Good News Notes: “Number 3 and his wife have their third child. Russell Wilson and Ciara on Friday announced the birth of Win Harrison Wilson. He was born Thursday at eight pounds and one ounce.” “The middle name is the name of Wilson’s late father. Harrison Wilson III died June 9, 2010, at age 55…
Month: July 2020
California Condor Returns To Sequoia National Park, Another Endangered Species Act Success
Good News Notes: “If you want to experience the power of the Endangered Species Act for yourself, go to Sequoia National Park and look up. There, gliding high on the thermals, you’ll see the embodiment of this extraordinarily successful law: California condors. As the planet grapples with how to combat an extinction crisis that threatens more than 1…
Painter Uses His Art to Tell His Story of Addiction and Homelessness
Good News Notes: “For Lucas Joel Macauley, art has been a refuge. His life took a turn after seeing a successful career as a tattoo artist and shop owner come crashing down due to addiction. Macauley found himself living on the streets for several years after losing his most important relationships and all of his possessions….
Salt Lake City School District offers students free telehealth services
Good News Notes: “Concerned by student mental health issues exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic, Salt Lake City School District is partnering with a Utah support group to provide free telehealth services to students. ‘We know that right now many of our students are dealing with depression, anxiety, peer struggles and other mental health issues,” said…
Alanis Morissette opens up about addiction and therapy in new interview
Good News Notes: “Alanis Morissette has opened up about addiction and therapy in a new interview. Speaking to The Guardian, the Canadian rock star described herself as “such an addict” and said that without therapy, she’s not sure how she would have coped. Speaking about her addictions, Morissette said her main ones were ‘work addiction, love addiction and food addiction.’…
How to support native bees and enjoy their many benefits
Good News Notes: “Pollinators are responsible for about 75% of the food we eat. The European honeybee is the most well-known, but our native bees are also critically important. We can help our native bees and gardens by reducing or eliminating the use of pesticides and providing shelter as well as food and water. About 70% of…
Robin Williams’ daughter celebrated dad’s 69th birthday by donating to homeless shelters
Good News Notes: “On what would’ve been Robin Williams’ 69th birthday, his daughter honored her comedian father by donating money to homeless shelters. Zelda Williams donated $69.69 on Tuesday to several groups in San Francisco and Los Angeles, noting that her father had been a passionate supporter of organizations that help the homeless.” “Today would’ve been…
Peoria firefighters rescue man from Bob Michel Bridge
Good News Notes: “Firefighters rescued a man from the Bob Michel Bridge early Saturday morning. Crews were dispatched about 1:15 a.m. to the bridge that spans the Illinois River and connects Peoria with East Peoria. When they arrived, they discovered a man on the catwalk beneath the bridge deck and above the water, near the…
Wildlife Watch: Peregrine falcons
Good News Notes: “The work to rehabilitate Vermont’s peregrine falcon population has been largely successful over the last few years, but Vermont Fish & Wildlife officials says the raptors are still having some issues when it comes to nesting. Snake Mountain is a popular hiking spot in Addison County. It’s also a popular nesting spot…
QuickChek Hosts Coin Drive for Local Food Banks
Good News Notes: “Whitehouse, Station, N.J.-based QuickChek stores are hosting a Coin Drive through Aug. 7 to support local community food banks in their efforts to assist those who have been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coin Drive donations will help supply meals to those in need as well as support various food bank summer…