By JASON SCHREIBER BOW – Authorities said they believe a microburst with winds of up to 60 mph damaged or destroyed a dozen campers during a storm Monday night. The winds hit around 7 pm and left a path of damage measuring nearly 100 yards long and 30

Yes, the summer went fast. But just in case you forgot, speeding in a 20 mph school zone is a significant hazard to kids returning to Portland area schools today, and could result in a ticket of up to $724.

Yes, the summer went fast. But just in case you forgot, speeding in a 20 mph school zone is a significant hazard to kids returning to Portland area schools today, and could result in a ticket of up to $724.

By Ken McLemore Two principals in the ownership and operation of Medical Park Hospital here, who were indicted in August on federal tax and embezzlement charges in connection with the bankruptcy of a Lubbock, Texas, hospital, appeared in federal

Most pitchers want to improve their pitching velocity. Even some major league pitchers. Red Sox Josh Beckett can reach 95 mph or above but it seems he is now more

Markell says he will make an additional request for an emergency declaration from FEMA so rebuilding efforts would be eligible for federal aid. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,

As part of FEMA's community education outreach, Crawford said the agency wants to help educate engineers, architects and builders on "how to build back better and stronger." "The response has been good," he said. "We can provide the technical expertise

As part of FEMA's community education outreach, Crawford said the agency wants to help educate engineers, architects and builders on "how to build back better and stronger." "The response has been good," he said. "We can provide the technical expertise

While the administration is relying on FEMA to handle the response to Hurricane Irene which is barreling up the Eastern seaboard, Paul has strongly criticized the agency saying he had little faith in its ability to respond to

Markell says he will make an additional request for an emergency declaration from FEMA so rebuilding efforts would be eligible for federal aid. Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast,

Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee of the World Meteorological Organization. The original name lists featured

The storm, which could produce large amounts of rain and wind up to 75 miles per hour, gets it name from a list of hundreds plotted years in advance. The rotating list of hurricane names, now maintained by the World Meteorological Organization,

Interestingly enough, the last time Irene was used was in 2005 when two storms later Hurricane Katrina laid waste to New Orleans. Ladies, it's not a contest.

Meaning, how'd she, I mean it, I mean the hurricane end up being called Irene, specifically? Why not another female name, like Sarah? Or Michelle? (Heh heh). Seriously, though, how does a hurricane acquire an identity? I'll admit, I never imagined

Millions are braced for the onslaught of Hurricane Irene as it rakes across the US's eastern seaboard. For the tens of thousands forced to flee the storm&#3.

Somewhat weakened but still ferocious, Hurricane Irene slammed into the North Carolina coast Saturday morning, drenching the coastline and starting an ominous northward march up the Atlantic Seaboard.

With gusting winds, heavy rains, and major storm surges, hurricane Irene moved north toward major population centers, shutting down public transportation systems. Hurricane Irene hits Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina Saturday.

Several counties in North Carolina have been busy preparing for hurricane Irene, which is in the direct path of the southeastern state.

(Source: Ardice Cotter) CAPE LOOKOUT NC (RNN) – Hurricane Irene, packing 85 mph sustained winds, slammed into the Carolina Coast Saturday morning. As the storm inched north-northeast at 14 mph, New York's mayor urged residents in low-lying areas to

26 (Bloomberg) — Bill Read, director of the National Hurricane Center, talks about the forecast for Hurricane Irene as it approaches North Carolina and heads north along the US East Coast. Read speaks with Mark Crumpton on Bloomberg Television's

For example, what if it entered into an agreement with a foreign airline that would see to it that no blacks or Catholics or gays boarded code-shared flights destined to reach the partner's home nation? Yet, that is what Delta Airlines appears to have

by Howard Williams August 26th, 2011 Delta Air Lines has now put all rumors to rest in regard to its plans to buy 100 Boeing 737 jets. Apparently, the airline h.

