Continuing on the heels of a stacked card Friday, Pimlico offers a robust eight-stakes offering Saturday, led by the $1.5 million GI Preakness S. With GI Kentucky Derby winning Mage (Good Magic) looming as the one to beat, the race suffered a notable blow Friday with the defection of Godolphin’s ‘TDN Rising Star’ First Mission … [Read more…]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ draft picks showed a little of what they were capable of at rookie minicamp last weekend, and it’s possible the team’s coaching staff is getting a better idea of where they’ll fit in for 2023. Some positions are currently established by veterans, while other rookies will be immediately stepping into a … [Read more…]
Before the grape winemakers moved in around the 1970s, the Nelson region was home to a myriad of successful apple-wine and cider makers. Big player wineries included Templemore, Bryces, Roils, Gardeners, Rochdale Cider, Robinsons and Peter Tait. Later players like Noslen and Semaines also made their mark, as did some of the smallest ones like … [Read more…]
LOCAL SUCCESS: Matthew Opperman was the last rider from Mount Gambier to win the coveted 100-mile Classic, which he did back in 2016. Picture: FILE Allan Dowdell – guest contributor THERE are just two years until the 140th anniversary of the Mount Gambier Cycling Club. It is a remarkable effort for the club with the … [Read more…]
STOPPING VIOLENCE: Members of the Mount Gambier, Lakes, and West Rotary Clubs Ray Herbit, Sherril McKay, Ian McDougall, Pat McEwen, Neil Davies, Darren Archibald and Marian Hodson are looking forward to their upcoming Say No to Domestic and Family Violence Dinner. Picture: Sophie Conlon Sophie Conlon Mount Gambier/ Berrin’s three Rotary clubs have come together … [Read more…]
What would a future look like in which timber products play a growing, pivotal role in sustainable construction practices? Forestry, farming and related industry workers generally have an acute sense for nature, conservation and the environment. Their livelihood depends on it and they’re keen stewards of the land, says Matt Eggers, operations manager of Kiwi … [Read more…]
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As part of Endangered Species Day, Auckland Zoo, with principal partner Barfoot & Thompson, is announcing the successful recipients of its 2023 New Zealand-focused Small Grants programme. The 11 projects selected, working to save frogs, lizards, birds, invertebrates, and threatened ecosystems, span from Northland to as far south as Fiordland and Rakiura/Stewart Island – and … [Read more…]
President Russell M. Nelson has announced 133 temples since he became President of the Church in 2018. It’s a staggering number all on its own. But when considering the bigger picture, it becomes even more impressive: According to Deseret News, there were 182 temples in operation, under construction, or announced when President Nelson began leading … [Read more…]
ALEXANDRIA BAY, N.Y. (WWTI) — The St. Lawrence River has started to sparkle again and boat traffic has picked up. But just at the surface are dangers, according to the U.S. Coast Guard in Alexandria Bay. With recent high waters and spring snowmelt, large pieces of debris, such as trees and floating docks have been … [Read more…]
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – NASA Administrator Bill Nelson revealed on Friday that Blue Origin, the aerospace company owned by Jeff Bezos, has been selected as the second company to develop a moon lander for the highly anticipated Artemis V mission to the Moon in 2029. “The great adventure of humankind pressing out into the cosmos is … [Read more…]