Two boaters rescued near Hilton Head Island
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two boaters in the area of Port Royal Sound near Hilton Head Island after they called 911 to report their fishing vessel was taking on water.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:16:26 -0700
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Savannah Coast Guard rescues boaters
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued two boaters in the vicinity of Port Royal Sound near Hilton Head Island after calling 911 to report their fishing vessel was taking on water. A Coast Guard Air Station Savannah's HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew hoisted the two boaters from the water shortly after 12 a.m. Wednesday.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:29:24 -0700
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Coast Guard rescues two boaters near Hilton Head Island
The Coast Guard rescued two boaters in the vicinity of Port Royal Sound near Hilton Head Island after calling 911 to report their fishing vessel was taking on water.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:33:13 -0700
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'Buddy system' serves boaters well
From boats burning to boats taking on water, last week saw a flurry of activity on Kachemak Bay. While those involved walked away with some vivid memories, thanks to those who rushed to the aid of the boaters in distress, there were no injuries and no lost lives.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:41:49 -0700
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Lobster Mini-Season Ends At Midnight
Hundreds of divers and boaters off the coast of South Florida and the Keys are hoping to bag their limit of 'bugs' before the state's two lobster mini-season ends at midnight. "This is the best time of the year in South Florida," said Chris Stainton of North Carolina who flies down every year for the momentous occasion.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:25:50 -0700
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Boat safety: Are you in the know?
As summertime heats up – the water does, too. But boaters need to be able to know the distinction between fact and fiction. Water safety is a must for those who spend time on the water in the summer – and saves lives.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:16:53 -0700
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Coast Guard rescues 2 men after fishing boat sinks in Port Royal Sound
Two boaters were found clinging to a one-person kayak Tuesday night about two miles off Hilton Head
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:20:12 -0700
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Coming soon to the Charles: real access
Like an oasis shimmering just out of reach, the cool, clear waters of the Charles River in Dedham have lured boaters to its banks for centuries, but a dearth of launch areas has disappointed many eager to put in a kayak or canoe. Charles River - Kayak - Dedham - United States - Business
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:21:08 -0700
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Ames Nowell Park voted one of ‘greatest’ destinations
It was a Monday afternoon, cloud free, and a warm summer day. And for the handful of boaters and trail walkers, it was a pretty great place to spend the day. But they’re not the only ones to think so. Ames Nowell Park in Abington was just named one of the state’s 1,000 Great Places in Massachusetts. There were more than 12,000 nominations this year.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:05:13 -0700
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BoatUS Trailering Club's Top 3 Reasons for Trailer Mishaps
ALEXANDRIA, VA. - With the boating season now in full swing, the miles are starting to add up for the thousands of boaters and anglers trailering their boats and fishing rigs to their favorite waterway.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:04:22 -0700
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Anglers See Mixed Results For Lobster Mini-Season
At the stroke of midnight hundreds of divers and boaters hit the water as the state's two day lobster mini-season. Many however found this year there were fewer lobsters, or bugs as they're called, to be found. Nevertheless, law enforcement is out in full force to make sure no one goes over the legal limit.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:20:07 -0700
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Suspend Driver's Licences for Impaired Boating: Safety Organizations
Canadian Safe Boating Council, Lifesaving Society and MADD Canada call for provinces and territories to include impaired boaters in their administrative licence suspension programs.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:01:55 -0700
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Red Cross offers tips to stay safe in, on and around water
NEW — 6 a.m. July 29, 2010 To make summertime safe, the American Red Cross chapters in Western Washington encourage people to follow some simple water-related safety tips. Many people head to beaches, pools or lakes as the mercury rises. Red Cross experts urge boaters and swimmers to be prepared in, on and around the [...]
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:01:38 -0700
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No more "jumping" at Split Rock
I saw a website the other day that called Split Rock Reservoir in Rockaway Township "the prettiest lake" in the state. Pretty, yes, but at the moment, hard to get to.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:12:40 -0700
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Best Bets: Lee waters ripe for 'fun fishing'
The only thing really dazzling on the past week's fishing scene has been the sun, with the exception of a few Friday flurries.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:01:48 -0700
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'Someone has to take care of it, why not me?'
