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Evergreen Solar Inc. , a prominent player in the state's solar manufacturing industry, has faced numerous challenges recently, including a tough economy, competition from China, and scrutiny of the millions in financial support it has received from the state. Chief executive Rick Feldt recently sat down with Globe reporter Erin Ailworth to discuss Evergreen's technology, the firm's presence in Massachusetts, and his hopes for the future.  

Laura and Rick Zaksas of Inverness, Ill. announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Zaksas, of Chicago, to Ryan Rogers, also of Chicago, son of Ruth and Jim Rogers of South Barrington, Ill. The bride-elect is a graduate of Hudson High School, Miami of Ohio University and the Harrington College of Design in Chicago. She is employed with Harpo Studios in Chicago. Her fiancé is a graduate of Western Reserve Academy, Tulane University and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.  

If Daniel Ellsberg hadn't existed, Richard Nixon might not have been forced to resign. Watergate? It really was a third-rate burglary.

the most dangerous man in America who must be stopped at all costs.   -Daniel Ellsberg

 

Incumbents Thomas K. Hoffman and Patti L. Wolter are the only candidates for their respective at-large and District 1 seats. Incumbent Nellie F. Moore, who represents District 3, is unchallenged. District 5 board member Jesse S. Morris III will be challenged by LaBrenda King-Smith, who lives in the same block as Morris.  

Edie Falco is back, bringing the Carmella Soprano routine to a hospital that never seems to have enough drugs and friends and family who do. SEASON PREMIERE United States of Tara, 10:30 p.m., Showtime: The worst part about being a kid with a mom suffering from multiple personality disorder? Just that many more moms to hate.  

Two woman involved in a fight in Akron March 6 gave new meaning to the term "finger food." Tallmadge resident Dawn Snyder, 27, was arrested March 10 for allegedly biting off the tip of an Akron woman's finger during a fight at an Akron bar on Kenmore Boulevard March 6. She was charged with aggravated assault (a fourth-degree felony), disorderly conduct (a fourth-degree misdemeanor) and disorderly conduct by intoxication (a minor misdemeanor), according to Akron Lt. Rick Edwards.

somehow bit the finger tip of [the victim's] right index finger off   -Dawn Snyder

 

Leaders of the state Conservative Party on Saturday gave their critical backing to Republican Rick Lazio for governor. The overwhelming support of leaders — Lazio won by a 5-to-1 margin — at a party meeting in Brooklyn boosts Lazio's campaign a day after two challengers arose to fight him for the Republican nomination. Conservative Democrat Steve Levy says he still will fight for the party line at its June convention.

a weak candidate who's a certain loser.   -Steve Levy

 

Bolivar coach Rick Rudesill told his players to ignore the crowd at Murphy Center, the television cameras and the prize awaiting them if they beat Liberty. Just go and beat the Crusaders again. The Tigers' 72-62 win over district rival Liberty in the Class AA state championship, their fourth straight this season over the Crusaders, brought the school its third-ever state basketball title.

Don't try to do something we haven't done before — win a gold ball   -Rick Rudesill

 

"It was a quicker game than what we wanted to play, but they make you play that way," Panthers coach Rick Gibson said. "Defensively, they pressure you so hard that you've got to play quicker offensively. They get up and down so quick that you've got to get back. "So we knew it was going to be a game like that. They're more used to that, and fatigue set in a little bit more for us."

It was a quicker game than what we wanted to play, but they make you play that way   -Rick Gibson

 

Site selection for the new $30 million Wicomico County Library has become a game of hot potato. After announcing a Beaglin Park Drive site as its recommendation to the Wicomico County Council this week, the library Board of Trustees is continuing to negotiate with the city in an attempt to find a suitable location downtown. The decision ultimately is the county's.