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.
A woman in Indiana who put off dental surgery because she doesn't know if she can afford the copay. A Florida couple with young children who are depleting their savings. A grandmother in Idaho who plans to sell her car to pay the rent. They are among the tens of thousands Transportation Security Administration officers set to receive another $0 paycheck this week.
Two people were killed and several others badly hurt when an Air Canada regional jet struck a fire truck on a runway while landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
Federal immigration officers have been seen at an airport in Atlanta after President Donald Trump said he'd deploy agents to supplement the Transportation Security Administration during a government shutdown that has caused long lines at security checkpoints across the country.
