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January 3

New Year's Fire Smokes Mayor Feld's Home

Mamk School Board Closes in On Major Bond Decision

O'Keeffe Lays Out State of Town

Town Adopts 08 Budget, Scrutinizes Myrtle Traffic

Officials Cite Benefits, Challenges of Shared Services

M.Boneo & J.Farris To Get MLK Jr. Awards: Jan 9

Murray 2nd Grader Named Natl Karate Champ

ENGAGEMENT: Sullivan & Wilson

TEEN HEALTH: Diet Commandments for 2008

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Crisp Toast Points

OBITUARIES
-MacGregory
-Bouchard
-Ehlers
-Marsella
-Villalba
-Alpert

December 13

Maine Parade of Wreaths Stops at Kemper Park

TOM Town Prelim Budget Up 6%

Unhappy Teachers at Board; Counselor Update

LFD Volunteers Give 1922 Engine to Historical Society

Latimer Introduces Flood Fund Bill

St Thomas Supports AIDS Orphans in Tanzania

Feliz Navidad & Happy Chanukah at Local Fiesta

Paris to Pionnat: Road Trip to WWII Occupied France

New Jazz CD Leaves "No Way Out"

NYC Rights Leader at MLK Ceremony: Jan 9

BOOK REVIEW: A Long Way Gone

BIRTHS: Werner

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Vegetable Cream Cheese

LETTERS:
-Latimer Lauds NY Project Sunlight
-Give Children Gift of Your Time

OBITUARIES
-Quinn
-Germano
-Bramberger

December 5

Schools Favor Moving Ahead With Turf, Lights

VOL Approves Turf Field

War Sacrifice Memorialized Through Art, Web, Wreaths

VOL Looking to Tame Restaurant Noise

New Plan Adds Drama, Light at Children's Library

$70K From VOM Settlement Goes to Day Labor Fund

CAREER DOCTOR:
If Not A Physician, Why Not...?

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Homemade Applesauce

LETTERS:
-VOL, Schools Right to Move Ahead on Turf
-Kudos to VOL Board For Approving Turf Field

OBITUARIES
-Bramberger
-Dapolite
-Bopp
-Hamers
-Leone
-Finelli
-Miller
-Ring
-Smith


November 21

SWAT Team Subdues Mentally-Ill Mam'k Man With Axe

It's Final: Savolt Win Confirmed in Mamaroneck Village

Judge to Rule if Referendum Required on Paid Fire Chief

(Almost) Final OK for Local Verizon TV Franchise

Nov 29: Special Meeting on Flint Park Turf Field

Writing My Way Back to Hong Kong

Local Cubs Collect Most Cans in 2-County Food Drive

Westchester Leaders Stress Import of Volunteer Work

MHS Soccer Coach, Players Earn Top Honors

MHS Class Battle Takes Courage, Cooperation

LETTERS:
-Build Really Green Fields

OBITUARIES
-Tebbens
-Medico

November 16

Mam'k Schools Consider $7M+ Synthetic Turf Plan

2 HMX Counselors Administratively Reassigned

Girl Scouts Visit & Thank 600 Vets

Local Kids for World Health Visiting First Lady

More Families Seeking Help at Food Pantry

HRC Gala Honoring Bishop Powell Raises $100K

200 Walk for Homes in Larchmont

Interfaith Thanksgiving & Food Drive: Nov 20

BOOK REVIEW:
The Inheritance of Loss

CAREER DOCTOR:
Can An Average Person Succeed?

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Maple-Ginger Butternut Squash

LETTERS:
-Support Student Athletes With Upgraded Fields
-Join Drive to Send Packages for Troops: Dec 2
-More Tests Needed on Turf Field Safety

OBITUARIES
-Viani
-MacPhail
-Donovan

November 1

VOTE Tuesday, Nov 6

VOL Addresses Turf Safety

VOL Mayor Quashes Political Rumors

Mam'k Residents Line-Up for VOL Parking Permits

Wittner Chronicles 60 Yrs of TOM Conservation

Photos: Halloween Bug Bites Big, Little Kids

New Asst Supt Opens Up with SEPTA

Field Hockey Goes to Section 1 Final

Girls Soccer Wins 2; Bows Out in Semis

Sts John & Paul Unveils State-of-Art Media Ctr

Dinner Music Brings Harmony to Meals

Bunnicula Author Inspires Murray Writers

Bi shop Powell: Man Behind the "Amigo" Award

EDITORIAL: Save Robo Calls for Emergencies

TEEN HEALTH: Fight Scary MRSA With Common Sense

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Lamb Curry

LETTERS:
-Judy Myers for County Legislature
-Don't Let MHS Video Program Die
-Stop "Crazy" Use of Leaf Blowers
-Ernie Odierna - Right Choice for Supervisor
-Hire Enough Lifeguards to Keep Pool Open
-Rethink Chats-Myrtle-Murray Interse ction
-Supv O'Keeffe: Pedestrian Safety Paramount at Myrtle
-Why I'm Voting for Valerie O'Keeffe
-Govt Not Serving Residents on Esposito Apts