It's small enough you could swim across it, and the tiny patch of sand for water access could hardly be called a beach. But for many residents, Dug Pond in Southern Andover is a special place. Most notably for Ellen Townson, who volunteers as the property's overseer and visits at least once a day to pick up trash and keep an eye on the town-owned conservation parcel.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:54:33 -0700
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Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen: It’s time to act on -- not study -- Asian carp problem
One of the most serious economic and environmental threats to Wisconsin in recent years is the imminent invasion of Asian carp into Lake Michigan and the Great Lakes. This invasion must be stopped.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:37:43 -0700
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Crash search area narrowed
Searchers have narrowed down the possible location of the Cessna 206 plane that crashed in Lake Michigan almost a week ago, Mason County Sheriff’s Office Undersheriff Tom Trenner told the Daily News this morning.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:15:36 -0700
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Local Police Briefs
BUSINESS SLAPPED WITH $160,000 FINE A Sudbury-area business couple that declared a half-million dollars worth of personal purchases such as a Sea-doo, home renovations and a party barge as a business expense, were slapped a $160,000 fine in Sudbury court Wednesday for tax evasion.[...]
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:18:39 -0700
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Friday fishing report
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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:23:30 -0700
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The Fishing Line: Go Fish!
Reports are a mixed bag but there are enough good ones to make a trip worthwhile. Bill (bucktail willie) Shillingford fishing out of Whale Creek Marina found a few short stripers but action was a lot slower as a result of the warmer water.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:04:18 -0700
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Sea turtle hospital news
Spotlight on Charlie Lynch Sometimes it’s the patients who spend years with us. And under our care they grow, get stronger and eventually leave the nest. But then once in a while we get an intern who’s spent enough time with us that we’ve been able to observe the same changes in him.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:42:12 -0700
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MARYLAND: Lightning strike blamed in jet ski rider's death
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Natural Resources Police say it appears that a lightning strike killed a 63-year-old Annapolis man who died Sunday while jet skiing on the Chesapeake Bay, just south of the Bay Bridge.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:40:54 -0700
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Kayaker's trip today will honor two killed
Robert Weinman will paddle his kayak from one end of Lake George to the other tonight to honor the memory of two paddlers who died on the water this year. Stephen Canaday, 49, of Albany died June 1 when the canoe he was paddling with a friend overturned and he drowned. Peter Snyder, 63, drowned after his kayak was struck by a motorboat June 9.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:06:48 -0700
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Lifeguard Olympics: Topstone Park lifeguards take first place
In a blinding display of aquatic prowess, the Topstone Park lifeguards took first place over all in the Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association Lifeguard Challenge, also known as the Lifeguard Olympics, on July 25.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:58:06 -0700
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Making a splash: Rules and regulations that govern the waterways ensure good time for all
DECATUR - When Lake Maintenance Supervisor Joe Nihiser says hehas a tough job, it's with a sly grin as he leans back in his chairbehind the wheel of a Lake Patrol boat. His salt-and-pepper hair istousled by the wind, and his face and arms are tan from days spentin the sun, but the occupation is anything but a pleasurecruise.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:25:02 -0700
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Emerald Isle launch route raises concerns
LIZ MACLEAN Concern from residents has prompted the town of Emerald Isle to consider alternate routes leading from the public boat launch facility now in planning near Chapel by the Sea to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:55:48 -0700
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Grilled hot dogs, homemade root beer usher in CAC art show
PINAL COUNTY – Central Arizona College kicked off its summer student art exhibit on Thursday, July 22, under the aroma of grilled hot dogs and homemade root beer as visitors basked in the glow of the latest student creations.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:22:48 -0700
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Fishing Line: 07/29/10
AMERICAN RIVER - Fishing for striped bass was pretty good on big streamers like Clouser minnows, topwater lures like Zara Spooks, swimbaits, and Pencil Poppers, and soaking minnows, sardines and crawdads.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:48:35 -0700
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Boating reminders issued
MICHIGAN CITY — Carrying a life jacket on board is a requirement for every boat on Indiana waters.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:43:23 -0700
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Mountain High
I'm certainly not fit enough to compete in a triathlon, but maybe you are. Maybe, just maybe, you can canoe or kayak for three miles, then jump on your mountain bike to cycle it up for five miles, and then top off the whole excursion with a four mile trail run without collapsing from exhaustion. If that sounds like cake—or you're just a glutton for some bodily punishment—you can head north on ...
