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Louisiana Oil Geyser: 20-Foot Oil Plume Shooting Up In Plaquemines Parish After Hit By Tugboat Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:44PMAdding insult to the Gulf's injury, a wellhead hit by a tug boat is now spewing oil near a Louisiana marsh area, officials said Tuesday.
Boat crashes into oil well, creating new spill in Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:32PMA new oil leak sprung up in the Gulf of Mexico after a boat struck an oil well in the early morning hours on Tuesday, according to the Homeland Security director for Jefferson Parish, La. A tugboat or workboat collided with the well, shearing off its valve structure and releasing...
Boat crash causes new Gulf oil spill Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 12:07PMA NEW oil leak sprung up in the Gulf of Mexico after a boat struck an oil well this morning a Homeland Security director has confimed.
Boat Crashes Into Oil Well, Creating New Spill in Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:56AMFox News is being told by the Homeland Security director for Jefferson Parish, La., that a new oil leak has sprung up in the Gulf of Mexico after a boat struck an oil well in the early morning hours on Tuesday.
Louisiana Faces New Oil Spill Threat, After Tugboat Collides with Wellhead Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:21AMAnother oil spill is endangering Louisiana’s marshes. MSNBC is reporting that early this morning, a tugboat hit a wellhead in the Gulf of Mexico on the border of the state’s Plaquemines and Jefferson parishes. Oil is now gushing from the well, 20 feet into the air. In addition to oil, the well is [...]
Submarine Missouri moves to New London - Navy News, news from Iraq - Navy Times Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:28AMNEW LONDON, Conn. — The submarine's black hull slid along the surface, past New London Ledge Light and into the mouth of the Thames River.
Storm claims life of jet-skier at Bay Bridge Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:22AMA few pockets of residents were still without power this morning following Sunday's powerful thunderstorm that contributed to the death of an Annapolis man who was knocked off his jet ski near the Bay Bridge during the fury.
Storms leave thousands without power Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:17AMAnne Arundel authorities fielded calls for accidents, fires and trapped residents; at least 4 killed in region Across Maryland, thousands were still without power Monday night, with the bulk of the power outages in Anne Arundel and Montgomery counties. A representative for Baltimore Gas and Electric Co. estimated that electricity would be restored to most customers by Tuesday evening. Besides ...
Ripple Effect Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 1:57PMIf seagulls could talk, they could tell us about the journey. They could see the moment when we stumbled upon the rough treasures hidden amongst the rocks. And they could tell us how two little boats survived the power of Lake Superior and how they connected six different people.[...]
Neil Pearlberg, The Perfect Write: New contest is for the dogs Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:45AMAs the owner of Rusty, a 5-year-old Australian Shepherd who's ridden surfboards and paddle boards since he was a puppy, I started thinking about holding a surf contest for dogs in Santa Cruz.
Coast Guard releases audio from boat crash Sunday, July 25, 2010 @ 3:16AMAn unidentified man can be heard yelling for a boat to watch out on recordings of radio communications from a fatal duck boat crash in Philadelphia.
Israel Returns 3 Flotilla Ships to Turkey Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:24PMFollow Israel news on and . The ministerial cabinet has decided that Israel will return three vessels to Turkey that were involved in a recent flotilla attempt to break the Jewish State's marine blockade of Gaza.
'He left a huge mark' Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:08AMThey lined up by the hundreds outside the Trinity Anglican Church on Friday, some in dark business suits, some in work clothes with employee badges still attached.
A province mourns Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 4:06AMThey lined up by the hundreds outside the Trinity Church on Friday, some in dark business suits, some in work clothes with employee badges still attached.
$250,000 project restores Trent-Severn Waterway's historic Trent tugboat Saturday, July 24, 2010 @ 2:16AMWatch Video [...]
USS Iwo Jima Marines, Sailors make splash in Miami Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 4:07PMMarines and Sailors currently deployed aboard USS Iwo Jima for Continuing Promise 2010 visited southern Florida and received special recognition from civic and military officials, July 19-21.
July 20 police log: Concern expressed over preteens jumping from pier Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:18PMExcerpts of the Marblehead Police log from Tuesday, July 20, 2010. For the complete log, see next Thursday's Marblehead Reporter.
Local fishermen find plenty of fish, little competition Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 7:41AMClosures just forced them to learn new spots
Horizon Lines Reports Improved Second-Quarter Financial Results Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:59AMHorizon Lines, Inc. today reported improved financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 20, 2010. Â
VIDEO Flotilla to depart from Waterford Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 3:11AMWATERFORD — The New York State Canal Corporation announced Thursday that this year’s World Canals Conference Flotilla will depart on Sept. 13 from Waterford to meet up with other historic and pleasure boats on Sept. 19 in Rochester for the worldwide meeting of 18 countries.
Bon voyage to the old tugboat Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:53PMAt last, that old Stillwater boat seems to be off the city's hands.
Stillwater's fire-inspection fees could be returned Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 8:43PMThose who the city of Stillwater has charged for fire inspection fees could be in line for a refund.
Coast Guard probes 'coal spill' off Batangas Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 7:35PMCyclone "Basyang" (Conson) did not only trigger an oil spill off Cavite, it also caused a coal spill off Batangas.
Enbridge talks up pipeline benefits Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:07PMEnbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project communication relations senior manager Michele Perret was in Prince George Wednesday to speak to the concerns and benefits of the the project.
Sea turtle hospital news Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:57AMSea Turtle Hospital News: Spotlight on Samantha Ford
Pair Arrested In Jewelry Store Heist Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:55AMPolice arrested two men on charges of robbing a local jewelry store at gunpoint.
