Watts Water Technologies says it recorded a $3.6M second-quarter loss as sales slid 19 pctNORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — Watts Water Technologies Inc., which makes valves for plumbing, heating and water needs, said Tuesday it suffered a $3.6 million loss in the second quarter, compared with a year-ago profit, as sales slid 19 percent. Gary Pfeiffer named chairman of Talbot’s boardHINGHAM, Mass. — Retailer Talbots Inc. said Tuesday that Gary Pfeiffer has been named chairman of the company’s board. Gates 911 caller did not mention race to police, acknowledged he might not be breaking inCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The 911 caller who reported two men possibly breaking into the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. did not describe their race, acknowledged they might just be having a hard time with the door and said she saw two suitcases on the porch. Cambridge, Mass., police heard telling dispatcher Gates was uncooperative, ‘keep cars coming’CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Cambridge police sergeant who responded to a 911 call about a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. told dispatchers that Gates was being uncooperative and to “keep the cars coming.” 911 call: Woman who reported break-in at home of arrested Harvard scholar doesn’t mention raceCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A woman who called 911 to report a possible break-in at the home of black Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. makes no mention of race. Cambridge police to release 911 call, police radio dispatches in Harvard scholar’s arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Cambridge police are preparing to release a copy of the 911 call and radio dispatches made during the controversial arrest last week of black Harvard scholar Henry Louise Gates Jr. Air Reserve officer says military air crew was unaware massive cargo plane had lost 2 wheelsCHICOPEE, Mass. — The military says the crew of a huge C-5 transport plane did not realize that two wheels had fallen off during a training flight in western Massachusetts until after they were alerted by an air traffic controller. Black officer at Gates home during arrest said scholar acted strange, supports arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A black police officer who was at Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s home when the black Harvard scholar was arrested says he fully supports how his white fellow officer handled the situation. Mass. police unions demand Obama, gov. apologize for comments over Henry Louis Gates arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A multiracial group of police officers on Friday stood with the white officer who arrested a prominent black Harvard scholar and asked President Barack Obama and Gov. Deval Patrick to apologize for comments the union leaders called insulting. Other officer in black scholar’s house during Mass. arrest says officers followed protocolCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The only other Cambridge police officer who was in the home of renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. during the confrontation that led to his arrest said Friday that he and the arresting officer followed procedure. Friends, supporters defend Mass. police officer who arrested black Harvard scholarCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Supporters say the white policeman who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his home is a principled police officer and family man who is being unfairly described as racist. 2 tires fall from cargo plane over Massachusetts, no injuries or property damage reportedCHICOPEE, Mass. — Military officials are investigating how two tires fell off a huge C-5 transport plane on a training flight in Western Massachusetts. Authorities say no injuries have been reported and no property was damaged. Starent Networks 2Q profit up 10 percent to beat view as revenue risesTEWKSBURY, Mass. — Starent Networks Corp. said Thursday that its second quarter earnings rose by 10 percent as revenue rose, both beating analysts’ expectations. 2 wheels fall from cargo plane over Massachusetts, no injuries or property damage reportedCHICOPEE, Mass. — Military officials are investigating how two tires fell off a huge C-5 transport plane on a training flight in Western Massachusetts. Authorities say no injuries have been reported and no property was damaged. Cambridge, Mass., police ‘deeply pained’ by Obama criticism of black Harvard scholar’s arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Cambridge police commissioner says his department is “deeply pained” by President Barack Obama’s statement that his officers “acted stupidly” when they arrested a renowned black scholar in his home. Mass. officer who arrested black Harvard scholar is police academy expert on racial profilingCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The white police sergeant accused of racial profiling after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his home was hand-picked by a black police commissioner to teach recruits about avoiding racial profiling. Mass. arrest of black Harvard scholar stirs national debate; officer says he won’t apologizeNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home says he followed procedure and is disappointed by the national debate triggered by the incident, which has drawn criticism from the president on down to local radio hosts. Mass. policeman who arrested black Harvard scholar Gates insists he won’t apologize to himNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant accused of racism after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home insisted Wednesday he won’t apologize for his treatment of the Harvard professor, but President Barack Obama said police had acted “stupidly.” Skyworks expects to earn 19 cents per share in current quarter, above expectationsWOBURN, Mass. — Skyworks Solutions Inc., which makes chips for cell phones, on Wednesday set an earnings target for the September quarter that would beat Wall Street expectations. Mass. woman charged as accessory to assault of 7-year-old who died after Father’s Day beatingWORCESTER, Mass. — The girlfriend of a man accused of fatally beating his 7-year-old son to death on Father’s Day has been indicted on new charges. Obama vacation plan is newest chapter in Martha’s Vineyard’s long black historyOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — When Barack Obama kicks off his flip-flops on the Martha’s Vineyard sand next month, he’ll be adding a modern note to the island’s black history that stretches back three centuries. CAPITAL CULTURE: Obama vacation is newest chapter in Martha’s Vineyard’s long black historyOAK BLUFFS, Mass. — When Barack Obama kicks off his flip-flops on the Martha’s Vineyard sand next month, he’ll be adding a modern note to the island’s black history that stretches back three centuries. EMC takes majority stake in Data Domain after outbidding NetAppHOPKINTON, Mass. — Data storage company EMC Corp. said Monday it has acquired a majority stake in Data Domain Inc. after beating out rival NetApp Inc. in a heated bidding competition earlier this month. Oscient Pharma files for bankruptcy protection and will sell bronchitis drug FactiveWALTHAM, Mass. — Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corp. said Monday it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and sold its chronic bronchitis drug Factive. Staycations make it into the dictionary but they’re still no fun; contest offers escapeSPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Staycations are so mainstream they’re now in the dictionary, but that doesn’t mean they’re fun. Frenemy, locavore among words from pop culture and trends chosen for Merriam-Webster update
Metabolix board adopts shareholder rights plan aimed at guarding company from hostile takeoverCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Bioscience company Metabolix Inc. on Tuesday said its board adopted a shareholder rights plan, commonly called a “poison pill,” aimed at thwarting attempts at a hostile takeover. Web site that covers Iran _ edited in Mass. _ gaining attention for reporting on Tehran unrestNEWTON, Mass. — The updates shot quickly onto the Tehran Bureau Web site as postelection chaos gripped Iran: angry street protests, random police beatings, a defiant warning from the ayatollah of more violence to come. Road trip on a budget: Camping and long drives with kids for 3,000 miles cross-countryMARION, Mass. — With one set of grandparents on the West Coast and one on the East, my kids have seen the USA from the window of an airplane plenty of times. Inmates accused of breaking sprinkler system, forcing evacuation of Massachusetts county jailCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A county jail near Boston has been evacuated after officials say a group of inmates broke the sprinkler system and flooded the building. |
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