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport works as a landlord, essentially, Malafronte said, leasing space to Southwest, US, United, Continental and Delta airlines, who travel all over the country. He said the airport itself has already reviewed scheduling

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport works as a landlord, essentially, Malafronte said, leasing space to Southwest, US, United, Continental and Delta airlines, who travel all over the country. He said the airport itself has already reviewed scheduling

Posted on August 27, 2011 in: Delta Airlines|Post Comment. by Howard Williams Aug 26th, 2011 Delta Air Lines has right away put all rumors to rest in courtesy t.

BY JENNIFER PELTZ AND MICHAEL BIESECKER AP A man walks along Avalon Pier in Kill Devil Hills, Outer Banks, NC, Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011, as Hurricane Irene reaches the North Carolina coast. Irene slammed into North Carolina's coast around dawn Saturday

Hurricane warnings remained in effect on Friday in North Carolina, and evacuations were underway in many coastal regions. Fox News.

Hurricane warnings remained in effect on Friday in North Carolina, and evacuations were underway in many coastal regions. Fox News Channel's senior national correspondent, John Roberts, stepped away from his live coverage of the mandatory evacuations

MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. — Whipping up trouble before ever reaching land, Hurricane Irene zeroed in Friday for a.

RALEIGH, NC (AP) – The number of power outages in North Carolina continues to rise as Hurricane Irene gets closer to shore. More than 91000 customers of two major utilities were without power early Saturday. Progress Energy reported more than 67000

Ambulances wait to evacuate patients at Coney Island Hospital due to the impending Hurricane Irene, which is expected to make landfall in New York City. (Spence.

By MICHAEL BIESECKER and JENNIFER PELTZ AP MOREHEAD CITY, NC – Whipping up trouble before ever reaching land, Hurricane Irene zeroed in Friday for a catastrophic run up the Eastern Seaboard. More than 2 million people were told to move to safer places,

The scene after sundown Friday in coastal Morehead City, NC: Ghost streets. Darkness. A steady rain. The blur of headlights from lonely police cruisers. News crews holed up at the Hampton Inn. Most of the fast-food places were boarded up and dim,

MOREHEAD CITY, NC— AP Whipping up trouble before ever reaching land, Hurricane Irene zeroed in Friday for a catastrophic run up the US Eastern Seaboard. More.

The oceanfront pier at Wrightsville Beach recorded sustained winds of 52 mph and a gust of 62 mph by 9 pm In Morehead City, safety worries caused the state Highway Patrol to close the bridge to Atlantic Beach.

Hurricane tracking: If you want to track the expected path of hurricane Ilene this week, check out these weather feeds. This satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) places Hurricane Irene about 55 miles

Hurricane Tracker, which bills itself as the most comprehensive hurricane app, has swept to the top of the paid iTunes weather apps. For $2.99 it offers real-time updates and threat level maps plus push alerts.

John Ghiorse is the most respected meteorologist in Southern New England and now GoLocal has teamed him with the best hurricane tracker – StormPulse. The innovative StormPulse technology allows you to track and storm from its formation and through its

The most up-to-date news and information on current tropical systems, an interactive hurricane tracker map, hurricane preparation tips, and historical data on past storms. Keep up with the current storm track here: http://wxch.nl/qcW2KM.

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North Carolina's Ocracoke Island telling visitors, residents to leave as Irene approaches By The Associated Press RALEIGH, NC (AP) ' Authorities on North Carolina's Ocracoke Island have issued a mandatory evacuation order for visitors to leave starting

HATTERAS, NC (AP) — People are starting to leave North Carolina's tiny Ocracoke Island ahead of Hurricane Irene. The powerful storm is expected to hit this weekend and it's getting stronger. Thousands of people are on the island, which is accessible

No evacuation orders are currently in place for Dare County, though Ocracoke Island in Hyde County began evacuating visitors today. In the meantime, the county's emergency management director addressed visitors and residents in a video posted to

North Carolina's Ocracoke Island telling visitors, residents to leave as Irene approaches By The Associated Press RALEIGH, NC (AP) ' Authorities on North Carolina's Ocracoke Island have issued a mandatory evacuation order for visitors to leave starting

So far, things were starting smoothly, pronounced Tommy Hutcherson, owners of a Ocracoke Variety Store upon Ocracoke Island. Cars had lined up during gas pumps to tip off prior to withdrawal forward of Irene, that had