nephews. He was brother

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New CDC guidelines set off rush to reimpose mask mandates By Philip Marcelo but Arkansas leaders are percent of all U.S. counties, president,” he said. “And ASSOCIATED PRESS weighing whether to revisit federal of cials said. we do have some folks in an April law banning local Nearly all of the South our country who work very States and businesses and state government enti- and Southwest is subject hard to undermine public scrambled Wednesday to ties from requiring masks. to the guidance, but most health efforts with a lot of change course after the Republican Gov. Asa communities in the North- very in ammatory rheto- federal government issued Hutchinson has faced grow- east — with the exception ric.” new guidance calling for the ing calls to lift that ban, at of major metro areas like On the other side of the return of mask wearing in least for schools, as virus New York City and Bos- state, Kansas City Mayor virus hot spots amid a dra- cases and hospitalizations ton — are exempt for now, Quinton Lucas, a Demo- matic spike in COVID-19 surge in the state. according to the CDC’s crat, promised to provide cases and hospitalizations Ford Motor Co., mean- COVID tracker. nationwide. details Wednesday on his while, said it would rein- Elsewhere, conserva- plans to order mask wear- Nevada and Kansas City state face mask protocols tive of cials pushed back were among the locations ing indoors in Missouri’s for all employees and vis- against reviving mask largest city. that moved swiftly to re-im- itors at its Missouri and mandates, setting up the “We cannot ignore the rap- pose indoor mask man- Florida facilities. The two potential for a patchwork id spread of the COVID-19 dates following Tuesday’s states are among the hard- of regulations within states delta variant in Missouri announcement from the est-hit by the summer and counties. 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Hill in Washington. in the country. eld, a hospital began tried to navigate the latest Other government leaders But Democratic County expanding its morgue ca- federal guidance. The Dem- dio station KDKA-AM. “If advice. said they will hold off rein- Executive Sam Page in- pacity as the state’s virus In a handful of Republi- stating mask rules for now. ocrat said state mandates they do, that’s the protec- sisted Wednesday that the death toll soared. Steve can-led states, lawmakers Pennsylvania Gov. Tom on masks were necessary tion.” mandate remained in effect Edwards, the CEO of Cox- have made it illegal for Wolf said he’s not consid- before there was a vaccine. The CDC’s new guid- and blamed the pushback Health, said his company schools to require masks. ering imposing a mask “People have the ability to ance applies to places with on politics. brought in temporary cool- South Carolina’s governor mandate in schools or make the decision to get a at least 50 new cases per “This is a national prob- ing equipment because 75 said the state would not re- statewide, though he urged vaccine,” he said, speaking 100,000 people in the last lem that went all the way patients in area hospitals verse its mask restriction, Pennsylvanians to follow Tuesday on Pittsburgh ra- week, which is roughly 60 up to the top with the last have died this month. Hate crime laws lack uniformity across the U.S. By Aaron Morrison Naomi Goldberg, LGBTQ anti-Sikh attacks. ities … show that — de- ASSOCIATED PRESS program director for the On Tuesday, a man ac- spite the fact that people Movement Advancement cused of killing eight of color are far more likely NEW YORK — More Project, which authored people, mostly women of to be the victims of hate than half a century since the report in partnership Asian descent, at Atlan- violence — the instances they were modernized, with over 15 national civil ta-area massage busi- of hate violence that are hate crime laws in the U.S. rights groups. nesses pleaded guilty to actually documented by are inconsistent and pro- The coalition of civil murder in four of the kill- police … are dispropor- vide incomplete methods rights organizations in- ings. 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Lynn, MA 01903 Chief Operating O cer Editorial Editor Chairman Two men are in free fall In order to defeat this People who spread these Customer Service from an airplane, skydiving. dreadful scourge, it is be- fictions are simply propa- PUBLISHERS Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Horace N. Hastings, 1877-1904 One man has a parachute yond necessary that every gating myths that are not Charles H. Hastings and Wilmot R. Hastings, 1904-1922 on his back which carries person, who is able, should true. There is no such thing Connecting Charles H. Hastings, 1922-1940 the words: COVID Vax. He receive a vaccine. Ernest W. Lawson, 1940-1960 as “alternative facts.” People All Departments: Charles H. Gamage and Peter Gamage, 1960-1982 appears flummoxed as he The politicization of this are welcome to think that 781-593-7700 Peter Gamage, 1982-1991 looks at his fellow skydiver issue is reflective of a deep- the moon is made of green Peter H. 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[email protected] away my freedom.” 17th-century political phi- In spite of the testimony of It would be hilarious ex- losopher, believed that the former anti-vaxers, the tes- Ext. 3 cept that it graphically illus- state of nature, into which timony of countless doctors, Newsroom trates the kind of mentality we are all born, is bereft of the clear guidance of epide- [email protected] that is driving the anti-vac- natural goodness and that miologists and the lived ex- [email protected] EDITORIAL cine movement in our coun- we are all condemned to kill periences of the vaccinated, try today. As the skydiver Ext. 4 each other or be killed. some media outlets contin- plunges toward a certain A social contract, driven ue to tout personal freedom Sports death, he is oblivious to the by fear, is the only reason as a justification for refus- [email protected] irrationality of refusing the that civil society is able to A dire warning ing to be vaccinated. Social one thing that can save his exist. In Hobbes’ view, it was Ext. 5 media continues to amplify Editorial from the life. every man for himself. No- these voices and the bottom Los Angeles Times editorial board An actual case made the tions of community or the Retail and Online line is that people are con- Advertising same point in a recent TV family of humankind are to- [email protected] One by one, the police officers described to a House interview. A husband and tally absent in the Hobbes- tinuing to die in a pandemic of the unvaccinated. select committee on Tuesday the horror they felt as father of four made a plea ian worldview. ADVERTISING rioters nearly overran our national legislature on that others may not make This social-contract indi- One antidote to all this is Jan. 6, putting the people’s representatives within a the mistake that he and his vidualism is at odds with a renewed sense of personal Ernie Carpenter Jr. few feet of a violent mob. wife had made. His whole public responsibility and re- responsibility that propels Director of Advertising Officer Michael Fanone recalled being dragged from us to see ourselves in true and Business Development, ext. 1355 family contracted coronavi- spect for the common good. [email protected] a line of around 30 officers battling to secure the Cap- rus after deciding to forego Getting vaccinated is really Biblical terms as our “our itol. His ammunition was seized, he was beaten with vaccinations. They all be- a civic duty. It certainly pro- brother’s (and sister’s) keep- Ralph Mitchell fists and metal objects and he was shocked repeated- came seriously ill and his tects the individual from se- ers.” This has truly become a Sales Representative, ext. 1313 ly by a Taser. “I’m sure I was screaming,” Fanone said, wife died. They made their rious infection but, more im- life-and-death issue. [email protected] “but I don’t think I could even hear my own voice.” Self-centeredness and decision not to be vaccinated portantly, it protects health Patricia Whalen Sgt. Aquilino Gonell’s skin was seared with pepper after watching cable news care workers and neighbors selflessness are polar oppo- spray. His injuries required surgery and compelled sites but describe the real Sales Representative, ext. 1310 reports that cautioned them from being infected by un- [email protected] him to go on leave. “That day continues to be a con- not to be vaccinated. They aware carriers of the virus. challenge that the pandem- stant trauma for us, literally every day,” he said. He believed these talking heads We should all get vaccinat- ic has cast into bold relief. BUSINESS OFFICE thought he was going to die. and ignored the recommen- ed not simply for our own Unless we collectively rise Officer Daniel Hodges, who was crushed in a to this challenge and grow Susan J. Conti dations of their doctors. well-being and health. We Controller, ext. 1288 doorway by insurrectionists wielding a clear plastic beyond the egocentrism With tears in his eyes, this should get vaccinated for [email protected] shield, can’t forget the zealotry of rioters who called COVID-19 survivor, and the protection and well-be- that vaccine hesitancy has themselves Christian, with some sporting flags that now widower, hoped that ing of everyone around us. laid bare, the next pandemic Ted Grant said: “Jesus is my savior. Trump is my president.” others would learn from his Respect for the truth is an- may be worse than the one Publisher, ext. 1234 Officer Harry Dunn, who is Black, recalled the rac- unfortunate mistake. other casualty of the kind of we are struggling mightily [email protected] ist slurs hurled at him from rioters denouncing Black There may very well be individualism that is ram- to overcome. Marian Kinney Lives Matter. “When my blood is red, I’m an Ameri- substantial reasons why pant in our day. Opinions are Msgr. Paul V. Garrity is can citizen,” Dunn testified. “I’m not a police officer. ext. 1212 certain people should not shared as facts irrespective the former pastor of St. [email protected] I’m a peace officer. I’m here to defend this country, receive vaccinations. These of their veracity. Vaccines Mary’s Parish in Lynn and defend everybody in this building.” folks, however, represent a are not harmful. Vaccines the current pastor of St. Will Kraft These officers from the Capitol Police and the Wash- miniscule number within are not unsafe. Vaccines Brigid and Sacred Heart Chief Financial Officer, ext. 1296 ington, D.C., police department are heroes. They de- the wider population. The are not immoral because of Parishes in Lexington. [email protected] fended the temple of American democracy as crazed supporters of President Donald Trump besieged the Paula Villacreses complex, seeking to disrupt a joint session of Con- CHRISANNE GAYL A/R Specialist, ext. 1205 gress meeting to certify Joe Biden’s election. It was [email protected] the only time the Capitol had been overrun since a Learning in the post-pandemic world Mike Shanahan British invasion during the War of 1812. Chief Executive Officer, ext. 1956 Much more detail about the attack will be revealed As policymakers, prin- pecially for our youngest visits, surveys, or dedicated [email protected] as the select committee examines the causes of the cipals, and parents wres- learners. Yet some models Capitol riot, as well as the security vulnerabilities it teacher/parent meetings. Jim Wilson tle with the reopening of and programs do a far bet- Chief Operating Officer, ext. 1200 exposed and the delayed response of the other police Family partnership is a schools, many are strug- ter job of fostering all as- [email protected] and armed forces who eventually arrived to help. But key part of Bank Street gling with what feel like pects of children’s growth it is difficult to imagine testimony more compelling, programs in New York City. competing priorities. How than others. CIRCULATION vivid and frightening than the accounts of the of- Through an app that allows do we address the gaps in As local and state educa- ficers who put their lives on the line to prevent an teachers to correspond with Lisa Mahmoud academic learning that so tors support re-openings, Manager, ext. 1239 even greater calamity than the deaths of five people, parents during the day, par- many children experienced they should take action [email protected] including one officer. We now know that numerous ent-teacher conferences, during this pandemic year? so that these approaches leaders, including Vice President Mike Pence, would and frequent conversations How do we ensure chil- can flourish. Repairing the CUSTOMER SERVICE surely have been beaten or even killed if quick-think- with caregivers, everyone is dren’s social and emotional damage of the pandemic ing officers had not kept them from harm. on the same page about chil- La’ Mosha Ball health after a truly unprec- begins by supporting our A week after the riot, the House impeached Trump dren’s overall development Customer Service, ext. 1276 edented time in their de- youngest learners. for inciting an insurrection, though he was acquitted and academic learning. [email protected] velopment? And how do we Policymakers can sup- thanks to Senate Republicans too cowardly to sepa- These interactions also help support their very real and port program models that GRAPHICS rate their once-great party from the parasitic dema- to build community in the urgent need to process the provide for additional indi- gogue who now controls it. form of the teacher–caregiv- Trevor Andreozzi Even worse, Senate Republicans blocked a Demo- experience they have just vidualized instruction. The been through? pandemic has exacerbated er-child relationships that Designer cratic measure that would have created an indepen- are the cornerstone of ideal [email protected] dent, bipartisan commission with input from leaders It may seem like these inequity, including the dis- questions are in tension parate opportunities and learning programs. of both major parties. Then, when House Speaker Edwin Peralta Jr. with each other, but only if outcomes that children The past year and a half Nancy Pelosi created the select committee to conduct have certainly brought a lot Designer the investigation instead, Minority Leader Kevin Mc- we take a narrow view of from low-income families, [email protected] education. In fact, numer- those of color, English learn- of challenges for students, Carthy sought to install a slate of Republican Trump parents, and teachers all NEWSROOM loyalists, including one (Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio) who ous studies have shown ers, and children with dis- the importance of address- abilities have experienced. around. As we look to the may well be a material witness in the probe. Mike Alongi next school year, I hope that The result is that all nine members of the commit- ing all aspects of children’s As a result, there is an even Sports Editor, ext. 1228 we can take the steps need- tee were chosen by Pelosi. McCarthy and other Re- development — cognitive, greater need for teachers to [email protected] social, emotional, and phys- personalize instruction and ed to support every child in publicans are dismissing the proceedings as a cha- Gayla Cawley rade, but if Tuesday’s hearing was any indication, the ical — in order for them to scaffold learning based on all aspects of their develop- be successful in school and children’s individual learn- ment. News Editor, ext. 1236 public is taking these proceedings seriously. [email protected] Pelosi is to be commended for appointing to the com- in life. ing trajectories. We can review language mittee two Republican representatives, Liz Cheney And research conduct- Education leaders should and numeracy skills while ed by Trust for Learning anticipate the need for addi- Allysha Dunnigan of Wyoming and Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, who have reinvigorating students’ Reporter, ext. 1302 shows that parents of all tional behavioral supports placed nation above party. In a rare bipartisan move, confidence and curiosity. [email protected] the entire panel greeted the law enforcement officers backgrounds want their and trauma-informed inter- We can and should provide and received their testimony with respectful — and children to be well-round- ventions to address the ad- emotional support for those Spenser Hasak Photographer, ext. 1332 at times emotional — attention. ed and capable. Parents verse effects of the pandem- who