Alex Dupuis didn’t think twice when he noticed one of his classmates struggling to keep his head above water during a recent field trip.
Source: Rhode Island boy saves struggling classmate during school trip
Well done!
Toronto to deploy herd of goats to manage invasive plants at east-end meadow
The City of Toronto is looking to the power of the goat to address woody and invasive plant species at one east-end green space.
Source: Toronto to deploy herd of goats to manage invasive plants at east-end meadow
It’s not really new, but it is a pretty cool alternative to machinery.
Runaway dog finally caught: ‘Most difficult case I’ve had in my entire career’
“People were getting frustrated, but I had respect for her genius,” Arlington animal rescuer Jennifer Toussaint said of Autumn, who was captured this month.
Source: Runaway dog finally caught: ‘Most difficult case I’ve had in my entire career’ (Gift link)
Determined little dog … and people.
Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan’s seniors blaze breakdancing trail
On a recent Friday, eight members gathered in a community centre wearing matching orange and green T-shirts to rehearse for a performance at a local festival in two days.
Source: Inspired by Olympics debut, Japan’s seniors blaze breakdancing trail
What struck me was all the smiles.
What did this 10-year-old Utah boy do to win a lifesaving medal?
5th grader Hector Lara grabbed a schoolmate by her backpack to pull her to safety to avoid a pickup truck approaching the school crosswalk where she was walking.
Source: What did this 10-year-old Utah boy do to win a lifesaving medal?
Quick thinking!
Lifelong learning: Stanford GSE student collects her master’s degree
Virginia Hislop receives a master’s degree in the 2024 diploma ceremony at the age of 105.
Source: Lifelong learning: Stanford GSE student collects her master’s degree
She sounds like quite something!
Teenagers rush to help Tooele couple after hearing cries for help at campground
A group of teenagers is being thanked for rescuing a Tooele man who experienced a seizure and fell into an active fire pit while camping.
Source: Teenagers rush to help Tooele couple after hearing cries for help at campground
Well done!
What happens when you return a fridge? For one company, it becomes a donation to a food bank
This appliance company has partnered with two other companies to supply Feeding America food banks with like-new refrigerators and fresh food.
Source: What happens when you return a fridge? For one company, it becomes a donation to a food bank
Well, that’s cool. (No pun intended.)
Hearing is be-leafing: Students invent quieter leaf blower
Patent-pending design by Hopkins undergrads could be available in stores within two years
Source: Hearing is be-leafing: Students invent quieter leaf blower
Yes, please!
Lost Donkey Seen Living With Elk Herd 5 Years Later: ‘Living His Best Life’
Diesel the donkey, who disappeared in 2019, appears to be thriving with some new companions in the California wild.
Source: Lost Donkey Seen Living With Elk Herd 5 Years Later: ‘Living His Best Life’
Very cute.