"Homeward Bound" By Doug Mills
Heritage homeward bound on a stiff breeze.[06-15-2013]
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"Homeward Bound" The Maine Windjammer Project
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Alli Simpson: The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
high heels with gold spikes as she attended The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 16, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.
Alli Michelle Simpson was born in Gold Coast, Queensland to parents, Angie and Brad Simpson, on April 24th, 1998. She moved with her family to Los Angeles for her older brother, Cody Simpson's career, who is now a famous Australian singer and has been winning awards since 2010. In her spare time, she likes to post videos of her herself with one of her best friend, actress Madison Pettis, on YouTube. She is currently a Pastry Shoes Brand Ambassador, a shoeline called "Pastry Shoes", which was first started by the Simmons sisters, Angela Simmons and Vanessa Simmons.
As of 2012, Alli has landed a small role in her first movie, ever, called 12 Dogs of Christmas: Great Puppy Rescue (2012).
Photos Credit: Getty Images
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"Sailing Penobscot Bay" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Sailing Penobscot Bay" By Doug Mills
The Maine windjammer Heritage sailing Penobscot Bay off Owls Head Maine. [06-15-2013]
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BBC Arizona Leaking Containers Cleanup Concluded
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The cargo ship BBC Arizona is pictured moored in Valdez, Alaska, June 13, 2013. A unified command composed of the Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, City of Valdez and Gallagher Marine Systems, LLC, coordinated the clean-up of oil on the BBC Arizona. Courtesy photo by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. |
“On Friday afternoon, Coast Guard personnel inspected the ship and its cargo to verify all requirements of the captain of the port order were met,” said Cmdr. Benjamin Hawkins, captain of the port for Prince William Sound. “Due to the diligence and collaborative efforts of all those involved in the response, I was satisfied that the ship did not pose a safety or environmental hazard and rescinded the captain of the port order, allowing the ship’s departure Friday evening.”
The BBC Arizona reached the Gulf of Alaska early Saturday morning en route for Mazatlan, Mexico.
Demobilization of response personnel and equipment began Saturday. More than 50 personnel from the Coast Guard, state of Alaska, City of Valdez, Gallagher Marine Systems, LLC, Emerald Alaska Inc., Alaska Chadux, North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company, and several marine survey companies were involved throughout the incident. Unified command operations are anticipated to conclude Sunday.
“This has been a complex mitigation response, requiring substantial collaboration and team work to ensure no environmental impact or injuries occurred,” said Chris Graff, west coast response services director for Gallagher Marine Systems, LLC and the ship’s representative on the unified command. “On behalf of the owners of the BBC Arizona, Gallagher Marine Systems LLC would like to thank all those involved in the response, as well as the City of Valdez for their hospitality.”
Coast Guard officials issued the BBC Arizona’s owner a federal notice of violation for failure to notify about hazardous conditions aboard the ship, which carries a $5,000 fine.
On Thursday and Friday, the last of the ship’s oil filled containers were moved to the shoreside decontamination site, emptied, cleaned, and returned to the ship. Emerald Alaska Inc. also concluded clean-up and decontamination of the BBC Arizona’s deck.
Empty oil bladders, or “flexi-tanks”, were pressure washed and repackaged into DOT approved heavy lift bags designed specifically to provide containment. Once packaged, the heavy lift bags were placed into clean, lined containers and stored for further investigation.
“The City of Valdez continues to be impressed with the professionalism and efforts of all agencies and organizations involved in this case, including North Star Terminal and Stevedore Company,” said Diane Kinney, ports and harbor director for the Port of Valdez and the City’s representative on the unified command. “Utilizing incident command system processes and expertise, the unified command developed a continuously evolving plan to safely remove, empty, and clean the leaking containers.”
Eight frac tanks, filled with a total of 130,489 gallons of non-contaminated transformer oil removed from the ship’s containers, remain at the Valdez Container Terminal. Field tests confirmed no presence of PCBs, a hazardous substance sometimes associated with transformer oil.
Since the non-contaminated oil is a commodity, the product’s owner will sell it to the highest bidder in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations. A time frame for the sale will follow state of Alaska’s temporary storage requirement and any additional rules imposed by the Port of Valdez. Upon conclusion of the sale, the oil will be shifted from the frac tanks into approved containers for transport.
Contaminated oil, oily water removed from the ship’s deck, oiled sorbent pads and personal protective equipment, and other waste from the response will be disposed by Emerald Alaska Inc. in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines.
“The State of Alaska appreciates the prompt actions to successfully contain and prevent the release of any product spilled on the deck of the ship once the leaks were discovered on May 31st,” said John Engles, environmental prevention and emergency specialist for Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and the state’s representative on the unified command. “This incident occurred right next to one of Port Valdez’s most sensitive ecological sites, the Valdez Duck Flats, and the BBC Arizona quickly initiated their contingency plan and activated all necessary people and equipment to prevent a spill in the area.”