have experienced hard- [email protected] It should not have taken these brave officers to place a strong emphasis on ic on children and families. ship and loss, while also ad- point out what any reasonable American knows. their children developing This may mean allocating dressing the gap in reading knowledge, accountability, additional funding or per- Thor Jourgensen “Downplaying the events of that day is also down- instruction. We don’t have Editorial Editor, ext. 1267 playing those officers’ response,” Fanone told the law- real-world readiness, and a sonnel to support mental to choose between these sense of self. [email protected] makers. health, community, and oth- important goals — in fact, Sadly, the COVID-19 er needed services. As Dunn told the committee: “We represent the they can be mutually re- Tréa Lavery pandemic has widened op- Finally, as children re- good side of America, the people who actually believe inforcing. Ideal learning Reporter, ext. 1317 portunity gaps and exac- turn to a classroom envi- [email protected] in decency.” They also believe in the rule of law and programs throughout the in holding accountable, as Dunn put it, the “hit man” erbated challenges already ronment, it is critical that country demonstrate this Jakob Menendez who sent the rioters to the Capitol — a not-so-veiled facing low-income families teachers and parents are and children of color. In this actively engaged in sharing and can serve as examples Photographer, ext. 1332 reference to Trump. for how we move forward to [email protected] Will lawmakers heed the testimony of these coura- post-pandemic moment of information and partnering reckoning for American to support the unique needs meet the needs of children geous officers — career law enforcement personnel, and the concerns of parents. Anne Marie Tobin not politicians — and ensure an attack like this never public education, it will be of each child. Assignment Editor, ext. 1307 more important than ever Local leaders should em- Chrisanne Gayl is the [email protected] happens again? Will more Republicans at last stand chief strategy and policy of- up to Trump and the extremists he has egged on? to focus on developing the phasize parent outreach to ficer at Trust for Learning Sophie Yarin Will Congress come together to defend Congress as whole child — not just im- better understand the en- Deputy Editor, ext. 1222 and a former senior policy an institution, fidelity to the Constitution above any proving children’s math vironment and conditions [email protected] advisor for early learning party loyalty? and reading scores. that children have experi- TECHNOLOGY If not, the door will be opened to another attack, one Providing a comprehen- enced over the past year. at the U.S. Education De- sive learning approach will This could manifest itself in partment. She wrote this for from which we might never recover. 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All address information, particu- Accidents Former Lynn police officer larly arrests, reflect police records. A report of a motor vehicle In the event of a perceived inac- crash with injuries at 3:22 curacy, it is the sole responsibility p.m. Tuesday at 50 Tremont OKs plea agreement of the concerned party to contact St. Police reported a vehicle the relevant police department and rolled over three times. Two that if Coppinger does not ing and was assaulted mask and proceeded to have the department issue a no- people were taken to Salem By Allysha Dunnigan ITEM STAFF have any further issues while in police custody. grab Coppinger’s wrist tice of correction to the Daily Item. Hospital. A report of a motor vehicle and completes the re- White said he was hosting and refused to let go. The Corrections or clarifications will not LYNN — Former Lynn quired service, his charges a housewarming party on report also stated that crash at 5:13 p.m. Tuesday Police officer Matthew be made without express notice of will be dismissed. his private terrace when White moved closer to at Capone’s Restaurant at Coppinger admitted Tues- “He’s never been in trou- police arrived. Coppinger, but the video change from the arresting police 147 Summit St.; at 7:12 p.m. day in Salem District ble before and he’s not The charges against all proved neither was accu- department. Tuesday at Bridge to Learning Court to using excessive going to have any issues,” three men were subse- rate. at 567 Lowell St.; at 9:24 force and assaulting a Anderson said. “I think it’s Special Prosecutor Dan- LYNN a.m. Wednesday at D’orsi’s Black man last summer quently dropped by the Francis Fenimore, 25, of Bakery and Delicatessen at while he was in a holding a just outcome in an obvi- Essex County District iel Bennett, who conduct- 150 Allen Ave., was arrested 197 Washington St.; at 12 cell at the city’s police sta- ously difficult situation.” Attorney’s office. An inde- ed the independent inves- and charged with receiving a p.m. Wednesday at T.J. Maxx tion. Anderson said Copping- pendent investigation into tigation, said in a previous stolen motor vehicle, leaving at 300 Andover St. Under an agreement er is accepting responsi- Coppinger’s actions, con- court hearing that Cop- the scene of property dam- A motor vehicle crash was reached with prosecutors, bility for his actions and is ducted by a special prose- pinger should have taken age, operation of a motor reported at 6:32 p.m. Tuesday Coppinger will serve 18 moving forward. cutor, was soon announced other steps in accordance vehicle with a suspended at 21 Andover St. Thales Lago, months of probation, 80 “He’s happy to put it be- and he later resigned from with department policy, license, motor vehicle oper- 27, of 27 Tremont St., was is- hours of community ser- hind him,” Anderson said. the police department. such as using restraints or ator refuses to identify self sued a summons for following vice at a homeless shelter, Video footage of the in- White previously said pepper spray. and negligent operation of a too close and unlicensed op- and can never serve in law cident shows Coppinger that he remembers in- White told The Boston motor vehicle at 10:39 p.m. eration of a motor vehicle. enforcement again. The assaulting Victor White, stinctively putting his Globe, which first report- Tuesday. agreement does not in- 33, presumably for not re- hand up, and was then ed the agreement, that he Juan Huezo Rosa, 38, was Breaking and Entering clude any jail time. moving his sanitary mask “struck with an elbow or a did not want to ruin Cop- arrested and charged with Coppinger’s attorney, while in a holding cell at fist on my head, neck, leg, pinger’s life with jail time, drinking in public at 10:08 A report of an attempted Kenneth Anderson, said the Lynn Police station. stomach and shoulder and but he is happy Coppinger a.m. Wednesday. burglary at 11:36 p.m. Tues- the important part of this White was arrested at I yelled for help.” is being held accountable. Juan Perez, 33, of 10 Sum- day at 16 Crowninshield St. agreement is that it re- his Lynn home, along with In a police report, Cop- Allysha Dunnigan can mer St., was arrested and sulted in a continuance two other men, on June pinger wrote that White be reached at adunnigan@ charged with drinking in pub- Complaints without finding, meaning 15, 2020 for public drink- declined to remove his itemlive.com. lic at 10:22 a.m. Wednesday. A report of suspicious activity at 5:54 p.m. Monday Accidents on Margin Terrace. A caller Man pleads guilty to 4 Asian reported a man was walking A report of a motor vehicle around the neighborhood crash at 4:32 p.m. Tuesday at with a clipboard for more than Chatham and Timson streets; three hours. An officer report- spa killings, sentenced to life at 8:25 p.m. Tuesday at Broad ed the man works for RCN. and Market streets; at 8:33 Suspicious activity was re- Willis has said she intends p.m. Tuesday at Chestnut and By Kate Brumback ported at 6:30 p.m. Monday ASSOCIATED PRESS to seek the death penalty. Maple streets; at 9:39 p.m. at Wardhurst Shish Kebab & There, Long faces charges Tuesday at 80 Market St.; Steakhouse. A caller reported CANTON, Ga. — A man of aggravated assault and at 11:54 a.m. Wednesday someone was struck by a car accused of killing eight domestic terrorism in ad- at Boston and Flint streets; on a bicycle. An officer report- people, mostly women of dition to murder. at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on ed the person was gone upon Asian descent, at Atlan- Wallace reiterated Tues- the Lynnway; at 6:31 p.m. arrival. ta-area massage busi- day that Cherokee County Wednesday at Chestnut and nesses pleaded guilty to A well-being check was investigators saw no evi- Essex streets; at 6:45 p.m. murder Tuesday in four of conducted at 8:47 p.m. Mon- dence of racial bias. Long Wednesday at 19 Sanderson the killings and was sen- day after a caller reported an- walked through the first Ave. tenced to spend the rest of other resident of Fairweather spa “shooting anyone and A report of a hit-and-run his life in prison. Apartments at 20 Central Ave. everyone he saw” and told motor vehicle crash at 5:28 Robert Aaron Long, 22, who was possibly intoxicated detectives he was motivat- p.m. Tuesday at 580 Chest- still faces the death pen- and kicked his door. Police re- ed by a sex addiction. nut St.; at 6:35 p.m. Tuesday alty in the other deaths, ported the man struck a door Investigators interviewed at Nahant Rotary, 1 Lynnway; which are being prose- with a golf club. Kevin Sousa, people who knew Long for at 12:56 p.m. Wednesday at cuted in another county. 63, of 20 Central St., Apt. years, including three of 406 Broadway. The string of shootings at 408, was issued a summons Asian descent, who said A report of a motor vehicle three businesses in March for malicious destruction of they’d never heard him crash with personal injury at ignited outrage and fueled property and property dam- make racist comments, she 8:56 a.m. Wednesday at AL fear among Asian Amer- age to intimidate. said. Her team also consid- Prime Energy at 969 Western A report of suspicious activ- icans, who already faced increased hostility linked ered the diversity of the Ave. ity at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday to the coronavirus pan- people shot in Cherokee at 2 Bowen Road. A caller re- demic. Many were par- County. They included a Gunshots ported he was scammed out ticularly upset when au- Hispanic man and a white of $180 worth of Pokemon A report of a gunshot at thorities suggested Long’s man and woman. cards. 4:54 p.m. Tuesday at 600 crimes weren’t racially Asian American com- Boston St. motivated but born of a PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS munity leaders said Tues- Theft sex addiction, which isn’t Robert Aaron Long stands before Judge Ellen day they were concerned that the shootings contin- Overdose A report of a larceny at recognized as an official McElyea in Superior Court of Cherokee County 10:52 a.m. Tuesday at 10 disorder. in Canton, Ga. ue to be blamed on a sex A report of an opiate over- Cherokee County pros- addiction. Long’s crimes dose at 2:57 p.m. Tuesday at Crowninshield St. A caller reported a stolen package. ecutors had planned to judge. “I am shattered.” two of Asian descent, at were “intended to target 108 S Common St.; at 3:37 seek the death penalty but Elcias Hernandez Ortiz, Youngs Asian Massage Asian people, specifically p.m. Wednesday at 44 Essex A larceny was reported at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday at Alliance decided a plea deal would who was shot in the face, in Cherokee County. A Asian women,” said state St. bring swift justice and also addressed the court, fifth person was wound- Rep. Bee Nguyen, the A report of an overdose at Health at Rosewood at 22 Johnson St. A patient reported avoid any lengthy appeals. saying it’s been very hard ed. Long then drove to first Vietnamese Ameri- 5:42 p.m. Wednesday at AL That’s what the victims for his family. Atlanta, where he shot can to serve in the Geor- Prime Energy at 969 Western $200 in missing cash. A report of a larceny at 8:52 and their families who “Honestly, this man, and killed three women at gia House and a frequent Ave. p.m. Tuesday at Northshore they were able to contact why didn’t he think before Gold Spa before crossing advocate for women and Mall at 210N Andover St. A wanted, District Attorney killing so many people? I the street to Aromathera- communities of color. Theft caller reported leaving a wal- Shannon Wallace said. only want justice,” he said py Spa and killing another Wallace said she would Bonnie Michels’ hus- through a Spanish trans- woman, police said. All of have argued at trial that A report of a robbery at let on a couch in the mall and said there was $480 missing band of 24 years, Paul, lator. the Atlanta victims were Long was motivated by 5:17 p.m. Tuesday at 103 was the first person killed. On March 16, Long shot of Asian descent. gender bias, though that Washington St. from it after the wallet was returned by customer service. “A part of me died with and killed four people, In Atlanta, Fulton Coun- wouldn’t have extended A report of a larceny at 6:15 him that day,” she told the three of them women and ty District Attorney Fani his sentence. p.m. Tuesday on Ellis Street; at 10:49 a.m. Wednesday at Vandalism Volunteer Yacht Club at 68 A report of vandalism at Lynnway. Fed’s Powell downplays 7:07 p.m. Monday at Extend- A report of a motor vehicle ed Stay America at 200 Jubi- theft at 11:53 a.m. Wednes- lee Drive. A caller reported her day at 7 Johnson St. vehicle was vandalized by the delta variant’s threat to economy roofing company. Vandalism By Christopher ress” it wants to see before A report of vandalism at SAUGUS Rugaber reducing the $120 billion 8:19 p.m. Tuesday at 19 Ar- ASSOCIATED PRESS in bonds it is buying each month. Those purchas- lington St. Accidents WASHINGTON — The es are intended to lower A report of motor vehicle spread of the COVID-19 rates on longer-term con- vandalism at 11:45 p.m. At 4:46 p.m. Tuesday, a delta variant is raising in- sumer and business loans Tuesday at 74 Central Ave. caller reported that a vehicle fections, leading some com- to spur more borrowing was struck in the lot at 1481 panies and governments to and spending. Broadway and fled the scene require vaccinations and MARBLEHEAD A reduction in the bond On Tuesday at 7:37 p.m., raising concerns about the a caller reported a crash on buying, which likely won’t Accidents U.S. economic recovery. Howard Street. One individual But on Wednesday, Fed- start until the end of this A report of a hit-and-run who was complaining of back eral Reserve Chair Jerome year or early next year, motor vehicle crash at 4:56 pain was transported to a Powell injected a note of would represent the start p.m. Tuesday at Chestnut nearby hospital. reassurance, suggesting of a gradual pullback in Street and Atlantic Avenue. that the delta variant pos- the Fed’s support for the Animals es little threat to the econ- economy. Only when the bond purchases are com- Complaints On Tuesday at 11:48 a.m., omy, at least so far. “What we’ve seen is pleted is the Fed expected a caller reported that a dog PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS At 9:28 p.m. Tuesday, a with successive waves of to begin considering rais- caller who was staying at the was locked in a car and pant- ing its benchmark interest Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome Powell ing at 770 Broadway. COVID over the past year Harborlight Inn on Mechanic and some months now,” rate from zero, where it’s testifies at a Senate Banking, Housing, and Ur- Square reported she could Powell said at a news con- been since the pandemic ban Affairs hearing to examine the Semiannu- see about six people who Scams ference, “there has tended erupted in March last year. al Monetary Policy Report on Capitol Hill in were either working on the A caller reported that they to be less in the way of eco- At his news conference, Washington. building or breaking into Ger- purchased multiple gift cards nomic implications from Powell acknowledged that ry School. to an email address at 6:28 each wave. We will see the quickening spread rapid rebound from the But Powell noted that p.m. Tuesday. whether that is the case of the highly contagious pandemic recession. last summer’s wave of in- PEABODY with the delta variety, but delta variant was threat- “Dining out, traveling, fections had inflicted less Well-Being Check it’s certainly not an unrea- ening some areas of the some schools might not damage to the economy Arrests sonable expectation.” nation where vaccina- reopen,” he