Yellow Dust Is Pollen; N.B. Environment Dept.- June 9, 2008 It's a rite of spring seeing what appears to be a fine yellow dust on vehicles and property but it's a normal event this time of year.New Brunswick's Department of the Environment typically receives many calls in the spring and early summer from residents concerned about "yellow dust."But there is no cause for alarm. Officials say the dust is plant pollen, a naturally ocurring substance released at this time of year by trees such as fir, spruce and pine. Pollen is most abundant in the early...http://www.wqdy.fm/2008_06_01_archive.html#3424731679201861163 Baileyville Teen Killed In Car Crash- June 8, 2008 A 16-year-old Baileyville boy was killed Saturday morning in a single car crash in Alexander.Jordan Brown was driving a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix that drifted off the Cooper Road, struck a tree and caught fire, according to Deputy Tom Chambers of the Washington County Sheriff's Department. Brown was the lone occupant of the vehicle. He died instantly of massive head trauma.Brown did not have a driver's license. The car was registered to Andrea Robinson of Calais, Chambers said. Deputy Timothty...http://www.wqdy.fm/2008_06_01_archive.html#8057302903885283387 More Moose Crashes In Maine During June- June 7, 2008 A Maine State Police sergeant escaped serious injury this past week when his cruiser slammed into a moose in Washington County.Sgt. Jeff Ingemi was treated and released from the hospital in Machias for cuts to his face and hands. Ingemi's cruiser sustained several thousand dollars damage after it collided with the moose that wandered onto Route 9. The bull moose's body slammed into the car's windshield and caved in the roof of the cruiser.The previous night, a woman escaped serious injury when..http://www.wqdy.fm/2008_06_01_archive.html#255469963085399273 Massachusetts Man Dies While Fishing- June 4, 2008 Authorities say a 62-year old retired firefighter from Quincy, Massachusetts, died while fishing on Grand Lake Stream. State Game Warden Brad Richard said Chester Aniolowski and a friend were fishing on the water's edge near the Grand Lake Stream Fish Hatchery on Monday when Aniolowski fell into the deep water. Aniolowski's fishing buddy, Joe Verlicco, also a retired firefighter from Quincy, said he jumped into the water and tried to keep Aniolowski's head above water, according to officials. .http://www.wqdy.fm/2008_06_01_archive.html#2162255283069611009 |