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Man tried to steal sailboat, called owner in process

PORT ORCHARD, Washington (AP) ― Washington state authorities say a Port Orchard man was charged with first-degree theft along with first-degree malicious mischief for allegations that he tried to steal

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Shipyard security wasted $21M on gear, vehicles

PORTSMOUTH, Virginia (AP) ― U.S. Navy investigators say security personnel at a public shipyard in Virginia created an unauthorized police force that wasted up to $21 million on equipment, manpower

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Recreational access initiative will be on 2018 ballot

SACRAMENTO — California voters will have an opportunity to decide whether to finance coastal protection and outdoor access for all programs with a $4 billion bond, as Gov. Jerry Brown

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Fast Facts: Motor boating at the Olympics

LONDON — Many sporting events have come and gone from Olympic lore – baseball and softball, for example, were once short-lived competitions during the Summer Games. Did you know motor

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A floating vessel full of felines

AMSTERDAM ― Amsterdam is known for many interesting attractions from cannabis cafes to notable canals. The Netherlands capital is also known for floating homes. One particular floating structure, strangely enough,

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Tennessee company buys Mississippi boat maker for $80M

AMORY, Mississippi (AP) ― A Tennessee company has bought a fellow boat maker in Mississippi to broaden its product line. MasterCraft of Vonore, Tennessee, said it paid $79.8 million to