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Petition would give Rockport dogs year-round beach access Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:47PMIf approved, the dogs would be allowed on beaches from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. year-round, as long as the dog was licensed and under voice command at all times.
Health dept. urges swimmers to stay away from closed beaches Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:36PMTwo Eau Claire County beaches are closed to people who want to cool off because of high levels of E. coli bacteria.
Lakeshore Offers Relief from the Heat Wave Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:33PMIt seems no distance is too far to travel to escape summer's sticky grip.
Pool attendance jumps as temperatures climb Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:28PMThe excessive heat watch continues today and Thursday, with possible heat indexes of 105 to 110 degrees making some people stay in their homes while others head out to the area pools and beaches.For the second day in a row, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency declared Tuesday an air pollution action day, which means ozone or particulate matter pollution are at levels that could be ...
Freetown looks to keep away out-of-towners in battle against beach litter Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:11PMPolice and other authorities have found broken glass and other debris strewn along the town beach on Long Pond and Porter Pasture.
Local Cooling Centers Stay Open As Heat Wave Roasts City Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 10:06PMOfficials urge New Yorkers to be careful during the heat wave, and the city will have its 450 cooling centers open through Wednesday. | Find the cooling center nearest you .
Kaylee Croft wins junior angler event in Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:58PMThirteen-year-old Kaylee Croft, a veteran of the junior angler event, won going away with a fish nearly 10 pounds bigger than the next-largest fish. The winner was a pretty 38.50-pounder. It was her sixth year in the event.
Rays rally past Yankees 3-2 behind Hellickson Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:53PMJeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings and Tampa Bay took advantage of sloppy New York defense to score two runs that gave the Rays a 3-2 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday night.
19-year-old's ashes returned to Bradenton family Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 9:53PMA good samaritan who wants to remain anonymous has turned in the ashes of a 19-year-old Manatee High School graduate.
Chicago area braces for even hotter mid-week temps Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:50PMBrett Gremillion prepared to call in reinforcements at his South Side air conditioning repair shop Tuesday as Chicago-area residents suffered through a third straight day of sweltering heat and humidity.
Follow the flags to Sunrise Sale and Pajama Party Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:48PMTimes staff Tuesday, July 19, 2011 ST. PETERSBURG Shopping in and donating PJ's BRINGS DISCOUNTS The Sunrise Sale and Pajama Party is so early, participating stores invite you to roll out of bed and come in your pajamas to shop at 6:43 a.m. Thursday. Shoppers wearing their pj's or bringing a new pair to donate to the Pajama Program, which provides books and sleepwear to needy children, receive ...
USS No Mercy makes Ebro debut Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:35PMEBRO - The Evening feature seventh race Wednesday at Ebro Greyhound Park showcases first-time starter from Monticello USS No Mercy in the 1 hole. She won 12 times in 23 starts there and compiled 17 quinielas. Also in the field is RK's Google, who set the season mark at one juncture, but had a...
Some like it hot Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:34PMHOT …
1 Dead In Fiery Big Rig Wreck Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:23PMA fiery wreck involving a big rig leaves one person dead and shuts down part of the Southwest Freeway.
Shuttling down Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:22PMHow will Titusville survive the end of the space shuttle programme?
Beach proves cool idea on hot afternoon Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 6:13PMHot. Sunny. Dry.
Ohio Groups Use Carp Fishing To Battle Lake Algae Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:50PMCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Groups aimed at protecting the quality of Ohio lakes affected by toxic algae are having summer fishing tournaments in hopes of reducing the carp populations and thereby decreasing the algae, which has led to warnings at some parks and beaches. Carp feed on the bottom of the lakes and can stir up sediment containing nutrients such as phosphorus that feed the algae, so ...
A blast off cast off Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:39PMFar Out Fishin' owner Dan Triano blasts bait formed from his patented bait mold, from the tube of his Shore Shot pressurized casting system into the ocean from Assateague Island. For a video of the invention in action, visit www.DelmarvaNow.com.
