Bello's Morning Blotter

Here is the news Globe Deputy City Editor Mike Bello is following this morning:

Buzz:

DiMasi asserts immunity in fight with ethics panel

Their healthcare? Courtesy of the state

Miami jury convicts Connolly

Legislative panel sounds wake-up call on drowsy driving

Newspapers, Radio, TV:

WBZ TV: 40,000 Pounds of produce spilled on 495

Worcester T&G: Worcester considers a limit on the length of knives

Springfield Republican: Agawam approves taller rides at Six Flags

Patriot Ledger: Removal of shipyard crane in Quincy expected to be finished by Christmas

The Salem News: 57 cars broken into in one town in one night

Brockton Enterprise: Rocky Marciano statue expected to be 24-feet tall — not downsized to 18 feet

Lawrence-Eagle Tribune: Jury awards woman $5M for losing arm in Haverhill drunk driving accident

Day Ahead:

Cape Verde Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves will visit New Bedford this afternoon for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a community center and consular satellite office.

Governor Deval Patrick and other officials attend "Women are Veterans Too!" ceremony at the State House to honor women who have served in the military.

Bello Special:

Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise: Toilet tank catches on fire

Globe Deputy City Editor Mike Bello has covered news in Boston since 1973. E-mail him your tips here.

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