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Legislators pay respects, eye gun laws as they reconvene following Maine’s deadliest mass shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The father of one of 18 people killed in Maine’s deadliest mass shooting delivered an impassioned plea for action Wednesday as state lawmakers convened for the first time since the tragedy, taking time to read the name of each victim aloud.Honoring victims, survivors and first responders was the first order of business for lawmakers who’ll be taking up gun control proposals and potential changes to the state’s so-called yellow flag law, which allows a judge to remove guns from someone in a mental health crisis.His hands shaking and his voice raw with emotion, Arthur Barnard told a rally of gun control activists that it was time to fix “careless” laws, stop playing the blame game and work together to prevent future tragedies.“This is not about taking guns, OK? This is about doing the right thing. And finding the right politicians who are willing to do the right thing more than they’re afraid of losing their job,” said Barnard, whose son Arthur Strout was g...

McIlroy eases off criticism of LIV Golf. He’s says Rahm defection was a smart business move

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

KAPALUA, Hawaii (AP) — Rory McIlroy has gone from being the harshest critic of LIV Golf to extending an olive branch. He said on a British football podcast Wednesday he was too judgmental about players defecting and has accepted that LIV is “part of our sport now.”He referred to Jon Rahm’s decision to join LIV Golf last month as a “smart business move.”McIlroy also suggested he helped instigate discussions with the PGA Tour and the Saudi backers of LIV Golf. He said he met with Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the governor of the Public Investment Fund, at the end of 2022 in Dubai.“When I got back to America, I was on the board of the PGA Tour and I said to the guys, ‘Someone has got to go talk to this guy.’ Then there was a plan put in place that one of the board members would try to develop a relationship with him,” McIlroy said.He said on the “Stick to Football” podcast the surprise was how quickly a deal came together. Board member Jimmy Dunne and chairman Ed Herlihy arranged the first ...

Eagle, Larimer counties announce delayed property tax statement mailings

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- If you're hoping to get your property tax statements early this year, they won't be mailed until the beginning of February for Larimer and Eagle County residents.Treasurers for both counties sent notices this week sharing that because of the changes enacted by the Colorado Legislature for property tax relief, the certification of county tax rolls will be delayed. The new deadline for the county tax rolls to be certified is Jan. 24. Colorado Republican sues to block earned income tax credit increase The new deadline was established so tax authorities could certify their mill levies and give county assessors more time to gather data.Eagle County shared that property owners will receive their property tax statements by the second week of February -- about two weeks later than in previous years.However, the payment due date for the first-half payments of 2024 is Feb. 29. The date remains unchanged, despite the delayed county tax roll certification date."The Colorado L...

Douglas County Canine Rescue faces 9 charges, license revocation sought

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- Douglas County Canine Rescue, a nonprofit registered in Castle Rock, has been charged with nine counts relating to improper animal care.Additionally, the Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act, a state-run program, is seeking to revoke the nonprofit's license, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture, due in part to poor record keeping and failure to give its animals timely veterinary care. Burglar allegedly starts fire that killed dog in Adams County home The PACFA filed a notice of charges against the pet rescue organization on Dec. 21, seeking to revoke DCCR's pet animal facility license. Rebecca Waldrop was named as the owner and operator of DCCR.DCCR has been charged with failing to inspect foster care providers, two counts of failing to provide timely veterinary care to the dogs in their care, one count each of failing to maintain treatment records, falsifying records, failing to maintain foster home requirements, failing to comply with foster agreeme...

Crews put out fire at Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill’s mansion in Southwest Ranches

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

Firefighters have put out a fire at the home of Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill in Southwest Ranches. Davie Fire Rescue arrived at the home shortly after 2 p.m. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene, where black smoke billowed from the mansion’s roof. Firefighters were also seen on the roof as they searched for the source of the fire. The Miami Dolphins issued a statement that reads, “Tyreek has been in communication with his family. Everyone is out of the house and safe at this time. He has also left practice to deal with the situation.”Miami DolphinsAt one point, the fire was upgraded to a 2-alarm fire. However, more firefighters arrived at the scene and were able to knock down the fire. Crews are currently searching the rest of the property to put out any potential hotspots. According to property records, the mansion was bought in 2022 for $6.9 million. No injuries were reported. Hill was at Dolphins practice Wednesday as Miami prepares for its regular-seas...

