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Horse-powered painting to benefit Tallahassee rescue this Saturday
Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, paints with brushes fitted by his owner and will perform at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. One of his paintings will be auctioned Saturday in Monticello to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue.
K1 Speed mascot Jolie helps raise nearly $250,000 for SPCAs
K1 Speed donated $235,236.67 to ten independent SPCA organizations after raising almost $250,000 in 2025, and the company highlighted Jolie, its 19-year-old mascot dog believed to be the world's oldest Coton de Tulear.
Canine units support public safety and community engagement.
Canine units are trained for patrol, detection and search-and-rescue roles, and their presence is reported to support public safety and community engagement.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 871-880Obituary: Marvin Stephen Cavanaugh, Surveyor and Community Volunteer
Marvin Stephen Cavanaugh died January 7, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice in Winston-Salem; a memorial service is scheduled for January 17, 2026, at Danbury Community Church.
Hawai'i Cannabis Expo 2026 returns to Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall
The Hawai'i Cannabis Expo 2026 will run Jan. 30–Feb. 1 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and focuses on education, wellness, entertainment, and community programming.
Champaign Township Supervisor Charlene Murray outlines plans for collaboration and transparency
Charlene Murray, who began at Strides Shelter in 2022, is the new Champaign Township Supervisor and says she will prioritize regular staff meetings, collaboration and transparency amid reported funding gaps for local programs.
View From the Bridge: Our vulnerabilities and local risks
The author spoke at a Shelter Island forum and described "existential vulnerabilities" as human-made, systemic risks; the piece highlights local water contamination and broader institutional strains.
January Editor's Notes reflect on gratitude and simple gifts.
The January Editor's Notes encourages grateful thinking and notes a local tribute to WWII veteran John Prescott on his 100th birthday.
Meet friendly bunnies at Meow Lounge in Westbrook on January 25.
On Sunday, January 25, Rocky Coast Rabbit Rescue will bring friendly rabbits to Meow Lounge at 630 Main Street in Westbrook from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; a suggested $5 donation will be accepted.
La Jolla residents and firefighters weigh in on San Diego's new fire prevention rules
San Diego's 'Zone Zero' rule bans flammable items within five feet of new homes in very-high fire hazard zones and takes effect in February; most existing homes have until February 2027 to comply. Local reaction in La Jolla is mixed, with firefighters urging compliance and some residents seeking exceptions.
Connect New Mexico pilot completes Chaves County broadband project
The Office of Broadband Access and Expansion announced completion of a Connect New Mexico pilot that delivers high-speed internet to 52 homes in the Cherry Decker subdivision near Hagerman. The project is OBAE's first grant to reach 100 percent completion and the first Connect New Mexico pilot funded through the ARPA Capital Projects Fund to reach the final stage.
Prichard mayor says animal ordinance lacks enforcement options in serious cases
Prichard Mayor Carletta Davis said the city's decades-old animal control ordinance does not provide sufficient enforcement options in serious cases, and city officials are discussing updates after a recent incident; Prichard Animal Services removed seven dogs from a property and six are under a 10-day legal hold.
Hynes joins Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation as Events and Marketing Director
Dickinson County Economic Development Corporation has hired Jackie Hynes as its new Events and Marketing Director; she brings more than a decade of nonprofit and community-focused marketing experience and local ties to the role.