The popularity of raising chickens is posing an ’emerging’ threat to public health.
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Hundreds of baby squirrels fell from trees during Virginia storm
Some of the squirrels – weighing about as much as a metal teaspoon – fell from nests as high as 40 feet, rescuers say.
Startup hopes robots can help it grab slice of pizza market
In Silicon Valley and beyond, tech startups are building robots to help reduce labor costs, speed production and improve safety in the restaurant industry.
Actor in ’60s sitcom ‘F Troop’ visits character’s hometown
Larry Storch said he picked Passaic for his character’s hometown because ‘it sounded tough.’
More clown sightings in Carolinas no laughing matter
In North Carolina, clown costumes are not verboten – but officials are encouraging residents to resist putting on clown gear.
As triathletes swim in Presumpscot River, many eyes will be on snake watch
Organizers of Saturday’s Major League Triathlon race aren’t concerned about prior sightings of a giant snake dubbed Wessie, but monitors in Westbrook will keep an eye on the water just in case.
Man accused of breaking into home, painting dog purple
Police on Martha’s Vineyard say the suspect was found with purple paint on his pants.
JetBlue mixes up two 5-year-old boys, sends them to wrong cities
While she waited at JFK, Maribel Martinez said it took more than three hours for the airline to track down her son Andy in Boston.
Anti-wrinkle device causes Southwest flight evacuation
Passengers were ordered off the plane after a suspicious metal cylinder was discovered in the back of a seat.
Snakeskin identified as anaconda’s – but is it Wessie’s or a hoax?
The Westbrook Police Department will continue to work with specialists to strategize on ways to locate, capture or euthanize the snake.