OBITUARIES
-Humphreys
-Dolan
-Bovard

October 18

VOL Sued to Force Election on Hiring of Fire Chief

Schools Weigh Playground, Communication Upgrade

Fields: VOL Leads; Schools Gets Back on Track

St. John Teens Help Flood Victims Prepare for Cold

Teens Drinking:Permissive Parents or Nothing to Do?

Need a Pumpkin? St Thomas Has Them

Traveling "World in a City" with NYTimes' Joe Berger

TRAVEL: Hamburg's New Immigration Museum

Chatsworth: Plant Bulbs, Get (Light) Bulbs

Don't Toss It! Recycle E(lectronic) Waste: Oct 20

Free Goodies for First 500 at Scare Fair: Oct 21

BOOK REVIEW:
Suite Francaise

CAREER DOCTOR:
Stuck With A Critical Boss?

LETTERS:
-Turtle Brings Out the Neighbors
-Where Has Our Little Village Gone?
-Zoning "Outrageous" on Esposito Apts

OBITUARIES
Jennewein
-Agnessanto
-Allen

October 11

Zoning Board Supports Variances for Esposito Apartments

Fire Forces Evacuation at Central School

SmartVoter.org Replaces Election Guides: Debates on Oct 23

Scouts Get Dirty To Clean Up Central School

Gold Hawks Take Columbus Day Tourney

"Amigo" Award Will Go To Bishop Powell; HRC Gala Nov 8

Derek Trucks Concert Benefits Fields for Kids Nov 17

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Bread Pudding+

CAREER DOCTOR:
How To Get In To Grad School?

MILESTONES
-Wedding: Hudelson/Benton

LETTERS:
-Mamk Fire Chief Dispels Misconceptions

OBITUARIES
-Laszlo
-Liverzani
-Discala
-Quagliozzi
-Salerno
-Allen

October 3

VOL Board Considers Paddle Tennis, FiOS & Flooding

MSF Jr Triathlon Draws 250 Kids

Local Triathlete Wins Jarden Charity Challenge

New Tiger Team Boosts Mamk Sports

MILESTONES
-Birth: Webler/May

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Grilled Fresh Peppers

CAREER DOCTOR:
How Important Are Study Habits?

LETTERS:
-Mourning MHS Grads Killed in Viet Nam

OBITUARIES
-Quagliozzi
-Salerno
-Allen

September 27

Mamk Teachers Working Without A Contract

Esposito Zoning Meet Canceled: Set for Oct 10

"The War" Hits Home - Yesterday and Today

Experts & Laymen Weigh in on Floods, Disasters

MAG Opens New Gallery & New Season: Sept 29

6th Graders Ease Into HMX With Fun Friday

TRIBUTE: Gerhard Spies, Mamk Humanitarian

LETTERS:
-Retired MUFSD Supevisor Reacts to Audit "Scandal"
-Thanks from APPLE

OBITUARIES
-Spies
-Dreilinger
-Paniccia
-Alleva
-Corbin
-McEneny
-Allen

VOL Arts Fest Features "Dreamy" Artist: Sept 29

September 20

Mamk Man Murdered

TOM Joins Storm Water District; Merger of Fire Depts Urged

Larchmont Run Results

Immigration Film Starts LWV Study: Thurs, Sept 27

Emelin Welcomes New Artistic Director, Hosts Gala Oct 11

TEEN HEALTH: Breakfast of Champs?

TEEN HEALTH: Breakfast Bread Recipe

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Fresh Tomato Salsa

CAREER DOCTOR:
Do You Have The End-Of-Summer Blues?

