AMC to close two Clearwater theaters [Times photo: Andrea Bruce Woodall] Clearwater 5 AMC Theaters at Clearwater Mall and AMC Countryside 6 Theaters will close. A spokesman blames competition from newer megaplexes.

North Pinellas County news

Pupils deemed truants after school evacuation
Officials say East Lake High School students who left the premises after a bomb threat, violated a rule that they remain on campus in an emergency.

Oldsmar arts group may play a larger role
The Cultural Arts Foundation has proposed a contract forming a partnership with the city.

OSHA cites Tarpon firm
The federal agency says Damalos & Sons Inc. did not provide adequate safety measures for workers on a New Jersey bridge project.

Aviation university teams up with SPJC
SPJC's partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University means students will be able to earn bachelor's and master's degrees in aviation.

Pinellas digest
Halloween luncheon deadline is today

Part-time city worker wins council seat
Pete Bengston, who won a majority of votes of City Council members, resigns as annexation coordinator.

Foreign travel tricky when you bring the kids
If both parents aren't present, some countries want proof a child has permission to leave and isn't being kidnapped.

Clearwater planning director is a liability, should be fired
Re: Audit shows minor conflicts, Oct. 10 story.

Focus trained on future of LASIK surgery
As the popularity of the procedure has grown, West Bay Drive has become a hub of eye surgery activity.

Largo briefs
Incontinence screenings are free for women

Unruly paws? Trainer has obedience classes
LARGO -- If that new puppy is digging up the back yard and barking at everything that moves, veteran dog trainer Judie Peterson can help.

Emu returns to the man she loves
When a minister loses a 200-pound bird, it takes more than a wing and a prayer to get her home. In fact, push comes to shove.

Heritage board to take another look at house
The board has ruled that the proposed house would not fit in the historic Spring Bayou neighborhood.

North Pinellas digest
Children injured, van catches fire in crash

Clearwater hopes bigger airport will ground gripes
Neighbors have complained about airpark noise, but an expansion plan would allow planes to approach at greater altitudes.

Seminole briefs
Incontinence screenings are free for women

Sunset Beach park strolls ahead
A deal is made for the largest parcel needed. Negotiations continue for the last site.

Myers finds second title at end of Trail
Pinellas runners nearly swept the men's and women's divisions in the recent Croom Trail 50K (31.1 miles) in Brooksville.

Pair of suspects sought in 3 Oldsmar robberies
The three robberies, one at a convenience store and two at fast-food restaurants, have several similarities. Sheriff's officials say the city's location and accessibility from main roads make it a popular target.

Sanctuary topples in name of progress
The building makes way for a parking lot, a key part of the county's renovation of downtown Palm Harbor.

Model citizen, dutiful worker -- at 10
When Marissa Dutra had an hour to spare, she took a cue from Mom and got to work helping a classroom.

Clearwater briefs
Free or reduced-cost mammograms offered

Neighbors simmering over community center
Some fear renovations at the center in Largo will bring traffic, noise and drugs. Others say the complaints are racially motivated.

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