Confidence in Oil Well Cap Growing; End Near? Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 11:54AMWith confidence in the cap that is currently sealing the ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico on the rise, BP and representatives of the federal government are moving forward with plans to permanently halt the flow of oil that has caused one of the largest natural disasters in U.S. history.Early Wednesday morning, AFP reporter Alex Ogle stated that officials at the petroleum company were ...
Stimulus Pays NC Fishermen Rebuilding Oyster Reefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:37AMFederal stimulus funds have been doled out far and wide. And deep. Like the bottom of a North Carolina sound.
Stimulus pays fishermen to rebuild oyster reefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:34AMStimulus pays fishermen to rebuild oyster reefs - WILMINGTON â€” Federal stimulus funds have been do
The Bell Curve Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:24AM+1 One of the Philly police officers arrested earlier this month for allegedly stealing heroin says it wasn't the only time he did it. "See, I have ways of making me talk. I hope to make detective some day." + 2 Philadelphians who turn their guns over to the police receive PlayStations and Xboxes. "What could I get for, say, a lump of heroin?" asks Philly cop. "Because I stole some." 0 Rich ...
State's newest ferry begins test runs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:10AMEVERETT -- The state's newest ferry slipped out of the Everett Shipyard at 7:30 this morning with help from a tugboat. By 8:15 a.m., the Chetzemoka dropped the towline and started chugging over the dark gray water under the power of its own engines for the first time.
rebuilding oyster reefs Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 9:40AMWILMINGTON, N.C. (AP) - Federal stimulus funds have been doled out far and wide. And deep. Like the bottom of a North Carolina sound. Multiple media organizations reported Wednesday that about 70 fishermen are being paid to rebuild oyster colonies that have been declining for decades.
New ferry Chetzemoka begins sea trials Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 8:21AMIf all goes according to plan, it will begin service on the Keystone run in August.
Enbridge manager Enbridge talks pipeline safety Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:10PMEnbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project communication relations senior manager Michele Perret was in Prince George Wednesday to speak to the concerns and benefits of the the project.
Philly hires new tugboat firm after fatal crash Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 4:22PMPHILADELPHIA (AP) — The city of Philadelphia says it has hired a new tugboat operator for a sludge-hauling contract following this month's fatal crash on the Delaware River.
Cayuga moved ashore as Stillwater ponders boat's future Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 3:36PMWith the river up, crews spent the last 48 hours bringing in a near wreck of a ship from the St. Croix to its demise on shore.
EVERETT: State's Newest Ferry Begins Test Runs Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 12:14PMEVERETT -- The state's newest ferry slipped out of the Everett Shipyard at 7:30 this morning with help from a tugboat. By 8:15 a.m., the Chetzemoka dropped the towline and started chugging over the dark gray water under the power of its own engines for the first time.
Mathers say so long Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:47AMDennis Mathers had never been a stranger to burgers and fries and either were his son Steve and his wife Stephanie. After 55 years- the Mathers family is out of the burger business.
Philly hires new tugboat firm after fatal crash Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:30AM(AP:PHILADELPHIA) Philadelphia says it has hired a new tugboat operator for a sludge-hauling contract following a fatal collision between a barge and an amphibious tour boat on the Delaware River.
Philadelphia hires new tugboat operator; law could make college textbooks more affordable - AM news links Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 7:40AMRead these and other top headlines from around the region.
Temporary cap stops gulf bleeding, but what's next for Gulf? Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 2:29AMNEW ORLEANS — After three long months, the bleeding from the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico has been finally, mercifully stanched. But in so many ways, the prognosis remains uncertain. Which species will rebound, and which have been pushed beyond the...
Discovering pleasures unique to the city Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 5:45PMObviously, there are many sources of pleasures in the city that can stir one, but some are less well known than others. Recently, I went to two art exhibits.
Worcester State professor helps with Gulf oil spill Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 7:53AMBrad A. Bryan didn't used to know much about oil spills. Cancer? Sure. As an assistant professor of biology at Worcester State College, he even won the college its first National Institutes of Health grant.
When a tugboat exploded in Oswego Harbor Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:46AMLong before the advent of diesel and gasoline-powered motors, the tugboats that worked Oswego harbor were powered by steam engines that required close monitoring as they could easily blow up. Such events occurred several times here during the 19th century. It is interesting to read how our local newspapers reported such events.
Events across Routt County this week Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 1:25AMWith their quick fiddles, foot-stomping bluegrass and Americana tunes, Bearfoot was the 2001 winner of the Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest. The band will play at 8 p.m. today at Strings Music Pavilion.
Families of Duck Boat Crash Victims Plan to Sue Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 8:29PMTwo Hungarian exchange students died after tour boat was overtaken by barge in Delaware River. Barge - Delaware River - United States - Delaware - Finno-Ugric
Tug position key to boat-barge crash probe Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 7:12PMWhere a lookout was positioned on the tugboat Caribbean Sea may be the key clue in the Philadelphia duck boat tragedy probe.
Former Tug Boat Worker Offers Insights Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:58PMThis silence is not sitting well with a former tug boat worker who spent 13 years on the Delaware River.
Tugboat company, owner plead not guilty to charges from 2008 river spill Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:24PMCollision dumped nearly 300,000 gallons of fuel oil into Mississippi
EXCLUSIVE: First Mate's Attorney Speaks Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 5:14PMOne of the men at the center of that investigation is pleading the 5th. The attorney for that mate spoke exclusively to Fox 29’s Dave Schratwieser.