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Erin Commerford is first woman to head Bow Police Department (The Bow Times): BY MATT SCHOOLEY Erin Commerford is the new Bow Police Department chief – and the first woman to take on the role in the history of the town. Commerford, 37, who is successor to former Police Chief Jeff Jaran, was officially sworn in by Town Clerk Jill Hadaway during a Tuesday, May 27, ceremony with selectmen and fellow officers on hand. Jaran left the department in early May to become ... Bow Marine Shawn MacDonald returns from active duty in Iraq (The Bow Times): BY MATT SCHOOLEY Seven Bow Memorial School students stood in line waiting to shake Shawn MacDonald’s hand. He’s been shaking a lot of hands lately. MacDonald, 22, a lifelong Bow resident, returned from Iraq May 21, after serving with the Marines, completing his active duty following four years of service. In honor of his service, MacDonald was asked to speak during Bow Memorial School’s ... My 20-year love affair with skiffle (Guardian Unlimited): Arts & entertainment: Mark Kermode traces the history of 'true punk', from its beginnings to his passionate 20-year love affair with quiffs and 'unearthly noise'