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CBS News
2 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Man accused of hurling rocks, racial slurs at father and daughter fishing on Massachusetts lake
A father-daughter day on a lake in Lunenburg, Massachusetts ended with a 911 call they say because of a stranger who hurled rocks and racial slurs at them. Police said that stranger, David McPartlan, is now facing charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and assault to intimidate. With the catch of the day in hand, it should have been the perfect daddy-daughter day for Sheron Brown and his 10-year-old girl on Lake Shirley. Incident captured on video But their Memorial Day was marred by a man seen on video admitting he called them racial slurs and hurled rocks at them. "I was really angry," said Brown. "I'm sad that I had to deal with this with my daughter. I'm sad that I have to explain these things to her." "I didn't expect in our Zen, in our passion, in our field of play, in our home from home, that she would be confronted with a racist situation," added Brown. Sheron Brown said a man hurled rocks and racial slurs at him and his daughter while they were fishing in Lunenburg, Mass. CBS Boston Lunenburg police say McPartlan said the father and daughter were fishing too close to his dock and asked them to leave. However, Brown, a competitive fisherman since 1998 who's fished on the lake for years, wanted to be in the no wake zone because it was the safest place for his daughter to fish on a busy holiday weekend. "He just starts telling me, I can't fish here I shouldn't be here and I should go somewhere else and I'm like, but you didn't say anything to anybody else, I said there were three boats that were actually fishing close to your dock," said Brown. Words escalated to the frightening confrontation. "His mannerism was more aggressive, I don't know what he's going to do, he already threw the rock, so I'm recording him, and I said I'm going to call the police," said Brown. Investigators said, "Because of David's racial remarks combined with the assault on Sheron, and his minor child, his intent was to intimidate them due to their race." "Stand up to bullies" As painful as that experience was, Brown knows there's a lesson in there for all of us. "If anything, I'm showing my daughter you stand up to bullies, if someone harasses you and racism has no place in the world," said Brown. McPartlan has been summoned to Fitchburg District Court. He's expected to be arraigned June 16.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Historic Grand Banks schooner's future being assessed at Lunenburg, N.S., shipyard
The schooner Theresa E. Connor, a floating exhibit at Nova Scotia's Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, is shown in this handout image while being moved to the Lunenburg Shipyard in February 2025. The vessel is being assessed to see what it will cost to safely return her to the water. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Lunenburg Shipyard *MANDATORY CREDIT* HALIFAX — An assessment has been ordered to determine the options for a historic schooner that's been berthed at the site of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, N.S. The 85-year-old Theresa E. Connor is being described by the province's Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage as 'showing signs of wear,' and having 'some structural concerns.' Department spokesman Rob Maguire said Monday the vessel was moved from its spot by the waterfront museum and taken to the Lunenburg Shipyard and hoisted onto a dry dock in February. The vessel -- which has been part of the museum since 1967 -- has undergone regular repairs every three to four years, but the spokesman says on this occasion it will 'be undergoing a full assessment' to help determine its options. 'This will help us better understand the vessel's condition and what work may be required,' he wrote in an email. 'We know how important the Theresa E. Connor is to the Lunenburg community and to the many Nova Scotians and visitors who've experienced the vessel as part of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic. That's why we're working closely with our colleagues at the museum and with the Department of Public Works to ensure the schooner is preserved in a way that honours its cultural and historical significance,' he said. According to museum records, Theresa E. Connor is one of Canada's oldest schooners, and the last to dory fish the Grand Banks out of the port of Lunenburg. Built in 1938 at Smith and Rhuland Shipyard, it is one of only two remaining fishing schooners constructed by the shipbuilding firm, which constructed Bluenose and the majority of Lunenburg's early 20th century fishing fleet. The only other remaining vessel from this fleet is Sherman Zwicker, which was built in 1942 and is now a floating restaurant situated on the Hudson River in New York City. Bradison Boutilier, the owner of Lunenburg Shipyard, said in an interview Monday that the vessel was among a generation of 'knockabout' schooners that had an engine installed and the height of its masts reduced -- as it continued to be used as the age of sail faded. 