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:02:34 -0700
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Annapolis man on jet ski was electrocuted during storm
Lightning strike came in Sunday storm, police say The 63-year-old Annapolis man killed on his jet ski during Sunday's severe thunderstorm was electrocuted by a nearby lightning strike, police said Wednesday.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:39:21 -0700
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Canadian coaches teach locals new tricks
No matter how schooled a Dragon Boat captain thinks he is, there is always room for improvement.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:07:23 -0700
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Chinook derby still going strong
A note to the fisherman who hooked a chinook Saturday morning on a green flasher/green squid combo while trolling Possession Bar, and then had the fish cut off by an adjacent boat's downrigger cable: No, it wasn't the 30-plus pound fish of a lifetime from which you were brutally separated, and no, you couldn't have kept it anyway.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:06:02 -0700
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New Rochelle sailing school owner: Boat used by missing student safe
NEW ROCHELLE — Police are continuing to monitor the waters of Long Island Sound for the body of Eoin Curran, a sailing student who remains missing after being thrown overboard about a mile off Premium Point when a squall hit his boat on Sunday afternoon.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:36:43 -0700
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GOBIS: Diving into her work
It has been like second nature. Everywhere she's turned, there's always been water in her life. Back in the days as a swimmer at Attleboro High and then at the University of Rhode Island.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:34:06 -0700
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West Marine Reports 11.5% Increase in Second Quarter 2010 Pre-Tax Earnings
WATSONVILLE, Calif.----West Marine, Inc. today released unaudited operating results for the second quarter of 2010.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:00:00 -0700
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Friday meeting to discuss lake access
Lake County commissioners are hoping a meeting Friday with the Swan Lake community will help quell a controversy over a public access to the lake.
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 01:11:10 -0700
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A fishing expedition for Wounded Warriors
MICHIGAN CITY — Former Army paratrooper Spc. Jason Wheeler loves to go fishing, but he hasn’t had much of a chance to do it since he was injured in a practice helicopter jump eight years ago. But with the help of some Michigan City residents who put together the city’s first Wounded Warriors Project fishing tournament, more than 20 veterans like him were able to sail out on Lake Michigan on ...
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:46:14 -0700
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No-wake zone makes waves at council
Speeding boaters are not only creating waves on the Mattagami River, but also around the council table. Reacting to complaints, city administration brought forward a report Monday night about the creation of a no-wake zone on a portion of the river, forcing boaters to slow down.[...]
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:41:09 -0700
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Four boaters ticketed for OUI
Broken bow lights, ignoring no-wake zones and driving right at a Lake County sheriff's marked patrol boat were all cited in recent charges of operating under the influence.Will Fassinger, 33, of 74 Cathryn St., Fox Lake, allegedly forced a Lake County Sheriff's Marine Unit patrol boat to back up to avoid being hit after deputies tried to use evasive maneuvers to get out his way.The sheriff's ...
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:02:55 -0700
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Swan Lake access gets surveyed
Lake County Commissioners are hoping a meeting Friday with the Swan Lake community will help quell an at times heated controversy over a public access to the lake.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:33:39 -0700
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Zebra mussels found in Lake Minnetonka
Several small zebra mussels have been found in Lake Minnetonka, a large, popular recreation and fishing destination in the western metro area, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:04:39 -0700
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Search for missing L.I. Sound boater Eoin Curran in recovery phase
NEW ROCHELLE — Police said Monday that the missing sailing student who went overboard when a squall hit his boat Sunday afternoon was a 30-year-old Brooklyn man.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:04:44 -0700
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Report: State's Beaches Slightly Cleaner In 2009
Connecticut's swimming water quality ranks in the top 25 percent in the country, but the state's saltwater beaches still close more than 100 times a year, mostly due to polluted storm water.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:21:56 -0700
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Zebra mussels discovered in Lake Minnetonka
The dreaded pest known as the zebra mussel has found it's way into to Lake Minnetonka. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reported Wednesday that biologists have confirmed
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:00:31 -0700
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Mother Lode fishing report
Fishing has been excellent on the Highway 4 corridor. Trout plants this week will be at White Pines Lake. Spicer Reservoir was excellent this past weekend for trollers. Lake Alpine was busy this past weekend as they held a kid's fishing derby.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:35:15 -0700
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Howell: Despite economy, freshwater fishing participation is up
Despite the summer heat, slow economy and high unemployment, the number of Americans participating in fishing has been steadily increasing.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:18:00 -0700
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OUTDOORS: Weekly fishing report, July 29
The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marinaoperators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglerscatching large fish should send the information to Outdoor NewsService, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone909-887-3444, so it can be included in this report. Faxes can besent to 909-887-8180. E-mail messages or fishing reports can alsobe posted to Jim ...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:23:22 -0700
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Council preparing to slow down high-speed boaters
City Council is exploring the idea of enforcing a speed limit along parts of the Mattagami River in Timmins. The city is also looking to enforce the use of the marina as the main place to launch motorized watercraft.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:58:38 -0700
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Coast Guard Sees Spike in Lake Michigan Rescue Calls
The Coast Guard says more people are on the lake this summer and they're running into more of the unexpected.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:26:21 -0700
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Boater lost in Wando River
UPDATE: Man's body found.