Following a small fire and discovery of multiple leaking oil containers aboard the ship May 31, a unified command composed of the Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, City of Valdez and Gallagher Marine Systems, LLC, stood up to coordinate response operations. The first week of the response involved environmental mitigation measures, offloading all Alaska-bound cargo, and construction of a shoreside decontamination area. During the second week, all containers were offloaded, emptied, and cleaned. The cause of the container leaks remains under investigation.
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Brie Larson: 2013 Maui Film Festival At Wailea
looked simply beautiful as she attended the 2013 Maui Film Festival at Wailea on June 16, 2013 in Wailea, Hawaii.
Brie Larson is an American actress, singer-songwriter and musician. She is best known for her roles in Right on Track, Sleepover, Remember the Daze, United States of Tara, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, and 21 Jump Street.
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013
SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
Secretary Kerry has no public events.
DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS
10:15 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olson, at the Department of State.
12:00 p.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with U.S. Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, Ambassador Stephen Young, at the Department of State.
1:30 p.m. Deputy Secretary Burns attends a meeting at the White House.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN
Under Secretary Sherman joins President Obama's delegation to the G8 Summit from June 17 through 18 in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ROSE GOTTEMOELLER11:30 a.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller meets with Dr. Shaul Chorev, Head of the Israeli Atomic Energy Commission, at the Department of State.
1:00 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller hosts Acting Minister of Defense of Iraq Saadoun al-Dulaimi and Ambassador of Iraq to the U.S. Lukman Faily for lunch, at the Department of State.
3:30 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller attends the Missile Defense Executive Board meeting at the Pentagon.
CHIEF OF PROTOCOL AMBASSADOR CAPRICIA PENAVIC MARSHALL
Ambassador Marshall accompanies President Obama on foreign travel.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS FREDERICK BARTON
Assistant Secretary Barton is on foreign travel to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION TOM COUNTRYMAN12:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Countryman delivers remarks on the Arms Trade Treaty at the American Society of International Law, in Washington, DC.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS KERRI-ANN JONES
Assistant Secretary Jones is in on foreign travel in Indonesia and Kazakhstan from June 16 through 26.
10:00 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones meets with the Indonesian Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
12:30 p.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones meets with entrepreneurs and experts to discuss prospects for REDD+ in Indonesia, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
3:00 p.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones meets with the Vice Minister of Health Ali Ghufron Mukti, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR POPULATION, REFUGEES AND MIGRATION ANNE CLAIRE RICHARD11:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Richard meets with ICRC Head of Operations in North and West Africa Yasmine Praz-Dessimoz, at the Department of State.
3:00 p.m. Assistant Secretary Richard meets with Colombian Ambassador to the U.S. Carlos Urrutia, at the Department of State.
ACTING ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR DEMOCRACY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND LABOR UZRA ZEYA
1:30 p.m. Acting Assistant Secretary Zeya meets with ICRC Head of Operations for North and West Africa Yasmine Praz-Dessimoz, at the Department of State.
AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LUIS CDEBACA6:00 p.m. Ambassador CdeBaca delivers remarks to students on “Civil and Human Rights in the 21st Century,” at the University of the District of Columbia Law School, in Washington, DC.
DIRECTOR OF POLICY PLANNING DAVID MCKEAN
1:30 p.m. Director McKean meets with UAE Ambassador to the U.S. Yousef Al Otaiba, in Washington, DC.3:30 p.m. Director McKean meets with Ambassador of Greece to the U.S. Christos Panagopoulos, at the Department of State.
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The Rockland Report
Met with Chair of EDAC and Community Development Director to discuss development issues and communications between the City and the Committee.
Attended Mid-Coast International Trade Presentation hosted by Allen Agency in Camden. This was a great opportunity to look at the big picture of trade and shipping for the State of Maine.
Met with Fish Pier Director to discuss access management to address public safety concerns. As more and more people access the pier for non-commercial uses.
Attended pre-bid construction meeting at Ferry Terminal Park.
Attended Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony.
An auction to dispose of abandoned moorings will be held Saturday, June 29, at 11:00 AM at Rockland Harbor Park.
The contract to provide Stone, Gravel & Loam to the City for FY ‘14 was awarded to George C. Hall & Sons of Rockland.
The annual Rockland Lobster Boat Races will be held this Sunday off the Rockland Breakwater. Spectator boats will begin rafting at 8:30 AM.
The 15th Annual Summer Solstice Street Fair will be held Saturday, June 22, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM on Rockland’s Main Street.
OFFICE OF THE RECREATION DIRECTOR
Mulched the shrubs at the Ferry Terminal Park and gardens at City Hall.