Bay To Beaches Clean Up Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:13PMOCEAN CITY, Md. - If you would like to "do your part" in the community, come help clean up your local beaches. On Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. volunteers will meet in front of the gazebo on 3rd street in Ocean City. The event is hosted by Maryland Coastal Bays Program and Barefoot Wine and Bubbly .
Human traffic Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:06PMNo one speaks as we drive slowly through the north eastern African desert, 30 of us crammed on the back of a truck. A small boy, his eyes wide and frightened, stands wedged between the cab of the truck and the crush of bodies around...
WORLD'S LARGEST ELEPHANT CELEBRATES 130TH BIRTHDAY Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 5:05PMMARGATE - One of Margate's most historic landmarks has survived the test of time including two lightning strikes to make it to its 130 birthday.
Oil-spill cleanup turns up trove of Indian relics Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:53PMCleanup after the BP oil spill has turned up dozens of sites where archaeologists are finding human and animal bones, pottery and primitive...
Oil-spill cleanup turns up Indian relics in Fourchon area Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:46PMCAMINADA HEADLAND — Cleanup after the BP oil spill has turned up dozens of sites where archaeologists are finding human and animal bones, pottery and primitive weapons left behind by pre-historic Indian settlements — a trove of new clues about the Gulf Coast's mound dwellers more than 1,300 years ago. But they also fear the remains could be damaged by oil or lost to erosion before they can be ...
More federal funding for beach renourishment this year Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 4:29PMThe mayor of Caswell Beach reports that there are more federal dollars available this year to rebuild beaches than at any time during the past 15 years, thanks to the end of congressional earmarks.
More federal money expected to build beaches Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 3:25PMThere are more federal dollars available this year to rebuild beaches than at any time during the past 15 years, thanks to the end of congressional earmarks.
BP oil well capped one year ago today Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:14PMOne year ago today, BP stopped the flow of oil into the Gulf of Mexico with a 75-ton cap lowered onto the well off the coast of Louisiana. The well spewed oil into the gulf for 85 days after the Deepwater Horizon rig exploded on April 20, 2010, killing eleven men.
Sun and style on beachtomato.com Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:14PMName: Beachtomato.com What it does: This online magazine combines fashion trends with information about beach destinations both popular and exotic. You'll be swept away by the island views as well as the interviews with...
RI announces beach closings, openings Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:09PMRhode Island health officials have re-opened a beach in Barrington to swimming while closing two other beaches due to high levels of bacteria in the water.
Upper river messy, lower river clean after July 4 Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:06PMThe Fourth of July weekend brought packed beaches and plenty of river floaters—and last week, river businesses devoted time to cleaning up after the crowds.
Study shows strong El Niño can bring increased sea levels, storm surges to U.S. East Coast Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:04PMCoastal communities along the U.S. East Coast may be at risk to higher sea levels accompanied by more destructive storm surges in future El Niño years, according to a new study by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The study, led by Bill Sweet from NOAA`s Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services, was prompted by an unusual number of destructive ...
Analysis: Greece’s Courting of Israel Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:52PMIn a striking turn of events last week, Greece came to the rescue of Israel by curbing the highly anticipated “Freedom Flotilla II.” The contingency of 350 activists on 10 boats, mostly from the U.S. and Europe, was determined to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza. All boats were either ...
"And the Winner Is..." BEST PLACE TO BUY A BOAT Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:51PMWILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) -- Lot's of people here in Southeastern North Carolina have 'em. Even more want 'em. They buzz up and down the intracoastal, skim the beaches and head out for a day on the gulf stream. If you've got one, where do you recommend others get one? This week we want to know where's the BEST PLACE TO BUY A BOAT in the Cape Fear? VOTE NOW ! We'll reveal the winner Friday on WWAY ...
High water threat to U.S. east coast seen Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:50PMWASHINGTON, July 15 (UPI) -- A strong El Nino in future years could threaten the U.S. east coast with rising sea levels and more destructive storm surges, a study says.