said. “We may that many analysts had At 3:40 a.m. on Tuesday, a Powell spoke after the tions are low, and he not- see economic effects from forecast. Vipulkumar D. Patel, 46, of caller stated that he needed Fed ended its latest pol- ed that “some forecasts some of that or it might “We’ve kind of learned to 21 Diane Road, was arrested medical attention, but did not icy meeting in which it are for them to rise quite weigh on the return to live with it, a lot of indus- and charged with two counts have a home. The man was in signaled, for the first time significantly.” And he said the labor market. We tries have kind of impro- of assault and battery with a the area of Sweetwater Street since the pandemic began that as the virus spreads, don’t have a strong sense vised their way around it,” dangerous weapon at 12 a.m. and was eventually taken to a to ease, that the economy some consumers might of how that will work out, Powell added. “It seems Tuesday. hospital. is moving closer to the pull back from the spend- so we’ll be monitoring it like we’ve learned to han- “substantial further prog- ing that has propelled the carefully.” dle this.” A6 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 Soldier reported MIA during NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS Hannaford recalls some Wednesday. store-produced baked goods The fund for retired public employees gained Korean War accounted for SCARBOROUGH, Maine a record $2.2 billion gain (AP) — Hannaford super- during the fiscal year that BOSTON (AP) — An North Korean leader Kim markets is recalling a num- ended June 30, he said in Army officer from Mas- Jong-un, North Korea ber of bakery items made a statement, crediting the sachusetts who was returned over 55 boxes that with a seasoning that’s agency’s “back-to-basics” ported missing in action purportedly contained subject of a national recall. investment strategy. during the Korean War the remains of American Hannaford said the re- “As General Treasurer, has been accounted for service members killed call applies to baked goods my top priority is deliv- and is coming home for during the war. produced in stores like ering economic growth burial, military officials The remains were exam- Classic Garlic Focaccia and financial security said Wednesday. ined at the DPAA’s labora- and Classic Focaccia that for all Rhode Islanders,” The remains of 1st Lt. tory in Hawaii, and based were purchased between Magaziner said. “Back-to- Thomas J. Redgate, are on anthropological anal- June 22 and June 27. basics works — this year scheduled to buried at ysis, as well as DNA and Those products used Mc- the pension system has the veterans’ cemetery in circumstantial evidence, Cormick’s Perfect Pinch reached an all-time high, Bourne on Sept. 17, the one set was determined to Italian Seasoning, which is we have achieved our Defense POW/MIA Ac- be Redgate’s. being recealled for possible highest annual return in counting Agency said in a Redgate, whose home- salmonella contamination. 25 years, and retirees in statement. town was listed as Bos- No illnesses have been the system are also receiv- Redgate, a member of ton’s Brighton neighbor- reported. ing a much needed cost of Battery A, 48th Field hood, was accounted for Customers should not living adjustment.” Artillery Battalion, 7th in April 2020, but the eat the product and can re- During the fiscal year, Infantry Division, was announcement was made turn items to the store for the fund outperformed reported missing Dec. 11, Wednesday because his a full refund, officials said. benchmarks, and the av- 1950, when his unit was family only recently re- Hannaford operates 184 erage annual investment attacked during the Bat- ceived a full briefing of his stores in New York, Mas- return for the pension tle of Chosin Reservoir, identification, the Army sachusetts, Vermont, New system over the past five according to the Army. said. Hampshire and Maine. years has risen to almost The exact details sur- Redgate’s name is re- 11 percent, also beating rounding his loss were not corded on the Courts of Hire signals plans benchmarks. known, and his remains the Missing at the Nation- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS could not be recovered at al Memorial Cemetery of to go forward with Massachusetts caregiver the time. He was 24. the Pacific in Honolulu. A 1st Lt. Thomas J. Redgate, an Army officer from Hopkins police force In July 2018, following rosette will be placed next Massachusetts who was reported missing in admits to causing the summit between Pres- to his name to indicate he action in December 1950 during the Battle of BALTIMORE (AP) — father’s death ident Donald Trump and has been accounted for. Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. Johns Hopkins University has picked a Massachu- PITTSFIELD (AP) — A setts police commissioner Massachusetts caregiver to serve as a vice president faces six months in jail af- First sign of animal life on for public safety, signal- ter she admitted to causing plans to move forward ing the death of her father with the creation of a pri- in 2016. vate police force that has Tammy Zdon, 50, plead- Earth may be a sponge fossil sparked protests in the ed guilty in court Monday past, news outlets report. to manslaughter and per- The university an- mitting abuse on an elder- By Christina Larson ly or disabled person, The ASSOCIATED PRESS nounced Tuesday that Branville Bard Jr. will Berkshire Eagle reported. WASHINGTON — A oversee security for the According to Assistant Canadian geologist may university, its medicine District Attorney Andrew have found the earliest campuses and other facil- Giarolo, Zdon was the care- fossil record of animal life ities worldwide starting giver of her 72-year-old on Earth, according to a Aug. 30. He will also “play father, John, who needed report published Wednes- a leading role in the devel- 24-hour care. He was ada- day in the journal Nature. opment and implementa- mant about not wanting to Around a billion years tion of the Johns Hopkins be in a nursing home. ago, a region of northwest Police Department.” A family member found Canada now defined by The university had an- him unresponsive and steep mountains was a nounced last year that it malnourished in his home, prehistoric marine environ- was pausing plans for the Giarolo said. He was tak- ment where the remains force for at least two years en to the hospital where of ancient sponges may be amid nationwide protests he died, the newspaper preserved in mineral sedi- against police brutality. said. ment, the paper says. Having a vice president for Giarolo said Zdon’s fian- Geologist Elizabeth public safety is a prerequi- ce might have dropped the Turner discovered the site to begin negotiations man before his death. De- rocks in a remote region of with Baltimore police to fense attorney Jill Shel- the Northwest Territories formalize force operations. don said Zdon denied the accessible only by helicop- After more than two de- allegation. She said she ter, where she has been ex- cades with the Philadel- heard her father fall the cavating since the 1980s. PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS phia Police Department, night before his death. Thin sections of rock con- Bard served two years as “She admitted that she A field location in Northwest Territories, Canada. was in fact the caretak- tain three-dimensional the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s police chief. er, that she knew that his structures that resemble psala University, who Turner’s findings. lecular clock — where they Cambridge, Massachu- health was declining, but modern sponge skeletons. was not involved in the “I think she’s got a pret- analyze the rate of genet- setts, hired Bard nearly that she was afraid to take “I believe these are an- research. “To have discov- ty strong case. I think this ic mutations to backdate four years ago to lead its them to doctors, because cient sponges — only this ered sponge fossils from is very worthy of publish- when two species likely di- force of nearly 300 officers. she was afraid that he type of organism has this close to 900 million years ing — it puts the evidence The university has ar- would be put into a nurs- type of network of organic verged — say that available ago will greatly improve out there for other people gued the force is needed ing home,” Giarolo said. filaments,” said Joachim evidence points to sponges our understanding of ear- to consider,” said David in a city with high rates Zdon was ordered to un- Reitner, a geobiologist ly animal evolution.” Bottjer, a paleobiologist emerging much earlier, around a billion years ago. of violent crime. But oppo- dergo psychiatric evalua- and expert in sponges at Many scientists believe at University of Southern nents, including students, tion before her sentencing Yet no supporting phys- Germany’s University of the first animal groups California, who was not faculty and lawmakers, in the fall. Gottingen, who was not included soft sponges or involved in the research. ical evidence has yet been have fought the plan and involved in the research. sponge-like creatures that Scientists believe life found until now. even staged a monthlong Provincetown coronavirus The dating of adjacent lack muscles and nerves on Earth emerged around “This would be the first sit-in in 2019. rock layers indicates the but have other features of 3.7 billion years ago. The time that a sponge fossil cluster grows to samples are about 890 mil- simple animals, including earliest animals appeared has been found from be- Hospital reduces services in about 830 cases lion years old, which would cells with differentiated much later, but exactly fore the Cambrian, and not make them about 350 mil- response to long nurses strike PROVINCETOWN (AP) functions and sperm. when is still debated. only before, but way before lion years older than the To be sure, there’s very Until now, the oldest — More than 830 con- — that’s what’s most ex- WORCESTER (AP) — A firmed cases have now oldest undisputed sponge little scientific consen- undisputed fossil sponges Massachusetts hospital fossils previously found. sus or certainty about date to around 540 million citing,” said Uppsala Uni- been linked to a corona- versity’s Cardenas, adding announced Wednesday virus cluster in Province- “What’s most stunning anything dating back a years ago, an era called that it is temporarily scal- is the timing,” said Paco billion years ago, so oth- the Cambrian period. that the research seems town, Town Manager Alex ing back some services Morse said in a social me- Cardenas, an expert on er researchers will likely But scientists using a line to confirm the molecular and reducing capacity in sponges at Sweden’s Up- continue to vet and debate of reasoning called the mo- clock estimates. dia update Wednesday. response to a strike by Of the cases, 501 are nurses that has now last- Massachusetts residents, ed nearly five months. 210 of whom live in Prov- Rhode Island recommending “In an effort to maintain incetown. The rest are core health care services out-of-state visitors, said that are crucial to the Morse, citing state De- universal mask wearing in schools community, St. Vincent partment of Public Health Hospital has made the statistics. difficult decision to re- PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) the course of the summer, against COVID-19. tion within 60 days, the The numbers are cumu- duce select services,” the — Top state leaders in we will continue to mon- The announcements organization said. lative and do not repre- Worcester-based hospital Rhode Island on Wednes- itor the CDC’s guidance were made Tuesday by “As the region’s leading sent the number of people said in an emailed state- day recommended that all and update Rhode Island’s Lifespan and Care New health care system we feel currently infected, he said. ment. students, staff and faculty guidance as necessary,” England — which are no greater obligation than Of the 833 cases, seven The hospital’s roughly wear face coverings when the statement said. moving toward a merger. to the health and safety have required hospitaliza- 800 nurses went on strike schools fully reopen this During a news confer- “It is our responsibili- of our patients, staff and tion — five in Massachu- March 8, demanding bet- fall. ence last month to an- ty to keep our patients, community,” Lifespan said setts and two elsewhere. ter staff-to-patient ratios, The decision announced nounce school reopening and our staff, safe. This in a statement. “Given the No deaths have been asso- which the Massachusetts by Gov. Dan McKee, Edu- plans, McKee had said program will be based on rise in transmission rates ciated with the cluster. Nurses Association union cation Commissioner An- that indoor mask wearing the best evidence that we of the highly contagious There is some good says are critical for pa- gélica Infante-Green, and would not be required for have to date about pre- delta variant of COVID-19, news, he said. The daily tient safety during the Department of Health Di- the fully vaccinated. venting transmission of and recent recommenda- test positvity rate has de- pandemic and beyond. rector Dr. Nicole Alexan- They urged people to get COVID-19,” Dr. James Fa- tions from the American clined from 15 percent on The hospital, owned der-Scott is in line with the vaccinated. nale, Care New England’s Hospital Association, the July 15 to about 6 percent by Dallas-based Tenet Centers for Disease Control Although almost 656,000 chief executive, said in a Association of American as of Tuesday. Healthcare, maintains and Prevention’s update people have been fully statement. Medical Colleges, and oth- The cluster is being that staffing ratios are in this week to recommend vaccinated in the state, Care New England said er leading health care or- blamed on Fourth of July line with industry stan- universal mask use within three key metrics used to it would “move toward” ganizations, Lifespan will celebrations in the often dards. school settings, they said in measure the spread of the requiring vaccinations join other health care sys- crowded resort town at a joint statement. coronavirus in the state by first requiring that all tems around the country the tip of Cape Cod. It comes as the highly — percent positive test managers receive a first in requiring all employees, Rhode Island Pension Fund The town Select Board contagious delta variant results, new hospital ad- dose before Labor Day. regardless of their role, closes year with and Board of Health last fuels a resurgence of the missions, and news cases More details will be re- to be vaccinated against a record $10.3B Sunday unanimously vot- disease across the country. per 100,000 population leased within the next COVID-19.” ed to reinstate an indoor “We strongly recommend — have all risen in the seven to 10 days. Lifespan operates Rhode PROVIDENCE, R.I. mask mandate, requiring that school districts set a past week according to the Lifespan announced Island, Hasbro Children’s, (AP) — The Rhode Island all workers and customers policy that requires mask- health department. that its vaccine mandate Bradley, Newport, and Pension Fund closed the in indoor public spaces to ing in schools this fall re- Rhode Island’s two larg- will go into effect Sept. The Miriam hospitals. latest fiscal year with a wear a face covering, ex- gardless of vaccination est health care systems 1, and it is the system’s Care New England op- record $10.3 billion in cept for those unable to do status in direct correlation are requiring all em- goal to have all employees erates Butler, Kent, and assets, General Treasur- so due to a medical condi- with CDC guidance. Over ployees to be vaccinated show proof of immuniza- Women & Infants hospitals. er Seth Magaziner said tion or disability. THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM A7

