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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