This New York farm sanctuary livestreams storytime with its animals

Good News Notes: “The barnyard’s gone virtual. Goats, sheep, pigs, turkeys, cows, llama and other rescued farm animals at theWoodstock Farm Sanctuary in High Falls, New York are getting their fifteen minutes of fame as the stars of live, weekly storytimes and ‘Goodnight in Sanctuary’ sessions. Each week, the sanctuary goes live for 30 minutes…

Nevada County animal rescue groups see surge in fosters, adoptions

Good News Notes: “Stuck at home during the pandemic shutdown, Nevada County residents reacted in much the same way as the rest of the nation. They took up new hobbies, they binge-watched their favorite shows and they learned how to Zoom. They also adopted new family members. All over the country, animal shelters have reported…

High-tech devices help NFL teams keep players safe, in shape

Good News Notes: “Darius Leonard works relentlessly at his rural South Carolina home to prepare for another football season. He’s also wary of pushing too hard, knowing a minor injury could become a major setback given the dearth of medical experts in his area. So when in doubt, the Indianapolis Colts star confers with his coaches,…

Catskill Animal Sanctuary offers innovative virtual options during pandemic

 Good News Notes: “Are you tired of that weekly office Zoom meeting? Some adorable rescued farm animals could be the next guests at your meeting thanks to a local animal sanctuary. The Catskill Animal Sanctuary and their sister sanctuary, Sweet Farm, have partnered with Goat-2-Meeting to provide fun and educational Zoom meetings that feature farm…

Conservation tips: Retail brands that use less plastic

 Good News Notes: “If this coronavirus pandemic has taught us anything (beyond how to use Zoom, sew a face mask and bake bread), it’s that the stuff we routinely take for granted could end up having a profound effect on our future. Case in point: the abundance of plastic in our lives — whether a…

Lloyd Pierce focuses on basketball community, giving back during NBA hiatus

Good News Notes: “Just like the rest of us, the Hawks’ head coach has much more time at home while social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic, with the NBA suspending its season March 11. He’s holding team Zoom meetings on Sundays, hopping in more small-group meetings that are led by assistant coaches and getting game film…

Hilaria Baldwin Opens Up About Pregnancy and Reveals When She’s Due

Good News Notes: “Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are expecting their fifth child! Hilaria made the sweet announcement this week, months after suffering her second miscarriage in a year. She spoke with ‘Extra’s’ Renee Bargh via Zoom on Tuesday from the family’s home in the Hamptons, where the Baldwins are hunkered down during the COVID-19 outbreak.”…