With the assistance from Public Works we were able to remove the unsafe pieces of the skate park. The Fire Department also came down and washed the pad off, and recreation staff rebuilt part of the park, painted the whole park and made repairs. Many thanks to Public Works, Fire Department and Recreation staff for this joint effort and great collaboration.
We have met with the families that have purchased memorial benches for their family members and confirmed the locations of these donated benches. Public Works will be assisting next week to get the bases set in place.
Completed a pre-bid walk through for the Ferry Terminal Park.
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE ADMINISTRATOR
Handled 23 different calls, walk-ins and e-mails.
Handled seven different appointments.
Updated client files.
OFFICE OF THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY DIRECTOR
The sixteen communities that are affected by the new EPA combined sewer treatment policy met with DEP in Augusta on Thursday to discuss the new requirements.
Preparations were made to repair the sewer line at the intersection of Camden and Maverick. Repairs should be completed next week.
A sewer inspection was completed on Purchase Street and found the clay pipe is cracked in many places, and there are significant cracks and partial cave in where the pipe crosses under the street.
We received a call Thursday morning to vacuum a manhole and found loose bricks were blocking flow.
We worked on plant preventative maintenance this week when time allowed. It’s been a busy week dealing with significant wet weather flow at the plant and pump stations.
A Lindsey Brook e coli sampling round was carried out on Thursday.
OFFICE OF THE POLICE CHIEF
The officers responded to 222 calls for service. Rockland Police Officers responded to eight motor vehicle crashes. Twenty one (21) traffic stops and traffic violations were conducted. The officers made multiple arrests of individuals for various offenses, including reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, domestic violence, criminal mischief, operating after suspension, bail violations, warrant arrests, OUI, and thefts.
Parking Enforcement Officer Troy Peasley attended the opening ceremonies at the Maine Special Olympics held in Orono. In addition, Officer Peasley participated in the Special Olympics run held in Orono.
Deputy Chief Tower served on the Personnel Board for the Knox County Sheriff’s Office vacant patrol positions.
OFFICE OF THE FISH PIER DIRECTOR
Issued two permits;
o 1 Transient Carrier
o 1 Lobster Vessel
The F/V Western Sea off loaded 340,000 lbs. of herring.
The F/V Western Wave off loaded 125,000 lbs. of herring.
Completed the other four of seven lot storage inspections this week. Three passed and one has a financial discrepancy which must be corrected before a new six month permit is issued.
OFFICE OF THE CITY ASSESSOR
Processed real estate transfers from prior months.
Processed Personal Property declarations that are being returned.
Reviewed building permits for completion of work done.
Calculated assessed values on those permits.
OFFICE OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Assisted with and facilitated information for Harbor Trail Commission meeting.
Along with Assistant City Manager, met with two local businesses requesting applications to regional microloan fund.
Met with representatives of the Maine Technology Institute to encourage applications from local and regional businesses.
Coordinating meetings for development of Tillson Avenue as per Waterfront Development plan.
Attended Economic Development Council of Maine’s annual summer seminar on tourism development in Maine as well as board meeting of same.
OFFICE OF THE FINANCE DIRECTOR
Approved Payroll Warrant.
Attended Audit Presentation.
Month end closing of books.
Reconciliation Work.
OFFICE OF THE HARBORMASTER
The ACL's Independence came a day earlier than planned to avoid the bad weather at the beginning of the week.
Spent a fair amount of time worrying about this late spring storm, it came later than usual and was stronger than usual for this time of year, so more boats and floats were in the water.
Replaced two float hinges broken by the storm. Installed the last of our dock service electrical stanchions.
Processed two more new mooring permits, and checked on a couple of reports of moorings too close to each other, one had broken its top chain.
Took a load of supplies out to the Lighthouse for their summer season.
Had to kick a squatter with a "liveaboard" lobster boat off three moorings and two docks.
OFFICE OF THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Worked on the Insurance Services Office (ISO) survey.
FMC has inquired about codes and regulations for changing their parking lot lighting.
The Code Office received a Home Occupation Level 3 application from a property owner on Cedar Street to have an artist studio in part of their home. The Planning Board will review this application on Tuesday June 18, 2013.
License inspection was done with the Fire Department at Roselyn Seafood.
There were four complaints filed this week.
The following permits were received by the Code Office this week:
o Eight Building permits
o One Electrical permit
o Two Plumbing permits
o One Sewer Connect permit
o Two Street Excavation permits
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
Backfilling with gravel and grading sidewalks on Union Street and Main Street and loaming various areas.
Setting granite curb on Union Street between School Street and Park Street. Delivered new curb to replace asphalt curb along Union Street at the Orient Street intersection.
Installing new asphalt on road, along the granite curbing and around the sewer manholes that were adjusted for new pavement.
