Archive for August 3rd, 2009

Friendship helps Iraqi family move to area

by: Caitlin E. Dineen | Staff Writer August 3, 2009
Waleed "William" Khazaal, 39, his wife, Fathima Khazaal, 40, and their seven children, ages 6 to 18, were relocated to Ashford July 1 with the help of the U.S. government and Catholic Relief Services. Photo by Marie Brennan.

Still scarred, both physically and emotionally, Khazaal shows the bullet-hole scars on his back and stomach.

Local woman completes English Channel crossing

by: Dianne Grenier August 3, 2009
Marcie MacDonald completed her 10th English Channel Crossing on Aug. 1 2009. Courtesy photo.

Andover ‘s English Channel swimmer, Marcy MacDonald, who has completed her 10th English Channel crossing.