By Ethan Forman, The Salem News, Beverly, Mass. Jul. 1--DANVERS -- A controversial calendar change that would send kids home early 18 times next year is far from a done deal, according to three School Committee members polled yesterday.

By PADDY CLANCY HEALTH Service boss Professor Brendan Drumm will face fresh demands to reverse job cuts at his home town hospital when he goes there tomorrow.

By DECLAN FERRY FINANCE Minister Brian Cowen launched a blistering attack on the opposition's economic policies yesterday. He said Fianna Fail had created 1,300 new jobs every week while they have been in power. Mr Cowen added: "Let's get real here. These are the figures.

By Liz Bowie, The Baltimore Sun Apr. 24--UPPER MARLBORO -- He's been called a "rock star," a passionate visionary, a man who has given hope to people in need of uplifting. John E. Deasy is not an evangelical preacher or a musician.

By NAOMI McELROY THE heartbroken family of murdered Anthony Campbell gathered to pay tribute to a "dream son". Hundreds of mourners turned out to sign a book of condolence for the tragic 20-year-old. Innocent Anthony was killed because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.