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:19:44 -0700
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Watching the governor's race money: what is being raised, and spent
Watching the governor's race: what's being raised, and spent By Max Sparber | Tues., July 27 News of who has raised the most, who has spent the most, and what message candidates are trying to get across. ALSO: the problem with flash mobs; how to be a Timberwolves dancer.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:25:15 -0700
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Rockaway Township blocks parking lot at Jersey City reservoir in dispute over littering, illegal swimming
Jersey City's water supply at the 625-acre Split Rock Reservoir at Rockaway Township is a beautiful location that attracts nature lovers, boaters, and illegal activities.About six years ago, the state Department of Environmental Protection opened the reservoir up to...
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:04:58 -0700
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Family on hand as boater's body pulled from lake
ROXANNE BROWN Staff Writer GROVELAND --While Andrew Ford, his girlfriend and another man were boating on Lake Lucy Sunday, the 18-year-old Ford de ...
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:14:10 -0700
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Tragic weekend on Lake St. Clair
A lightning strike killed one boater and another drowned in Lake St. Clair less than 24 hours later. A 41-year-old Ravenna, Ohio man was struck by lighting Friday while fishing with friends and family near Walpole Island.[...]
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:45 -0700
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Ohiopyle State Park Offers 20,500 Acres Of Rugged Beauty
Located on the border of Somerset and Fayette counties on Route 381, Ohiopyle State Park encompasses about 20,500 acres of rugged beauty and is known as the gateway to the Laurel Highlands.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:14:03 -0700
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State says Monponsett Pond boat ramp where accident occurred was unfinished and not open
Division of Fisheries spokesperson Catherine Williams told the Halifax Reporter that the accident at the new Monponsett Pond boat ramp last week, during which 17-year-old East Bridgewater resident Kenny DeSantis’ foot was lodged underwater in a crack between slabs for over nearly two hours, occurred before the ramp had been inspected by the state and was not yet officially open.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:08:39 -0700
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Gone Fishin' : Shark tourney was one big harbor block party
Imagine walking through a Walmart where all the customers wear bathing suits. Think of every cast member of every television reality show on jet skis in Oak Bluffs Harbor. Ponder an MTV, Jersey Shore, L.A. Ink, Tapout, ESPN, Chamber of Commerce floating block party.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:39:42 -0700
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Lake Conroe Fishing Report
Fishing on Lake Conroe is still good and the water temperature is running around 87 early in the morning. The water is clear in the main lake and the level is a shade below pool at 200.78 feet MSL and pool is 201 feet MSL. The weather has been hot, but the wind is still kicking up some in the afternoon and can be a problem for boaters.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 23:05:01 -0700
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400 anglers possible for FLW tournament
The FLW Bass Fishing League is headed to Lake Eufaula June 19 for the fourth of five stops in the Bulldog Division series.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:42:03 -0700
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Hook, line & sinker: Hot temps don't slow sauger competition
Though sauger are generally viewed as a spring and fall targeton the Illinois River, water temperatures in the mid-80s on Sundaydidn’t stop competitors in the fourth annual Young Angler WalleyeTournament from catching fish.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:53:24 -0700
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OPP to be out in full force Civic Holiday weekend checking ATV trails and waterways
If you are planning on hitting the trails with your all-terrain vehicle or making some waves on a lake or river this Civic Holiday weekend, don't be surprised if you come across Ontario Provincial Police officers.[...]
