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NY Times Reading for the Week of 4/27

Monday...

Chrysler is going to file chapter 11 even with their agreement with Fiat. Maybe if they started working on alternative fuels like hydrogen fuel cells (cough cough Honda Clarity), Americans would start to believe in the U.S. auto industry again. Lets just leave it up to Steve Jobs to save the U.S. economy.

Swine flu part one: 20 cases in the U.S.-state of emergency declared. Cue the surgeon masks and school closings.

Tuesday...

The only news I care about today: Right when I was about to switch to AT&T this summer...Verizon announces they may carry the iPhone as soon as next year. Thumbs up to that. Forget swine flu.

Wednesday...

Senator Arlen Spector joined the democrats today, giving them a huge influence in congress. Good news for Obama, many more of his radical ideas are likely to pass. Looks like Bill O'Rielly will have a lot to complain about these days. Nothing could make me happier.

Thursday...

Even Toyota is starting to hurt from the economic crisis. Even with all those Prius' (Priuses? Prius's? Whatever.) driving around. Where else is anyone going to put Obama/Biden bumper stickers. Oh wait, electric cars aren't going to save the world. Hydrogen fuel cells are. Honda's on it already, Toyota should jump on the bandwagon too.


Sorry to sound so far left this week...I'm not looking for a job at Fox News anyway.

NY Times Reading for the Week of 4/20

Monday...

4/20 celebrations make even the NY Times headlines. All this talk about marijuana "gaining traction" in its legalization for medicinal or recreational use is making me excited for just how liberal this country and the world is becoming. I am not so much advocating the drug as much as I am excited not to have my tax dollars pay for some poor kid to go to jail for a minor drug offense. In world news, another suicide bomb attack in Iraq- maybe he just needs to smoke a little pot and "gain traction" towards peace.

Oh, and I am also pretty broken up that the Craigslist killer is a Med student from BU. That guy was going to be a doctor. Nurse, please don't pass the scalpel.

Tuesday...

Asia's version of Wall Street is crashing. The Times Co. loses $74.5 million in the first quarter. The recession seems to be going quite strong. With all of these companies going down the tubes, the idea of starting my own business is becoming more and more appealing everyday.

Wednesday...

More on the craigslist guy. They found a semi-automatic weapon and plastic ties in his apartment. This guy was really swinging for the fences. Maybe he was just worried about the job market after school and was trying to build a bigger customer base. Oh wait, he robbed those people too- now thats just getting greedy. It kind of makes me sick to think this guy was regarded as such a smart kid and this is what he was doing in his free time. Think I'll put the paper down now.

Thursday...

Wildfires were spreading in Myrtle Beach and destroyed more than 40 homes. This kind of stuff is the only downside of the weather getting too hot and dry. On the upside, Microsoft's profit is falling for the first time in 23 years. I say, make that go down even more and get a Mac. Maybe I'm just a little bias on the issue, but its really hard for me to talk in bi-partisan terms when speaking about computers.

Another attack off the shore of Amity

Another death off the shore of Village Beach occurred earlier today. A young boy was killed in what appeared to be an unprovoked shark attack.
Alex Ferguson, 10, of Mayfair Court was swimming just off the shore when he was attacked. The waters were calm and the weather was fair as beachgoers relaxed on the shore.
Ferguson was floating on a rubber raft in the waters of Village beach when the alleged attack occurred. In a violent struggle, Ferguson was pulled underwater while blood spouted up out of the water.
Beachgoers noticed the struggle and the waters were cleared. Ferguson’s body was not recovered, but his damaged raft washed ashore. The raft appeared to have a large bite taken out of it. Authorities still caution not to jump to any conclusions about the incident.
“I join Amity Mayor Bob Farley in expressing the town’s deepest and most sincere condolences to the Ferguson family,” says police Chief Martin Brody. “Now we know that these random acts of senseless violence, victimizing innocent, helpless citizens, do not just happen in the city.”
Ferguson’s mother, Marian Ferguson, who was at the beach at the time of her son’s alleged attack, is currently being treated for shock at Amity Hospital. She is reported to be in fair condition.
There were no other injuries reported at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities believe it may be possible that the death of Wendy Watson, which occurred earlier this week, could also have been linked to possible shark activities.
Still, authorities urge there has been no confirmation of any shark attack.
A press conference will be held by the Mayor, police Chief Brody, and the Amity Board of Selectmen at 5 p.m. today. At the conference they will discuss the request of Chief Brody to close the beaches, and an offer from fisherman Ben Quint to hunt down the shark which allegedly attack the Watson and Ferguson.