Adjusting sewer manholes on Union Street and Main Street in preparation of MDOT paving final coat.
Set up and took down voting booths/tables/signs for voting at Recreation Center.
Roadside trash pickup including habitual dump areas off West Meadow Road, Thompson Meadow Road, and Greenhouse Road.
Mechanics worked on van, 2002 International dump body refurbishing, 2005 GMC ¾ ton brakes, cement trailer tire, and 2007 JD backhoe hydraulic gasket.
Completed roadside mowing.
Attended MDOT progress meeting. Lanes Construction is in progress of installing final pavement coat on Main Street from Park Street to the Rankin Block as weather permits.
Attended Water Company meeting with tenants of University of Maine building for project coordination of new ductile iron pipe to replace old cast iron water main which is scheduled to start at beginning of week.
Next week we plan to continue adjusting frames and covers, resetting curb and installing pavement along curb on Union Street, installing new granite curb on Claremont Street, backfilling and grading sidewalks, road sweeping, resuming road painting, and roadside mowing including mowing of city properties.
OFFICE OF THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Public Works installed the bench in front of the Library and chairs in the Children’s Garden.
We’ve just learned that the Know & Grow program will continue through the summer this year, helping parents complete their GED, by providing a caring, learning environment for their children while they are in class.
I attended a meeting of the PLEA, and participated in the State Library’s Public Library Directors’ Institute, Looking at the Law.
Local singer and songwriter Bob Stuart performed at Wednesday Story Time, to a large audience, including those who wandered into the Children’s Room from other parts of the Library, upon hearing the music.
Who Needs Sleep? was shown as part of the Arts & Cultural Events series on Thursday evening.
City Manager’s Weekly Report
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SUMMER READING kickoff was held on Saturday; please remember that all ages can (and should) participate. Visit or go online to learn more: http://www.rocklandlibrary.org/cs/?render=homepage
The Maine State Book Award started this year and it recognizes excellence in fiction published the previous year. Please help make this a success by visiting: http://mainereaderschoiceaward.org/
A heads’ up for next week: At 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 19, Dan O’Connor and Patty King will lead a Library and Local History Tour, sharing with participants the history, art, and architecture of Rockland Public Library; a member of the Rockland Historical Society will join Dan and Patty to share highlights of the collection, which includes Civil War uniforms, weapons, and artifacts, and lime and fishing industry exhibits. This tour was very popular when done two years ago; I hope many readers of this will join us!
OFFICE OF THE FIRE CHIEF
In addition to responding to the normal flow of fire and EMS calls, apparatus checks, cleaning, repairs and maintenance to the fleet and cleaning and maintenance of the quarters, the following occurred:
The Department covered both the Senior Inspiration and Commencement ceremonies for Oceanside (East) High.
The Department conducted follow-up inspections for Life Safety Code violations and found proper corrective actions to have been taken in all cases.
The Department assisted with the clean-up and upgrading of the skate park by washing down the concrete slab upon which the park’s components sit.
The Department is in the midst of its annual driver recertification, which is the focus of current training.
The Fire Chief met with representatives of Breakwater Marketplace and Maine Water in order to coordinate the shutdown of the sprinkler system during the replacement of the building’s water supply line.
OFFICE OF THE SOLID WASTE DIRECTOR
Replaced the driver side idler on the D5M.
All self-evaluations have been completed & turned in.
Cleaned out the recycle building.
Working on evaluations.
Cleaned out swap shop.
Investigated the collection and recycling of antifreeze.
Cleared path and cleaned out all storm water outfalls.
Working on replacing the emergency fire hoses in the Recycle Building.
Completed and submitted the guaranteed annual tonnage (GAT) trading request application.
Completed the MCEDD Solid Waste Inventory.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Rt 3 Closed in Augusta!
TRAFFIC ALERT:
Rte 3 in both directions: Road closed to traffic.
at Church Hill Road in Augusta. The road is closed to traffic due to an accident. Clearance work is in progress. Consider using an alternate route. Use a detour where possible.
Rt 3 closed due to a fatal accident and may be closed for a while.
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Rte 3 in both directions: Road closed to traffic.
at Church Hill Road in Augusta. The road is closed to traffic due to an accident. Clearance work is in progress. Consider using an alternate route. Use a detour where possible.
Rt 3 closed due to a fatal accident and may be closed for a while.
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Lucy Hale & Shay Mitchell: MuchMusic Video Awards 2013
attended the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards at Bell Media Headquarters on June 16, 2013 in Toronto, Canada.
Lucy Hale wore a lovely white dress with purple shoes. Shay Mitchell wore a multi -colored dress with silver high heels.
Lucy Kate Hale born June 14, 1989 is an American actress and singer. She won the reality show American Juniors. She is known for her roles as Becca Sommers in Bionic Woman, Rose Baker in Privileged, Sherrie in the horror film Scream 4, and Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars.
