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Organizations explore food waste solutions in the Copper Country
My UP Now - Michigan
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HANCOCK, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — Agriculture on a large scale, and even gardening too, does not like to waste food. But after fruits or vegetables leave the farm, items can end up in the landfill because of general food waste. On Thursday, Aug. 28,...
Pillar of the newspaper world dies
Times News - Pennsylvania
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Marigrace Heyer Parfitt was a woman of the world. She loved life, traveling and family. On Wednesday, the 86-year-old former lifestyle editor of the Times News passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. The Summit Hill woman was a force in...
Let’s de-politicise agric sector – Deputy Agric Minister urges heavy investments to local research
MyJoyOnline
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August 29, 2025
Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has underscored the need for heavy investments in local research and development in the agriculture sector. He observes successive governments have failed to dedicate adequate funding to the...
Promontory Foundation awards $330K in grants to local nonprofits
KPCW - Utah
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August 29, 2025
The Promontory Foundation is the charitable arm of the Promontory Club, a private, gated community east of Park City. “The Happiest Hour” grant reception is an event club members look forward to every year as it’s the night when they get to see...
Alan Pergament: Here's some praise for local TV news coverage
Buffalo News - New York
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As the long holiday weekend approaches, I heard a voice in my head telling me, “say something nice about local television news.” I probably don’t throw out enough praise for all the good work done by the local stations. I’ll give a huge assist...
Attorney General Clark announces 9th annual Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food and Diaper Drive
Vermont Business Magazine
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August 31, 2025
VermontBiz In its ninth year supporting Vermonters in need and the vital work of the Vermont Foodbank, the Vermont Legal Community Fighting Hunger Food Drive will start Friday, September 5th, and run until Friday, September 19th. For the third...
PM Ngurare launches National School Rehabilitation Campaign
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has launched the National School Rehabilitation Campaign at Mukuvi Primary School in the Kavango East Region. The campaign by the Office of the Prime Minister will be rolled out across all the 14 regions, prioritising...
South Carolina National Guard members to assist ICE
WYFF 4 - South Carolina
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August 29, 2025
South Carolina National Guard members to assist ICE FOR NEWS TO GO. WE’VE GOT A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES. TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE START WITH PROGRESS ON INTERSTATE 40 IN NORTH CAROLINA. HURRICANE HELENE...
Wreaths Across Chattanooga At Several Food City Stores This Weekend
The Chattanoogan - Tennessee
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August 29, 2025
With the addition of 1,000 veterans being laid to rest at Chattanooga National Cemetery during 2025, this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, volunteers will be accepting donations at four Food City Stores on Broad Street (1375 Broad Street), Red Bank...
'Shining example' of community on show at TVMC football tournament in Slough
Slough Express
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August 29, 2025
A celebration of sport and community took place over the weekend, as the Thames Valley Masaajid Council (TVMC) held its annual football tournament. Held at Arbour Park, home of Slough Town, the event saw over 300 children competing in 28 teams...
Customs officers’ wives association inaugurates Kebbi chapter, pledges community support
Punch
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August 29, 2025
The Customs Officers’ Wives Association, on Friday, formally launched its branch in Kebbi State, with a pledge to empower women, widows, and children while supporting the well-being of Customs families and the wider community. Speaking at the...
Important for India, China to work together to bring stability to world economic order: PM
The Hindu
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August 29, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (August 29, 2025) said it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and...
Arkansas National Guard marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina
KNOE - Arkansas
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August 29, 2025
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The Arkansas National Guard is commemorating the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana as a category 3 storm on Aug. 29, 2005. The National Oceanic and...
Hungry Families, Costly Submarines: Pakistan Sinks National Interest
Zee News
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At a time when ordinary Pakistani families are facing hardships in terms of food inflation, high electricity bills, and IMF-imposed fiscal austerity measures, the Pakistani government and the military continue to invest billions of dollars in new...
This US city was just named the No. 1 nightlife destination in the world
AOL
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Instants/Getty Images Two people toasting their cocktails in a Las Vegas casino.A new ranking of the world’s best cities for nightlife is in and taking the top city is none other than Las Vegas. According to a recent Time Out survey, the...
Craigend community barbecue offers food and fun
Lake Land Today
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August 29, 2025
The event took place at the Craigend Hall on the evening of Aug. 27. CRAIGEND - Freshly barbecued burgers, salad, dessert, fun activities and socialization were on offer at the annual Craigend Community Barbecue. On a very hot Aug. 27 evening,...
Mikado Electric renews $100K commitment to Interfaith Food Bank
Lethbridge News Now
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Instead of making a direct financial contribution, Mikado says he will seek out the best deals for food and periodically bring items into the food bank. Danielle McIntyre, Executive Director of the Interfaith Food Bank, told media that the pledge...
How Are Weed Delivery Services in Calgary More Reliable Than Shopping From Local Store?
I Stock Analyst
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August 29, 2025
Deliveries are not just for food or shopping anymore. Today you can have a range of cannabis products delivered right to your doorstep within minutes. Here are reasons why weed delivery services are more reliable than shopping from local stores In...
Jackson County community gathers to remember Hurricane Katrina
WXXV 25 - Mississippi
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August 29, 2025
GAUTIER, Miss. (WXXV)- Thursday night at the Sound Amphitheater in Gautier, the community gathered for Celebrate K20. Celebrate K20 is an event to honor the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, a tragic event that devastated the Coast. The event...
Bylaw challenged by former waterfront food vendor
Otago Daily Times
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August 29, 2025
A former waterfront food vendor’s challenging the legality of Queenstown’s council’s bylaw for regulating pop-up stallholders. Resort resident Danna Burton has applied to the High Court for a judicial review of the council’s Activities in Public...