Teenage girl found dead on beach in Amity

The mangled body of a teenage girl was found washed up on the beach in Amity early this morning. She had gone missing around 11 p.m. last night and was found early this morning after a brief search of the beach.
Wendy W. Watson, 16, of 23 Sharkstooth St. in Amity was last seen leaving a beach party last night with an unidentified male.
The two had allegedly gone skinny-dipping in the water at remote section of the beach. The weather was clear and the seas were calm that night. Witnesses said the two had been seen drinking at the party that evening.
When Watson did not return from the water, the accompanying male called the authorities. When her body was found, it appeared she had been severely mauled by an attacker of unknown origin. Her body has been transported to the coroner’s office for an autopsy.
No charges have been filed, and the police are continuing the investigation. Although the idea of a shark attack has not been ruled out, Police assure all residents and visitors the waters are safe and they are in no danger. The beaches will remain open for swimming pending the result of the ongoing investigation.

Voters to decide the future of Biddeford City Airport

The fate of the Biddeford City Airport rests in the hands of voters. A referendum question on the ballot for the June 4 general election asks voters if the airport should be shut down.
A task that would cost about $3 million from general operating funds, the Airport Authority would be brought in to shut down the airport.
“Once we started looking at the airport, we came to the conclusion that there is no financial benefit at its existing size and capacity,” says Paul Archambault, chairman of Get Rid of Our Little Airport. “It continues to be a tax burden.”
Archambault has lived in a house at the end of one of the runways of the airport for 24 years.
The airport was at risk of losing Federal Aviation Administrating funding three years ago due to safety regulations. To comply, the airport began cutting trees and enforcing no-trespassing rules on airport grounds.
The tree trimming has created disputes among the neighboring residents of the airport, and the trespassing rules were ill received.
“We had pedestrians, motorcycles, four-wheelers (and) ATVs using it,” says Tom Bryand, Airport Manager. “They just use it as a backyard and that’s against regulations.”
While tree trimming and trespassing have been an issue in the past for the airport, residents are now concern with where their money is being allocated.
“Sure this started out as a fight about trees and public access. But it’s not about that anymore,” says Archambault. “Now it’s about money.”
According to the City manager, the airport takes in about $56,000 annually from sales of gas, property taxes, and land leases while the cost of running the airport has varied over the years.
In 2006, the cost of running the airport, which includes maintenance, utilities and improvements, was $47,000. In 2007, the cost rose to $72,000 and decreased in 2008 to $60,000.
The 126-acre property is worth $1.6 million according the records in the City Assessor’s office.
Some residents are against the referendum, hoping to keep the airport running as it has.
“Maybe it’s expensive to run the airport, but it’s a great resource,” says Phyllis Landry, a private pilot who keeps her plane in Biddeford. “I know business people who fly in here all the time.
While Biddeford residents dispute over the airport, city officials remain neutral on the issue.
“The City Council really hasn’t come down on one side of the issue or the other,” says John Bubier, City Manager. “I think they’d prefer to have the voters settle this one.”
Residents will have the opportunity to vote on the issue on June 4 during the general election.

Laconia Prison Lead

Hoping to cut $1.7 million from their budget, the Department of Corrections is in the process of closing the Lakes Region Facility Prison. Two hundred and seventy two inmates will be moved to the state prison in Berlin.

NY Times Reading for the Week of 3/09

Monday...

It's good to hear about Obama supporting stem cell research...in this time of need for radical change its time for the nation to actually start thinking radically. Stem cell research could bring about so much in the scientific community and if supported it will only be the beginning. Props to Obama to pushing forward on these grounds.

More news about auctions for foreclosed homes. Alright let's take a look at this...the government is feeding billions of tax payer dollars to the banks that have put the nation in debt, and not to the countless families losing their homes. Why not let the banks go bankrupt, pay for their debts to society, and give a chance to the people who are being put on the streets. All this is going to do is allow billionaires from China to rush over here and buy up all they can. Not only do we import something like 70% or more from China...now they're buying up all the homes that are being stripped from our neighbors. I'm still not sold on the bailout, and I don't think these people are either.