ITEM PHOTO | SPENSER HASAK Members of Pumawari Tusuy perform the Festejo, a traditional Peruvian dance. Lynn salutes Peruvian flag PERU ue to preserve the histo- there, “they keep the tra- traditions of our culture, During the ceremony, dance costume designer; From A1 ry and traditions of Peru, ditions of our country even though we don’t live the City Council and May- Norka Becerra, a commu- while making sure to pass alive and will hopefully there anymore, is very or Thomas M. McGee’s nity leader and member of performers were seen them down to future gen- pass it onto their kids too.” important because we office awarded citations the Peruvian dance group sporting the country’s red erations. Wednesday marked the are passing on to our kids to numerous Peruvians “Pumawari Tusuy”; and and white colors and its Magalie Yolanda Tor- first Peruvian flag raising that they are proud of our living in Lynn and sur- Juan M. Espinoza, a his- traditional colorful cloth- res-Rowe of Lynn, who in Lynn. Torres-Rowe said roots,” Torres-Rowe said. rounding cities for their tory professor at Catholic ing, masks and jewelry. helped organize Wednes- it was perfect that the first State Rep. Peter Capano involvement and dedica- University of Peru and a The consul general of day’s event, echoed this by such event was held on (D-Lynn) said it was great tion to their communities graduate student at Bos- Peru in Boston, Min. Car- saying that it’s important such a significant day. to see such a large turnout and Peruvian culture. ton College. la Stella Maris Chirinos for younger generations to Torres-Rowe said that for the anniversary cele- Some of the people rec- Lynn resident Rosalia Llerena, spoke at this continue to love and em- while she feels sad some- bration. ognized included Máximo Perez, 89, assisted Tor- ceremony, saying that the brace their Peruvian cul- times that she lives so far “We’ve had flag raisings Torres, a recognized jour- res-Rowe, Peru’s consul 200th anniversary is an ture. away from her home coun- in the city for a few years nalist in Perú and editor general and city officials important day for Peruvi- She acknowledged a try, she chooses to live in now, and the reason for for El Mundo Boston; Os- in raising the Peruvian ans as they reflect on the group of second-gener- the United States because these is to celebrate the car and Teresa Stagnaro, flag at City Hall, effec- country’s independence ation Peruvian children there are better opportu- diversity in the city,” Ca- Oscar for winning seven tively commemorating the and continued success in — who were born in nities for jobs, work and pano said. “I wish you all Grammys as a musician country’s 200 years of in- the future. the United States — as education, and living here the best as we celebrate and professor at Berklee dependence. She said it’s important they performed Peruvian ensures a better future for the diversity in the city College of Music and Te- Allysha Dunnigan can for Peruvians living in the dances, saying that even her children. and the Peruvian flag rais- resa as an artist, chore- be reached at adunnigan@ United States to contin- though they weren’t born “Still, celebrating the ing today. Viva Perú.” ographer and Peruvian itemlive.com. Lynnfield Rec Peabody Peaker plant director keeps foes step up protest

PLANT tions and maintenance Project 2015A is designed thereby improving air From A1 costs, as well as for the to provide. quality. the fun rolling expected energy and an- “A battery-producing When running, “it will climate crisis. State Sen. cillary services revenue, similar capacity will not be displacing emissions, MALLETT through 12. Joan Lovely (D-Salem) the net cost of batteries fit on the Peabody site. resulting in a net reduc- From A1 Mallett said her favor- and state Reps. Lori Eh- is projected to be signifi- MMWEC continued with tion of carbon emissions ite part of working at the rlich (D-Marblehead) and cantly lower than that of an analysis to compare (and that) without the ca- programs. It currently of- Recreation Department Sally Kerans (D-Danvers) Project 2015A,” read the a battery installation to pacity resources, grid reli- fers the “Recreation Sta- is getting the opportunity have said that they want assessment. Project 2015A, assuming ability is at risk,” the com- tion” park program for to see all of the kids who a comprehensive public The report concludes the site was large enough pany said. “Over the last students in first through take part grow up and health and environmental that a battery-storage to accommodate a simi- 10 years, all of its energy eighth grade at the Lyn- get more involved in their review, with special atten- option for the project is lar-sized utility scale bat- projects have been carbon nfield Middle School, as community as recreation tion put toward environ- cost-competitive, reduces tery,” MMWEC said. “The free. MMWEC is current- well as “Rec Junior” for counselors. mental justice communi- global and local emissions, analysis concludes that ly developing a 7-mega- ties in the area. kids going into kindergar- “I love when they partic- reduces noise levels, and Project 2015A would pro- watt solar project (Project The Massachusetts Cli- ten at the school depart- ipate in programs, become alleviates harms on over- vide capacity at a cost of 2020A) on the MMWEC mate Action Network burdened environmen- $4.28 per kw-month for ment’s central office on a volunteer and then a site.” Salem Street. In addition, (MCAN) and Clean En- tal-justice communities.” a 30-year period. A sim- staff member,” she said. Other benefits cited the “Rec Adventures” pro- ergy Group (CEG) have According to its web- ilar-sized battery would “We are really like a little by MMWEC include in- gram brings students on family.” also recently released site, MMWEC disputes produce capacity at a cost creased stabilization field trips every Tuesday When Mallett isn’t an assessment for ener- the claims that batter- of $9.24 per kw-month for of rates and protection and Thursday. Some re- working, she enjoys gy storage alternatives ies are a viable option. a 15-year period. While cent trips have included spending time with her for the natural-gas- and During a June 22 public battery costs have de- against volatile capacity Canobie Lake Park in Sa- family and friends, and oil-powered peaker plant meeting at the Torigian clined over the past few prices MLPs would be fac- lem, N.H. and white-water spending time at her fam- proposed by the MMWEC Senior Center, MMWEC years, the degradation ing if forced to buy capaci- rafting. ily’s house on Lake Suna- for Peabody. The report outlined the reasons why characteristics of batter- ty on the open market. In addition, the de- pee, N.H. investigated the viability batteries are not a suit- ies lead to a shorter useful “By supporting the ca- partment offers several For more information of battery technology as a able option. MMWEC said life and output reduction pacity requirements, the sports programs for stu- about the programs of- replacement for the pro- it has reached out to five compared to a simple cy- project allows (MLPs) to dents who play lacrosse, fered by Lynnfield Rec- posed fossil fuel peaker utility-scale battery man- cled turbine.” pursue additional car- volleyball, field hockey, reation, go to its web- plant. The findings were ufacturers and developers MMWEC stated at that bon-free energy resourc- golf, basketball and run site, https://lynnfieldma. that standalone batteries to review updated battery same meeting that the es,” said MMWEC in the cross-country. It also of- myrec.com/. could provide significant technologies and their ap- peaker project would presentation. fers two strength and Tréa Lavery can be savings in cost to MLPs. plicability to the Peabody produce fewer emissions Sam Minton can be conditioning sessions for reached at tlavery@item- “When accounting for site in delivering the de- than 94 percent of similar reached at sminton@item- children from sixth grade live.com. capital, fuel, and opera- sired capacity hedge that resources in the region, live.com. Crighton energized to Planet Fitness pumped stop deceptive suppliers to open in Saugus petitive electric supplier, vulnerable communities.” ELECTRICITY in attitude and format, definitely seeing different compared to 17 percent State Rep. Frank Moran FITNESS From A1 creating a non-intimidat- types of businesses and in other communities. In (D-Lawrence), who filed From A1 ing and low-cost environ- development. We’re here $241 more each year for Lynn, over 8,500 residents an accompanying bill in Planet Fitness location. ment, which it claims has trying to support and pro- electricity. had signed up as of Sep- the state’s House of Rep- While the heavily-adver- “revolutionized the gym mote smart growth and She added that the neg- tember 2019. resentatives, said that tised basic memberships industry.” development that has the ative effects of these sup- “In this month alone, the predatory marketing only cost $10, that up- The new Planet Fitness least amount of impact on pliers were exacerbated by these households lost by these companies had graded Black Card mem- will add to the recent busi- the community, but pro- the COVID-19 pandemic, $206,000,” Crighton said. been allowed to go on for bership costs more than ness growth the town has vides benefits and needs during which Massachu- “No matter which factor too long. $20. seen on Route 1, according of the community.” setts customers have fall- we use to break down the “It is time that we pro- Crabtree added that it’s to Crabtree. Planet Fitness was en into arrears by $912 numbers — poverty rate, vide relief to those strug- great to have more facili- “We definitely are see- founded in 1992, in Dover, million. race, language, status — gling because of these ties open up in the town ing pre-pandemic devel- N.H., and has grown to Crighton said that in it is clear the participa- deceptive sales tactics,” that are focused on health opment that was in the more than 2,000 facilities majority-minority commu- tion rates in these com- Moran said. and wellness. Planet works and some of that across the Americas. nities like Lynn, 27 per- petitive electric supplier Tréa Lavery can be Fitness prides itself on is following through and Sam Minton can be cent of households have plans is disproportion- reached at tlavery@item- completely changing the some isn’t,” he said. “Now, reached at sminton@item- an account with a com- ately high in our most live.com. gym environment, both post-pandemic we are live.com. 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Lynn Superintendent Tutwiler to be on local TV show By Allysha Dunnigan Carrigan. “The American Dream” ITEM STAFF The discussion will airs on Tuesdays and provide viewers with an Fridays at 8 p.m., and Vintage cars were on display in Central Square Wednesday during the LYNN — Superin- update on the Lynn Public on Saturdays at 7 a.m. continued filming of HBO Max’s “Julia,” a limited series based on the life tendent of Schools Dr. Schools. on Channel 3 for Com- of beloved TV chef Julia Child. Patrick Tutwiler, right, The show is designed cast and Channel 38 for is this week’s guest on the to provide viewers with a Verizon. local television show, “The behind the scene look at Allysha Dunnigan can American Dream,” hosted how public and private be reached at adunnigan@ by Attorney James J. policy is developed. itemlive.com Create & Escape gives amateurs a time to shine at Peabody open mic By Anne storytellers and other or topic will be featured. Marie Tobin performers. Capacity is Minton said the idea was ITEM STAFF limited to the first 20 walk- inspired by CultureHouse, in customers. There is no a one-month, traveling pop- PEABODY — As part need to reserve in advance, up community engagement of its new “Community as entry will be on a first- initiative which just ended Mondays” initiative, Create come, first-served basis. its run in Peabody. & Escape (C&E) Creative C&E Studio is located “Our takeaway from Studios & Workshops is of- at 71 Main St. in Peabody. CultureHouse was to be fering performers a time to The event runs from 6-9 more active with accessi- shine Monday, Aug. 2 at its p.m. Attendees are encour- ble opportunities in the Peabody Open Mic Night. aged to bring their own community,” Minton said. “Create & Escape Cre- non-alcoholic beverages. “Our plan is to have an ative Studio has created CDC guidelines are in “open create” session for a platform for you to effect and masks are op- the next Monday, and start reciting, singing and tional for fully-vaccinated then do things like semi- ITEM PHOTOS | SPENSER HASAK performing your stuff,” people. nars on different topics of said C&E Owner Wendy Minton said that, while interest to the community, A vintage San Francisco Chronicle newsstand is set up in Central Square. Minton. “If you get some the open mic differs from things like health and courage when you are here, typical C&E activities and wellness as an example. you can always change events, it nonetheless fits in “We want to create a ZZ Top: Bearded bassist your mind and get on the with C&E’s mission of giv- creative outlet for per- stage. The stage is yours if ing people the opportunity formers and aspiring you want to perform. If you to express their creativity. performers and those who Dusty Hill dies in his sleep at 72 sign up and change your “Open mic is just a differ- enjoy listening and sup- mind — no worries.” ent way of being creative, so porting local artists and HOUSTON (AP) — ZZ The event is free and we are excited to try it and performers,” she added. Top bassist Dusty Hill, open to members of the it will be fun,” Minton said. For more informa- one of the Texas blues public from beginners to Community Mondays will tion about Community rock trio’s bearded figures, advanced. 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ITEM FILE PHOTO | JAKOB MENENDEZ The Peabody West Little League team is hop- ing to keep up its hot hitting and clutch play in the state final this weekend. Peabody West still chasing after a World Series berth By Mike Alongi tiple home runs in recent ITEM SPORTS EDITOR games, and the clutch hitting up and down the PEABODY — There lineup has been easy to are now only a few wins come by. standing between the But that’s not to say Peabody West Little that the pitching hasn’t League team and the Lit- been good as well, be- tle League World Series cause it has. Cullen Pas- East Regional. terick along with Betten- Thursday night, Pea- court, Kobierski and body West will play the Jimmy DiCarlo — who first game of a four-team, have also been hot at the round-robin-style tour- plate — highlight a nament to decide the four-headed monster of ITEM FILE PHOTO Massachusetts Little great pitching for Pea- Following a 3-under 67 in the first round, former St. John’s Prep star Chris Francoeur is tied for the League state champion- body West. lead at the 54th Ouimet Memorial Tournament. ship. The other teams in- The contributions have volved in this year’s Fi- come from all over this nal Four are Pittsfield summer, with clutch play American, Needham Na- from guys like Jackson Francoeur tied for lead after tional and Middleboro. Taylor, Ryan Skerry, Gabe The Peabody West Casiano, Ty Lomasney team is experienced and and many others. battle-tested, and it’s And the Peabody West first round of Ouimet Memorial also red-hot. The team team is experienced at has only lost one game this level of competition. By Mike Alongi first round of the 54th Memorial last year — opened up on the 10th all summer, making it Most of the players on ITEM SPORTS EDITOR Ouimet Memorial Tourna- played in a marquee hole and made par on both through District 16 and the roster also played on ment Wednesday morning, grouping alongside former the 10th and 11th — two Section 4 largely un- the 10-year-old team NEWTON — Coming off scathed. And lately, the shooting a score of 3-under US Mid-Amateur champi- of the five hardest holes on that made it to states of a great performance in bats have come alive. 67 to grab a share of the on and 2021 Massachu- the course. But he followed two years ago and fell to the 113th Massachusetts Mark Bettencourt Jr. lead at Charles River setts Amateur runner-up that up with a double bo- Needham National. Amateur Championship and Brendan Kobierski Country Club. Matt Parziale and 2021 gey on the par-4 12th hole earlier this month, former Francoeur — who is the Massachusetts Amateur have both launched mul- PEABODY, B2 and found himself in an St. John’s Prep star Chris defending champion at medalist Ben Spitz. early hole. Francoeur took that mo- this tournament after It was a decent start to mentum right into the winning the 53rd Ouimet the day for Francoeur, who GOLF, B2

Two Lynn boxers win New England Silver Gloves

PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS New Patriots tight end Jonnu Smith runs through a drill during the first practice of training camp Wednesday. Back on field, Smith eyeing possibilities for Patriots TEs By Kyle Hightower played for since being ASSOCIATED PRESS drafted in 2017, he had his offseason interrupted FOXBOROUGH — after he sustained a leg Jonnu Smith struggled to injury during New En- contain his tears earlier gland’s first minicamp this offseason shortly af- practice last month. Back ter signing a free-agent on the field Wednesday, contract with the Patri- without restriction and ots. with fans watching for Those emotions were the first time since 2019, again on display Wednes- it helped him fully absorb day as the tight end what he called “an offsea- walked off the field after son to remember.” his first training camp “I felt it,” he said. “It’s a practice with his new different kind of energy team. Helmet in hand, out here in Foxborough. with each step Smith’s I’m just glad to be a part toothy smile grew wider of it.” before he thrust his fist in Smith was also a key COURTESY PHOTO | ALEX SEPULVEDA the air. part of a Patriots offsea- “Man, that’s just — I It was a fantastic weekend for the Lynn boxing community, as a pair of city teenagers took son spending spree tar- don’t even know,” said home wins at the New England Silver Gloves Championships. geted at upgrading sever- Smith, who inked a four- al areas of their roster. Anderson Blanco, left, and Diego Bamaca, both 16, are now ranked as the No. 1 boxers in New year $50 million deal with One of those areas was England in their respective weight classes. the Patriots. “Somebody the passing game, which was yelling my name. I Blanco, who goes to Lynn Tech, was named the Rotary Club Student of the Year in 2021. In the suffered in 2020 largely was just showing love, ring, he has now won Silver Gloves titles at 125 pounds in both 2020 and 2021. because of a lack of de- you know what I mean? It pendable pass catchers Bamaca, who attends KIPP Academy, took home the Silver Gloves title at 132 pounds. just feels so good to get for quarterback Cam Both fighters, who train at Private Jewels Fitness in Lynn, are now off to New York to fight out here, man.” Newton to target, espe- in the Region 1 Silver Gloves Championships on Aug. 7 and 8 at the Syracuse Athletic and After leaving the Ten- cially at tight end. Educational Center. nessee Titans, the only NFL team Smith had PATRIOTS, B2 B2 SPORTS THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021

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Women’s gymnastics: all-around...... Peacock Peabody West ready for state final run 7 a.m...... Golf: Men’s first round...... Golf 7 a.m...... Tennis...... Olympic PEABODY “Our practices will be cru- championship game will playing at 7 p.m. on Thurs- 8:10 a.m...... Men’s basketball: Spain vs. Argentina...... NBCSN From B1 cial in raising our own lev- be held at noon between day and then at 7:30 p.m. 12 p.m...... Men’s water polo: US vs. Italy...... NBC el, and then we’ll come out the two squads with the on Friday and Saturday. “A lot of these kids were 12 p.m...... Rowing: finals...... NBC and just try to get one win best records (with runs-al- It all gets started Thurs- on that 10-year-old team at a time.” lowed ratio being the tie- 12 p.m...... Swimming: qualifying heats...... NBC day night (7), when Pea- 12 p.m...... Women’s volleyball: US vs. Turkey...... NBC and they know that the The Final Four will be- breaker in a three-way body West takes on Pitts- 12:30 p.m...... Boxing: elimination rounds...... USA level gets better from gin Thursday and contin- draw). field American at Boudreau 12:30 p.m...... Judo: finals...... USA here,” said Peabody West ue each day through Sun- Peabody West drew the 2 p.m...... Golf: Men’s first round...... Golf Coach Mark Bettencourt. day, when the late game for each day, Field in Gloucester. 6:30 p.m...... Golf: Men’s second round...... Golf 8 p.m...... Gymnastics: women’s all-around...... NBC 8 p.m...... Men’s beach volleyball: US vs. Argentina...... NBCSN Francoeur tied for the lead at Ouimet Memorial 8 p.m...... Men’s volleyball: US. vs. Brazil...... CNBC 8 p.m...... Rowing: finals...... USA GOLF ond hole for yet another on the leaderboard — at Amateur, shot a 3-over 73 birdie. After a slight hiccup 11:56 a.m. Friday back at 8 p.m...... Rowing: finals...... CNBC From B1 and sits in a tie for 22nd with a bogey on the third Charles River Country 8 p.m...... Swimming...... NBC place. Fellow Swampscott Francoeur cleaned things hole, Francoeur birdied the Club. The third round will, 8 p.m...... Track and field (qualifying rounds)...... NBC native and Duke Universi- up as he finished his front fourth hole before making as always, be played at ty senior Steven DiLisio 8 p.m...... Track and field: qualifying rounds...... USA nine, making back-to-back three straight pars. Sitting Woodland Golf Club on 8 p.m...... Women’s beach volleyball: US vs. Netherlands..CNBC isn’t far behind in a tie for birdies on the 15th and a 1-under on the eighth Saturday. 34th place after a 5-over 8 p.m...... Women’s volleyball: US vs. Turkey...... NBCSN 16th holes to get back to tee, Francoeur went on to A number of other local 75. Rounding out the locals Men’s Soccer even par for the day. After birdie his final two holes to golfers also put up strong was Swampscott’s Aidan 7 p.m...... Copa do Brasil...... FS2 a bogey on the par-3 17th shoot 31 on his back nine performances in the first 7:30 p.m...... CONCACAF Gold Cup...... FS1 hole, Francoeur made the and finish the day with a round of the Ouimet Me- Emmerich, who is just 10 p.m...... CONCACAF Gold Cup...... FS1 turn at 1-over 36. 67. morial. weeks away from his se- CrossFit Then he turned on the In the second round, Swampscott native and nior season at St. Mary’s 11 p.m...... NoBull CrossFit Games (tape)...... CBSSN jets. Francoeur will tee off from Holy Cross rising junior High School. Aidan Em- Horse Racing It started with a birdie the first hole alongside Christian Emmerich, fresh merich shot a 7-over 77 1 p.m...... Saratoga Live...... FS2 on the first hole, then he Parziale and Spitz — who off of a trip to the quarter- and is currently in a tie for Tennis holed a big putt on the sec- are both also in the top 10 final of the Massachusetts 49th place. 1:30 p.m...... Atlanta Open...... Tennis 7 p.m...... Atlanta Open...... Tennis Radio Patriots aiming for more production from TE spot MLB 7:10 p.m...... Toronto at Boston...... WEEI-FM 93.7 PATRIOTS From B1 MLB In two seasons without AMERICAN LEAGUE NATIONAL LEAGUE Rob Gronkowski, produc- East Division East Division tion had fallen off consid- W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Boston 62 40 .608 _ New York 53 46 .535 _ erably. Since Gronk’s ini- Tampa Bay 60 41 .594 1½ Philadelphia 50 50 .500 3½ tial retirement prior to the New York 52 47 .525 8½ Atlanta 50 51 .495 4 Toronto 50 47 .515 9½ Washington 46 54 .460 7½ 2019 season, a group that Baltimore 34 65 .343 26½ Miami 44 57 .436 10 included Ben Watson, Central Division Central Division Devin Asiasi, Ryan Izzo, W L Pct GB W L Pct GB Chicago 60 41 .594 _ Milwaukee 59 42 .584 _ Matt Lacosse and Dalton Cleveland 50 49 .505 9 Cincinnati 52 49 .515 7 Keene combined for just Detroit 49 55 .471 12½ St. Louis 51 51 .500 8½ Kansas City 43 56 .434 16 Chicago 50 52 .490 9½ 54 catches for 672 yards Minnesota 43 60 .417 18 Pittsburgh 38 62 .380 20½ and three touchdowns. West Division West Division W L Pct GB W L Pct GB That prompted Bill Beli- Houston 63 40 .612 _ San Francisco 63 37 .630 _ chick to bring in Smith Oakland 57 46 .553 6 Los Angeles 61 41 .598 3 and former Chargers tight Seattle 55 48 .534 8 San Diego 59 45 .567 6 Los Angeles 50 50 .500 11½ Colorado 44 57 .436 19½ end Hunter Henry, along Texas 36 65 .356 26 Arizona 31 71 .304 33 with receivers Nelson Ag- Wednesday’s Games Washington (Scherzer 7-4) at Philadelphia holor and Kendrick Cleveland 7, St. Louis 2 (Velasquez 3-5), 12:05 p.m., 1st game Toronto 4, Boston 1, 7 innings, 1st game Atlanta (Smyly 7-3) at N.Y. Mets (Walker Bourne. Detroit 17, Minnesota 14 7-4), 12:10 p.m. The hope is that the two- Oakland 10, San Diego 4 Cincinnati (Castillo 4-10) at Chicago Cubs Houston 11, Seattle 4 (Mills 4-3), 2:20 p.m. pronged attack of Smith Miami at Baltimore, 7:05 p.m. Washington (TBD) at Philadelphia (TBD), and Henry, who have com- N.Y. Yankees at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. 3:05 p.m., 2nd game Toronto at Boston, 7:10 p.m., 2nd game L.A. Dodgers (Price 4-0) at San Francisco bined for 121 catches and Arizona at Texas, 8:05 p.m. (Cueto 6-5), 3:45 p.m. 10 touchdowns over the Chicago White Sox at Kansas City, 8:10 Milwaukee (Peralta 7-3) at Pittsburgh (Kuhl PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS p.m. 3-5), 7:05 p.m. past two seasons, can give Colorado at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. Colorado (Freeland 1-5) at San Diego (Mus- the quarterback — be it Hunter Henry is one of two new tight ends on the Patriots’ roster this Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. grove 6-7), 10:10 p.m. Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Friday’s Games Newton or rookie Mac year in addition to Jonnu Smith. Cincinnati at Chicago Cubs, 8:05 p.m. Kansas City at Toronto, 7:07 p.m. Jones — several options in Colorado at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. Baltimore at Detroit, 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. Boston at Tampa Bay, 7:10 p.m. the red zone and also open had a lot of success with to know one another’s fam- beginning. Washington at Philadelphia, ppd. Seattle at Texas, 8:05 p.m. up things on the perimeter Thursday’s Games Cleveland at Chicago White Sox, 8:10 p.m. two tight ends. We’re com- ilies. ... That translates to “Haven, like my safe hav- N.Y. Yankees (Cole 10-5) at Tampa Bay Oakland at L.A. Angels, 9:38 p.m. of the field. pletely different players success on the field and en,” he said. (Patiño 1-2), 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Washington, 7:05 p.m. Smith likes the possibili- Chicago White Sox (Rodón 8-4) at Kansas Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, 7:05 p.m. from the guys in the past. that’s what we talk about.” NOTES City (Hernández 1-1), 2:10 p.m. Cincinnati at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. ties he and Henry bring. ... They have a tremendous He sees the same poten- Cornerback Stephon Baltimore (Wells 1-0) at Detroit (Mize 5-5), N.Y. Yankees at Miami, 7:10 p.m. He thinks they can be just 7:10 p.m. Milwaukee at Atlanta, 7:20 p.m. legacy here, so we’re not tial working with Jones as Gilmore, one of eight Patri- as unstoppable as Rob Toronto (Ryu 9-5) at Boston (Rodríguez Minnesota at St. Louis, 8:15 p.m. trying to be those guys. well. ots to open camp on the 7-5), 7:10 p.m. L.A. Dodgers at Arizona, 9:40 p.m. Gronkowski and Aaron Oakland (Montas 8-8) at L.A. Angels (Cobb Houston at San Francisco, 9:45 p.m. We’re trying to be our- “Mac-sonville. That’s what active/physically unable to 7-3), 9:38 p.m. Colorado at San Diego, 10:10 p.m. Hernandez were for Tom selves. Just looking for- I call him. Mac-sonville. perform list, made an ap- Brady. ward to the challenge He’s from Jacksonville. So I pearance on the sideline “Boston ‘TE’ Party. Let’s ahead.” call him Mac-sonville,” wearing workout clothing TODAY IN SPORTS bring it back. Hell of a Smith recently posted Smith said. “I’m going to be late in practice and could July 29 York, Floyd Patterson TKOs Tommy player. Hell of a tight end. pictures of himself working honest, man. I didn’t expect be seen chatting with LB 1751 — The first International Jackson at 1:52 of the 10th round to Hell of a man,” Smith said out with Newton and both Mac to have the kind of Dont’a Hightower and CB World Title Prize Fight takes place retain the heavyweight title. of Henry. “We’re gonna do have already been in Fox- swagger that he got.” in Harlston, England. The champi- 1960 — The first American Football great things together.” borough for a few weeks But what may tie it all J.C. Jackson. Gilmore on, Jack Slack of England, beats the League preseason game is played in Henry said that though getting a jumpstart on together for Smith has missed New England’s en- Buffalo, N.Y. The Boston Patriots, led challenger, M. Petit of France, in 25 he was a little concerned camp. nothing to do with football. tire offseason program as by quarterback Butch Songin, beat minutes. after the Patriots signed Smith said it’s paying off. This summer he and his he looks to improve his $7 1934 — Paul Runyan beats Craig the Bills 28-7 before 16,474 fans at both players, he believes “I got nothing but great wife welcomed the birth of million base salary for Wood on the 38th hole to win the War Memorial Stadium . 2021. … LB Kyle Van Noy PGA Championship at Park Country 1979 — Amy Alcott shoots a 7-un- they can co-exist. things to say about Cam,” their third child — and and OT Trent Brown were Club in Williamsville, N.Y. der 285 to beat Nancy Lopez in the “We talked about it. I he said. “We took another first daughter. She, he said, 1956 — Cathy Cornelius wins a play- Peter Jackson Classic, later named definitely addressed the step working with each is what makes his new listed on the PUP list off over Barbara McIntyre to win the The du Maurier Classic. The du Mau- issue, but this offense is other this offseason. Build- football city feel like home. ahead of camp, but both U.S. Women’s Open. rier is one of the LPGA Tour’s major built for tight ends,” Henry ing chemistry, getting to Her name, too, is em- were on the field and par- 1957 — At the Polo Grounds in New championships from 1979-2000. said. “Obviously, they have know one another. Getting blematic of her dad’s new ticipating on Wednesday. THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B3 NATION

PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters as intense negotiations continue to salvage a bipartisan infrastructure deal at the Capitol in Washington. Infrastructure deal: Senate ready to move ahead on $1T bill

By Lisa Mascaro and the stage for the next de- have enough support to smooth the way for the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS bate over Biden’s much move forward. Democrats’ broader bill, Kevin Freking This combo of product images provided by ASSOCIATED PRESS more ambitious $3.5 tril- Sinema said she spoke according to a person McCormick & Co. shows McCormick Perfect lion spending package, a with Biden Wednesday granted anonymity to dis- Pinch Italian Seasoning, McCormick Culinary WASHINGTON — Sen- strictly partisan pursuit and he was “very excited” cuss the private meeting. ate Republicans reached of far-reaching programs to have an agreement. Others spoke in favor of Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo a deal with Democrats on and services including Democrats, who have the bipartisan package. Ranch Seasoning. Wednesday over major child care, tax breaks and slim control of the House A recent poll from The outstanding issues in a health care that touch and Senate, face a time- Associated Press-NORC $1 trillion infrastructure almost every corner of line to act on what would found 8 in 10 Americans package, ready to begin McCormick recalls American life, and that be some of the most sub- favor some increased in- consideration of a key part Republicans strongly op- stantial pieces of legisla- frastructure spending. of President Joe Biden’s pose. tion in years. agenda. An evening test House Democrats have seasonings due to Senate Majority Leader The bipartisan package their own transportation vote was possible. Chuck Schumer opened includes about $600 bil- Lead GOP negotiator bill, which includes much the Senate on Wednesday lion in new spending on more spending to address salmonella concern Sen. Rob Portman of Ohio announcing a possible highways, bridges, transit, made the announcement rail transit, electric vehi- test vote on the bipartisan broadband, water systems cles and other strategies (AP) –– McCormick & No illnesses have been at the Capitol, flanked package in the evening. and other public works to counter climate change. Co. is voluntarily recall- reported to date in rela- by four other Republican It will require 60 votes in projects. At a private meeting of ing some seasonings due tion to the recalled prod- senators who have been in the evenly split 50-50 Sen- Filling in the details has House Democrats on Tues- to possible salmonella ucts. McCormick said that talks with Democrats and ate to proceed to consid- become a month-long ex- day, Rep. Peter DeFazio of contamination. the potential risk was the White House on the bi- eration, meaning support ercise ever since the sen- The company said this brought to its attention partisan package. from both parties. That ators struck an agreement Oregon, the chairman of week that it’s recalling by the Food and Drug Ad- “We now have an agree- would launch a potential- with Biden more than a the House Transportation and Infrastructure Com- McCormick Perfect Pinch ministration during rou- ment on the major issues,” ly long process to consider month ago over the broad Italian