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:46:10 -0700
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Lobster Lovers Dive For Dinner
The two-day lobster mini-season is under way.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:10:42 -0700
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Law enforcement out in force for Florida's lobster miniseason
Lobster hunters diving for dinner will have plenty of company on South Florida waters during the two-day miniseason Wednesday and Thursday -- hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement officers.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:37:54 -0700
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Safety concerns surface after latest swimming-related lake deaths
Three weekend deaths in Lake County lakes prompted authorities Monday to issue water-safety reminders to boaters, swimmers and would-be rescuers as investigators tried to determine what happened.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:47:07 -0700
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Still No Sign Of Missing Boater On L.I. Sound
The Coast Guard has suspended its search for a missing sailing student who went overboard in the Long Island Sound during Sunday's violent storms. The New Rochelle Police Department joined in the search for the missing man Monday, only it was calling it a recovery -- not a rescue -- operation.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:48:20 -0700
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Storm knocks out power to thousands
A violent, fast-moving line of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon dropped record-setting temperatures but brought little relief as 60 mph winds downed trees and branches, knocking out power and air conditioning to nearly 60,000 county residents. At least one county resident was killed as the storm swept...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 11:15:09 -0700
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Life vest donors whose son died in Sain Creek ‘saddened’ by losses from Hagg Lake kiosks
When Jim and Diana got the frantic cell phone call from their daughter Amy on Aug. 9, 1998 — its signal from the forested shores of Henry Hagg Lake breaking up badly — they knew immediately it wasn’t good news. Their son, Jeremy, who would have been a senior at Newberg High ...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:43:19 -0700
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Bargains Propel Increase In Boat Sales
After three years of rough waters, South Florida boat dealers say they are sailing through calmer seas.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:32:06 -0700
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Fishing Report: Bite is still strong, even after full moon cycle
We are coming off of the full moon cycle, and it didn’t seem to hurt the fishing at all.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:01:00 -0700
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Lobster mini-season opens to plenty of smiles from divers along Treasure Coast
As they do every year, the pair took off work Wednesday to take part in the annual event. They both admit it doesn't make financial sense for them after paying for equipment and the time involved in preparation verses what they get out of it, but they said it's just fun to do.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:04:00 -0700
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Link Central: Buffalo Bills arrive for Rochester training camp, 25 top paid CEO's
Each weekday we will collect and publish links to stories that may be of interest to our Central New York readers.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:32:49 -0700
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Months may pass before official causes of lake deaths known
BRAD BUCK Staff Writer It could take months before the full story is known about how three people died in two drownings over the weekend in Lak ...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:13:52 -0700
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Runoff still a threat to Lake Washington
From swimming to pleasure boating to Seafair, Lake Washington has a lot to offer in the summer. Do you ever think, though, before you jump in, about what else ends up in water so surrounded by urban development?
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:29:36 -0700
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Special Report: Dangerous waters
ibEditors note: /bThis was a Special Report print-exclusive story that ran Sunday and is now available to online readers./i
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:05:45 -0700
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State authorities combat invasive mussels
NEEDLES - Preventing the spread of invasive mussels species is the goal of the “Don't Move A Mussel” campaign by Arizona, Nevada and California wildlife organizations.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:19:43 -0700
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Boat ramps bring access, questions
Two new boat ramps built along the north bank of the Kansas River near Topeka's water plant will provide better access to the Kaw and help people avoid a low-water weir. read more
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:04:25 -0700
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85th pony swim in the books
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) - Virginia's Eastern Shore is set to celebrate the 85th edition of the Chincoteague pony swim. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to witness the annual spectacle Wednesday made famous by Marguerite Henry's 1947 novel "Misty of Chincoteague."
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:59:41 -0700
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SPORTS SHORTS
ONLEY -- Football and volleyball practice will begin at Nandua High School on Monday, Aug. 2.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 01:55:49 -0700
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Possible body sighting in waters off New Rochelle unfounded
NEW ROCHELLE — While a sailing student remains missing after falling off a boat during a Sunday squall, police shut down the harbor at Hudson Park for two hours tonight after a person reported seeing something floating in the water.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:49:34 -0700
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Lee deputies searching for suspected immigrant smuggler
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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:18:18 -0700
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Egg Harbor: Fishermen rescued Sunday on Lake Michigan
Four Minnesota fishermen who left Beantown Campground in Baileys Harbor to go out trout and salmon fishing in Lake Michigan Sunday afternoon, found themselves the center of a rescue operation after 3- to 5-foot waves overtook their 19-foot Lund fishing boat. They were lucky to be rescued by an unknown good samaritan, who helped them collect floating coolers and fishing rods as they watched their ...