A-rod out until May. Don't worry New York fans. Mr. July will be back in time to poke one into the bleachers while you're already up by 4 anyway. While the Yanks are busy signing his checks, we'll be cueing the duckboats.

Tuesday...

Suicide bombings in Sri Lanka are going down but don't worry, Jay Leno is doing a free show in Michigan. And chill out U.S.-stop messing with China. Most of the stuff we own comes from over there, and they're starting to buy up all the real estate over here. Let's pass the peace pipe for once.

Wednesday...

Madoff pleaded guilty for all the money he stole from his clients. This is the prime example of why our economy is going to hell in a hand basket. I say throw this guy to the dogs, and use all his stolen loot to buy back homes for all the people who are losing them. I'm sure you can find something good to do with 65 billion.

Thursday...

Some kid in Germany went Columbine and shot killed 15 people, and then himself. He also stole a car in the process. I wonder if they're gonna blame this on movies or music.



Let's hear some good news that stands out like all this, shall we?

Missing leopard proves to be the "needle in the haystack"

Durham has been locked indoors all day as search for the missing leopard has been going on. Patrons were rushed out of the zoo in fear as the cat was reportedly on the loose, and its appetite for young children left many unsettled.
The missing leopard caused the local police department to bring in the State Police, State Wildlife Department, and the National Guard to aid in the search. The zoo director was brought to tears over the disappearance of this priceless animal.
Searching for Fluffy, the 10-year-old Romanian spotted leopard seemed to be like looking for a need in a haystack.
Well, that exactly what she was.
Fluffy was found later on today buried under a pile of hay, sound asleep, with no frightened children in sight.

Leopard missing from Durham Zoo

The Durham Zoo is in a state of emergency as its Romanian spotted leopard has gone missing. The State Police, Wildlife Department, and National Guard have been dispatched to locate the leopard.
Patrons at the zoo were rushed out as Fluffy, the 10-yeat-old Romanian spotted leopard was discovered to be missing from its cage earlier today. Mixed emotions were stirring due to the sudden evacuation of the zoo.
“I want my money back, and then I’m never coming back here again,” shouts an angry patron. “This place is out of control.”
A press conference was held in the zoo’s auditorium after the evacuation. Gerry Durrell, the director of the zoo, spoke on the issue at hand.
“We have no idea what time Fluffy escaped or where she went,” Durrell said. “We are searching the grounds of the zoo but so far we haven’t a clue.”
According to Durrell, Fluffy was last seen in her cage when the zoo closed last night. At the time, everything seemed normal. The animal’s cage is equipped with an alarm, which did not sound during the night.
Kitty Smith, the zoo’s chief biologist, spoke during the press conference as well. According to Smith, Fluffy is a 10-year-old Romanian spotted leopard, a species driven to the brink of extinction in Romania because of their appetite for young children.
The leopard is one of only five in existence, and the only female left. Fluffy was to be flown to China next month to mate with a male spotted leopard owned by the Chinese government.
According to smith, the animal is gentle until it is provoked or threatened.
“Fluffy is a wonderful, warm, gentle cat who has never hurt anyone,” she said. “But if cornered, or encountered on a dark night, their defense is to kill, and to kill quickly.”
Police are quickly dispatching all resources possible to find the leopard. Police Chief William Blair commented on the outline of the search.
“We will first search every inch of this zoo,” Blair said. “If possible, Fluffy will be shot with a tranquilizer gun. But if necessary, we will shoot to kill.”
If the animal is not found on zoo grounds the search will extend to the neighborhood, an area where the leopard could pose a tremendous threat to residents. The State Police and State Wildlife Department were called in to aid in the search. The National Guard will also be supplying five helicopters with infrared sensors.
“We have got to find her before 3 p.m.,” Blair said. “If we don’t, it could be a very messy night.”

School on Saturday? Students and parents are not happy.

Students in Portsmouth may be facing a longer school week due to disciplinary problems. Both students and parents alike are not supportive of the issue.

During a meeting of the Portsmouth School Board on Monday evening, board member Tim Steele made a motion to approve a new policy which would require students who have disciplinary problems during the week to attend a 4 hour school session on Saturdays.

Peggy Bacon, a parent, is no happy about the proposal.

“I work six days a week, including Saturday morning,” she said. “It’s bad enough to get my son off to school Monday through Friday. Why should I have to worry about Saturday as well.”

The new disciplinary measure is being proposed in an effort to reduce the number of in-house suspensions. The new policy, however, would require an allocation of $3,000 per year for staffing.