Shannon Ashley Mitchell born April 10, 1987 is a Canadian actress and model of Filipino and Irish descent. She is best known for the role of Emily Fields in the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars.
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New Memorial Bridge Celebrations Begin
New Memorial Bridge Celebrations Begin
On Wednesday, June 12, The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce and Warren’s Lobster House kicked off the first celebration to welcome the new Memorial Bridge. In attendance were Kittery business owners who had been impacted by the closure, Maine State and local representatives, officials from both NH DOT and Maine DOT, city officials from Kittery and Portsmouth, and stakeholders who served on the Memorial Bridge Public Outreach Advisory Committee.
Ben Porter, who has been involved in the Memorial Bridge Project since the very beginning, served as the MC for the night. There were speeches from Jonathan Nass, Senior Policy Advisor for Governor LePage; ME DOT Commissioner David Bernhard; Catherine Goodwin, representative for Senator Susan Collins; Bonita Pothier, representative for Senator Angus King; and Andrew Colvin, representative for Congresswoman Chellie Pingree. As the official remarks came to a close, all in attendance raised a glass of champagne and toasted the new Memorial Bridge.The Greater York Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Cunningham Family (owners of Warren’s Lobster House) for their hospitality and enthusiasm; it was a pleasure working with them to plan Kittery’s celebration! Additional and heartfelt thanks to Beach Pea Bakery for the delicious cake, Nappi Distributors for donating the champagne and Favorite Foods for donating the appetizers.
Thanks to Archer Western, ME and NH DOT, McFarland Johnson, the Town of Kittery & City of Portsmouth, Grace Limousine and the stakeholders and committee members who have all worked together to save the bridge and keep businesses open during the last year and a half. We are all looking forward to opening day!
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White House Schedule - June 17, 2013
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| President Barack Obama talks with students from the Becoming A Man (BAM) program, in the Oval Office following the Father's Day luncheon at the White House, June 14, 2013. The President held a roundtable with the BAM students in Chicago earlier this year. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) |
Later in the morning, the President will deliver remarks at the Belfast Waterfront.
In the afternoon, the President will meet with Prime Minister David Cameron ahead of the G-8 Summit.
Later, the President will meet with EU Leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
Afterwards, the President will be greeted by Prime Minister Cameron as a part of the official leader arrivals.
Following the official arrivals, the President will take part in the first plenary session.
In the evening, the President will hold a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia.
In the evening, the President will attend a leaders-only working dinner.
The President will remain overnight in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.
| 3:30 AM | The President arrives Belfast, Northern Ireland Local Event Time: 8:40 AMAldergrove International Airport, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| 4:30 AM | The President delivers remarks Local Event Time: 9:30 AMBelfast, Belfast Waterfront, Northern Ireland |
| 8:20 AM | The President Belfast Waterfront, Belfast, Northern Ireland Local Event Time: 1:20 PMCounty Fermanagh |
| 9:15 AM | The President meets with EU Leaders on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Local Event Time: 2:15 PMG-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland |
| 9:30 AM | The President delivers a statement to the media Local Event Time: 2:30 PMG8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland |
| 11:20 AM | The President is greeted by Prime Minister Cameron as a part of the official leader arrivals Local Event Time: 4:20 PMG-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland |
| 11:45 AM | The President attends the first plenary session Local Event Time: 4:45 PMG-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland |
| 1:30 PM | The President holds a bilateral meeting with President Vladimir Putin of Russia Local Event Time: 6:30 PMG-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland |
| 3:30 PM | The President attends a leaders-only working dinner Local Event Time: 8:30 PMG-8 Summit Site, Lough Erne, Northern Ireland |
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Maine 7 Day Forecast
Today A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight Scattered showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Increasing clouds, with a high near 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 51. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Wednesday Sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night Clear, with a low around 52.
Thursday Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Sunday Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
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Showing Off Stripes: Okapi Calf Makes Debut at San Diego Zoo
A 17-day-old female okapi calf at the San Diego Zoo took her first stroll around her exhibit this morning, staying near Mom and appearing a little tentative but curious about her new surroundings. The calf was born on May 19 and, until today, has been behind the scenes and out of public view in the Zoo’s okapi barn with her mother, Safarani.
Animal care staff report the calf is healthy and progressing well and has almost doubled her birth weight in a little over two weeks. This is the fourth calf born to Safarani and the 23rd okapi born at the San Diego Zoo.
Okapis are native to the Ituri Forest, a dense rain forest in Central Africa. The species is near threatened, mainly due to habitat destruction. It is believed there are currently less than 25,000 okapis in the wild. There are less than 90 okapis in zoos in the United States.
