Friday, June 5, 2009
‘Perfect Storm’ survivor convicted of fishing illegally
ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland — Maine fisherman and author Linda Greenlaw, who survived the nor’easter that was the basis for the book and movie “The Perfect Storm,” has been convicted on charges of illegally fishing in Canadian waters.
Greenlaw was convicted May 30 in provincial court in St. John’s. She’ll be sentenced Tuesday.
The 48-year-old Greenlaw was arrested in September when her vessel crossed Canada’s 200-mile limit. The prosecution is seeking a fine of $50,000 Canadian dollars ($45,000), plus catch seized. The defense is recommending a lesser fine.
Greenlaw was the last person in contact with the Andrea Gail, a swordfish boat out of Gloucester, Mass., that sank with all hands during the 1991 storm.
Tiger Stadium stands in for Cleveland in film
DETROIT — A feature film being shot at Tiger Stadium may mark the last time the old ballpark is used before it becomes a memory itself.
“The Irishman” tells the story of 1970s Cleveland-area union organizer and mobster Danny Greene. The picture stars Ray Stevenson, Val Kilmer, Vincent D’Onofrio and Christopher Walken.
The movie is being shot in Detroit through June, and filmmakers wanted to use “some kind of iconic landmark that was in Detroit ... even though we’re going to play it for Cleveland,” said Bart Rosenblatt, the film’s producer.
Today’s birthdays
Country singer Don Reid of the Statler Brothers is 64. Singer Laurie Anderson is 62. Saxophonist Kenny G is 53. Singer Richard Butler of Psychedelic Furs is 53. Singer Brian McKnight is 40. Actor-singer Mark Wahlberg is 38. Actress Navi Rawat (“Numb3rs”) is 32. Bassist Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy is 30.