Daily Archives: June 25th, 2009
‘Charlie’s Angels’ star Farrah Fawcett dies
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - A winsome smile, tousled hair and unfettered sensuality were Farrah Fawcett trademarks as a sex symbol and 1970s TV star in "Charlie's Angels."
But as her life drew to a close, she captivated the public in a far different way: as a cancer patient who fought for, then surrendered, her treasured privacy to document her struggle with the disease and inspire others.
Michael Jackson, ‘King of Pop,’ dies
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LOS ANGELES (AP) - Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50.
Betrayal of employer leads to jail sentence
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WAILUKU - After being hired by an independent Maui insurance company in 2005, Amy Pohai Waikiki was treated like family.
But in late 2006, just months after Waikiki had taken on more responsibility in Majestic Insurance Agency, "it all started to unravel," said Carole Kooy, president of the company with offices in Pukalani, Lahaina and Honolulu.
Camps near airport must be removed - officials
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KAHULUI - People who have been illegally living on state-owned land next to the Kahului Airport runway have been asked to move by day's end or face criminal trespassing charges, state officials said.
‘Strong warrior’ for Maui County ‘Ed’ Lindsey dies
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Edwin "Ed" Lindsey Jr., "a steadfast champion and leader in protecting Maui's aina and its important cultural landscapes," died Wednesday morning at his family residence in Lahaina. He was 70.
The Maui County Council honored Lindsey in May with a ceremonial resolution as a "beloved Maui treasure" who served in numerous roles, including kumu, kupuna, uncle, tutu, brother, dad and husban.
Subsidiary’s activity desk workers told jobs gone
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Consolidated Resorts Inc. appeared headed for bankruptcy on Tuesday, and employees of its activity desk subsidiary Lahaina Ticket Co. were told it was shutting down.
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