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Battle over rail persists along Greenbush line
(By Robert Preer, Globe Correspondent, 8/13/2000)
The outlook for the Greenbush rail line seemed bright three months ago. What had been the biggest obstacle to resumption of service was eliminated when Hingham agreed to drop its lawsuit against the line in return for a downtown tunnel.

Klein 'witch hunt' should scare taxpayers
(By Bella English, Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
In June of 1997, Andy Klein's lawyer said to him, ''It's going to be a long summer.'' That was three years ago. Two weeks ago, Klein was acquitted by a jury in Dedham Superior Court. The long summer lasted way, way too long - for the taxpayers of Norfolk County, but especially for Andy Klein.

This mosquito has worldwide bite
(By Helen Graves, Globe Correspondent, 8/13/2000)
Culex pipiens, the mosquito species that transmits West Nile virus, thrives globally and is one of 50 species of mosquitoes in Massachusetts. It is the mosquito being studied here since the virus was found in a crow in Jamaica Plain on July 22.

Who's What Where
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
Andrew McKean and Brian Clay, both residents of Foxborough, have been named managers of the Comfort Inn Boston/Foxborough.

In base mall battle, a gesture of peace
Tri-Town seeks dialogue with foes
(By Davis Bushnell, Globe Correspondent, 8/13/2000)
WEYMOUTH - Kenneth Goff, executive director of the South Shore Tri-Town Development Corp., is in a conciliatory mood these days as he juggles items on a to-do list for the redevelopment of the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station.

Business Notebook
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
Breakthrough seen in Pinehills deadlock An impasse over a state groundwater discharge permit for the Pinehills community development in Plymouth is likely to be resolved this month, according to the developer and a local watershed group, which have been battling over the permit for several months.

Community Bulletin Board
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
BRAINTREE Gay Men's discussion group. The South Shore Gay Men's discussion group meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at All Soul's Church (Unitarian Universalist), corner of Church and Elm streets. Free. Call 781-843-1388.

Real Estate Transactions
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
Single-family residential transactions compiled by Banker & Tradesman. ABINGTON

Trustees scrap plan for ferry at World's End
(By P. Amy MacKinnon, Globe Correspondent, 8/13/2000)
Plans to bring ferry service to World's End in Hingham, linking the park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted to other sites in the Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area, have been shelved by the Trustees of Reservations.

HOME & GARDEN
A growing need to support Mass farmers
(By Ruth S. Foster, Globe Correspondent, 8/13/2000)
On Sunday, I went for my weekly fix to the last cornfield in town.

BACKYARD BIRDER
Vanishing in the quiet of summer
(By Mark Wilson, Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
These are the slinky days of summer, when many birds seem to vanish from the world.

Happening Today/Calendar
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
COHASSET The final performance in the Summer Carillon Recital Series at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 16 Highland Ave., is tonight at 6 featuring Gijsbert Kok, carillonneur of the Dutch cities Weesp, Voorschoten, and Zoetermeer. His program includes Dutch national songs and arrangements of popular standards, as well as traditional pieces. Guests are invited to bring seating and picnic suppers. The recital is free. Call 781-383-1083.

Pottery painting no longer just child's play
After taking their kids, adults return to enjoy creativity, conversation
(By Madeline B. Gaughran, Globe Correspondent, 8/13/2000)
Once reserved primarily for children's birthday parties and play dates, ceramic studios are now hosting date nights and girls' nights out, complete with wine, cheese, chocolate-covered strawberries, and grownup conversation.

SPECIAL EVENT
Tuneup for history
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
Journey back through American history with the cast of ''Gloryland,'' an original musical production at The Company Theatre, 30 Accord Park, Norwell, through Aug. 27.

Three embarking on new courses
Longtime local pros are moving on
(By Paul Harber, Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
Three veteran professionals are moving on at the end of this season, after helping to make the South Weekly area one of New England's golfing hotbeds.

Sports Notebook
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
They're in the swim: Two pool winners Swimmer Katie McCann, 17, of Walpole, the three-time state champion in the 200-meter individual medley, is having a busy summer. She recently captured overall first place at the New England Senior meet, held last month at Brown University. Two weeks ago at Harvard, McCann qualified for the Olympic trials with a New England record-breaking time of 2:21.38 in the individual medley. McCann wasn't the only local swimmer faring well at the New England championships. Nick Pepe, 16, of Milton won the regional title in the 100-meter butterfly in his age group. Pepe, who swims for the Massachusetts Bay Marlins, will be a captain of the Boston College High School swim team in the upcoming season. His time in the championship race was a blistering 58.90 seconds. ... The Bridgewater State College athletic department sustained a huge loss this summer. Softball coach Dee Dee Enabenter of Plymouth has resigned to take a similar position in California. In 17 years, she has surpassed 400 wins and has won more than 70 percent of her games. ... A round of applause to Paul ''King'' Seddon, who won his 14th club championship at Norfolk Golf Club in Westwood. Seddon won last in 1996. Seddon fashioned rounds of 75, 72, and 78 for a 225 score, four better than runners-up David Scales, Rob Anderson, and Jack Flynn. ... It will be a busy time at the Hingham Yacht Club for the next couple of days. The club is hosting the 2000 Mass. Bay Sailing Youth Regatta USA Junior Olympics Sailing Festival. The regatta is open to all sailors born on or after Jan. 1, 1982. The fleets include Optimist, limit 100, N-10s, limit 40, Lasers, limit 25 and Club 420s, limit 60. ... MassHysteria, which finished runner-up in both the state and New England AAU basketball championship tournaments, competed last month at the National AAU 17 and Under Championships at the Disney Sports Complex in Orlando, Fla. The team, coached by Dave Aldrich, former head coach at Hopkinton and Canton high schools, posted a 2-3 record, including victories over Ohio and Arkansas. Aldrich, a Hopkinton resident, is completing his sixth and final season with the current edition of MassHysteria, which he started as a 12 and Under team. Team members included South Boston's John Hurley of Thayer Academy in Braintree, a 6-7 forward and member of the team's starting unit. ''Our primary goal,'' said Aldrich, ''is to help these kids develop into the best players they can be and to help them play at a higher level.''

Sports Calendar
(By Globe Staff, 8/13/2000)
The following Sports/Calendar activities are taking place in the South Weekly area this week. Future events are included as space allows.