Millions of people approaching retirement age have lost their savings or could never set money aside; here’s how they plan to cope Editor’s note: This is an installment of the “Retirement for the Rest of Us” series, a Next Avenue initiative. Allen R. Smith says that he never planned to retire. Holding degrees in exercise … [Read more…]
Liquor & Gaming NSW, New South Wales’ gambling regulator, continues its quest to minimize gambling harm in the state. As part of its targeted compliance program, the authority will probe into local clubs and pubs and will make sure that they are obeying the rules. The ongoing efforts constitute phase two of Liquor & Gaming … [Read more…]
A Black-and-white Warbler lay on a Portland sidewalk after colliding with a glass window. (Portland Phoenix/Nick Lund) advertisement The Black-and-white Warbler shown here began its northward migration sometime early this year. We don’t exactly know where it came from — this species winters in a wide swatch of tropics between south Florida and northern Ecuador … [Read more…]
“Secret Invasion’s” shapeshifting Skrulls are a big enough danger to bring Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury back to Earth to reunite with Cobie Smulder’s Maria Hill and Ben Mendelsohn’s Talos — but the threat is bigger and more dangerous than they could have realized. For 15 years, Samuel L. Jackson has graced our screens as … [Read more…]
From July 31, non-barcoded stamps will not be accepted and anyone sending mail with them could be surcharged, details of how much that could be will be released nearer the times. Customers who cannot use any non-barcoded stamps before 31 July will still be able to swap non-barcoded stamps for barcoded stamps through Royal Mail’s … [Read more…]
Portland third graders observe the ecosystem first hand on their visit to the Presumpscot River. (Photo courtesy Portland Public Schools) advertisement What exactly is a ‘living schoolyard?’ Designed as outdoor learning environments at Portland Public Schools, the city’s “Living Schoolyards” program offers a new way to learn, inviting students to digest their curriculum through real experiences, … [Read more…]
The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and living in North Dakota for four years has taught me one thing: we love our country. That said, how much do we actually love it? A study was done by WalletHub, and it ranked all the states on how patriotic they are. I bet you’re wondering, “How … [Read more…]
A WINDOW cleaner snared by his elderly victim’s family after he tried to rape her has been jailed for four and a half years. James McArdle preyed on the 74 year-old woman who tried to fend him off despite being affected by Alzheimer’s Disease. James McArdle preyed on the 74 year-old woman who tried to … [Read more…]
The Vermont Lacrosse Coaches Association’s all-state high school girls teams as reported to the Burlington Free Press sports department: US Lacrosse All-Americans: Elyse Altland, Mount Anthony; Caitlyn Fielder, U-32; Miranda Hayes, South Burlington; Ayla Shea, BFA-St. Albans. US Lacrosse Academic All-Americans: McKenna Brighton, Mount Anthony; Madeline Bunting, Champlain Valley; Adelaide Hughes, BFA-St. Albans; Paige Samuelson, Burr and … [Read more…]
PORTLAND, Ore. – The 18U Moses Lake Rattlers were one of nearly 60 teams to compete at the Triple Crown Valley Invite in Portland, Oregon over the weekend, though the final day of competition was rained out. “We were supposed to play at 4 p.m. – it was single-elimination, we could have played as many … [Read more…]