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Aug 09 2023
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People Jump Into Ocean to Escape Flames as Raging Wildfires Burn in Hawaii: ‘It’s Apocalyptic’
Strong winds and low humidity fueled brush fires in Hawaii that destroyed much of a historic Maui town and sent residents fleeing into the ocean to escape the flames and smoke on Tuesday. In Lahaina, on the northwest side of the island, a number of residents and tourists jumped into the harbor off the coastline to outrun the out-of-control fire, according to Hawaii News Now. Near Front Street
PeopleApr 03 2024
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Plan could make room for larger ships, put dredge material on Hart-Miller Island
Baltimore is only just beginning to see the strain of the Key Bridge collapse on the local economy. In the years down the line, a redevelopment plan by Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Limited would dig beneath Sparrows Point water to take in larger ships and more forms of cargo. To accept those larger vessels, the channel would need to be 50 feet. Tradepoint Atlantic currently has
Yahoo NewsApr 04 2024
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Saddle River Nears Flood Stage In Bergen County
While the river did not reach the minor flood stage of 5.5 feet, it came close enough to warrant safety actions. You can see the staging of the river, and how high it is currently, with this link. At 5.5 feet, the Saddle River begins to overflow into the back parking lot of the Boys and Girls club, the NWS says. The weather service lists other impacts at the bottom of this page. Now that the
Patch.comApr 05 2024
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City Of Portsmouth: City To Observe Environmental Action Events This Spring
Sustainability Fair: On Sunday, April 14, 2024, from 12 to 3 pm, the Portsmouth Public Library and more than 30 other local organizations will present the Second Annual Sustainability Fair at the Connie Bean Center, 155 Parrott Avenue. The DPW Water/Stormwater/Wastewater Division plans to feature a number of “Think Blue! What can you do?” initiatives, including the return of its popular low-
Patch.comApr 01 2024
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New count of gray whales along West Coast suggests rebound
A new count of the gray whale population along the West Coast shows “signs of recovery” five years after hundreds of them washed ashore and the population began declining, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. Scientists estimate the total number of eastern north Pacific Gray whales to be somewhere between 17,400 and 21,300, an increase from last year’s estimate, which
The Seattle TimesAug 09 2023
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Fire Engulfs Historic Hawaiian Town, People Forced To Jump Into Ocean To Escape Flames
A massive fire, fueled by strong winds from a nearby hurricane, has engulfed the historic Hawaiian town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Hawaii Governor Josh Green was out of the state on vacation but has since changed his plans and will be back tonight to address the crisis. “The wind-fueled fires have devastated many of our communities and people will be looking to our office for leadership
The Daily WireAug 09 2023
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Maui residents jump into ocean to escape raging Hawaiian wildfire fueled by Hurricane Dora
Multiple evacuations are underway for several Hawaiian islands as the influence of Hurricane Dora and a strong ridge of high pressure to the north fuel dangerous wildfires. Fire crews battled brush fires on Maui and the Big Island on Tuesday as wind gusts of more than 70 mph helped spread the flames. The strong winds also caused aircraft to be grounded for safety precautions. One of the larger
New York Post (News)Apr 05 2024
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Find out when your favorite farmers market opens for the season
Springtime means warmer weather, outdoor fun and of course, farmers markets. There are multiple farmers markets across St. Clair and Sanilac counties, with each one offering a variety of fresh veggies, fruits and other products. People can find more farmers markets across the Blue Water Area by visiting bluewater.org. Opening day for the Lexington farmers market will be May 11 in the Mama's
The Times HeraldApr 04 2024
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Biden to meet with relatives of bridge collapse victims while visiting Baltimore on Friday
President Joe Biden will meet with some of the relatives of the six construction workers who died in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge when the president visits Baltimore on Friday, the White House said. The White House previously announced Biden would be meeting with local officials and viewing the wreckage of the bridge, which collapsed early last week after a massive cargo ship
CNN (Online News)Sep 26 2023
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Fishermen say they found man who fell from oil tanker in ocean off Boston coast
Local fishermen pulled a man from the ocean far off the coast of Boston early Tuesday morning after he fell from an oil tanker, the crew told NBC10 Boston. The vessel raced back to shore to get the man to a hospital, according to the crew. Mayday calls for a man overboard were heard about 4:30 a.m. from the oil tanker. The crew of the fishing vessel America said they were heading into port
NBC 10 Boston