Retirees return to help fight West wildfires
Hundreds of former rangers and foresters come out of retirement to battle the West's worst wildfire season in 50 years. At Mesa Verde National Park and across 13 states, 25,000 firefighters are on duty as 82 fires burn and acres burn rate escalates. Many retirees assist in support roles while some return to the front lines after passing a lighter physical test.
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Mesa Verde National Park
Coo
Joe Colwell
Hotchkiss
Colo
America
Mike Lohrey
Coanreaner
Mesa Verdeire
National Interagency Fire Center
Bitterroot National Forest
Montana
Rod Richardson
Richardson
Wildfire near Yellowstone explodes in Montana range
A new wildfire near Yellowstone National Park surged from 80 acres to 2000 as Montana sees its largest fires. The blaze threatens Nine Quarter Circle ranch area with evacuations and trail restrictions in place. Firefighters from Montana, Idaho and 68 Australian help crews face a season of fires across 13 states.
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Yellowstone
Nine Quarter
Circle Dude Ranch
Kelly Kelsey
Dude Ranch
Forest Service
Yellowstone National Park
Wyoming
Montana
Bitterroot
Chabot Space and Science Center Opens in Oakland
Oakland celebrates the 76 million Chabot Space and Science Center spanning 86 000 square feet atop the Oakland Hills It features a 70 foot dome planetarium giant telescopes and interactive space exhibits It aims to educate up to 250 000 visitors annually including 50 000 students and inspire curiosity about astronomy through labs and shuttle simulations Local officials and educators emphasize bringing the night sky to urban youth and schools
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Oakland
Calif
Mildred Tyory
Chabot Space and Science Center Planetarium
Jose Olivarez
Chabot
Oakland Hills
Derrick Pitts
Fels Planetarium
Philadelphia
Dick Spees
Chabot Space and Science Center
Soft drink findings spark industry challenge
A Johns Hopkins study suggested caffeine is added to colas for flavor not addiction prompting a sharp industry rebuke. NSDA defended caffeine as flavoring and criticized the study as flawed while the researchers argued caffeine is a mood altering additive influencing consumption.
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Jeff Nedelman
National
Soft Drink Assn
Johns Hopkins Medical
Roland Griffiths
U.S
Association
Jury duty looks good in Massachusetts survey
Massachusetts jurors report positive experiences in a Lawyers Weekly survey with over 80 percent saying jury duty was worthwhile. Respondents praised case engagement and the justice system while some criticized courthouse conditions and spokespersons noted mixed reactions to aspects like compensation and attire.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Lawyers Weekly
David L. Yas
Yas
Weseman Seeks Permanent Superintendent, Board Debates Process
The school board weighs making Weseman permanent amid concerns that an interim status may deter applicants. Vice President Sue Morgan supports the rationale, while James Hilliard criticizes limiting the search to internal candidates. He favors a risk taker who can compete with an interim leader. Community characteristics are guiding the selection, with trustee Jack Davidson weighing in.
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Weseman
Sue Morgan
James Hilliard
Hilliard
Lawrence School Board weighs search for new superintendent
The Lawrence school board considers broadening its search for a superintendent after Kathleen Williams resigned in June. Members debated national versus internal options, with Mary Loveland cautious yet voting for KASB's recommendation. Three firms quoted at least 15000 for a national search, while Jack Davidson warned it could waste time and money.
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Lawrence
Mem
Mary
Loveland
Kansas
Kasb
Jack Davidson
Kathleen Williams
Ilinois
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