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Florida county heritage, turtles at risk. Election critical. | Opinion - AOL
2+ hour, 22+ min ago (1000+ words) Every election year, we hear debates about growth, roads, housing and taxes. Yet in Martin County, another issue deserves equal attention: the future of our environmental heritage. Our rivers, estuaries, beaches, wetlands and native landscapes are more than scenery. They…...
Woman and her dog to walk 100 miles to 30 war memorials in 30 days
4+ hour, 47+ min ago (638+ words) A woman and her dog are walking 100 miles to visit 30 war memorials in 30 days in support of veterans and their families. Claudea Rizzo, Events and Communications Coordinator at Legion Scotland, began the challenge with her black Labrador Zeus on 1 July....
HONORING AMERICA'S MILITARY DOGS WITH PAWS OF WAR
7+ hour, 53+ min ago (44+ words) Yahoo Veteran Matt Humpf and President and co-founder of Paws of War Robert Misseri joined American Agenda to discuss the role canines can play in helping veterans heal from the emotional effects of war....
The American Bald Eagle Is Back - But Don't Credit the Endangered Species Act
13+ hour, 51+ min ago (214+ words) Many things contributed to the rebound and recovery of the bald eagle, but the nation's foremost species conservation statute deserves little credit. Jonathan H. Adler | 7. 3. 2026 9: 35 AM The American bald eagle--our nation's national bird and symbol--is doing well. Populations have…...
Ex-police dog recovering from spinal surgery - AOL
21+ hour, 49+ min ago (554+ words) A retired police dog has had specialist surgery to reconstruct his spine after a charity said years of working had taken its toll on his body. Captain, a German Shepherd, was forced to retired in 2022 after three years of working…...
Beloved dog Ronin receives community farewell
1+ day, 41+ min ago (111+ words) Bitterroot Star Hundreds of Bitterroot Valley residents virtually wished the 12 -year-old German shepherd, Ronin, affectionately called Moose, well wishes before his scheduled journey across "the rainbow bridge" on June 18. For a week before the set date, Lisa Bone, Ronin's human…...
A Horse Trainer Turns Her Attention to Service Dogs
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (679+ words) Mickey the Wonder Dog, Lora Tucker's 10-year-old Shih Tzu, is the happiest dog Ms. Tucker ever met. He's a wonder for another reason, though, she said: Mickey " trained by Carah von Funk " is her service dog, helping her manage her…...
Conservation Commandeering Is Still Commandeering
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (155+ words) Courts allow litigants to commandeer state and local governments under the Endangered Species Act. Jonathan H. Adler | 7. 1. 2026 9: 39 PM Lights along the beach can create problems for turtles. Bright lights at night can disorient sea turtle hatchlings and prevent them from crawling…...
Paw-some storytime brings rescue dogs to Wollongong Library
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (247+ words) It's'not just for potential'pawrents'either;'our libraries are for'everyone,'and this event is no different. You might'come along to'cuddle'the dogs,'keep the school holiday'blues'at bay, or just to get out of the house. We have room for everyone! Author Tim Brown,…...
New game animal law sparks conservation debate
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (485+ words) By Mary Argue of RNZ New legislation that seeks to protect introduced species from eradication will prioritise "wealthy trophy hunters" over conservation, according to Forest and Bird. But the minister who introduced it says that's "unnecessary scaremongering". Forest and Bird…...