Seems like news has been very slow recently. Here are some of today's (and yesterday's headlines).

James


Acadia National Park News:
MDI bus system passes 3 million passenger mark
Ten years after it first started providing free rides to help ease the summertime congestion on Mount Desert Island, the Island Explorer celebrated the milestone of its 3 millionth passenger on Monday.
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/111574.html

This and That - Acadia National Park (Opinion Piece)
One of my favorite songs is “America the Beautiful”. As I recite the words, I can picture in my mind some of our beautiful places in this great country of ours.
http://www.delphosherald.com/2009/07/27/this-and-that-83/
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Great Smoky Mountain National Park News:
Hellbenders collected to test for fungus linked to amphibian decline
It would be several hours before the first wave of tubers floated by.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/27/hunting-for-hellbenders/

Scripps grant to help maintain Smokies trails
Funds to also help meet matching gift challenge
A $25,000 grant from the Scripps Howard Foundation will help maintain trails through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for years to come.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2009/jul/27/scripps-grant-to-help-maintain-smokies-trails/
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