Daily Archives: October 30th, 2008
The gift of life
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KAHULUI - A Lahaina man with a new heart and lungs made an emotional connection Sunday with the couple who made his successful transplant happen.
Paul Dean, 65, struggled to find the words to describe his feelings after meeting Tom and Nancy Susco of Reston, Va., parents of the donor, Tim Susco.
Tim Susco died Aug. 15, 2007, at age 25 after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm.
Hawaiian earnings up while loads down
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Hawaiian Airlines "did OK" during its third quarter, the first full quarter since Aloha Airlines and ATA disappeared, and despite rocketing fuel prices.
Chief Executive Officer Mark Dunkerley said Wednesday that OK was not that encouraging.
Bertram: Battle for House like U.S. race
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* This is the 10th in a series of stories on candidates who will be on the ballot for Maui County Council and state legislative seats in Maui County. In Friday's Maui News, the featured race will be on the contest for the 12th House District (Upcountry) seat. More on the candidates can be found at the Election 2008 link at www.mauinews.
System to speed air check-ins
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KAHULUI - State airports officials on Wednesday dedicated a "state-of-the-art" system at the Kahului Airport that will allow airlines and passengers greater flexibility during the flight check-in process.
MAUI HERO ON TOP OF THE WORLD
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Shane Victorino, a 1999 St. Anthony High School graduate, carries the World Series trophy while wearing a lei he received from his father, Mike Victorino, after the Philadelphia Philies beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday.
Shane Victorino went 1-for-4 in the game, with a two-run single in the first inning on Monday before rain postponed play.
PARIS FOR PRESIDENT| White House in Maui
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Paris Hilton wants to relocate the White House to Maui. She might be unfit as president, but at least she wouldn't eliminate our right to payday loans.READ MORE