“I don’t think it’s going to make any difference,” Bacon said. “Parents are going to pay for it in higher taxes as well as in ruined Saturdays.”

In-house suspensions are given automatically for issues such as students caught smoking inside or outside Portsmouth High School, and students are not allowed to make up class work for the missed day. This proposal, according to Steele, would make up for that missed class time.

“I know this isn’t good news for parents,” Steele said, “but I hope the threat of Saturday classes will make the students think twice before breaking the school rules.”

According to Steele, smoking is not the only disciplinary issue at the school, but it is the worst.

“I just want to keep students from smoking in the high school bathrooms,” Steele said. “There are other problems, but smoking is by far the biggest one.”

Students aren’t totally convinced this policy is justified in order to reduce the number of students smoking at school. Five high school students attended the meeting, and spoke against the issue. Lisa Gallagher, a senior, was one of the students who disagreed with the policy.

“I don’t like this idea,” Gallagher said. “I think it’s just being done to make life easier for the faculty, so they don’t have to deal with detentions during the week.”

The board voted 5-3, with one member abstaining, on the issue. The discussion was tabled until its next meeting on March 7. Steele was instructed to return with figures on in-school suspensions so far this year.

NY Times Reading for the Week of 2/23

Monday:

Ok, lets not rename No Child Left Behind to something like Quality Education for All Children. Lets call it...Slow Down the Progress for All Children. Ever since this garbage came out, its done nothing but cripple the state of our generation's education. Lets face it, not everyone is on the same level academically. Lets put the smart kids with the smart kids, and the dumb kids with the dumb kids. None of this give someone a break or slow down so everyone can catch up rubbish. I say let people fight to the death for what they want, and not have to wait so someone can come along for the ride. All I'm saying is, if we want to find ourselves in a future where our economy isn't in the trash and we don't have other countries wanting to destroy our freedom, its not going to be from anyone cutting us some slack. 

On the upside...Congratulations to Slumdog Millionaire, all those Oscars you racked up almost made me forget about how many Grammies Coldplay got.

Tuesday:

I'm going to try and forget about every time I hear billions of dollars need to be added to the bailout. I'm going to worry more about saving enough of my own cash so I can buy the new Kindle, that is, if the iPhone doesn't start reading books for you anytime soon.

Wednesday:

I thought the kids from Minnesota who stand during class was an interesting story. It makes me feel substantially more lazy, but, then again, I have little concern for my laziness anyway.

Troops should be out of Iraq by mid next year. That's good news...hopefully.

Thursday:

Good to hear Uncle Jessie...err, John Stamos and some other old ER stars are going to make appearances in the final season. Too bad ER isn't Californication, or else I'd actually be watching it.

The article about U.S. guns being sold to the Mexican drug cartel caught my eye as well. This is just going to be more fuel to the machine driving towards the legalization of Marijuana. Between John McCain, when Comcast got infiltrated Tyler Durden-style during the Super Bowl, and now this- Phoenix has seen better days. I still think Larry Fitzgerald is a boss.

Suspect Shot and Killed in Police Chase

A suspected assassin was shot and killed by a New York City Police Detective. The suspect was allegedly working on behalf of a French drug kingpin.
Detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, of New York City, was involved in a chase with the suspect which culminated at the steps of the 15th St. elevated railway station. The suspect was Pierre Jeantot, 36, of Nice France. Jeantot had fired several shots at Doyle from a roof top of an apartment building at 1767 West 57th Avenue. During the initial shooting, a bystander was shot and killed.
Doyle engaged in pursuit of the Jeantot, where he was forced to commandeer a civilian’s car in order to stay close to the fleeing suspect. Driving quickly through the crowded street, Doyle cause quite a scene while in persuit. Margret Johnson, Manhatten, was taking her baby for a stroll when she saw the car speeding towards her.
“I saw a burgundy car coming towards me and I just froze,” says Johnson.
The suspect then boarded an elevated train where he killed two conductors and a police patrolman.
Betty Lou, a passenger of the train, saw the suspect run through the car.
“At first I was curious as to why he was running through the train,” she says. “Then I heard gunshots and was afraid for my life.”
Jeantot was shot at the steps of the railway on 15th St. where Doyle had no choice but to use deadly force.
“Time was a factor,” says police Chief Morgan Freeman. “Detective Doyle felt clearly the suspect was able to elude him, and his last resort was to shoot the suspect. We would have rather have Jeantot brought in alive, but this is better than not bringing him in at all.”
Jeantot’s firearms, an automatic rifle found on the roof of the apartment building, and a .44 magnum revolver found on the train, were both recovered as evidence.
Jeantot was allegedly working on behalf of a French drug kingpin who Doyle and his partner had been investigating. Jeantot was suspected to be associated with a crime syndicate that had been planning a major heroin shipment from France to New York City. Two other men suspected to be involved are being investigated at this time.

