Few people apparently knew much about what was happening at 11 Coach Lane in Barnstable until Ann Gryboski shot and killed Lancaster on Easter Sunday. She told police she killed him as he came at her when she attempted to break up a fight between him and their 25-year-old son, Christopher.

BRIDGEWATER, Mass. - Dana Mohler-Faria had spent the day in Boston. Instead of going home to his wife and son on the Bridgewater State College campus, the college president stopped by the Student Government Association meeting.

Sound Advice: How to find an independently owned TV store

I recently spoke with the manager of my favorite CEDIA store and as we looked at his beautifully decorated showroom, divided into separate viewing areas with big comfy couches, I mentioned how much better off people would be if they went to his store rather than the big-box places. He laughed and said, "When people see all this they think it is going to cost them more to do business here than the big places, when it costs the same or less." CEDIA members usually have special financing offers available from manufacturers, and many of them are also members of Brandsource as well.

I've preached the value of independently owned retailers for years, and in writing this column it made me reflect on each major purchase. In each case I received a better deal and truly impressive service from people who own the store and make it their profession, not just an hourly job.

Rebs fight history, UK at Rupp

Bunny breaks out, is busted SEVENTH PERSON DIES IN ACCIDENT IN 9 DAYS Saints have yet to sign free-agent starters Sheriff's pay raises raise eyebrows 'Natural causes' death could be homicide Exclusive: Lott says he's a witness, not target, in federal investigation New coffee shop is on the way on Cedar Lake Drug smuggling at jail thwarted Witness claims Scruggs pays 'bagman' for work on tobacco settlement Negative first impression .

Student shot at Mitchell High; second school shooting in 8 days

Mitchell High School senior Sharmain Mayes weeps for her friend Stacey Kiser as her mother Shaundra Mayes takes her out of school following a shooting that left Kiser in critical condition. Kiser, 19, was shot in the school's cafeteria during a PE class that contained about 75 students. The shooter, a 17-year-old sophmore, was taken into custody after turning the gun over to assistant football coach Darryl Mongomery immediately following the shooting.

Travels With the Bear

The values include seeking knowledge and finding answers; thinking ahead; planning and organizing; setting and achieving goals; having the courage to try news things; appreciating those around us; having a positive attitude; and having a winning attitude by seeking out guidance and positive role models.

For example, in "Traveling Bear and the Search for Treasure," Traveling Bear and his grandparents head into a cave to search for treasure. Throughout the venture into the cave, T-Bear faces challenges that require him to sustain courage and perseverance in order to achieve the goal of reaching the treasure chest of gems.

In "Traveling Bear and the Yellow Flipper Roller Coaster," T-Bear gets a lesson in thinking ahead as he and his friends Mookie and Chuga spend a day at the Big Top Amusement Park.

Capt misusing public money: Badal

Terming Capt Amarinder Singh as a Chief Minister of the rich and affluent only, Mr Badal said there was nothing like democracy in Punjab today and the state was reeling under abject autocracy and repression.

He alleged that due to the flawed policies of the Congress, unemployment, crime and drug addiction were ruling the roost in the state today. On the possibility of an electoral alliance with the BSP or any other party, Mr Badal said his party was open to any kind of alliance with like-minded and anti-Congress parties.

Bookstore owner's life to be celebrated

A celebration of life for Carole Fewx, the deceased former co-owner of Jackson's Books, will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Grand Ballroom, 187 High St. NE, Salem.