David Sharp

Navy won't build more of expensive destroyer after 2 built

clarionledger.com     Jul 23, 2008   70 related          

David Sharp • The Associated Press • July 23, 2008 PORTLAND, MAINE — The Navy has decided to scrap its newest destroyer after the first two are built in shipyards in Maine and Mississippi, Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday....                

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Amtrak's Downeaster posts 28 percent ridership gain

usatoday.com     Jul 21, 2008   8 related          

In the face of soaring gas prices, Amtrak reports a 28% gain in ridership on its Downeaster service between Boston and Portland, Maine. By David Sharp, Associated Press Writer PORTLAND, Maine — Soaring gas prices played a role...                

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Have means, will travel

baltimoresun.com     Jul 20, 2008   2 related          

By David Sharp | Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine - And they're doing it while they can," said Doug Shifflet, chairman and CEO of the travel research firm. At a country club outside of Portland, about 150 people spent part of a...                

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Dink Adoo outguns favorite in Dygert

harnesslink.com     Jul 13, 2008   1 related          

Sometimes the fourth time's the charm. The Panhellenic Stable Corporation's Dink Adoo showed that perseverance and talent will eventually win the day when in his fourth attempt at the $90,000 Erwin F. Dygert Memorial Trot, the...                

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Protest over village post office

bbc.co.uk     Jul 9, 2008          

Villagers in Kinross-shire have taken to the streets in an effort to save their local post office. Kinnesswood is one of several branches across the UK earmarked for closure - the plan is to replace it with a five-hours a week...                

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Luxury travel less affected by poor economy

usatoday.com     Jul 8, 2008   33 related          

Wealthy Americans aren't ready yet to give up on their vacation plans, even though consumer confidence is at a 16-year low. By David Sharp, Associated Press Writer PORTLAND, Maine — High gas prices may mean fewer families will...                

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Government Loan Saves Local Farmer From Default

redorbit.com     Jul 2, 2008   99 related          

By Emily Hohenwarter, Times-News, Burlington, N.C. Jul. 2--Larry "Tater" Anderson is like a lot of farmers these days. Not only is the work back-breaking, but the costs are, too. Equipment and production expenses are putting...                

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2 Maine utilities propose $1.9B worth of upgrades (AP)

yahoo.com     Jul 1, 2008   8 related          

Two utilities on Tuesday proposed $1.9 billion worth of electric infrastructure improvements to ensure reliability of the existing power grid as well as to connect northern Maine to the New England power grid for the first time.                

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Mount Everest: An Exhilarating Adventure

bharatbhasha.com     Jul 1, 2008   8 related          

with an estimated height of approximately 29,002 feet or 8,840 meters. Mount Everest is regarded as the Earth’s highest mountain. It is being measured according to its summit’s height above sea level. This is actually around...                

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New venue for Southgate Amateur Radio Club

southgatearc.org     Jun 24, 2008          

For the past 18 years, Southgate Amateur Radio Club has held its meetings at the Winchmore Hill Cricket Club (WHCC). It is now time for a change and a new venue has been found at the Hazelwood Lawn Tennis and Squash Club, Ridge...                

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