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Once left to wander streets, now-beloved Popcorn Park bear dies
3+ hour, 6+ min ago (354+ words) LACEY - Popcorn Park Animal Refuge's beloved Maryann the Bear has died, the park announced Thursday on social media. "Maryann lived a very long and peaceful life at the Refuge and was deeply loved by staff, visitors, and supporters," the park…...
Kars4Kids: Investigations and lawsuits dog billion-dollar nonprofit
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (186+ words) Kars4Kids: Investigations and lawsuits dog billion-dollar nonprofit'Asbury Park Press Kars4Kids: Investigations and lawsuits dog billion-dollar nonprofit Lakewood-based Kars4Kids, cemented in the brains of millions by that ubiquitous radio jingle, has built a multi-million-dollar fundraising empire based on the simple premise of car donations…...
Popcorn Park animal refuge damaged by blizzard; 'urgent repairs' needed
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (282+ words) LACEY - The blizzard that tore through the region didn't spare Popcorn Park Animal Refuge, and they are asking for the public's help to recover. The storm "caused unexpected damage throughout the refuge, impacting habitats, fencing, structures and critical infrastructure," Popcorn…...
How a lizard named Barack and a knife led to Neptune teacher's arrest
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (97+ words) How a lizard named Barack and a knife led to Neptune teacher's arrest'Asbury Park Press How a lizard named Barack and a knife led to Neptune teacher's arrest NEPTUNE -- Earlier this year, Neptune Middle School teacher Kevin J. Hasbrouck brought a…...
Napping seal stops traffic in Harvey Cedars on LBI
1+ week, 3+ day ago (80+ words) Napping seal stops traffic in Harvey Cedars on LBI'Asbury Park Press Napping seal stops traffic in Harvey Cedars on LBI HARVEY CEDARS -- A grey seal took a winter trip around Harvey Cedars on the morning of Feb. 24 before she was…...
Seals spotted throughout Jersey Shore. Ice creates ideal habitat
2+ week, 2+ day ago (96+ words) Seals spotted throughout Jersey Shore. Ice creates ideal habitat'Asbury Park Press Seals spotted throughout Jersey Shore. Ice creates ideal habitat New Jersey's ultra-cold winter and resulting ice floes have created a frozen haven for its winter seal population. Around the…...
Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Feb. 11)
3+ week, 2+ day ago (27+ words) Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Feb. 11)Asbury Park Press Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Feb. 11)...
Badly injured young seal dies after capturing hearts around Shore
3+ week, 2+ day ago (304+ words) The badly injured young seal who became the Marine Mammal Stranding Center's first patient of the season has died. The Harbor seal had been rescued from Bradley Beach on Jan. 27. The responding team discovered that the juvenile male Harbor seal…...
Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Jan. 28)
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (26+ words) Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Jan. 28)app.com Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Jan. 28)...
Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Jan. 21)
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (26+ words) Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Jan. 21)app.com Check out these pets for adoption from local animal shelters (Jan. 21)...