Reported James Cummings Shot In His Home In Belfast

Maine State Police said Wednesday morning that James Cummings, 29, was shot and killed by his wife, Amber in their High Street home Tuesday. Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said the couple's 9-year-old daughter was in the home when the shooting occurred.

An autopsy was under way Wednesday morning at the state Medical Examiner's office in Augusta to pinpoint the cause of death, McCausland said. He would not comment on the number of shots that were fired, though police said Tuesday they had recovered the weapon.

Amber Cummings, 31, was interviewed by police Tuesday and was released Tuesday night, McCausland said. "The case remains under investigation", he said.

2) Many schools across the country are faced with cutting academic programs, extracurricular activities and staff. In Maine, for instance, Gov. Baldacci announced a recent $27 million cut of education funds. According to an October study from the American Association of School Administrators, two thirds of superintendents described their districts as “inadequately funded.” Between now and Jan. 15, 2009, U.S. Cellular customers who come in to any U.S. Cellular store, including participating agent locations, to activate, renew or add additional lines can vote for the school of their choice to receive $100,000.

Rocket lands in California

2)This is just a summary. Space shuttle Endeavour landed safely Sunday afternoon at Edwards Air Force Base in California, after NASA officials waved off two opportunities for the shuttle to touch down in Florida because of poor weather conditions. NASA has estimated it costs about $1.7 million to bring a shuttle home to Kennedy Space Center from California.

Harlem Superstars rock house at Mount View

Slamming home two points Friday night is Harlem Superstar Ricky "The 7-footer" Lopez. The Superstars performed at Mount View High School to benefit the Mustang cheerleaders.

1.) From thunderous dunks to hilarious costumes and basketball antics, the Harlem Superstars thrilled a near capacity crowd Friday night at Mount View High School.

Drunken Driving Incident In Searsport

1.) According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in December 2007, 992 people were killed in crashes that involved a drunk driver or motorcycle rider with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 or higher — above the legal limit in every state as well as the District of Columbia.

"We will be out in force making sure drunk drivers are off the road," said Searsport Police Chief Dick LaHaye. "No amount of good cheer will be able to save you from the consequences of drunk driving. If we catch you, we will arrest you. No exceptions. No excuses."

In 2007, 12,998 fatalities occurred in crashes involving a driver or motorcycle rider who had a .08 or above BAC, compared with 13,491 in 2006. LaHaye emphasized the critical role law enforcement plays in helping solve this serious problem.

"Even though we've seen nationwide reductions in drunk driving deaths since 2007, our work is far from over," said LaHaye. "Too many people continue to suffer tragic injuries and the loss of a loved one as a result of this serious crime."

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2) A crash in Lake County killed a young man when his SUV plunged off a bridge and into a lake. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened Monday night on CR- 561-A in Lake Minneola Shores.The victim was 20-year-old Casey Brechen. Troopers believe the driver may have been speeding when he lost control on a bridge over Lake Minneola.

DareDevil Flies over a Gorge on a Jet Pack

2) A Denver daredevil used a hydrogen-peroxide powered jet pack to travel 1,500 feet across the 1,100-foot-deep Royal Gorge in southern Colorado.Daredevil Eric Scott said beforehand it's incomparable to anything he's done in the past. He was not wearing a backup parachute during the stunt.