'Like all schooners and wooden vessels over the years, they just start to deteriorate and ... now it's just a matter of deciding what to do. It's really up to them (the province),' he said. 'They've definitely done things over the years to preserve it and now I would guess there's going to be a bigger decision being made.' Paul Baskett, a shipwright and owner of the Old Town Boatworks in Lunenburg said if a major refit of the schooner is needed to keep the vessel safely afloat, it will likely be costly. He said there are aspects of the vessel that have been fascinating for the public to see over the years, such as the portion of the boat where the crew of about 24 fishers used to sleep and work. 'It's absolutely amazing, it gives you goosebumps if you're into that sort of thing,' he said. However, he said it may be possible to take that space and attach it to the museum, without having to spend millions of dollars retrofitting the vessel to allow it to remain in the water. 'It would be an amazing exhibit, and it would cost a lot less than building a new schooner,' he said. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 2, 2025. By Michael Tutton
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
State track and field: Ayer-Shirley boys claim D6 title
Players and coaches from the Ayer-Shirley boys' track and field team pose with the championship banner after taking the team title with a stellar performance this week at Tufts University. Boys' track and field Division 6 State Championship: Senior Cole New won the 800 (meet record 1:55.38) and was second in the 400 (49.63) and Thomas Bergin won the javelin (155-8) to help the Panthers claim the team title with 71 points at Tufts University. Advertisement Ayer-Shirley's Jullian Kikuba was second in the 800 (1:59.25), Jake Leone was fifth in the mile (4:33.53) and seventh in the 2 mile (9:49.57). Kikuba and New also teamed with Aidan Reed and Jacob Teo to finish third in the 1,600 relay (3:29.82), while Kikuba, Reed and Leone combined with Jack Holden to finish second in the 3,200 relay (8:25.82). Lunenburg's Michael Laine was second in the 400 hurdles (56.70), Ray Beardmore was second in the shot put (56-11.50) and fourth in the discus (157-11) and Cam Begley was fifth in the 400 (49.88) as the Blue Knights took fourth with 37 points. Laine and Begley teamed with Lucas Pentedemos and Matthew Agnese to win the 1,600 relay (3:26.87). Clinton sophomore Sean Blaze was third in the 100 (11.55) and Blaze (fourth, 22.58) and junior teammate Gavin Naughton (6th, 22.97) shined in the 200 to help the Gaels take eighth with 24 points. The Gaels' foursome of Alexender DoValle, Hugo Lima, Luke Tuttle and Drew Lemanski also finished fourth in the 400 relay (44.94. Bromfield's Vasilis Psathas won the high jump (6-4), while Ben McWaters was fourth in the 2 mile (9:43.16) and also anchored the 3,200 relay team along with Harrison Binnick, Christian Johannesen and Liam Kemeza that took fourth (8:31.36) to help the Trojans take 12th with 22 points. Advertisement Uxbridge's Julian Rosenburg won the discus (168-0) and the foursome of Gabriel Gomes, Aidan Nolan, Jake Richardson and Wilson Obiocha was second in the 400 relay (43.99) to place the Spartans in 14th. Leicester's Jeremiah Kinsumba was second in the triple jump (46-5.25) and Cooper White was third in the 110 hurdles (15.68) to propel the Wolverines into a tie for 18th with Hopedale. The Blue Raiders were led by Ari Levine, who won the shot put (60-2.25) and was third in the discus (152-2). Parker Charter's Danny Garrison was third in the 800 (1:59.28) and Nathaniel Henshaw was fourth in the mile (4:33.35), while Millbury's Jayden Delaleu was third in the high jump (6-4). Division 4 Championship: Grafton's Calvary Jamoko was third in the long jump (23-0) and the triple jump (44-11) and Jackson DiFore was fourth in the high jump (6-2) as the Gators took 13th (23 points) at Merrimack College. Advertisement Groton-Dunstable's Greyson Duane won the mile (4:21.55), Alexander