THE YEAR'S TOP STORIES
As voted by Times staff:
1. Sinking of the Patriot.
2. Eastern Avenue house explosion.
3. Gloucester's 20-day boil water order.
4. NOAA's enforcement vs. Seafood Auction and fishermen.
5. Gloucester charter school debate.
6. Opening of Gloucester Crossing.
7. NOAA, fishermen clash over regulatory changes.
8. Gloucester High's football Fishermen.
9. (tie) Movie "Grown Ups" pumps $1 million into Essex economy.
9. (tie) Lobsterman Jamie Ortiz dies at sea.
10. Manchester's Living Nativity dispute, and resolution.
