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HPD welcomes new police K9 Trina to track missing persons
The Hawaii Police Department introduced K9 Trina, a 3-year-old Labrador paired with Officer Christopher Ross to assist in tracking missing children and endangered adults; the Hawaii Island K9 Association donated $25,000 and funded kennel upgrades in Kona.
Looking for spring plants: find expert advice at local nurseries
A Tallahassee gardener recommends buying from local nurseries for personalized advice, plants adapted to the local climate, and classes, while noting online and big-box purchases can bring unsuitable species, pests, or misleading hardiness information.
Knights of Columbus honors Dorchester County first responders at annual awards dinner
The Knights of Columbus held the 35th First Responders Social on Feb. 7 to honor police, firefighters, EMTs, telecommunicators and detention deputies across Dorchester County, and awards included Telecommunicator of the Year Hannah Moffitt and EMT of the Year Allison Brooks.
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Showing: 951-960Grand Forks Rec Report for Jan. 7 highlights local programs.
Grand Forks & District Recreation is offering a lifeguard certification path with Bronze Medallion sessions Jan. 16–17 and Jan. 30–31 and Bronze Cross March 23–26; the Junior Lifeguard Club meets Fridays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. from Jan. 16 through Mar. 13.
Adolescents with Autism: Friendships support emotional well‑being, study suggests
A 2026 qualitative study by Silva, Bennett and Dare reports that friendships provided adolescents with autism emotional support and a stronger sense of belonging.
Mom-for-a-minute subreddit offers motherly support to strangers.
r/MomForaMinute is a subreddit where volunteer "mothers" offer brief motherly advice and encouragement; the page draws about 40,000 weekly visitors.
Yarn premieres video for soulful, swaggering rocker "Good Things"
Glide Magazine premiered Yarn’s new video for “Good Things,” a bluesy, barroom-set rocker that centers on gratitude; the band’s album Saturday Night Sermon is due April 24 via 333 Entertainment.
Press Herald Toy Fund marks 76th straight year of giving gifts to Maine children
The Press Herald Toy Fund completed its 76th annual drive and delivered gifts to more than 4,400 Maine children, and the Drummond family made their 76th consecutive donation.
Fans React to Conor McGregor’s Moment with the Homeless in Ireland
A viral clip shows Conor McGregor encouraging people experiencing homelessness in Ireland over the New Year and urging community support; the video has drawn positive responses on social media.
Chicken and broccoli casserole is healthy and budget-friendly
A Midwestern-style chicken and broccoli casserole that takes about an hour to make and uses parboiled brown rice and frozen broccoli for convenience and cost savings.
Flight attendant 'blessed' after receiving cash-filled barf bag.
Flight attendant Brittney Bluitt was handed a closed air sickness bag during a flight and found $208 inside that passengers had contributed; she shared the moment on TikTok.
Birthday cake brings neighbors closer in Fresno
A Fresno mother baked a homemade cake with her three children to surprise their 80-year-old neighbor, and the moment was widely shared online.
Blues vs. Blackhawks: A rivalry renewed as both teams rebuild.
When the St. Louis Blues and Chicago Blackhawks meet, games remain intense and emotional. The rivalry was reshaped after the Blues' 2019 Stanley Cup win.