Seasoning, Mc- Portman said. “We are pre- the bill, and any possible framework. There re- mittee, called the Senate’s tine testing. bipartisan measure com- Cormick Culinary Italian The products were pared to move forward.” amendments. mains work to do as they Seasoning and Frank’s plete “crap,” according to shipped between June 20 Asked about the agree- Republican senators met draft the legislative text. RedHot Buffalo Ranch two Democrats who at- and July 21 to 32 states, ment during a tour of a Wednesday morning with Sen. Mitt Romney, Seasoning. tended the session and truck plant in Pennsylva- Senate GOP leader Mitch R-Utah, who has been cen- Salmonella is an organ- Bermuda and Canada. spoke on condition of ano- nia, Biden expressed ap- McConnell, who appears tral to talks, said, “That ism that can cause serious McCormick said that proval. to have given his nod to doesn’t mean every ‘t’ is nymity to describe it. and sometimes fatal infec- consumers should dispose “I feel confident about proceed. Portman said crossed, every ‘i’ dotted, House Speaker Nancy tions in young children, of the recalled products it,” he said. McConnell “all along has but on the major issues we Pelosi did not commit to elderly people, and others and their containers. The For days, senators and been encouraging our ef- are there.” supporting the bipartisan with weakened immune company can be reached at the White House have forts.” Republican senators package until she sees the systems. Healthy people 1-800-635-2867 weekdays worked to salvage the bi- Sen. Krysten Sinema of sparred at their closed- details, but said Wednes- infected with salmonella from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. partisan deal, a key part Arizona, a lead Democrat- door lunch Tuesday, one day she’s “rooting for it.” often experience fever, di- EDT for a replacement or of Biden’s agenda. ic negotiator, said she ex- side arguing against do- Pelosi said, “I very much arrhea, nausea, vomiting full refund, and with gen- The outcome will set pected the package would ing anything that would want it to pass.” and abdominal pain. eral questions. High profile: Cannabis chemical delta-8 gains fans, scrutiny NEW YORK (AP) — A Goodall said that after ucts. “There were too many There’s not much re- a dozen other states, from Liquor Control Commis- chemical cousin of pot’s talking to lawyers and sup- unknowns.” search on delta-8, espe- Alabama to Hawaii, have sion authority to limit main intoxicating ingre- pliers’ chemists, he’s confi- The 2018 federal law cially in people, though made or considered some THC — of any kind — in dient has rocketed to pop- dent Bay Smokes products that OK’d hemp products a small 1995 study said move on delta-8 this year. products sold to minors, ularity over the last year, are safe and federally legal said they couldn’t be more it showed promise as an Some sought effectively among other provisions. and the cannabis industry (other attorneys divide on than 0.3 percent delta-9, anti-nausea treatment in to ban it. Others aimed to Commission research di- and state governments are how risky it is to sell del- but it said nothing about child cancer patients. But allow but regulate it much rector TJ Sheehy says it scrambling to reckon with ta-8). But the Miami-based delta-8. officials in states such as like their legal marijuana will ensure consumer safe- it amid debate over wheth- company has had to filter Enthusiasts interpret Colorado and Washing- markets, concerned that ty without outlawing del- er it’s legal. out customers from a grow- that silence as a green ton worry that converting intoxicating delta-8 items ta-8 for adults. The chemical, called del- ing list of states that are light for delta-8, and some CBD to delta-8 could pro- were being sold at gas sta- Texas lawmakers hit an ta-8 THC, is billed as pro- prohibiting delta-8. officials also see an open- duce harmful byproducts, tions, convenience stores impasse this spring over and elsewhere without the ducing a milder high than Still, he’s sticking with it, ing for it. Wisconsin’s at least in some cases. a measure that producers figuring that legal markets Legislative Council, a re- This spring, regulators in same standards and limits the better known delta-9 said would have barred for it will endure at least in search service for lawmak- Washington said produc- that apply to pot dispensa- THC, and delta-8 is often delta-8 from consumable marketed as being legal hemp products. even where marijuana is House sponsor Rep. Tra- not. That argument stems cy King, a Democrat from a from the fact that most rural district, says he “just delta-8 is synthesized from wanted to do something CBD, a popular non-in- to help the growers and toxicating chemical that’s the processors” by strip- prevalent in hemp, a form ping that measure out of of cannabis that Congress proposed hemp legislation legalized in 2018. that was heading toward Delta-8’s rise is “a phe- passage. It ultimately nomenon that has tak- stalled as the legislative en the industry quite by session ended. storm,” says John Kagia The U.S. Hemp Round- of cannabis industry anal- table, an industry group, ysis firm New Frontier fears that portraying del- Data, and it offers “fasci- nating insight into some ta-8 products as hemp with of the growth and growing a high could jeopardize the pains.” plant’s hard-won federal There are no hard-and- legal status. But another fast statistics on sales of group, the Hemp Indus- delta-8, which is available tries Association, worries in vapes, gummies and oth- FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS that lawmakers are rush- er forms. It has been the A small selection of products offered by William Goodall, and Katiana Kay, his partner in their ing to crack down. fastest-growing segment CBD online shop Bay Smokes, are shown in Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. Delta-8 is getting onto of the market for hemp law enforcement’s radar, too, prompting raids of chemicals for roughly the states where marijuana is ers, concluded last year ing or selling synthetically ries. last year, after wholesale permitted. that delta-8 products may derived delta-8 is against “It is still a form of canna- shops in multiple states. CBD prices plummeted “Ultimately, I think del- qualify as hemp if they’re state law, while Colorado bis that can get you high, In Wisconsin, Waukesha amid oversupply and oth- ta-8 is a great product,” he below the delta-9 thresh- said manufactured delta-8 and it is unregulated and County authorities alleged er issues, says Ian Laird says. old, though the council isn’t allowed in food, di- untested,” says Jacqueline in April that a CBD shop of data analytics company But some other hemp cautioned it wasn’t giving etary supplements or cos- McGowan, a California was offering products la- Hemp Benchmarks. businesses are steering legal advice. metics and doesn’t qualify cannabis licensing consul- beled as delta-8 THC that After a few years in the clear. But within the last year, as hemp. Kentucky and tant and candidate for gov- actually contained illegal CBD business, William “The easy money is the federal Drug Enforce- Vermont told hemp grow- ernor. Proposed legislation amounts of delta-9. Au- Goodall and partner Kati- tempting, but that’s not an ment Administration has ers that selling delta-8 in California would require thorities say they started ana Kay began selling del- avenue we wanted to go said that “synthetically risks criminal prosecution. testing and taxation of investigating after two ta-8 products through their down,” says Gair Laucius, derived” THC and delta-8 Over 10 other states’ consumable “noncannabis children accidentally in- online shop Bay Smokes in the chief scientific officer specifically are top-level controlled substance lists cannabinoids,” including gested products their par- December. It quickly be- of Southbridge, Massachu- controlled substances — ef- include delta-8, sometimes delta-8. ents got at the Superstar came a main source of rev- setts-based CBD producer fectively illegal, except for under a different name. In Oregon, newly passed Buds store in Menomonee enue. High Purity Natural Prod- strictly limited research. 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CROSSWORD DEAR ABBY New living arrangement includes a proposition DEAR ABBY: Six were supposed to stay months into the pandem- Dear Abby is written by Abigail with them, but we had to ic I was furloughed, then Van Buren, also known as Jeanne leave. Jeremy started laid off a few months lat- screaming at my hus- er. Because of the loss of Phillips, and was founded by her band, calling him a pedo- income, I could no longer mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact phile and some other aw- afford my rent and was Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. ful names. forced to move. It was Crystal is demanding tough finding anything Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. an apology from us and affordable in the area. A refuses to communicate good friend from college or send photos of the (“Josie”) and her husband what to say, so I told him for now. I doubt this baby until he does. My own a big home with a I’d “think about it.” is something Josie is husband feels that Crys- detached guest house, A week has passed and “too chicken” to ask tal’s mind is made up and Josie hasn’t mentioned and offered me the oppor- you. IF he raises the she will defend her hus- tunity to rent for next to anything about the three- band no matter what, so nothing until I found a some, but I’m scared to subject again, make it there’s no point. I hate new job. I was super hap- bring it up. I don’t know plain that you are not that we’re at an impasse. py about it because we if her husband was tell- into threesomes and She has cut me off as are very close friends ing the truth. They MAY not to ask again. If he well. Do you have any from college. want a threesome, but presses further, inform suggestions? Josie, her husband and I’m not into it. If I say your old college chum, I often BBQ together and “no” it might make things CUT OFF IN THE hang out watching mov- weird between us. What pack your bags and go SOUTH ies. One night recently, should I do? Should I ask to your parents’. Josie had to work late, Josie about it, or move DEAR ABBY: My hus- DEAR CUT OFF: and her husband and I out back home with my band’s daughter “Crys- Crystal, whose views on had dinner and wine. We parents till I find a new tal” is married to “Jere- race seem to coincide with got pretty drunk, and I job? my,” who is a racist. I her husband’s, has you decided to turn in early. know this because of sidelined already. When Before I went to bed, NOT WHAT I comments he has made your husband craves con- Josie’s husband asked me BARGAINED FOR over the past five years. tact with his daughter to have a threesome. He At our only granddaugh- and his grandchild, he said Josie was going to DEAR NOT: The ter’s first birthday cele- will hold his nose, reach ask me, but she was ner- husband’s drunken bration, my husband and out and offer to mend vous about it, so she Jeremy got into a heated fences. Until that hap- chickened out. I think my proposition has already argument (a little poli- pens, listen to what he is jaw must have hit the made things weird, but tics, a little racism). Since telling you and stay out of ground. I didn’t know let it go we live out of state, we this mess. BRIDGE

If you bid up, you must play up Yesterday, I featured a deal in returned a diamond, South breath- which East, trying to get a good re- ing a silent sigh of relief when West sult, made a speculative double. followed suit. Here’s one where South made an Assuming East had the diamond even more speculative bid, but he jack, South saw 12 tricks: five spade had a sound reason. He was in the winners in hand, three diamond last round of a qualifying event for tricks, two club ruffs in the dummy his country’s national team, needing and two hearts — yes, that finesse a big win to reach the final stage. would have to work too. Hence his shut-my-eyes-and-hope South ruffed a club in the dummy, jump to six spades. cashed the spade ace and played a North’s four-club rebid was a splin- spade to his king, noting that West ter, showing at least game values in discarded a club. Another club ruff spades (at most five losers) with a on the board was followed by the di- singleton or void in clubs. amond ace, on which South threw a West led the diamond eight. Al- club, and the diamond 10, covered though this had all the aura of a and ruffed. South drew East’s last singleton, South decided that he trump, played a heart to the queen couldn’t handle a 5-1 diamond and claimed when the finesse suc- split. Also, maybe West was making ceeded. a “clever” lead away from the king. North-South moved on to the next So, South played low from the dum- stage, but their luck ran out as they my. After winning with the king, East didn’t make the team. THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM B5 WHAT TO WATCH THIS WEEK IN MOVIES

8 p.m. ABC 2021 NBA Draft The NBA is about to welcome its latest class of Life Comes At You Fast recruits as the 2021 NBA draft goes down at Bar- clays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Detroit Pistons have the first pick, followed by the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. That pick will likely be Oklahoma State guard/forward Cade Cunningham, with G League guard Jalen Green, USC center Evan Mobley and Gonzaga point guard Jalen Suggs also expected to go early. 8 p.m. BRAVO Million Dollar Listing New York Pride Month may be over for this year, but in the new episode “A Home for Hope,” Fredrik is inspired to find a new shelter for homeless teenagers in the LGBTQ community. Elsewhere, Tyler campaigns to sell an Upper West Side townhouse by banking a little too heavily on some personal ties. Meanwhile, KJ enlists the help of her younger brother Alex, in the hopes of attracting younger buyers. 8 p.m. DISC Homestead Rescue In a new episode called “Tropic Thunder,” Marty, Misty and Matt Raney try to rescue a family who is descended from rock ’n’ roll royalty by reclaiming their homestead from the relentlessly encroaching jungle around their place on Kauai, Hawaii. Despite their best efforts, however, when a dangerous flash flood strikes, the Raneys find themselves on the wrong side of the river and out of time. 8 p.m. ESPN 2021 NBA Draft The NBA is about to welcome its latest class of recruits as the 2021 NBA draft goes down at Bar- clays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Detroit Pistons have the first pick, followed by the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors. That pick will likely be Oklahoma State guard/forward Cade Cunningham, with G League guard Jalen Green, USC center Evan Mobley and Gonzaga point guard Jalen By Paul Hall As the family searches for their lose their calm temperament. There as the muscles hurt a little more, the Suggs also expected to go early. first activities at the luxurious resort, is something else going on at this knees crack, and we start to phys- 8 p.m. Vacation is a time people slow the resort manager offers a sugges- beach. ically break down. In this film the FREE down, enjoying friends, family and tion for them. A beautiful cove and There is more going on than characters experience all that fear grown-ish quiet beach is calling their name, meets the eye in Old, but those of Devastated and shaken to learn that he has been the beauty of the world around us. and anxiety. And when a film makes and a quick van ride from the resort you who have experienced other expelled, Vivek (Jordan Buhat) is filled with dread Most vacations reinvigorate those us a bit anxious, that means it suc- (with a certain director as the driver) films helmed by Shyamalan were at the prospect of breaking this bad news to his who take them. But in the new film ceeded. parents, since he knows a conversation about his Old, from director M. Night Shya- will leave them in a peaceful locale already expecting that to be the disappointing history of failures is sure to follow in with the ability to slow down. case. He is a director who is known Life comes at you fast and it’s how malan, don’t expect a normal vaca- the new episode “Daddy Lessons.” As they deal with Others have made their way to this for his twists and dividing filmgoers we handle the ups and downs that tion. the aftermath of Mexico, Dre (guest star Anthony secluded beach as well. There is the and critics alike. Is it effective here? define us as people. Love or hate Anderson) sharply questions several of daughter Zo- In searching for a getaway, Prisca doctor and his young wife, a rapper I think so, and here’s why: Excellent Old — you will definitely be talking ey’s (Yara Shahidi) recent choices. Meanwhile, Doug (Vicky Krieps) finds a beautiful re- and his girlfriend, a nurse and his makeup and casting to allow the about the film long after the credits (Diggy Simmons) meets a new resident at Hawkins. sort that will make the perfect set- 9 p.m. wife all there to enjoy the moment belief of the aging resort guests is roll. ting to slow down for her husband CW and to slow down. Swimming in the essential to the film, and the film- The Outpost and children. Guy (Gael García Ber- beautiful water, relaxing on the luxu- makers see to that here. I believed Paul’s Grade: B Garret (Jack Stormoen) is released, but his free- nal) has felt the strain in his mar- rious beach and soaking up the glo- the look of the film, and that was Old dom means he’ll have to serve a new ruler not of riage to Prisca and, in fact, is on the rious sunshine become everything step one to succeed. his choosing in the new episode “The Gods Thank verge of a separation with his wife. they could ask for from a vacation. The story of Old takes us inside Rated PG-13 You.” Meanwhile, Talon and Zed (Jessica Green, Re- Stars: Gael García Bernal, Vicky ece Ritchie) discover a tragedy when they return to This vacation is one last good time That is, until strange things begin to our fears as people. Aging excites us save the Blackbloods. Elsewhere, Falista (Georgia with their kids to send them forward happen — the rapper’s girlfriend is when we are young, but we never re- Krieps, Rufus Sewell May Foote) does what she can in pursuit of peace. in life on a high note. dead and the vacationers start to ally expect to grow up. Life changes Director: M. Night Shyamalan

