News published on Federal Newswire in March 2008

News from March 2008


2008 Colonial Days

News Release: Charles Pinckney National Historic Site presents “Colonial Days" from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 25 and 26, 2008. Watch craftsmen in period dress demonstrate rice-pounding, indigo-dyeing, iron-smithing and brick masonry. Visitors can participate in a game of historic cricket.


UPDATE Maps of AIP preferred alternative available on Park Website

News Release: UPDATE - Maps of AIP preferred alternative to be presented at March 26 Public Meeting available on Park Website.


News Release: Chamizal National Memorial approved to become a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Provider for the State of Texas.


Agricultural Pest's Genome is Sequenced

News Release: Scientists have completed sequencing the entire genetic blueprint of a key agricultural pest: the red flour beetle. This accomplishment is a "first" for any beetle. Tribolium castaneum thus joins the ranks of other fully sequenced "model organisms" such as the fruit fly. The work is reported in the March 27 issue of the journal Nature.


Rangers enforce no poaching regulations in Everglades National Park

News Release: Ramsey L. Kelley of Naples pled guilty recently to a single count of taking protected saltwater fish species in the southwest section of Everglades National Park. Kelly illegally harvested four goliath grouper and five undersize, out-of-season snook from the Gopher Creek area. Rangers received an anonymous...


Downhill Bicycle Tour Moratorium Continues at Haleakala National Park

News Release: The National Park Service (NPS) today announced that the moratorium of commercial downhill bicycle rides in Haleakala National Park will continue pending a full evaluation of all impacts from the activity in the park’s Commercial Services Plan (CSP).


News Release: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Announces Spring Wildflower/Bird Hike at Boyhood Home: Knob Creek Farm.


Lifeways event 2008

News Release: Ninety Six, South Carolina - Surround yourself with over 300 years of history at Ninety Six National Historic Site’s Lifeways of the Cherokee Indians and Colonial Settlers. Experience Colonial life through an authentic encampment. Learn about Cherokee Indians as Rob Rambo portrays Little Carpenter, the...


Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHS Announces Spring Programming

News Release: Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Announces Spring Programming.


News Release: Massachusetts Honors Tourism Industry Standouts. North of Boston Ship Captain Honored at The 21st Annual Governor’s Conference. March 19, 2007 - On Friday, Feb. 29, during the 21st Annual Massachusetts Governor’s Conference on Travel & Tourism in Boston, MA, Governor Deval Patrick presented 14 awards...


News Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2008 WWW.USDOJ.GOV ENRD (202) 514-2007 TDD (202) 514-1888 WASHINGTON –Mark Booth, of Shippensburg, Pa., was sentenced today to pay $10,000 fine, $5,000 community service payment and to serve three years probation, by U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Babcock in the ...


Agencies Release Proposed Revisions to Interagency Questions and Answers Regarding Flood Insurance

News Release: The federal bank, thrift, credit union, and Farm Credit System regulatory agencies today requested public comment on new and revised interagency questions and answers regarding flood insurance.


News Release: WASHINGTON—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced today the appointment of Suzanne Hilding to serve as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the Department.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US State Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a three page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Transportation Department published a two page correction on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Interior Department published a one page notice on March 21, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.