NY Times Reading for the Week of 2/16

Monday...

I'm sick of hearing Barry Bonds' name in the papers, on ESPN, or even through word of mouth. The debate over wether or not he did steroids, or if he lied about it under oath, is getting pretty sour. I say we just put those years where EVERYONE in Baseball was doing steroids behind us, and start testing every team 2 or 3 times a year from here on out. We all know they weren't using tic tacs so lets get over it already. 

 

LG signed up with Microsoft to use their operating system on their phones...terrible idea. Lets get this straight. Bill Gates<>

Oh yeah, more trouble in the Middle east...Obama better find some money to put into diplomacy overseas. I'm hoping the bailout isn't going to be a waste, but we still need to build strong foreign relationships to get a hold of the market share across the world. Let's make some change to put a little change in our pockets.

Tuesday...

What is this? The G.O.P is starting to support Obama? Looks like the Republicans are starting to realize the fate of the nation doesn't lie in the hands of an oil crusade, some Evangelical Jesus Freak, or a shoot first- ask questions later mindset. Or maybe the collapse of the Republican Party's credibility had something to do with it. Republicans are starting to crawl out of the Bushes and look towards are more radical approach to saving the world, and the country for that matter.

Facebook made its way into the news today. A big dispute over whether its users control their private information is a causing an uproar for those millions who religiously check their page every 10 minutes. A change in the sites policy was what started the confusion, and now every college student....err- every highschool kid, creepy 30, 40, 50-something with nothing better to do with their lives, teacher, employer, stalker...ok, anyone with an email account....is starting to worry about where the content they post online can go without their consent. You can't say no one saw this coming. When in the history of the world has something this popular not been exploited to ruin people's lives? It all started to go downhill once the site wasn't exclusive to college kids any more. I saw just stopping putting pictures of you and your friends peeing in the woods or throwing up in the corner of a room, and you can stop sweating your future boss at Fidelity having to ask you what you were up to in college. I mean...they all did the same stuff, just without the paparazzi following them like Paris Hilton.

Wednesday...

The Yankees made the front page of the times. Oh wait...it was a picture from the A-Rod press conference. I watched that dog and pony show yesterday and I was sold at "I was young and stupid," or "We weren't using Tic Tacs." Give me a break. This is just one more reason while Boston is superior to New York by a landslide. Not only have we won more championships this century, but we've done it without our players sticking a needle in their ass to improve their numbers. We might not be required to roll up at Fenway in a suit and a clean haircut, but we can still get it done in the post season. Cue the duckboats ladies and gentlemen.

Afghan civilian deaths rose 40 percent in 2008. Thats funny, I thought we forgot all about Afghanistan last year. It just goes to show how insufficient the Bush administration was. On the other hand, they've got kids with AK-47s under their coats ready to unload on U.S. soldiers over there too. We need to find a way to get these people pass the peace pipe around. Hopefully we can either scare them into it, or find a reasonable way to give them what they want...without blowing up any more buildings. Get on it Obama...better yet, let's get the people of this "great" country to rally together and make something happen.

Thursday...

The bailout is finally started to show how it can actually help the people of this country, not just get them to spend some money. Obama is using some of the money to help almost 9 million people keep their homes. Finally, this land of opportunity is giving hope to people who are about to be put on the streets. In a time where the country itself is driving its people further into debt, its high time the government took some responsibility for it, and actually did something to clean up its mess.

A Swiss bank is offering to release records to show Americans who have been using offshore accounts to evade taxes...oh no! You mean all drug dealers and corrupt corporate tycoons are actually going to have to piss money away to the government like the rest of us? What is this world coming to? 

Young Man Saves Tourist From Oncoming Train

A police cruiser was forced to ram into a tourist's Cadillac to push it off the tracks of an approaching train. The driver was unconscious while the car was stalled on the tracks.