LETTERS:
-Get Involved with Flint Improvements
-Village Residents Less Safe
-School District Supports Technology
-LFD Chief: No More Fire Danger Now Than Last Year

OBITUARIES
-Giacomo
-Spina
-Faillace
-Chernoff
-Macri
-Allen

September 13

Local Impact of 9/11 Lingers

Former Trustee Warns of VOL Fire Dept Peril; Merger Under Study

County Approves $2.55 Million Grant for Flint Park

Flood Survivors Thank Those Who Helped

Sean Penn at Picture House; Soprano Star on Sept 26

"Thunderous" Labor Day Win for 12U Little Leaguers

Ice Cream Social Welcomes Students Back to Chatsworth

"Men Cooking at St. Thomas" + Celeb Chef Latimer, Sept 23

Jr. Triathlon Grows to 275 Kids: Sept. 29

BOOK REVIEW:
Digging To America

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Crisp Apple Cinnamon Galette

CAREER DOCTOR:
A Case Of Discrimination?

LETTERS:
-Schools Served by Network Admin in Greece?
-Mayor Feld: Chatsworth Fire Safety Unchanged

OBITUARIES
-Greeley
-DeRubis
-Boyle
-Allen

September 6

Audit Criticizes Mamk Schools' "Unauthorized" Contracts

Larchmonter Covers 2,600 Miles on 2 Wheels

Town Restricts Stone Chipping & Tree Removal

Mamk Schools: New Staff, Renovations & Goals

TMFD B'day Bash 9/8; Ranks Swell With Influx from LFD

TMFD Spans 100 Years

Srs Celebrate New Digs & "Cruise" To Pool

VOL Arts Fest Features "Dreamy" Artist: Sept 29

Muslim Larchmonter Joins Human Rights Com.

Where is the Class of 2007?

OP-ED: 3 Years to Get New Bike Racks

Auray Cheese Shop - Cheese & More

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Cheddar Cheese Biscuits

CAREER DOCTOR:
From Stay-at-home-mom to MD?

LETTERS:
-More Peace Vigils Planned
-Merge Fire Depts, Use Savings for Infrastructure

OBITUARIES
-Hockar
-Park
-Codino
-Naughton
-Hutchinson

August 23

Construction Starts In & Around Flint Park

Mamk Schools Re-Group After Budget Defeat

Pine Brook Flood Plan Raises Concerns Downstream

NBC TV: Larchmont Child Home Alone & A Stranger Knocks

MILESTONES
-Birth: Toland

OBITUARIES
-Yasgur
-Solomon
-Miele
-Frieder
-Allen
-Wilson
-Hickey

August 10

Attempted Kidnapper Nabbed; Burglaries Solved

Larchmont Bank Robbed at Gunpoint - Suspect Arrested

$4M Pipe Proposed to Cut Pine Brook Flooding

Mamk Town Approves 4-Year Police Contract

VIEW FROM ALBANY: Summer Homework on Environmental Bills

TEEN HEALTH: Summer Emergency - Plan B

CAREER DOCTOR:
An Underling Makes More Than I Do!

LETTERS:
-Dogs & People Gone From Ward Acres
-Firefighter of 33 Years Resigns
-Esposito Variances are "Monumental"
-Zoning Board Urged to Deny Esposito Variances

OBITUARIES
-Sorge
-Curtin
-Hickey
-Hughes
-Savastano
-Weiner
-Giuliano
-Angiletta
-Kafka
-Walsh
-Welch
-North

July 26

The Boys of Summer: Tigers Advance in Metro Tourney

VOL Accepts Bids, Approves County Agreement on Flint Park

Zoning Decision Delayed on Esposito Apartments

Resource Foundation: 20 Yrs of Promoting Better Futures

Eye On Sports: Tennis Pros in Mamk

CAREER DOCTOR:
You Can Go Home...Maybe

WEDDINGS AND....
-Wedding: Kirchoff-Torres

LETTERS:
-Assess LFD Before Making Change Permanent
-Give New Fire Dept Structure a Chance
-Coyotes Seen in Larchmont
-Resigners Pressuring Remaining Firefighters

OBITUARIES
-North
-Connolly
-Bajer
-Fiermonte
-Fontecchio
-Kienzle
-Tessier
-Lancia
-Goodman

July 12

VOL Planning Board Supports Palmer Apts

Town Flood Relief Fund Gets LMC-TV Boost

Sides Agree: 17 of 28 Active VOL Firefighters Resign

VIEW FROM ALBANY: Cameras in Court Room

10 Girl Scouts Earn Bronz Award

Mamaroneck's FBLA Places At US Conference

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Corn Fritters

LETTERS:
-Confounded By Planning Vote on Esposito Apts
-School Board Values Community Input, Support

OBITUARIES
-Mirabella
-Carey
-Crosby
-Pupello
-Johnson
-Kappler
-Russo
-Powers
-Theriault

June 28