James Cromwell Helping Animals Asia Build Sanctuary in Vietnam

Good News Notes: “Actor and activist James Cromwell continues to give animals a voice, this time by helping Asiatic black bears and sun bears leave bile farms for a life of freedom. Cromwell is working with Animals Asia to raise awareness about the sanctuary the charity is building in Vietnam, which is designed to comfortably hold and care…

Simsbury mother founds nonprofit after losing son to overdose

Good News Notes: “Mother’s Day is just a few hours away and while many will spend the day celebrating their moms and other motherly figures. One local mom is making a change by channeling her grief into a nonprofit geared to helping those struggling with substance abuse after losing her eldest son. Lisa Gray is…

Comedian Joe Lycett says he staged TV walkout as a plastics protest

Good News Notes:  “Lycett appeared to storm off Steph’s Packed Lunch on Channel 4 after host Steph McGovern showed a photo of him with a type of plastic bottle that he’s campaigning against. “I didn’t realise I was on Newsnight,” he said before departing the studio. But on Friday, Lycett confirmed it had been a…

FlexPro Meals Partners With Celebrity Mario Lopez In Support Of The Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s Effort To Keep Children From Going Hungry

Good News Notes: “FlexPro Meals, the top meal delivery company in the nation delivering great tasting healthy meals, today announced they have partnered with Mario Lopez, an American actor and entertainment journalist, to raise awareness and give back to The Boys & Girls Clubs of America by supporting their efforts to feed children in need.  Mario’s…

Apparel company out of Soldotna raising awareness for addiction recovery

Good News Notes: “An up and coming apparel company out of Soldotna is doing its part to raise awareness for addiction recovery. Choose RCVRY hopes to inspire change. It was started by Owner, Derek Black, who’s overcome his own personal battle with addiction and wanted to do something to help others.” View the whole story…