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 02:19:48 -0700
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Broadway in the spotlight as median improvements concern businesses
Broadway in the spotlight as median improvements concern businesses
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:37:02 -0700
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Lobster Mini-Season Is Here
Lobster mini-season is here; you can smell the drawn butter and the weather is perfect. Law enforcement is expecting thousands of people to hit the water for two days of lobster harvesting. Already, 21 people have been arrested in the Keys for jumping the gun.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:15:12 -0700
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Needles in brief - a collection of area events.
NEEDLES - The Needles Center at Palo Verde College invites all new and continuing students to meet at the college at 725 West Broadway promptly at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 2, to buy, sell, and/or trade used books with one another.
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:28:46 -0700
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Park Rangers ask boaters to be safer on the water
Park Rangers are asking the public when out on the water to be more cautious of others.Officials say the same rules apply on the water as when traveling on the road. Boaters should be alert, stay focused and drive defensively. Authorities reported a 19-year-old West Valley City girl suffered critical injuries when colliding with another jet ski at the Jordanelle Reservoir last week. State park ...
Sat, 24 Jul 2010 22:45:48 -0700
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Two boats collide on Peconic Bay near Robins Island
No serious injuries were reported after two boats collided in Peconic Bay near Robins Island on Tuesday evening.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:11:08 -0700
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‘Patrols needed on Alouette Lake’
Rescues already up to five this year
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:12:02 -0700
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John Wagner/News-Miner Boaters float down the Chena River on a trampoline supported by metal barrels on Sunday morning, July 25, 2010, during the 14th annual KUAC Red Green River Regatta.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:28:36 -0700
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Search continues for missing boater
Authorities say 35-year-old Brian Smith went missing Saturday.
Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:31:03 -0700
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Wind and rain anchor many Mack race stories
Joey Papoutsis was just 14 years old when he first joined his dad on Lake Michigan five years ago for the annual Race to Mackinac Island. The Winnetka men now recall that trip with a sense of pride. The duo and their sailing team took on extreme elements and arrived at the finish line with a battered boat and a wild story.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:46:34 -0700
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Pollution in Lake Champlain, Part 3: Treading water: slow clean up continues
ADDISON COUNTY — Warm weather earlier this month sparked blue-green algae blooms in Lake Champlain’s waters, prompting the Vermont Department of Health to caution boaters, swimmers, pet-owners and other residents to avoid contact with the contaminated water.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:15:39 -0700
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Carbon County WCO Scott Christman honored by Northeast U.S. conservation law enforcement agency
Two rescues lead to 2009 award from U.S. regional association Scott Christman doesn't consider himself a hero, but he is.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:27:00 -0700
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Dredging up Funding
Businesses along the Swinomish Channel didn’t wonder in the past whether the man-made waterway connecting Skagit and Padilla bays would be dredged every two or three years. It just was. …
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:07:39 -0700
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City will review fest complaints
About two dozen Port Huron residents, business owners and others aired numerous grievances about the Blue Water Fest to the City Council during about an hour's worth of public comment at Monday night's regular meeting.
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:49:13 -0700
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Kerry says he will pay any necessary Mass. taxes on yacht
By John M. Guilfoil, Globe Staff US Senator John F. Kerry will pay taxes on his $7 million yacht if Massachusetts determines he owes any, his spokeswoman declared yesterday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:49:01 -0700
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Henderson column: Local anglers cash in Cayuga Lake bass event
Local knowledge paid off on Saturday when regular Cayuga Lake anglers cashed some nice checks at the FLW Bass Fishing League Northeast Division tournament, which was headquartered at Cayuga Lake State Park.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:33:46 -0700
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No-wake zone making waves at council
Speeding boaters are not only creating waves on the Mattagami River, but also around the council table. Reacting to complaints, city administration brought forward a report Monday night about the creation of a no-wake zone on a portion of the river, forcing boaters to slow down.[...]
Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:42:49 -0700
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Safety concerns surface after latest swimming-related lake deaths in Central Florida
Three weekend deaths in Lake County lakes prompted authorities Monday to issue water-safety reminders to boaters, swimmers and would-be rescuers as investigators tried to determine what happened.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010 20:47:06 -0700
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