AUGUSTA, Maine, July 27 -- The Maine Attorney General issued the following news release: On the morning of April 23, 2010, Maine State Police Trooper Robert Flynn was dispatched to Van Buren to investigate a report that Neil Begin had threatened his wife, his adult son, and his son's girlfriend with a high-powered hunting rifle the previous night at the family's residence in Cyr Plantation. Begin was described by family members as highly intoxicated at the time of the threats. From intervi  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 27 -- The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services issued the following news release: The State of Alaska Section of Women's, Children's and Family Health (WCFH) has funded 11 mini-grants to youth groups throughout the state in conjunction with Stand Up Speak Up!, a statewide effort to engage young adults in efforts to prevent violence and choose respect. "Engaging youth in primary prevention efforts is a great way to build strong future leaders that will hel  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 27 -- The Alaska Department of Fish and Game issued the following news release: The Western Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (WAFWA) met this past week at the Hotel Captain Cook. The association consists of 19 state and 4 provincial agencies responsible for fish and wildlife management in the western states, Mexico, and Canada. This year's theme was Conservation Challenges and Opportunities Amidst Diverse Interests. Nearly 400 people attended the 5-day meeting  more