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Brittany Snow: MuchMusic Video Awards 2013
Toronto, Canada - Twenty seven year old Brittany Snow looked beautiful in a black dress with matching high heels as she attended the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards at Bell Media Headquarters on June 16, 2013 in Toronto, Canada.Brittany Anne Snow born March 9, 1986 is an American television and film actress and singer. She began her career as Susan "Daisy" Lemay on the CBS series Guiding Light (1998–2002) for which she won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress and was nominated for two other Young Artist Awards and a Soap Opera Digest Award. She then played the protagonist Meg Pryor on the NBC series American Dreams (2002–2005) for which she was nominated for a Young Artist Award and three Teen Choice Awards.
Her subsequent television roles have included Ariel Alderman on Nip/Tuck (2005) and Jenna Backstrom on Harry's Law (2011). Her film roles include Kate Spencer in John Tucker Must Die (2006), Amber Von Tussle in Hairspray (2007), Donna Keppel in Prom Night (2008), Emma Gainsborough in The Vicious Kind (2009), and Chloe Beale in Pitch Perfect (2012).
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Camila Banus: 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
attended The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 16, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.
Camila Banus born July 22, 1990 in Miami, Florida is an American actress, best known for her role as Gabi Hernandez on the soap opera Days of our Lives since October 4, 2010. Banus also played the character of Lola Montez on One Life to Live from October 2008 to May 2009.
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Girl Meets World Goes To Series, 2014 Premiere
producer Michael Jacobs ("Boy Meets World"). Starring are 11-year-old Rowan Blanchard ("Spy Kids All the Time in World in 4D") as the girl -- Riley Matthews -- 14-year-old Sabrina Carpenter ("Sofia the First" voice cast and a newly signed Hollywood Records recording artist) as her best friend Maya, and Danielle Fishel and Ben Savage reprising the "Cory and Topanga" roles they made famous in ABC's hugely popular sitcom "Boy Meets World" (1993-2000).
The announcement was made today by Adam Bonnett, Executive Vice President, Original Programming, Disney Channels Worldwide. Production on the multi-camera series will begin this summer in Los Angeles for a scheduled 2014 premiere on Disney Channel.
Bonnett said, "Boy Meets World' and its story of adolescent self discovery resonated with an entire generation of tweens. In the same way audiences fell in love with Cory Matthews and Topanga Lawrence,
we look forward to introducing our viewers to their daughter Riley Matthews in 'Girl Meets World' and building a memorable connection with a whole new generation of fans."
Set in New York City, the new comedy series will tell the wonderfully funny, heartfelt stories that "Boy Meets World" is renowned for -- only this time from a tween girl's perspective -- as the curious and bright 7th grader Riley and her quick-witted friend Maya embark on an unforgettable middle school experience. But their plans for a carefree year will be adjusted slightly under the watchful eyes of Riley's dad who's also a faculty member (and their new History teacher) and Riley's mom who owns a trendy afterschool hangout that specializes in pudding.
Jacobs said, "I am grateful to everyone at Disney Channel for the opportunity to reach my favorite audience, which has always been kids. 'Girl Meets World' is a new show for a new generation that will be rooted in the same kind of honest, comedic storytelling about coming of age and the importance of family and friendship that made 'Boy Meets World' so popular."
The series was created by Michael Jacobs ("Boy Meets World," "Dinosaurs," "My Two Dads," "Charles In Charge") and April Kelly ("Boy Meets World") and is executive-produced by Jacobs. "Girl Meets World" is from It's A Laugh Productions, Inc. and carries a TV-G parental guideline.
Disney Channel is #1 among Kids 2-11, Kids 6-11 and Tweens in Total Day measurements. Disney Channel is a 24-hour kid-driven, family inclusive television network that taps into the world of kids and families through original series and movies. Currently available on basic cable in over 99 million U.S. homes and to millions of other viewers on Disney Channels around the world, Disney Channel is part of the Disney/ABC Television Group.
Photos Credit: Disney Channel
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Haley Pullos: 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
length dress as she attended The 40th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on June 16, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.
Haley Alexis Pullos born July 10, 1998 is an American actress. She currently portrays Molly Lansing Davis on General Hospital.
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Rockland Lobster Boat Races Took Center Stage (Photos & Video)
Race Results:WORK BOATS UNDER 24 FEET
Race 1 – CLASS A Skiffs 16-feet and under with outboards up to 30 hp, Operator 18 years and younger:
No entrants
Race 2 – CLASS B Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 31 to 90 hp:
1) J-Bird, Marshall Spear (39.1 mph)
2) Galley Gofer, Robert Curtis
3) Clusta, Al Strout
4) Bella Crie, Christopher Knight Jr.
