Judge Boyle schedules a status conference on consent decree By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN By IRENE NOLAN Federal district court Judge Terrence Boyle has scheduled a status conference on Thursday, April 7, on the consent decree that settled a lawsuit against the National Park Service over its lack of an off-road vehicle management plan […]
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Eric Kirk Wage
SALVO — Eric Kirk Wage, Sr., 45,diedWednesday, March 2, 2011, in his residence. Eric was born inJohnson City, N.Y., and was a residential painter. He was the son of Wesley L. Wage, Sr. of St. Petersburg, FL., and thelate Juanita McDonnell Wage. Besides his father, Eric is survived by: a daughter, Lauren Wage, and ason, […]
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The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Elm rescued four boaters when their 27-foot pleasure craft capsized 20 miles east of Cape Hatteras on Sunday afternoon. Coast Guard watch-standers received a call from the crew of the vessel at 2:50 p.m., stating they were taking on water. The Elm was diverted from normal operations and arrived on […]
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Birding on the high seas
Suddenly, the captain shouts. The passengers excitedly ready their gear. In the distance, a Bermuda petrel ascends and drops toward the water. Success! Cameras and binoculars cover excited faces. There are high-fives all around. This is a fishing boat, but it is no ordinary fishing trip, and these are no ordinary passengers. This is pelagic birding, […]
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