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1 boat targeted as possible cause of deadly Alabama blaze

SCOTTSBORO, Alabama—Investigators were focusing on one boat in particular as a possible cause of a massive Alabama marina fire that killed eight people and destroyed 35 boats early Jan. 27

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Ranger Boats founder Forrest L. Wood dies at 87

MOUNTAIN HOME, Arkansas (AP)—Forrest L. Wood, who created one of the top brands in the boating industry and was a pioneer of bass tournament fishing, has died at age 87.

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Greece: fines for sea rescues if bad weather warning ignored

ATHENS, Greece (AP)—Greek authorities are putting into effect a law, where people using recreational watercraft at sea who disregard severe weather warnings and then trigger search and rescue operations will

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Public invited to participate in California King Tides Project

OCEANSIDE—Sponsored by the California Coastal Commission, the California King Tides Project provides an opportunity for the general public to share photographs of King Tide events and their impacts on coastal resources.