) Quick Penetration, Roger Feltis
Race 3 – CLASS C Inboards, outboards or outdrives, 91 hp and up:
1) Casco Miss, Dave Johnston (38.9 mph)
2) Miss Abby, Joseph H. Martin
Race 4 – Gasoline Class A – 4 & 6 cylinder 24 feet and over:
1) Cry Baby, D. & L. Boatworks (32.7 mph)
Race 5 - Gasoline Class B - V-8 up to 375 cid, 24 feet and up:
1) Wide Open, Wayne Rich
2) Frosty Punkin, Walter Rich
3) Mardon, Donald Hilt, Jr.
Race 6 - Gasoline Class C - V8, 376 to 525 cid, 28 feet and over:
1) Black Diamond, Randy Durkee
DSQ) Touch of Madness, Ian W. Adair (42.2 mph)
No entrants
Race 8 - Gasoline Class E - V-8, Over 525 cid, 28 feet and over, superchargers/Turbos.
No entrants
DIESEL POWERED WORK BOATS 24 FEET AND UP
Race 9 - Diesel Class A - Up to 235 hp, 24 to 31 feet:
1) Easy Money, Ed Upton (36.6 mph)
2) Lynn Marie, Steve Johnson
3) Queen’s Lady, Gary Hatch
Race 10 - Diesel Class B - Up to 235 hp, 32 feet and over:
1) Merganser, Donald Drisko (28.8 mph)
2) Karen Lynn, Bill Oliver
3) Rich Ambition, Cameron Crawford
DNS) Gracie, Ed Glover
1) Brian Mitchell, Mitchell Eaton (30.2 mph)
2) Double Trouble, Todd Nickles
3) Hooligan, Devin Haskell
Race 12 - Diesel Class D - 236 to 335 hp, 34 feet over:
1) Long Faces, Geoffrey Barrett
2) C-Girl, Matthew Taylor
Race 13 - Diesel Class E - 336 to 435 hp, 24 to 33 feet:
1) Venom, Michael Gray (39.1 mph)
2) Miss Kaylee, Ed Shirley
3) Miss Katie, Nick Wiberg
4) General II, Bryant Ciomei
1) Ms. Rose, Ed Turosian (31 mph)
2) Hee Haw, Brent Davis
3) Quick Step, Kevin Glover
4) Family Tradition, Jason McDonald (16.8 mph)
Race 15 - Diesel Class G - 436 to 550 hp, 28 to 35 feet:
1) Seacock, Todd Ritchie (34.1 mph)
2) Emily Grace, Bill Lowe
3) Happy Hour, Zach Donnell
Race 16 - Diesel Class H - 436 to 550 hp, 36 feet and over:
1) First Team, Travis Otis (34.8 mph)
2) High Hopes Isaiah, John Bickford, Jr.
Race 17 - Diesel Class I - 551 to 700 hp, 28 to 35 feet:
2) Wild One, Scott Wood
Race 18 - Diesel Class J – 551 to 700 hp, 36 feet and over:
1) Hey Baby, Carl Gross (35.7 mph)
2) Dear Abbie, Scott Keenan
3) Blue Eyed Girl, Andrew Taylor
4) Defiance, Brian Eaton
5) Miller Time, Ryan Miller
Race 19 - Diesel Class K – 701 to 900 hp, 28 feet and over:
1) Lisa Marie, Gary Genthner (39.1 mph)
2) Rising Son, Justin Philbrook
3) Seasmoke, Nicholas Lunt
DNF) Wild Wild West, Glenn Crawford
No entrants
Race 21 – Diesel Class M – 40 feet and over, up to 750 hp:
1) Jackie O., Johnson Boyce (23.5 mph)
2) Bella Crie, Sy Knight
Race 22 – Diesel Class N – 40 feet and over; 750 hp and over:
1) Whistlin’ Dixie, Andy Johnson (42.5 mph)
2) 4Girls, Tom Clemons
3) Bailey & Bella, Keith Jordan
1) Cry Baby, D. & L. Boatworks
2) Black Diamond, Randy Durkee
3) Frosty Punkin, Walter Rich
DSQ) Touch of Madness, Ian W. Adair (44.9 mph)
Race 24 - Diesel Free for All:
1) Whistlin’ Dixie, Andy Johnson (43.2 mph)
2) Lisa Marie, Gary Genthner
3) Wild One, Scott Wood
4) 4Girls, Tom Clemons
5) Hey Baby, Carl Gross
6) Happy Hour,
7) Miss Katie, Nick Wiberg
8) Long Faces, Geoffrey Barrett
1) Abigail & Carter, Chris Page (33.1 mph)
2) Emily Grace, Bill Lowe
3) Wide Open, Wayne Rich
4) Merganser, Donald Drisko
5) Queen’s Lady, Gary Hatch
6) Gracie, Ed Glover
7) Hooligan, Devin Haskell
Race 26 - Fastest Lobster Boat:
1) Whistlin’ Dixie, Andy Johnson (43.9 mph)
2) Lisa Marie, Gary Genthner
3) 4Girls, Tom Clemons
DSQ) Touch of Madness, Ian W. Adai
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"Lewis R. French" The Maine Windjammer Project
"Lewis R. French" By Doug Mills
The Lewis R. French sailing Penobscot Bay off Rockport Maine. [07-11-2008]
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DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013
PUBLIC SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 2013
SECRETARY JOHN KERRY
10:00 a.m. Secretary Kerry hosts the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 10th Anniversary Celebration, at the Department of State.