James Laboke, a Sudanese refugee living in Old Orchard Beach, saw the car stalled on the tracks while walking to work at the Eezy Breezy around 6 a.m. According to Laboke, the man remained unconscious even after he repeatedly pounded on the window. The doors to the vehicle were locked and the engine was still running. 

Laboke then ran 100 yards to the police station and informed the authorities.

"I never thought about it. I just knew I couldn't let that man get crushed by a train," Laboke said.

Janet Paradiso, a captain of the town police force, arrived on the scene after hearing the call over the radio. After hearing the whistle of an approaching train, she rammed her cruiser into the 1987 Cadillac to push it off the tracks not more than thirty seconds before the train passed.

"I knew there was no time," says Paradiso. "I had to do something."

The man in the stranded Cadillac was Francois Truffaut, 80, of Quebec City. Truffaut has been coming to Old Orchard Beach since he was a child. 

"I don't remember a thing," Truffaut said.

The police report said Truffaut, a diabetic, may have gone into insulin shock when he reached the railroad crossing.

Truffaut was taken to the Southern Maine Medical Center after the incident. He was listed in stable condition.

After reporting the incident, Laboke arrived to work on time, without mentioning anything to his boss.

"It doesn't surprise me at all. That young man is one of my most responsible employees," says Charles Champaigne, Laboke's boss. "He's just a great kid."

NY Times Reading for the Week of 2/2

Monday: Michael Phelps getting a lot of media coverage for the picture of him smoking pot. I still don't see what the big deal is. If a guy can win all those gold medals without the help of steroids, etc.- let him do whatever he wants with his free time. I also gained a new level of distaste for reality TV- RuPaul's Drag Race...coming to a living room near you. Woof. Might stay out of the Arts section for a couple days.

Tuesday: Some talk about Obama recruiting Republicans- I can see a lot of pissed off people in the future, but maybe change for this nation is really going to be a bipartisan effort. Also hearing about billions being spent on extending broadband internet access. Could this be good for the nation? Or will it just bring another couple million accounts to Facebook and Myspace?

Wednesday: With all this trouble in Gaza and Iran launching a satellite, Obama is going to have some tests to the integrity to his Foreign policy. If I recall, Clinton was in a similar situation during the opening of his time in office (Bosia and all that). I also want to meet this guy chopping up the Ads in the subway. 

Oh yeah...please stop exploiting families who have 8 kids born at the same time. I wouldn't be too happy  having camera men following my family around like it was Lindsay Lohan- and if they were, I'd want a cut of the hundreds of thousands of dollars the first photographer gets for the People Magazine exclusive. I'd probably use the money on diapers.

Thursday: The movie industry is starting to suffer from pirated films being streamed on numerous websites. I knew the internet would destroy the world. Too many kids with a Myspace watching movies and downloading songs for free. Pretty soon our kids will be too fat to leave the house to even worry about the economy anyway- just let them shop online a rack up more credit card debt while everyone loses jobs across the country.

I guess I'll start reading the grown-up news next week...

Three Teens Flip Mustang on Mile Hill Road

On Monday evening three teens were involved in a car crash on Mile Hill Road. The car swerved off the road, hit an embankment, and flipped while speeding around a curve.

The driver, Jamie Peterson of Belmont crawled out of the car on his own, but the two female passengers remained trapped inside. When rescuers arrived on the scene, the jaws of life were used to free the passengers. After the 45 minute operation, the victims were taken to Memorial Hospital in Belmont. One of them was airlifted to Mass. General in Boston.

Josie M. Crandall, a resident of Mile Hill Road, told police she looked out her window around 9 PM and saw the Mustang headed North on the road.

“I’ve never seen a car going so fast on this road,” Crandall said. “It’s a dirt road, and it’s really easy to lose control.”

 

Tom Carroll, 17, was first to arrive on the scene. Carroll was driving behind Peterson’s white Mustang when he saw it take the corner.

 

“I thought the worst. They were flying,” he said.

 

Carroll told the police he saw at least three empty Budweiser cans on the ground. It is unknown whether the accident was due to drunk driving.

 

There was a fatal accident on the same road on December 24, 1998. Two people were killed. 

 

Who -Jamie Peterson and two young females

What -Car swerved off the road, hit an embankment, and flipped over onto roof

Where -Mile High Road, Belmont Mass

When -Monday evening- 9 pm

Why -Driving really fast- dirt road, easy to lose control, no streetlights How -speeding around a curve