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VTimes subsequently Russia raided the home of shut down, citing the loss the chief editor of an in- of advertisers, and Medu- vestigative news site that za launched a crowd-fund- was recently designated ing campaign after en- as a "foreign agent," the countering the same latest move by authorities problem. to raise the pressure on The Insider was the lat- independent media before est addition to the list. the country's September The news outlet, which is parliamentary election. registered in Latvia, has The Insider news site chief editor Roman Do- worked with the investi- brokhotov tweeted gative group Bellingcat Wednesday that "police to investigate high-profile are knocking" on his cases, such as the nerve apartment door, and his agent poisonings of former wife reported the raid to Russian spy Sergei Sripal the OVD-Info legal aid and Russian opposition group before her phone leader Alexei Navalny. became unavailable. 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The 68-year-old Russian — a label that implies ad- groups, including opposi- parents, The Insider said. can't travel and meet my Russian opposition sup- leader, who has been in ditional government scru- tion groups, foreign NGOs After the searches, Do- colleagues — many of our porters, independent jour- power for more than two tiny and carries strong and most recently, the pub- brokhotov was taken to a investigations are inter- nalists and human rights decades, pushed through pejorative connotations lisher of Proekt, an online police precinct for ques- national," Dobrokhotov activists have faced in- constitutional changes that could discredit the investigative media outlet.

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CLEANING/ MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS MAINTENANCE LAND COURT By virtue and in execution of the power of sale contained in a certain mortgage DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT given by Timothy G. Sweeney and Yvonda Sweeney to Shirley A. Goodwin f/k/a/ DOCKET NO. 21 SM 000776 Shirley A. Sweeney, dated November 8, 2018, and recorded with the Essex County ORDER OF NOTICE (South District) Registry of Deeds in Book 37229, Page 396 as affected by an WE TAKE AND DISPOSE assignment from Shirley A. Goodwin f/k/a Shirley A. Sweeney to Michael R. TO: Gina M. Grandberry Harkins, Trustee of Crested Butte Realty Trust dated February 7, 2019 and recorded with said Registry at Book 37330, Page 441, of which the undersigned is and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 the present holder, and for breach of the condition of said mortgage and for the U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 (et seq): OF ANYTHING purposes of foreclosing the same, Crested Butte Realty Trust will sell at PUBLIC AUCTION at 11:00 a.m., on August 6, 2021 at 40 Cannon Rock Road, Lynn, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee of Ameriquest Mortgage MA, all and the singular, the premises described in said mortgage. to wit: Securities, Inc. Asset Backed Pass Through Certificates, Series 2005-R3 under the Pooling and Servicing Agreement Dated as of April 1, 2005 Cellars, Attics, A certain parcel of land, together with the buildings thereon, situated in said Lynn, Garages, Yards, Stores, etc. being shown as Lot #3 on a Plan drawn by Reid Land Surveyors, dated August 14, claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Lynn, 1998, recorded with Essex South Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 335, numbered 12-12A Howard Street a/k/a 12 Howard Street, given by Gina M. Call for quick service Page 23. Containing approximately 20,689 square feet of land according to said Grandberry to Ameriquest Mortgage Company, dated February 15, 2005, and and best prices. Plan. recorded in Essex County (Southern District) Registry of Deeds in Book 24028, Page 393, as affected by an Order dated July 8, 2019, and recorded at said This conveyance is made together with the fee running to the middle of said Registry of Deeds in Book 37676, Page 383, and now held by the Plaintiff by Cannon Rock Road, which road shall forever remain open and unobstructed to be assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of used as a street for the benefit of all lots shown on the above described plan and Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. also with the right to use all streets shown on said plan in common with others. WE ALSO RENT Subject to restrictions of records. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers ROLL-OFF DUMPSTERS Subject to the Covenants and Restrictions set forth in the Declaration of Common Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentioned property on Scheme Restrictions for Cannon Rock Road Extension, Lynn, MA, dated August 1, that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in 15 yards, 20 yards, and 30 yards 2000, and recorded at the Registry of Deeds in Book 15697, on Page 97. this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before 9/06/2021 or you may lose the opportunity to challenge the foreclosure on the Subject to the Easement to Massachusetts Electric Company dated June 21, ground of noncompliance with the Act. 2000, and recorded in said Registry as Document No. 372429 and Book 16534, Page 573. Witness, GORDON H. PIPER Chief Justice of this Court on 7/22/2021. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson, Recorder 781-593-5308 / 781-598-0646 Subject to Driveway Easement dated May 16, 2002, recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 19660, Page 516. Item: July 29, 2021

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We service betterments, prior liens, including Condominium common expenses, if any, and gas and oil other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this 10% off for senior citizens, mortgage and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, veterans, and disabled heating systems. covenants and rights of way, if any. Oil tanks Call Ronnie installed/removed. Terms of sale. Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars at the time of sale, balance in Thirty (30) days at the offices of Oakley, O'Sullivan & Eaton, P.C., 857 Turnpike 781-321-2499 781-592-9505 Street, North Andover, MA. The deposit and balance is to be cash, certified check, For a free estimate bank cashier's check or bank treasurer's check. Other terms to be announced at the sale. 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CLASSIFIED (781)593-7700 THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 THE DAILY ITEM CLASSIFIED B7 INTERNATIONAL Tokyo sets another virus record days after Olympics begin By Mari Yamaguchi ASSOCIATED PRESS TOKYO — Tokyo reported 3,177 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, setting an all-time high and exceeding 3,000 for the first time days after the start of the Olympics. The new cases exceed- ed the earlier record of 2,848 set the previous day and brought the total for the Japanese capital to 206,745 since the pandemic began early last year. Tokyo has been under a fourth state of emergency since July 12 ahead of the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS Olympics, which began Jenny Rissveds of Sweden competes during the women’s cross-country last Friday despite wide- mountain bike competition at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Izu, Japan. spread public opposition and concern that they could further worsen the PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS outbreak. ‘OK not to be OK’: Mental health Experts say Tokyo’s People wearing face masks to protect against surge is being propelled by the spread of the coronavirus walk on a street the new, more contagious in Tokyo. takes top role at Olympics delta variant of the virus from Olympic participants ed younger people are now and there is no evidence to Japan’s population. dominating new cases. By Jenna Fryer a bit too much to handle. and well-being,” a tearful of the disease being trans- “I don’t think there have “Younger people’s activi- ASSOCIATED PRESS — American sprint- Biles said after the Ameri- mitted from Olympics par- been any cases related to ty holds the key (to slower Sha’Carri Richardson cans won the silver medal ticipants to the general the Olympic Games. So we ing the infections), and we TOKYO — For decades, made no secret of the in team competition. She public. aren’t worried about that need your cooperation,” they were told to shake it issues she faced as she said she recognized she Nationwide, Japan re- issue,” he said. Koike said. “Please make off or toughen up — to set prepared for an Olympic was not in the right head- ported 7,630 cases on Experts expressed alarm sure to avoid nonessential aside the doubt, or the de- journey that never hap- space hours before the Tuesday for a total of about cases continuing to outings and observe basic mons, and focus on the task pened. She said she used competition began. 882,823. rise despite the state of anti-infection measures, at hand: winning. Dominat- marijuana to help mask “It was like fighting all Japan has kept its cas- emergency. and I would like younger ing. Getting it done. the pain of her birth moth- those demons,” she said. For years, Simone Biles es and deaths lower than “A sense of crisis should people to get vaccinated.” er’s death, to say nothing The International Olym- was one of the very best at many other countries, but be shared across Japa- As of Wednesday, 26.3 of the pressure of the 100 pic Committee, aware of that. Suddenly — to some, its vaccination campaign nese society” to slow in- percent of the Japanese meters. the struggles young ath- shockingly — she decid- started very late in com- fections, Dr. Shigeru Omi, population has been fully — Dutch cyclist Tom Du- letes face, increased its ed she wasn’t in the right parison to other large na- a top government medical vaccinated. The percent- moulin left training camp mental health resources headspace. tions and there is fear that adviser, said after a task- age of the elderly who are in January to clear his ahead of the Tokyo Games. By pulling on her white rising cases could over- force meeting Wednesday. fully vaccinated is 70 per- head, saying he was find- Psychologists and psychi- sweatsuit in the middle of whelm hospitals. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike cent, or 24.8 million peo- ing it “very difficult for me atrists are onsite in the Tuesday night’s Olympic Japan’s seven-day roll- urged younger people on ple. to know how to find my Olympic village and es- gymnastics meet, and by ing average of cases is Wednesday to cooperate Vaccination prospects for way as Tom Dumoulin the tablished a “Mentally Fit doing it with a gold med- now about 4 per 100,000 with measures to bring younger people have im- cyclist.” He resumed train- Helpline” as a confiden- people compared to 18.5 down the number of infec- proved, and some can get al hanging in the balance, ing in May; on Wednesday, Biles might very well tial health support service in the United States, 48 in tions and get vaccinated, their shots organized by he won a silver medal in available before, during Britain and 2.8 in India, saying their activities are work places and colleges, have redefined the mental the men’s individual time health discussion that’s and for three months after according to data from key to slowing the surge while others still wait trials. the Games. Johns Hopkins University. during the Olympics. based on seniority. But been coursing through — Liz Cambage, a WNBA sports for the past year. The 24-hour hotline is a Japan’s vaccine minis- Koike noted that the ma- there are also concerns player who competes for free service that offers in Michael Phelps, winner Australia, pulled out of ter, Taro Kono, said in an jority of the elderly have over hesitancy among the more than 70 languages of a record 23 gold medals the Olympics a week be- interview with The Associ- been fully vaccinated and young, with surveys show- clinical support, struc- and now retired, has long fore they opened because ated Press on Wednesday infections among them ing many have doubts, in tured short-term counsel- been open about his own of anxiety over entering a that there is no evidence of have largely decreased, part due to false rumors ing, practical support and, mental health struggles. controlled COVID bubble the coronavirus spreading while mostly unvaccinat- about side effects. if needed, guidance to the Phelps has said he con- in Tokyo that would have appropriate IOC reporting templated suicide after kept her friends and fam- A birthday gift: Israeli woman the 2012 Olympics while ily away. mechanisms in the case of wracked with depression. “Relying on daily medi- harassment and/or abuse. Now an analyst for NBC’s cation to control my anxi- The IOC-developed Ath- donates kidney to Gaza boy swimming coverage, he ety is not the place I want lete365 website surveyed said watching Biles strug- to be right now. Especially more than 4,000 athletes By Laurie Kellman gle “broke my heart.” walking into competition in early 2020, and the re- ASSOCIATED PRESS “Mental health over the on the world’s biggest sults led the IOC to shift last 18 months is some- sporting stage,” she wrote its tone from sports per- ESHHAR, Israel — Idit thing people are talking on social media. formance and results to Harel Segal was turning about,” Phelps said. “We’re Biles, though, took mental health and uplift- 50, and she had chosen a human beings. Nobody is things to a new level — ing the athlete’s voices. gift: She was going to give perfect. So yes, it is OK not one that now makes it Content was created for one of her own kidneys to a to be OK.” thinkable to do what had various social media plat- stranger. Biles joins some oth- been almost unthinkable forms to feature current The kindergarten teacher high-profile athletes only 24 hours before. She Olympians championing er from northern Israel, a in the Olympic space — stepped back, assessed mental heath causes. And proud Israeli, hoped her overwhelmingly females the situation and realized the Olympic State of Mind choice would set an exam- — who have been talking it would not be healthy to series on Olympics.com ple of generosity in a land of openly about a topic that keep going. shares compilations of perpetual conflict. She was had been taboo in sports On Wednesday, she mental health stories and spurred by memories of her for seemingly forever. pulled out of the all- podcasts. late grandfather, a Holo- — Tennis player Naomi around competition to fo- “Are we doing enough? caust survivor, who told her Osaka withdrew from the cus on her mental well-be- I hope so. I think so,” IOC to live meaningfully, and French Open, never went ing. spokesman Mark Adams by Jewish tradition, which to Wimbledon and, after “I have to do what’s said Wednesday. “But like PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS holds that there’s no higher her early exit in Tokyo right for me and focus on everyone in the world, we duty than saving a life. Idit Harel Segal, who donated a kidney to a this week, conceded that my mental health, and are doing more on this is- So Segal contacted a Palestinian child from the Gaza Strip, holds a the Olympic cauldron was not jeopardize my health sue.” group that links donors and letter she wrote to the boy, handwritten in He- recipients, launching a nine- brew before giving him an Arabic translation, month process to transfer in her home in Eshhar, Israel. her kidney to someone who in the family. Her husband Israel has maintained a Local news in the palm of your hand needed one. and the oldest of her three tight blockade over Gaza That someone turned out children, a son in his early since Hamas, an Islamic to be a 3-year-old Palestin- 20s, opposed the plan. Her militant group that oppos- ian boy from the Gaza Strip. father stopped talking to es Israel’s existence, seized “You don’t know me, but her. control of the area in 2007. soon we’ll be very close be- To them, Segal recalled, The bitter enemies have cause my kidney will be in she was unnecessarily risk- fought four wars since then, your body,” Segal wrote in ing her life. The loss of three and few Gazans are allowed Hebrew to the boy, whose relatives in Palestinian at- to enter Israel. With Gaza’s family asked not to be tacks, including her father’s health care system ravaged named due to the sensitiv- parents, made it even more by years of conflict and the ities over cooperating with difficult. blockade, Israel grants en- Israelis. A friend translated “My family was really try permits to small num- the letter into Arabic so the against it. Everyone was bers of medical patients in family might understand. “I against it. 