Crouse was fifth in the javelin (157-5) and Andrew Kosiba placed seventh in the 800 (1:58.11) as the Crusaders took 19th. Girls' track and field Division 6 Championship: Lunenburg's Karyanna Long won the pentathlon (2,546 points, edging teammate Lyla Dellasanta (2,303 points), while Carli Stanford was second in the 400 (59.19) and third in the 200 (26.26), Sophia Viveiros was third in the 400 (60.88) and Olivia Coronella was third in the 800 (2:19.32) to help the Blue Knights finish third with 58 points at Tufts University. Viveiros, Coronella, Stanford and Anita White also won the 1,600 relay (4:04.63). Uxbridge's Kendall Gilmore won the 400 (57.78) and was second in the 200 (25.68) and third in the long jump (17-4) to help the Spartans take seventh with 27 points. Advertisement Ayer-Shirley's Ada Perwak was second in the pentathlon (473 points), Chandra Eli-Johnson took fourth in the 200 (26.58), Lorelai Levy was fifth in the 400 hurdles (67.54) and Elizabeth Cruz was fifth in the 400 (61.48) to place the Panthers in fourth with 40.5 points. Ayer-Shirley's J'Aliyah Mayes, Lauren Gaudetm Sastra Cherduville and Eli-Johnson took third in the 400 relay (52.25). Bromfield's Evelyn Wool (5:08.80) won the 2 mile (11:02.04) and was second in the mile and Rosie Bradley was second in the 2 mile (11:11.81) and Sienna Schulz was fourth in the high jump (5-0) as the Trojans placed fifth with 34 points. Littleton's Erin Regan won the mile (5:07.53), Bella Chen won the discus (102-11) and Madelyn Painter was third in the pole vault (9-6) to help the Tigers take sixth with 31.35 points. Millbury's Mila Nikiforow won the 800 (2:18.18). Advertisement Sutton's Annabelle Lamoreaux was second in the 800 (2:18.77) and third in the mile (5:11.91) and Vivien Bregman was fourth in the 400 (61.48). Sutton's Kayleen Boratyn, Vivian Bregman, Courtney Clemens and Annabella Lamoreaux was fourth in the 1,600 relay (4:13.12) as the Suzies finished 12th with 24 points. Parker's Kinsley Kline won the pole vault (11-0) and Chrys Olsen was third in the shot put (32-11) and third in the discus (98-11) to lead the Panthers, while Tyngsborough's Savannah Jansson won the high jump (5-4) and Addison Collins was third in the 100 hurdles (16.49) and Hopedale's Mabel Carreiro, Ella Stokes, Meg Allen and Emily Oliver were third in the 3,200 relay (10:39.55). Blackstone-Millville's Camille Wetherell was fourth in the long jump (16-9), Clinton's Abigail Kyser was third in the triple jump (35-5.24) and fifth in the long jump (6-9) and Douglas's Olivia DeFalco was fourth in the javelin (107-8). Division 4 Championship: Auburn's Isabel Zukowski was second in the discus (116-4) and fourth in the shot put (34-6.50) to lead the locals at Merrimack College. Advertisement Groton-Dunstable's Meghan McEleney was third in the mile (5:09.98) and fifth in the 800 (2:18.42) to help the Crusaders take 22nd. Nashoba's Hannah Benoit was third in the high jump (5-0) and Valerie Michel took fifth in the 100 hurdles (15.73) and seventh in the 400 hurdles (1:08.92) to move the Wolves to 23rd. Grafton's Isabelle Sullivan was fifth in the pole vault (8-0). This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: State track and field: Ayer-Shirley boys claim D6 title
CBC
3 days ago
- Business
- CBC
'A priceless artifact': Future of iconic Lunenburg ship unclear
The historic 85-year-old wooden schooner Theresa E. Connor, described as the flagship of the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic in Lunenburg, N.S., faces an uncertain future. In need of repair, it was removed from the dock outside the museum in February and is now at the Lunenburg Shipyard awaiting an assessment. The 139-foot (42-metre) vessel was commissioned by the Maritime National Fish Company and built in Lunenburg at the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard, which also built the Bluenose and the Bluenose II. Schooners like the Theresa E. Connor would sail to the Grand Banks and deploy dories to fish for cod. The vessel is the last of its kind in Canada. Rob Maguire, a spokesperson for the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, confirmed the vessel's status in an email. "Several structural issues were identified, and the vessel has been hauled out of the water at the Lunenburg Shipyard for a full assessment," Maguire said in the email. "We're working closely with our colleagues at the museum and with the Department of Public Works to determine the best course of action." Dan Moreland, a prominent figure in Lunenburg's sailing community and the captain of the Picton Castle, described the Theresa