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Apr 18 2024
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Public invited to participate in ‘Big Day of Birding’ at Liberty State Park
Birders can choose to rise early or sleep late as the New Jersey Conservation Foundation teams up with the Feminist Bird Club of Jersey City, Liberty State Park and Jersey City Birds for a “Big Day of Birding” at Liberty State Park on Saturday, May 4.
The free event includes bird walks at 6 and 9 a.m. that are appropriate for both novice and experienced birders.
nj.comApr 17 2024
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For more open and equitable public discussions on social media, try “meronymity”
Have you ever felt reluctant to share ideas during a meeting because you feared judgment from senior colleagues? You’re not alone. Research has shown this pervasive issue can lead to a lack of diversity in public discourse, especially when junior members of a community don’t speak up because they feel intimidated. Anonymous communication can alleviate that fear and empower individuals to speak
MIT NewsApr 17 2024
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At Portland Public Schools, the PSAT is out; parents wonder about consequences
In 2023, five stand-out seniors from Portland Public Schools were named top tier National Merit Scholarship winners, netting them $2,500 apiece and placing them among the ranks of the nation’s most elite scholars. It was the second highest total number of scholarship winners of any Oregon district, trailing only Beaverton, out of 28 winners statewide. But such honors could be elusive for the
The OregonianApr 25 2024
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Students from Brown University and Tougaloo College investigate public health challenges in rural areas
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — In a spring semester course called Rural Public Health, students have been investigating the health impacts of a wood pellet manufacturing plant on a community in Gloster, Mississippi. Nine of the students are based at Tougaloo College, and the other 12 are based at Brown University. While analyzing their findings, the students are learning about the
Brown UniversityApr 10 2024
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Maine CDC notifies public of rabid skunk in Sabattus
Sabattus residents are encouraged to contact the Maine CDC Division of Disease Surveillance. SABATTUS, Maine — The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday notified the town of Sabattus about a recent case of rabies identified in a skunk. Sabattus residents are encouraged to contact the Maine CDC Division of Disease Surveillance at 1-800-821-5821. "Please do not touch any
News Center MaineApr 17 2024
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Connecticut’s top public defender fights back against allegations of misconduct
Connecticut’s top public defender fought for her career during a Tuesday hearing in which an oversight commission considered whether to discipline or fire her over a series of incidents of alleged misconduct. Chief Public Defender TaShun Bowden-Lewis was placed on paid administrative leave by the state’s Public Defender Services Commission earlier this year following months of disputes with
New York Daily NewsApr 14 2024
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Man killed in Worcester shooting, police ask public for tips
A 24-year-old man was killed in a shooting in Worcester early Saturday morning, according to police. Officers were called to Allendale Street just before 2:20 a.m. after the city’s ShotSpotter system — which alerts police to sounds of gunfire — activated in the area, Worcester police said in a press release. At the scene, they found a 24-year-old man who was unresponsive. Officers tried to aid
MassLive.comApr 20 2024
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Sunnyvale public safety gets new paramedics in midst of county-wide shortage
Sunnyvale public safety officers are relieved to have new and much-needed paramedics for the city, but desire a long-term solution to address a local and county-wide shortage. City firefighters and police officers are trained EMTs, but for years the department had no paramedics, who are more qualified to perform advanced procedures and offer advanced life support during emergencies. The
San Jose Mercury NewsApr 17 2024
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Connecticut's top public defender faces termination over misconduct allegations
• Connecticut’s top public defender is fighting to keep her job as an oversight commission considers whether to fire her for alleged misconduct. • Bowden-Lewis disputed the allegations, saying that an independent investigation report did not find discrimination or harassment by her. Connecticut's top public defender fought to keep her job Tuesday as an oversight commission began considering
Fox News (Online News)Apr 22 2024
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State of Alaska requests pause in homeschool ruling blocking public funds at private schools
JUNEAU — The state of Alaska on Monday asked for a stay of a recent state Superior Court to stay a recent decision finding it is unconstitutional to use public money to pay for tuition at private and religious schools. Attorney General Treg Taylor argued last week in an hourlong news conference that Judge Adolf Zeman’s decision was “broad” and appeared to end all Alaska homeschool and
Anchorage Daily News