Maine State

Edgecomb, ME

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

New Jersey State

Who: Certified Maine oyster dealers Chatham Shellfish Co. and Island Creek Oysters issued voluntary recalls for oysters harvested from two sites within harvest area MA SC28, Lewis Bay. Why: The recall was initiated after the Maine oysters were linked to four campylobacter illnesses. Where: The Maine oysters were distributed to...

Recall issued for Maine oysters following illness reports

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

A-Z-Animals

The Maine Coon is the beloved American native cat that has won over the world with its easygoing and loving nature. They are the second most popular cat breed and the second largest. But if you ask those individuals who share their lives with this beautiful giant, they will tell you this breed is second […]

How Old Is the Oldest Maine Coon Ever?

New Hampshire State

Ah, New Hampshire—where the mountains are tall, the lakes are pristine, and the motto is “Live Free or Die.” This New England gem boasts fierce independence and a love for all things outdoors. But beware, visitor! Here are 10 phrases guaranteed to make any New Hampshirite raise an eyebrow:

10 Phrases That Will Instantly Offend Anyone from New Hampshire

The state is its 35th in the US. US.- The fantasy sports operator PrizePicks has been awarded an operating licence in New Hampshire, its 35th market in the US. PrizePicks offers fantasy sports games such as Arena, now available in nine jurisdictions. Adam Packer, SVP of legal and compliance, PrizePicks,...

PrizePicks receives operating licence in New Hampshire

Heather Strout Thompson has been hauling lobster since traps were wooden. Here are her top lobster rolls in her home state of Maine, from Chipman's Wharf to Luke's Lobster. Hundreds of years ago, lobsters washed up in droves along what's now Maine's rocky coast, so plentiful and cheap it was fed to prisoners. Today, tourists from all over come to the US's north-easternmost state for the meatiest, sweetest lobster in the world, thanks to its freezing cold waters. And the best lobsters naturally make the best lobster rolls.

Here's where a fourth-generation lobsterman goes for lobster rolls in Maine

Oregon State

Massachusetts State

Redemption rates in most states with bottle bills decreased in 2023 compared with the previous year, according to data from the Container Recycling Institute. The numbers reflect a downward redemption rate trend since 2017. Beverage container redemption rates dropped by between 1% and 4% in most states, while Oregon’s rate...

Redemption rates for many bottle bill states declined in 2023; Massachusetts ranks lowest

Food & Wine

Taste succulent lobster rolls with waterfront views, and try a variation or two.

7 Standout Lobster Rolls to Try in Maine

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Denver, CO

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

Pompano Beach, FL

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

Quincy, MA

Get ready for an afternoon filled with live music, fun activities, and local vendors. The Friends of Ruth Gordon Amphitheater has invited the community to join them for the Friends Rock Music Festival on Sunday, August 11th from 2 PM until 8 PM. This free-to-attend festival promises a day filled with a diverse lineup of artists and bands, offering something for every music lover. Performances will include:

Live Music, Delicious Food & More: Don't Miss This Free Music Festival in Quincy

The Maine Writer

Park Rangers at Acadia National Park in Maine received a report and photos of two males and one female hiking up Precipice Trail at 11:06 a.m. on July 24, 2024. The trail was marked as being off-limits to hikers because of the nesting peregrine falcons. The trail is closed every year for several months to protect the peregrine falcons. Acadia says most of the east face of Champlain Mountain, including the entirety of the Precipice Trail, is closed for several months every year to support the protection of peregrine falcons, their nesting sites, and surrounding habitat. Peregrine falcons are a federally protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. §§703–712).

Violators of Wildlife Protection Closure Identified at Acadia National Park in Maine

Louisiana State

Natrona County, WY

Houma, LA

WyoFile

A worker died Aug. 5 when the crane he was operating toppled at a wind farm construction site in remote Natrona County, state and local officials say. The victim, John William Hoffpauir, Jr., 55, of Houma, Louisiana, was working as a crane operator at the Cedar Springs wind energy construction site north of Casper and Glenrock under the control of Blattner Energy at the time of the accident. Hoffpauir was a Blattner Energy employee, a spokesperson for the company told WyoFile.

Worker killed in accident on wind energy construction site in Natrona County

Vermont State

Middlebury, VT

UPI News

An estimated 210 dogs turned up with their owners to watch a movie in Vermont, but the event was just shy of breaking a world record.

Watch: 210 dogs and their owners attend movie screening in Vermont

Texas State

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue organization in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a dog named Blazer who is looking for his forever home. According to the nonprofit rescue organization, Blazer has had quite a journey. “Blazer was one of 7 dogs ‘saved’ by another rescue down in Texas and when he was just a young puppy. Then, he was abandoned by this ‘rescue’ and left in a boarding kennel for 9 months. He is now a little over a year old, and 55lbs.” Thanks to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. for stepping in to help Blazer, he is now on the path to finding a family to love him.

Meet The Sweet Dog Abandoned At Texas Kennel For Months Now Looking For Love In Massachusetts

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CTL wins Best of Maine in Down East Magazine

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in Edgecomb is proud to announce that the school has been awarded “Best Private Elementary School” in Maine by...

CTL wins Best of Maine in Down East Magazine

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