Police say report of mutilated body on top of Alaska office building likely a moose carcassOctober 7th, 2009 'Body' on top of building likely a moose carcassANCHORAGE, Alaska — A maintenance crew discovered what looked like a mutilated body with a severed head on top of an Anchorage office building. But any urgency responding police officers had Wednesday calmed once they discovered the remains were the partial carcass of an ungulate, likely a moose.
1,400-pound bull escapes slaughterhouse, drags cops during 10-block run down NJ city streetsSeptember 30th, 2009 1,400-pound bull drags officers down NJ streetPATERSON, N.J. — Police say a 1,400-pound bull that escaped from a northern New Jersey slaughterhouse dragged officers with a lasso down a street and ran 10 blocks before being captured and sedated.
No bull: Officers in Salt Lake City suburb wield Tasers to subdue escaped animalSeptember 3rd, 2009 Utah officers use Tasers to subdue escaped bullSOUTH JORDAN, Utah — Police in South Jordan had to use Tasers to tame a bull that escaped from its owner and knocked over an 80-year-old man. South Jordan police Lt.
Maine man admits crawling in outhouse pit for the second timeSeptember 1st, 2009 Man admits crawling into outhouse pit _ againPORTLAND, Maine — A Maine man caught peering up at a girl from below an outhouse toilet seat four years ago stands accused of crawling into another pit toilet on White Mountain National Forest property in New Hampshire. A federal affidavit indicates a 49-year-old man confessed to repeating his previous act on Memorial Day.
Investigators say fire that destroyed historic textile mill in Maine was case of arsonJuly 17th, 2009 Investigators say Maine mill fire was arsonLEWISTON, Maine — Investigators say a fire that swept through a historic textile mill in Maine's second-largest city was a case of arson. Maine Public Safety Department spokesman Steve McCausland says fire marshal investigators reached the conclusion working with Lewiston police and fire officials and investigators from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.
Fire sweeps through historic 60,000-square-foot textile mill overlooking Maine waterfallJuly 16th, 2009 Fire engulfs historic textile mill in MaineLEWISTON, Maine — A roaring fire has swept through a historic textile mill overlooking a waterfall in Maine. Police Lt. Mark Cornelio says the vacant Cowan Mill was engulfed soon after the fire was reported Wednesday afternoon, with flames licking through its roof.
Colorado boy, 12, dies during rodeo competition after being thrown, stomped on chest by bullJune 30th, 2009 Colo. boy dies after being trampled by rodeo bullLONGMONT, Colo. — Authorities say a 12-year-old Colorado boy died after he was thrown by a bull at a rodeo.
Les Otten, former part owner of Red Sox, considers Maine gubernatorial bidJune 29th, 2009 Ex-Red Sox part owner considers Maine governor bidSOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Les Otten, a former part owner of the Boston Red Sox, says he is considering a Republican bid for Maine governor in 2010. Otten has formed an exploratory committee and plans to spend the next two to four months on the road.
Maine gay marriage opponents hire California firm that led Prop 8 proposalJune 18th, 2009 Maine gay marriage foes to use Calif. Prop 8 firmPORTLAND, Maine — Gay marriage opponents in Maine have hired the California public relations firm that led the successful Prop 8 proposal to overturn same-sex marriage.
Tanker struck humpback whale, carried it into Alaska's Port of Valdez; carcass towed to seaJune 4th, 2009 Dead whale lodged on tanker towed out to seaANCHORAGE, Alaska — The carcass of a dead humpback whale that was brought into Alaska's Port of Valdez on the bulbous bow of an oil tanker has been towed out to sea. The tanker contracted a fishing vessel to drag the whale out of port Wednesday.
Tanker struck humpback whale, carried it into Valdez; carcass will be towed to seaJune 3rd, 2009 Humpback whale struck, lodged on bow of oil tankerANCHORAGE, Alaska — Wildlife officials say an oil tanker struck an endangered humpback whale and carried its carcass on its bow into Alaska's Port Valdez. Crewmen on an escort vessel spotted the 40- to 50-foot whale along the water line of the tanker Kodiak when the ship docked late Tuesday.
Motorist says 500-pound moose 'fell out of the sky' near bridge in MaineMay 12th, 2009 Motorist: 500-pound moose 'fell out of the sky'CLINTON, Maine — Police said a 500-pound moose fell 18 feet to its death when it apparently leaped a guardrail on an Interstate 95 overpass and landed on Hinckley Road. Officials learned of the incident when a motorist called the town office shortly after 8 a.m.
Public works crew finally retrieve the bloated carcass of a bull near Maine riverApril 23rd, 2009 Crew finally remove smelly bull carcass near riverRUMFORD, Maine — A public works crew retrieved the bloated carcass of a bull that had floated down the Androscoggin River and over a waterfall before landing on some boulders weeks ago. Crewman Dan Peare told the Sun Journal of Lewiston that he convinced his bosses that he and fellow crewmen could and should remove the animal before warm weather arrived for the weekend.
Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage bill at crowded legislative hearingApril 22nd, 2009 Standing ovation greets Maine gay marriage billAUGUSTA, Maine — A public hearing on allowing gay marriage in Maine has opened with a standing ovation for the bill's sponsor. Sen. Dennis Damon received a roar of approval at a crowded hearing Wednesday when he said the time has come to recognize same-sex marriages.
Maine town seeks way to get rid of dead cow stuck below river waterfallApril 21st, 2009 Police seek way to dispose of dead cow in riverRUMFORD, Maine — Rumford officials are trying to figure out what do with the bloated carcass of a cow that floated down the Androscoggin River and over a waterfall before landing on some rocks, where it has remained for nearly three weeks. Police Sgt. David Bean told the Sun Journal of Lewiston that the Hereford cow is in a seemingly unreachable position, lying in the middle of pile of rocks about 100 feet below the river bank.
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