Chelsea DiConzo, Community Events Director for the Yarmouth Chamber of Commerce, discussed the Yarmouth Clam Festival, highlighting its significance as Maine’s largest free admission festival, supporting 35 nonprofit fundraisers. The festival features a parade kickoff at 6 PM, opening ceremonies at 10 AM, and performances by the Maine Youth Circus and Spencer and the Walrus. Chelsea emphasized the festival’s traditional elements, including lime Ricky drinks and fried clams, and new options like gluten-free and vegetarian food. She advised Danny and Matt on the clam shucking contest, stressing a clean, swift technique. The festival runs from July 15-17, with information available at clamfestival.com.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
