Mother bear killed, 3 cubs removed after maulings
Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. Wildlife officials euthanized a grizzly bear Friday after DNA tests determined that the sow and her cubs were responsible for a triple mauling that killed a Michigan man and injured two other campers.

Santa Barbara Sheriff rips up 79,000 pot plants in six days
A weeklong campaign to destroy illegal marijuana gardens in the Santa Barbara County backcountry turned up an additional 17,000 pot plants yesterday, bringing the weeks total to around 79,000.

Local recreation spots see boost this summer
Weather, economy and other factors have caused in an increase of visitors to local outdoor attractions and recreation areas.

Police logs
NEWBURYPORT The following items were recorded in the Newburyport police log: Glauciane H. Bergamim, 28, 236 Low St., Unit 10, Newburyport, was issued a summons Thursday at 5:37 p.m. on charges on driving without a license and failure to stop or yield. Officer Joshua Tierney issued the summons at the Shell station on Storey Avenue.

Grizzly put down after attack
Officials euthanized a grizzly bear Friday after DNA tests confirmed she and her cubs were responsible for an attack that killed a Michigan man and injured two other campers, including Ronald Singer, 21, of Alamosa.