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To speed at checkout at www.itemlive.com and love,” she wrote. “And details to herself for months. up the process, his father, if there will be more like us, “I told no one,” Segal re- who was not a match for his Expires July 31 there won’t be anything to called. “I told myself if the son, was told by the hospital fight over.” reaction to the kidney dona- that if he were to donate a What unfolded over the tion is so harsh, so obviously kidney to an Israeli recipi- months between Segal’s the fact that a Palestinian ent, the boy would “imme- decision and the June 16 boy is getting it will make it diately go to the top of the Offer available to new subscribers only transplant caused deep rifts even harsher.” list,” Sherman said. B8 THE DAILY ITEM THURSDAY JULY 29, 2021 BUSINESS Biden woos working class with new ‘buy American’ efforts By Josh Boak central thrust of his ad- organized in aisles and ture, instead of relying on ASSOCIATED PRESS ministration’s “build back the hulls of half-finished tax increases and other better” program. trucks awaiting the pres- revenue-raisers to do so. MACUNGIE, Pa. — Pres- Administration officials, ident’s inspection. The “Hopefully, he will use ident Joe Biden checked who have made manufac- plant was silent other than his visit to learn about the out the big rigs at a Penn- turing jobs a priority, be- the whir of fans. Work was real, physical infrastruc- sylvania truck factory on lieve Democrats’ political halted to accommodate ture needs of Pennsyl- Wednesday and promised prospects next year might Biden’s visit. vanians — and the huge workers that his policies hinge on whether Biden The president won Le- sums of unused ‘COVID’ would reshape the U.S succeeds in reinvigorating high County in the 2020 funds which should pay for economy for the working a sector that has steadily election, but he is facing class — a message clearly that infrastructure,” Toom- lost jobs for more than four the perpetual challenge ey said in a statement. aimed at a group of voters decades. of past administrations Layoffs of white factory who have drifted to Repub- Presidents Bill Clinton, to revive a manufactur- workers led communities licans. George W. Bush, Barack ing sector at the heart of to vote for Republican chal- Biden highlighted new Obama and Donald Trump American identity. Failure PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS lengers and turn against “buy American” rules from each said his policies would to bring back manufac- his administration that he save manufacturing jobs, President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to turing jobs could further Democratic incumbents, ac- said would put a new mus- yet none of them broke the the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack hurt already ailing factory cording to a 2021 research cle behind an initiative long-term trend in a last- Trucks in Macungie, Pa. towns across the country paper by McGill Universi- that he argued had become ing way. create factory jobs. can production incentives and possibly imperil Dem- ty’s Leonardo Baccini and a “hollow promise” in re- The administration is On the visit, Biden heard for domestic electric vehi- ocrats’ chances in the 2022 Georgetown University’s cent years. championing a $973 billion about Mack’s electric gar- cle manufacturing,” said midterm elections. Stephen Weymouth. They “They got a new sheriff infrastructure package, $52 bage trucks. White House deputy press Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., found a connection between in town,” Biden said af- billion for computer chip “The ability to build secretary Karine Jeanne- said Biden should siphon deindustrialization and ter touring Mack Truck’s production, sweeping in- and sell these new trucks Pierre. off unspent money from his greater racial division as Lehigh Valley operations vestments in clean energy would be helped by the The plant was neat- $1.9 trillion coronavirus white voters interpreted facility. He said the effort and the use of government president’s proposed in- ly organized, with the relief package to cover the the layoffs as a loss of social would help create jobs, a procurement contracts to vestment in buy Ameri- thousands of truck parts investments in infrastruc- status. Fed notes improving economy as a step toward easing support By Christopher At the same time, he sug- pickup in inflation, are key significantly, materially Rugaber gested that an increase in reasons why Powell and above our goal ... we would ASSOCIATED PRESS vaccinations would allow other Fed policymakers use our tools to guide in- the the nation to “get back are believed to be moving flation back down” to the WASHINGTON — The to our economic activity.” closer toward pulling back Fed’s target average infla- Federal Reserve said The central bank is their economic support. tion of 2 percent annually. Wednesday that the U.S. keeping its benchmark Consumer prices jumped After a period of broad economy is strengthening short-term rate pegged 5.4 percent in June from agreement during the pan- and making progress on near zero, where it has re- a year ago, the biggest in- demic crisis, the Fed’s pol- the Fed’s employment and mained since the pandem- crease in 13 years. And a icymakers appear divided inflation goals, a small ic tore through the econo- separate inflation gauge over how soon to bein ta- PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS step toward dialing back my in March 2020. The Fed the Fed prefers has ris- pering its bond purchases. its ultra-low-interest rate A pair of traders work on the floor of the New will also continue to buy en 3.9 percent in the past Several regional Fed bank York Stock Exchange. policies, perhaps later this year. $120 billion in Treasury year. presidents support taper- The statement the Fed is- and mortgage bonds each Last month’s inflation ing soon, including James Stocks edge higher after sued after its latest policy month — purchases that surge marked a fourth Bullard of the St. Louis meeting said that ongoing are intended to lower rates straight month of unex- Fed, Patrick Harker of the vaccinations were helping on longer-term consum- pectedly large price in- Philadelphia Fed and Rob- Fed notes progress to support the economy. er and business loans to creases, heightening fears ert Kaplan of the Dallas But it dropped a sentence spur more borrowing and that higher costs will erode Fed. it had included after its spending. the value of recent pay But Powell has said that on the economy previous meeting that The Fed’s latest policy raises and undermine the the central bank wants to statement comes as the economic recovery. But see “substantial further products. Google’s parent said those vaccinations By Damian J. Troise economy is sustaining a in its statement, the Fed progress” toward its goals and Alex Veiga company Alphabet was a have reduced the spread strong recovery from the again expressed its belief of maximum employment ASSOCIATED PRESS standout, jumping 3.5 per- of COVID-19. That was the pandemic recession, with that the increase in infla- and price stability before cent after reporting a profit only reference in the lat- Stock indexes edged surge last quarter. est statement to the delta solid hiring and spend- tion largely reflects “tran- it would consider reduc- higher Wednesday after- Analysts expect the Fed variant, which has trig- ing. The central bank took sitory factors.” ing the bond purchases. noon on Wall Street after to reduce the bond pur- gered a spike in COVID note of that improvement Among Fed watchers and To make up for years of the Federal Reserve said it chases that have helped cases in several hotspots by observing, for the first investors, there is some inflation remaining below is leaving its key interest keep interest rates low in the United States and time since the pandem- concern that the central 2 percent, the Fed wants rate unchanged and will through the pandemic. The many other countries. ic began to ease, that the bank will end up respond- inflation to moderately continue to buy billions in big question for investors is But at a news conference economy is moving toward ing too late and too aggres- exceed its 2 percent aver- bonds every month even as the timing and pace of such Wednesday, Chair Jerome making the “substantial sively to high inflation by age inflation target and to it noted that the U.S. econo- a pullback. The market Powell injected a note of further progress” it wants quickly jacking up interest show signs of remaining my is strengthening. is also weighing concerns caution: to see before reducing, or rates and potentially caus- above that level for an un- The S&P 500 was up less about the pace of the eco- “As long as COVID is run- tapering, its $120 billion a ing another recession. Ear- specified time. than 0.1 percent as of 2:28 nomic recovery, which could ning loose out there, as long month in bond purchases.” lier this month, Republi- In recent months, as con- p.m. Eastern after wob- be stymied by the renewed as there’s time and space This could be an early hint cans in Congress peppered sumer demand has exceed- bling between small gains spread of COVID-19. for the development of new that the policymakers will Powell with questions ed the supply of goods and and losses earlier. The Dow “The pace is going to be strains,” Powell said, “no start art reducing — or about inflation. services in some industries, Jones Industrial Aver- slower than some folks pre- one is really finally safe. “tapering,” in Fed parlance But at his news confer- inflation — led by sharp age was down 105 points, dicted because of the delta These strains, there’s no — their monthly bond pur- ence, Powell said that if price increases for things or 0.3 percent, to 34,954, variant,” said Greg Bassuk, reason they just can’t keep chases later this year. “we were to see inflation like used and new cars, ho- while the Nasdaq rose 0.6 founder and CEO of AXS coming and one more pow- The economy’s wide- moving up to levels per- tel rooms and airline tick- percent. The Russell 2000 Investments. “We believe erful than the next.” spread improvement, and a sistently that were above ets — has topped 2 percent. index of smaller company that we’re going to contin- stocks was up 1.1 percent. ue to see a greater open- Treasury yields headed ing recovery, but with a lot Turn off, turn on: Simple step higher. The yield on the 10- more volatility.” year Treasury note rose to There are also lingering 1.25 percent from 1.23 per- concerns about whether in- cent a day before. flation will continue to rise, can thwart top phone hackers In its statement, which depending on the economic followed the central bank’s recovery and supply chain By Alan Suderman latest two-day policy meet- problems that have made ASSOCIATED PRESS ing, the Fed noted that vac- some goods more expen- cinations were helping the RICHMOND, Va. — As sive. a member of the secretive economy, but it dropped a Pfizer rose 3.4 percent Senate Intelligence Com- sentence it had included after its profit and revenue mittee, Sen. Angus King after its previous meet- surged on strong sales of has reason to worry about ing that said those vacci- its COVID-19 vaccine and hackers. At a briefing by nations have reduced the other medicines. It also security staff this year, he spread of COVID-19. That raised its sales and profit was the only reference to forecasts for the year. Boe- said he got some advice on the delta variant that has ing jumped 4.2 percent af- how to help keep his cell- caused a spike in COVID ter the airplane maker re- phone secure. cases in several hotspots ported a surprise quarterly Step One: Turn off phone. in the United States and profit, its first since 2019. Step Two: Turn it back on. many other countries. Solid earnings weren’t That’s it. At a time of The Fed has kept its enough to lift stocks for widespread digital insecu- benchmark short-term other companies. McDon- rity it turns out that the rate pegged at nearly zero ald’s fell 2.1 percent, de- oldest and simplest com- since March 2020, when spite reporting a surge in puter fix there is — turn- the pandemic tore through revenue and beating an- ing a device off then back the economy. The central alysts’ forecasts as dining on again — can thwart bank has also been buying rooms reopened. hackers from stealing FILE PHOTO | ASSOCIATED PRESS $120 billion in Treasury information from smart- Investors will be focus- At a time of widespread digital insecurity, it turns out that the oldest and and mortgage bonds each phones. ing much of their attention simplest computer fix there is — turning a device off and back on again month in a bid to spur more Regularly rebooting on what companies are — can thwart hackers from stealing information from smartphones. borrowing and spending. forecasting for the rest of phones won’t stop the Beyond the Fed, stocks the year. Those forecasts, army of cybercriminals licious actors,” said Neal King, an independent come top targets for hack- mostly swayed between along with a mix of eco- or spy-for-hire firms that Ziring, technical director from Maine, says reboot- ers looking to steal text small gains and losses nomic reports on gross have sowed chaos and of the National Security ing his phone is now part messages, contacts and Wednesday as investors domestic product and per- doubt about the ability to reviewed the latest batch of Agency’s cybersecurity di- of his routine. photos, as well as track sonal income and spend- keep any information safe rectorate. “I’d say probably once a users’ locations and even quarterly earnings reports. and private in our digi- ing, should give investors The NSA issued a “best week, whenever I think of secretly turn on their vid- Gains in several big a clearer picture of the eco- tal lives. But it can make it,” he said. eo and microphones. communications, health nomic recovery’s trajectory even the most sophisticat- practices” guide for mobile care and technology stocks as they head into August, ed hackers work harder to device security last year Almost always in arm’s “I always think of phones helped offset drops in com- Bassuk said. maintain access and steal in which it recommends reach, rarely turned off as like our digital soul,” panies that rely on consum- Markets made gains in data from a phone. rebooting a phone every and holding huge stores said Patrick Wardle, a se- er spending and makers of Europe and were mostly “This is all about im- week as a way to stop of personal and sensitive curity expert and former household and personal lower in Asia. posing cost on these ma- hacking. data, cellphones have be- NSA researcher.