E. Connor as "a priceless artifact." He said the revenue generated by vessels like the schooner helped build the town. "You don't need to do a forensic survey to realize she needs a soup-to-nuts overhaul," he said. "She's a cathedral that needs to be restored. When Notre Dame burned down they didn't hesitate to fix it up." Bradison Boutilier, owner of the Lunenburg Shipyard, confirmed the vessel's presence and the shipyard's commitment to its care. Boutilier said there was an implied obligation to look after local historic vessels when he acquired the shipyard in 2023. Because of the age and condition of the Theresa E. Connor, the shipyard worked with the community and an engineering firm to co-ordinate the move, Boutilier said. "We took the responsibility of shifting the vessel and hauling the vessel and the job was done well and safely," he said. "She's out of the water and awaiting her next state." He noted there is little cost to storing the vessel. While the shipyard can assess the vessel, Boutilier said that the restoration would involve specialized trades within the community. He said there is a strong push from the museum and the community to have the vessel overhauled and back in the water. But he said the fate of the vessel is out of his hands. He said it would be up to the province to figure out "what the economics are." There is no estimate yet on a possible cost. The fisheries museum did not respond to an interview request.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Screen Nova Scotia honours local talent at 11th annual awards gala
A still shot from the television series, "The Trades" shows cast members (right to left) Dan Petronijevic, Susan Kent and Robb Wells. (Courtesy: Screen Nova Scotia) Screen Nova Scotia hosted its 11th annual awards gala Saturday. A sold-out crowd of more than 600 industry professionals attended the event at the Halifax Convention Centre. The biggest prize of the evening – the Screen Nova Scotia Award for Best Feature Film – went to 'Sharp Corner,' directed by Jason Buxton, the Halifax director who touched Hollywood this year with a thriller that stars Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders. The movie follows Josh (Foster), 'a troubled man increasingly consumed by the fatal car crashes in front of his house.' 'Sharp Corner' was produced by Marc Tetreault and Jason Levangie of Halifax and Paul Barkin of Alcina Pictures in Toronto. The first season of 'The Trades,' an original comedy series on Crave, took the Best Scripted Television Series Award. The cast was also honoured with the ACTRA Maritimes Award for Series Ensemble and Gil Anderson won an ACTRA Maritimes Award for Outstanding Performances. The series follows the lives of refinery employees and stars Trailer Park Boys alumnus Robb Wells. 'Great White North' won the Best Documentary Award. The movie was filmed off Lunenburg, N.S., and examines the explosion of shark sightings of the east coast of Canada. The complete list of 2025 Screen Nova Scotia Award winners includes: Best Feature Film: Sharp Corner - Shut Up & Colour Pictures, Alcina Pictures & Workhorse Pictures; directed by Jason Buxton Best Documentary Film: Great White North - Tell Tale Productions Best Short Film: Paper - Charles Wahl Best TV Series – Scripted: The Trades - The Trades Productions Inc. Best TV Series – Unscripted: Les quatre coins de l'assiette, Season 3 - Connexions Productions Best Animated Production: Bloody Mess - Megan Wennberg Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography: Kevin Fraser ACTRA Maritimes Awards Outstanding Performances: Donovan Colan - The Dogs, Gil Anderson - The Trades, Nicole Steeves – Lakeview, Reid Price - Sullivan's Crossing, Season 2 Series Ensemble: The Trades - Robb Wells, Susan Kent, and Jason Daley Women in Film & Television - Atlantic Award Best Nova Scotia Director: Pamela Gallant - Monica's News Other Groundbreaking Performance: Akshay Shirke - Normal Scotia Film Crew Excellence: Tom Anthes - Set Designer Community Recognition: Sobaz Benjamin - Founder & Executive Director, In My Own Voice (iMOVe) Arts Association 'Congratulations to all the 2025 nominees and award winners,' said Laura Mackenzie, Executive Director of Screen Nova Scotia in a news release. 'Tonight, we celebrate our industry and all those who contributed to bringing authentic and compelling Nova Scotian stories to life.' Sharp Corner Actor Ben Foster is pictured with director Jason Buxton in front of the camera and the crew on the set of "Sharp Corner." (Courtesy: Screen Nova Scotia) For more Nova Scotia news, visit our dedicated provincial page
