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A 21-year-old visitor from Boston is safe after being rescued by a passing sailboat after running into difficulty while paddle boarding in West Maui.

According to police reports, 30-year-0ld Brandon Gamit was last seen in the early morning hours on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013.

An estimated $3 million in state funds were released today for shoreline improvements to the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Maui, Governor Neil Abercrombie announced.

The US Coast Guard issued a reminder today of federal regulations that prohibit coming within 100 yards of whales when on the water, and 1,000 feet of them when operating an aircraft. The reminder comes as humpback whales enter the peak season in their annual return to the Hawaiian Islands.

There isn’t a whole lot going on this “in-betweener” holiday weekend, but we’ve highlighted what there is for those of you seeking entertainment.

The allegations stem from a home burglary in Lahaina reported earlier this month in which an unknown man and woman were found within a residence without authorization from the owner.

The non-profit group plans to use the funds to produce a 26-segment radio series entitled, “Stories of Our People,” scheduled to air on Sundays at 8:30 p.m. on Pacific Media Group’s, KNUI AM 550.

Stores selling permit-required firecrackers include: all Foodland stores, including Lahaina Farms and Sack N Save in Wailuku; all Times supermarkets; Nāpili Market; the Golden Dragon tent at the Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center; Pine Isle Market on Lānaʻi; and Misaki’s and Take’s Variety on Molokaʻi.

The Recycling Section of the County of Maui requests that all Christmas trees be taken to composting facilities. County officials advise that trees cannot be taken to community centers, recycling centers, or dumped in parking lots.

The tree, located within the Waikamoi Natural Area Preserve in East Maui, could be as old as 600 years, according to observations conducted by university biologists.

Two Maui teams qualified to advance to the World VEX Robotics Championship, set to take place April 23-26, 2014, in Anaheim, CA, after competing in a regional event held over the weekend at Honolulu Community College.

A pedestrian suffered fatal injuries after being struck by a pickup truck on the Honoapiʻilani Highway on Monday night. Maui police say the identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

The Hāna Youth Center in East Maui is the recipient of a $5,000 donation that will allow the non-profit to purchase new equipment for a permanent computer lab, the organization announced.

Six Maui resorts earned honors in the 2014 Gold List annual reader’s survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler magazine. Four of those resorts also earned Platinum Circle recognition which recognizes consistency in excellence for properties who make the Gold List five years in a row.

The Fire Prevention Bureau on Maui began selling fireworks permits on Monday Dec. 23, at their offices off Waikō Road, as well as at county parks permit offices at the Lahaina Civic Center and on Molokaʻi. Permit sales on Lānaʻi begin on Thursday at Pine Isle Market.

Maui’s Kurt Suzuki will be taking his baseball skills to Minnesota.

Maui Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a Maui woman who was last ween at her residence on Wednesday, Dec. 18, and may be suffering from an illness that requires medical attention.

Governor Neil Abercrombie today released nearly $11 million for capital improvement projects at Kahului Airport on Maui.

A philanthropic organization based in Chicago, Illinois, will visit Maui to distribute some 750 backpacks to hundreds of homeless individuals on the island.

It’s the weekend before Christmas and there’s not a flake of snow. Consider cooling off at the MACC while catching one of many shows.