E. Coli Forces Closure Of Beaches In Chelmsford, Holliston Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:41PMHigher-than-normal E. coli readings have led to the closure of two Massachusetts beaches.
Cerabino: Palm Beach County needs an etiquette maven Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:40PMCerabino: Palm Beach County needs an etiquette maven
Pinellas tourism council backs plan easing U.S. visa rules Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:33PMThe Pinellas County Tourist Development Council today informally endorsed the U.S. Travel Association's plan that calls for easing the visa requirements on those wishing to travel to the U.S.
10-foot great white spotted off Chatham Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:29PMCHATHAM - Another great white shark was confirmed spotted off the coast of Chatham this morning, the fourth sighting this summer.
Miami Beach Real Estate Allows People To Enjoy Fabulous Surroundings With All The Great Trimmings Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:24PMPeople normally associate Miami Beach with the phenomenal beaches which have earned the area its top rank as being one of the world’s best beach destinations on the planet.
Reward Yourself With Sunny Isles Condos The Perfect Option For A Second Home Set Beside The Beach Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:24PMThere comes a time in life when people start to realize that there is more to life than just the usual grind, and since people tend to be different from one another, the things that they realize at this particular point in their lives tend to differ just the same.
Bottle with Mass. sailor tribute found in Scotland Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:08PMA glass bottle, cast into the Gulf Stream off New England a year ago as a farewell gesture to a departed sailor, turned up recently on a beach in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland after an improbable, 3,000-mile transatlantic voyage.
Supermodel Stripdown! Helena Christensen And Karolina Kurkova Show Off Their Hot Bods Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:04PMBy Leah Ornstein - Radar Style & Beauty Editor If you've got it, flaunt it! Helena Christensen , who reigned the catwalk in the 1990¹s as one of the world's highest paid supermodels, showed off her still-flawless figure on the beaches of Ischia, Italy on Wednesday with current supermodel Karolina Kurkova and RadarOnline.com has the sexy photos. PHOTOS: Helena Christensen And Karolina Kurkova ...
Thunder on the Gulf announces October schedule for Orange Beach Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:39AMSubmitted by Kathy Melson The Gulf Coast Powerboat Association is delighted to announce that the week of Thunder on the Gulf 2011 is rated as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast according to the Southeast Tourism Society.
Democrats Take Early Lead In Calif. U.S. House Race Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:34AMA special congressional election Tuesday in California gave Republicans a surprising opening to seize a House seat in a Democratic stronghold and send a powerful message nationally going into 2012.
South India Ahoy-2: Remakes flavor of the season - SINGHAM latest addition Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:30AMOff-late Hindi cinema has been getting inspired from the content of South Indian films in a big way. Inspiration has been particularly rather strong from the Telugu film industry where apart from the content being used in Hindi cinema, even the lead actors of Telugu cinema are gradually migrating
Long Beach residents question police response to underage drinking Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:17AMLONG BEACH — Some Long Beach residents voiced concern at the Town Council meeting Monday about underage people consuming alcoholic beverages on the beach during Fourth of July weekend. The residents questioned why police were not present in greater force that day.
Not Your Basic Sand Castles Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:09AMCHESTERTON — Sand was piled high Saturday in front of the Indiana Dunes State Park Beach Pavilion for the 14th annual sand-sculpture contest.
Hawaii's top 5 outdoor adventures Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:04AMHIGHLIGHTING the wonderful outdoor and adventure activities on the Islands of Hawaii, here are the top five outdoor adventure activities.
'Wind beneath my wings' Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:00AMI was at the writers’ office on Music Row one day, and I walked past Jeff Silbar’s office. He was strumming his guitar, and after a particular chord, I said, “Play that again.”
Why Ocean Temps At Jax Beach Much Cooler Than Normal Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:27PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- With temperatures in the middle and upper 90s the best way to cool off is a dip in the river or the ocean.
Must-visit summer events in Canada Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 11:27PMWherever you go in Canada this summer, chances are you'll encounter one of the many festivals and special events taking place.