Good News Notes: “St. Thomas City council is expected to approve a new animal centre and dog park Tuesday after a massive donation from a local businesswoman. After the city required private donations or fundraising of $1 million to reach the $2.5 million goal set out in the strategic plan, Sara Teare stepped up and…
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Critically Endangered Sumatran Orangutan Is Pregnant with ‘Extremely Rare’ Twins
Good News Notes: “The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is preparing to welcome two new additions from a “critically endangered” species. A 12-year-old Sumatran orangutan named Menari is pregnant for the first time, and she’s expecting twins, thanks to a successful breeding match with the zoo’s male orangutan Jambi. She’s expected to give birth in…
Barnstead firefighters receive training on how to rescue horses and other large animals
Good News Notes: “One New Hampshire fire department received specialized training this weekend to be able to help large animals in distress. Twelve Barnstead firefighters are getting properly trained to help horses or other large animals in emergencies. ‘These animals are people’s pets. They love these animals, so there’s a special care that has to…
Lionel Richie Helps Launch The Prince’s Trust Charity in U.S.
Good News Notes: “Time to make a royal difference! On Wednesday, The Prince’s Trust — a charity led by the Prince of Wales — officially launched in the U.S. at an event hosted by American Idol judge Lionel Richie. The charity is aimed at increasing access to education, employment and training for young leaders. ‘I was mentored by a village of people in Tuskegee,…
Dogs are being trained to sniff out COVID-19 in humans
Good News Notes: “Scientists are training dogs to identify COVID-19 by following their noses. A new program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) is putting noses to the grindstone for disease detection. Researchers are working with dogs to see if the canines’ superior sniffers can help with early detection of COVID-19…
Getting there is all the fun in Clintonville parkour courses
Good News Notes: “Theo Gorman teaches his students how to fall. The longtime parkour instructor at the Whetstone Community Center in Clintonville said it is a vital skill to learn for those who want to get started in the activity, alongside running, jumping and climbing. ‘If you learn to fall well, you’re more likely to…
Atlantic plunge raise more then $20K for Caring Unlimited
Good News Notes: “Disregarding 44-degree ocean waves, more than 60 swimmers dashed into the surf to boost a deserving local charity during the 19th Annual Atlantic Plunge at Gooch’s Beach in Kennebunk on Jan. 4. Paying $25 to join the group of plungers, participants ranged in age from 5 to 80 and as in years…
Former FF used EMT training to save coworker after chainsaw accident
Good News Notes: “Former Baraboo firefighter Tate Robinson described his emotions as he rushed to his co-worker Andy Hansen in one word: ‘terror.’ That feeling was mixed with uncertainty. Robinson had just been approached by a resident of the Pewaukee neighborhood where he was trimming trees. The bystander told Robinson that Hansen had been injured…
Puppies in training for those with disabilities take over Metro Airport
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Inmates train rescue dogs with ‘Paws of Purpose’ program on Rikers Island