Marijuana, pig farmer disrupt mayoral race in Johnston
In Johnston Rhode Island the mayor William Macera and aide Alan Jemma were pulled over amid marijuana odor and bloodshot eyes. Write in candidate Louis Vinagro faced charges for threatening a state official at his pig farm while Republican George Resnick seen as longshot. Community reaction includes retiree Anthony Esposito weighing a vote between the pot issue and charity giving.
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Interior Secretary begins Saeltzer Dam removal in California
Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt led a dam busting tour at Saeltzer Dam on Deer Creek, a 20 foot high barrier built in 1903. The $5.8 million removal frees nine miles of water and aims to boost Central Valley spring run Chinook salmon to about 13,000 annually.
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New Jersey Moves to Require Scooter Helmets for Youth
After the death of 6 year old Andy Pino in Elizabeth New Jersey lawmakers consider a statewide helmet rule. Local and other city measures target riders 14 and under with fines up to 50 dollars unless a helmet is bought. Authorities cite 11300 scooter injuries this year, most to children under 15.
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