How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy
As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society's most innocent members.
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Kenny Chesney – Boston (Video)
April 16, 2013 As the world's attention is riveted on one of my favorite cities, I thought of all the years I saw Kenny Chesney do this song at Gillette Stadium. It seemed fitting to pay tribute to Boston with a live recording of Kenny singing the song there.
Man Arrested After Stabbing at Country Thunder Festival
An early morning argument turned violent at the Country Thunder Festival in Arizona over the weekend. Twenty-year-old Austin Hansen was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a 36-year-old man around 5:30AM on Saturday morning, April 13. The victim was hospitalized and is in critical condition with wounds to his upper back and ribcage.
Boston Marathon Explosions: How You Can Help
Three people were killed and more than 100 injured on Monday afternoon when two explosions went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Rescue organizations have gathered to help and at the the tragic scene, but how can you help?
The Huffington Post has put together a helpful list of ways:
Twin Explosions at Boston Marathon Finish Line [UPDATED]
9 p.m. (EST): The final press conference of the day with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis and various other officials just concluded. The FBI is now leading investigations of the events. Davis confirmed that three people were killed in today's blasts.
CNN is reporting that one of the victims killed was an 8-year-old boy. The Wall Street Journal had reported that as many as five other unexploded devices were found around Boston, but investigators now doubt that they were actually bombs.
Mainers Describe Boston Marathon Experience Marred By Explosions
More than 200 Mainers ran in Monday's Boston Marathon, which was marred by two explosions a little more than four hours into the race.
Small Business Person of the Year Announced in Maine
April 15, 2013 Maine’s Small Business person of the year is named for 2013 and the award goes to Matthew Qualey, President and Project Manager of Qualey Granite and Stone Fabrication.
Brutal Storms Rip Through South and Midwest, Killing 3; Now Headed East
A very strong spring storm dumped ice and snow throughout the Midwest on Thursday, and tornadoes tore through much of the South. The storm is now heading for the East Coast.
More is Revealed About the Life of the “North Pond Hermit”
April 11, 2013 47 year old Christopher Knight is an urban legend of sorts, known by folks in Rome, Maine only as the "North Pond Hermit."
After living in the central Maine woods as a recluse for twenty-seven years, Knight is now in jail charged with burglary and theft. State police say Knight has used the Pine Tree Camp in Rome as a "store" of sorts over the years.
A Musical Extravaganza Benefits Five Charities [VIDEO]
April 10, 2013 If you love song and dance, this is one community show you don't want to miss!
For the past eight years the Bangor Noontime Rotary Club has coordinated this musical extravaganza as a way to provide the community with an entertaining show while raising money for charities