Recycling plant blaze extinguished after challenges to water access in NW Miami-Dade

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue successfully extinguished a two-alarm fire that broke out at a recycling plant in Northwest Miami-Dade, despite facing challenging circumstances.The fire department received the emergency call just before 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, prompting a deployment of fire units to the scene at the 3700 block of Northwest North River Drive. According to fire officials, the blaze broke out at Ferrous Processing & Trading Co Miami, a prominent scrap metal processing and recycling facility. Fire rescue crews faced a challenge as the sole fire hydrant was across railroad tracks nearby. As a result, authorities were forced to strategically halt train traffic on the railroad tracks, allowing firefighters access to a fire hydrant crucial for controlling the flames.Cellphone footage showed the scene from Miami International Airport as smoke billowed from the facility. Investigators from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were on-site as they examined the aftermath to pinpoint the origin of the...

Elderly pedestrian killed after being struck by vehicle in Quincy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

Authorities say an 85-year-old man was killed after he was hit by a vehicle in front of a senior center in Quincy.The Quincy Police Department said the victim was found and treated by emergency crews after officers were called to the intersection of South Street and Southern Artery around 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday.Police said they were first alerted after receiving multiple 911 calls about a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle in front of the 1000 Southern Artery apartment complex.According to Quincy PD, the victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to South Shore Hospital in Weymouth before he was later pronounced dead.The driver, described as a 63-year-old man from Quincy who also called 911, remained on scene, police said.As of Wednesday afternoon, the crash remained under investigation by police and the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office.

More than 100 people killed in twin blasts near slain Iran commander’s grave

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

(CNN) — At least 103 people were killed Wednesday and 188 injured in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani, in what officials called a terror attack.The blasts, at least one of which was caused by a bomb, state TV said, came on the fourth anniversary of Soleimani’s death in a US air strike, and threatens to accelerate tensions in the region that have spiked since the start of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.The first explosion was 2,300 feet (700 meters) from Soleimani’s grave, and the second was 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) away as pilgrims visited the site, IRNA added.Soleimani was killed by a US airstrike ordered by former President Donald Trump at Baghdad International Airport four years ago Wednesday.IRINN, another state television channel, reported that the first explosion near the grave of Soleimani was caused by a bomb placed in a suitcase inside a Peugeot 405 car, and appeared to be detonated rem...

Quick Fix: Greek Black Eyed Pea Casserole

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

Linda Gassenheimer | (TNS) Tribune News ServiceBlack eyed peas are a staple of South American and Caribbean cooking. I was interested to learn that they’re also used in Greek dishes. They’re called in Greek mavromatika fasolia.This is a simple vegetarian casserole using canned black-eyed peas. Fresh mint and lemon juice brighten the flavors.HELPFUL HINTS:Frozen black-eyed peas can be used.If baby kale isn’t available, use regular kale and remove all the stems.COUNTDOWN:Prepare all ingredients.Make the casserole.SHOPPING LIST:To buy: 1 container grape tomatoes, 1 bunch celery, 1 bunch baby kale, 1 bunch fresh mint. 1 lemon, 1, 15.5 ounce can black eyed peas and 1 container crumbled reduced fat feta cheese.Staples: olive oil, garlic, onion, salt and black peppercorns.Greek Black Eyed Peas CasseroleRecipe by Linda Gassenheimer1 tablespoon olive oil1 cup sliced onion1 cup sliced celery2 garlic cloves crushed2 cups grape tomatoes2 cups canned black eyed peas, rinsed and drained2 cups bab...

Quincy man charged with attempting to burn raccoon alive

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:36 GMT

A Quincy man was arraigned Tuesday on charges of animal cruelty after allegedly trapping a raccoon and attempting to burn it alive in his backyard over the weekend, the Quincy Police Department reported.On Saturday, Quincy officers received a call to a residence on Royal Street stating that a person was attempting to light a raccoon on fire in their backyard.Two neighbors were arguing on the scene when responders arrived, the department said. A raccoon with burn injuries in a trap cage sat nearby.The raccoon was taken by a Quincy Animal Control Officer to a local animal hospital for treatment. It survived but the extent of the injuries is unknown.Officers received a video of the incident allegedly showing Andrew Chieu, 63, building a fire in the tin can. As the fire intensifies, Chieu allegedly places the trapped raccoon on top of the can.Chieu was arrested and arraigned on a charge of animal cruelty in Quincy District Court on Tuesday. Massachusetts animal cruelty law covers anyone...