11:00 a.m. Secretary Kerry hosts a swearing-in ceremony for Special Representative for Global Partnerships Andrew O’Brien, at the Department of State.
DEPUTY SECRETARY BILL BURNS10:00 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with Ambassador of India to the U.S. Nirupama Rao, at the Department of State.
11:30 a.m. Deputy Secretary Burns meets with UNAMA Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan Ján Kubiš, at the Department of State.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS WENDY SHERMAN
Under Secretary Sherman joins President Obama's delegation to the G8 Summit from June 17 through 18 in Lough Erne, Northern Ireland.
UNDER SECRETARY FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TARA SONENSHINE10:00 a.m. Under Secretary Sonenshine delivers remarks on “Bottom Line Diplomacy: Why Public Diplomacy Matters” at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in Washington, DC.
ACTING UNDER SECRETARY FOR ARMS CONTROL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ROSE GOTTEMOELLER
12:30 p.m. Acting Under Secretary Gottemoeller speaks with the T Family Bureau Summer Interns, at the Department of State.
CHIEF OF PROTOCOL AMBASSADOR CAPRICIA PENAVIC MARSHALL
Ambassador Marshall accompanies President Obama on foreign travel.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR CONFLICT AND STABILIZATION OPERATIONS FREDERICK BARTON
Assistant Secretary Barton is on foreign travel to Lagos and Abuja, Nigeria.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL ASIAN AFFAIRS ROBERT BLAKE
10:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Blake joins Deputy Secretary Burns’ meeting with Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Nirupama Rao, at the Department of State.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL NARCOTICS AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AFFAIRS WILLIAM BROWNFIELD2:30 p.m. Assistant Secretary Brownfield testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere and Global Narcotics Affairs for a hearing entitled: “Security Cooperation in Mexico: Examining the Next Steps in the U.S.-Mexico Security Relationship”, on Capitol Hill.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND NONPROLIFERATION TOM COUNTRYMAN9:00 a.m. Assistant Secretary Countryman delivers remarks on the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) at the George Washington University Elliot School of International Affairs, in Washington, DC.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR OCEANS AND INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENTIFIC AFFAIRS KERRI-ANN JONES
9:00 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones delivers opening remarks at the USINDO Civil Society Forum, in Jakarta,Indonesia.
10:30 a.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones meets with the Minister for Science and Technology Gusti Muhammad Hatta and Science and Technology Joint Committee Meeting Co-Chair Professor Agus Hoetman, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
1:00 p.m. LOCAL Assistant Secretary Jones co-chairs the Climate and Environment Working Group Meeting, in Jakarta, Indonesia.
AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE TO MONITOR AND COMBAT TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS LUIS CDEBACA
11:00 a.m. Ambassador CdeBaca attends the swearing-in ceremony for Special Representative for Global Partnerships Andrew O’Brien, at the Department of State.
3:30 p.m. Ambassador CdeBaca meets with Steve Trent, Executive Director of the Environmental Justice Foundation, at the Department of State.
AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE AND U.S. GLOBAL AIDS COORDINATOR ERIC GOOSBY10:00 a.m. Ambassador Goosby joins Secretary Kerry and delivers opening remarks at the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) 10th Anniversary Celebration, at the Department of State.
SPECIAL ENVOY TO MONITOR AND COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM IRA FORMAN2:00 p.m. Special Envoy Forman hosts a multimedia program on ‘Lost Music of the Holocaust,’ at the Department of State.
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS ANDREW O’BRIEN11:00 a.m. Special Representative O’Brien is officially sworn in by Secretary Kerry, at the Department of State.
6:00 p.m. Special Representative O’Brien attends a United Nations Foundation reception honoring Dr. Maura O’Neill, outgoing Senior Counselor and Chief Innovation Officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development, in Washington, DC.)
SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE TO MUSLIM COMMUNITIES FARAH PANDITH
Special Representative Pandith attends the 75th anniversary of the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) in Milwaukee, WI to promote the Hours Against Hate campaign.
DIRECTOR OF POLICY PLANNING DAVID MCKEAN
11:30 a.m. Director McKean meets with Dr. James Miller, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in Washington, DC.
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