Tugboats refloated a large ship that had been stranded for several hours in the Suez Canal on Thursday, and sources said shipping traffic through one of the world’s busiest waterways had returned to normal. Two canal sources said traffic was back to normal by around 11:00 am local time (0800 GMT), around six hours after … [Read more…]
Communities throughout the Tuscarawas Valley are planning ceremonies on Memorial Day weekend to honor deceased veterans and those who have died in this nation’s wars. Here are the activities planned: BOLIVAR and ZOAR A parade will form at the Zoar Village Hall and Community Center and march to the Zoar Cemetery for Memorial Day Services … [Read more…]
Tim Bull MP is angry the One Gippsland organisation ‘welcomed’ the State Budget. TIM BULL, the Member for Gippsland East, has had timber workers and contractors crying in his office this week after the announcement by the State Government that native timber harvesting in state forests would cease by the end of the year. That’s … [Read more…]
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The City of New Bedford announced its slate of events for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, including a number of memorial events and the traditional parade. “The weather is going to be good, we want people to get out to all the events that we have over the weekend,” Mayor Jon … [Read more…]
The Florida Chamber Foundation’s 2023 Florida Prosperity & Economic Opportunity Solution Summit kicks off at 9 a.m. The annual event homes in on Chamber research into topics ranging from education and justice reform to affordable housing and transportation infrastructure — all through the lens of growing Florida into a Top 10 economy by 2030. Florida … [Read more…]
PORT ANGELES — The Juan de Fuca Festival’s three days of music, workshops and vendors begins on Friday. The fair will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. all three days, with the music starting at 5 p.m. Friday and carrying on until 10 p.m. Sunday. More than 60 acts will perform on five … [Read more…]
PORT ANGELES — Approximately 37 new capital facilities projects are in the works at the City of Port Angeles, totaling $24.4 million with 18 projects valued at $13.3 million yet to be funded. The Port Angeles City Council met with city staff Tuesday night to discuss upcoming capital facilities projects (CFPs) and review those completed … [Read more…]
Steven Apthorp was awarded a Bronze Bravery Medal from The Royal Humane Society of Australasia after going to the rescue of six people from an upturned boat at Dreamworld. Photo: Supplied. A South Coast dad who tried in vain to revive Canberra woman Kate Goodchild when a Thunder River Rapids Ride raft flipped at Dreamworld … [Read more…]
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Calling the impact of climate change on shorelines a “clear and present danger,” Lincoln Mayor Sandra Easton has received regional council’s support in passing a motion that calls on the federal and provincial governments for money and support to help address the issue. Her motion is part of an effort by a binational coalition of … [Read more…]
And just like that, May is almost over. Local acts continue to be busy with new music, especially in the underground metal scene this month, but there’s also some Americana and weirdo shoegaze to take your mind off the swift passage of time (and quirky weather). Keep reading for the best music released by Colorado … [Read more…]