City of Burlington breaks ground on new fire station

The 2001 and 2003 strange disappearance of two adopted biological brothers in Monument, Colorado

Brothers Edward Dylan Bryant and Austin Eugene Bryant have been missing from Monument, Colorado, since January 1, 2001, and 2003, respectively. Edward's photo above is an age-progressed likeness of how he might have looked at 21, though he would now be 34 if alive. Edward’s birth name was Dylan Levy Bennett.

Monument, CO · 29d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1961 from Newport Beach, California: John Arthur Butler was only 15 when he vanished

John Arthur Butler disappeared from Newport Beach, California (Orange County), on August 21, 1961, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). John's composite image above was created to show how he might have looked at 65, though he would now be 80 if alive.

Newport Beach, CA · 2d

Dianna Carney

Easy-Going 6-lb Little Dog Saved From Shelter Awaits His Happily Ever After

Argos, a 10-year-old, 6-pound senior dog rescued from a Texas shelter, is now “fully vetted and ready to find his retirement home,” according to Small Dog Rescue of New England. In its introduction of Argos, the organization emphasizes both his age and temperament, calling him “a senior guy saved from the shelter in TX” and adding that “if you are looking for an easy going guy, look no further.” The nonprofit says Argos is currently in a foster home in Texas and “doing well,” and the organization is asking the public to share his adoption post to help him find a permanent home in the Northeast.

Texas · 3d

Kateable

The Habit That Keeps My Shower Cleaner Longer

Cleaning the shower used to be one of those chores I'd put off for as long as possible. Soap scum would slowly build up, water spots would appear on the glass, and before I knew it, I was spending way more time scrubbing than I wanted to.

Dianna Carney

Returned After Being "Too Chatty": Little Taxi is Hoping For a Second Chance That Actually Lasts

Taxi is a small, scruffy 27-pound Border Terrier/Pug mix (no DNA done) in Massachusetts who’s looking for a forever home after a disappointing turn of events: Taxi was adopted, then returned, not for aggression or “bad behavior,” but simply for barking at daycare. In a recent post, PAWS New England shared Taxi’s story in Taxi’s own words, explaining that busy daycare environments are stressful and bring out loud opinions, even though Taxi is otherwise described as “pretty perfect” at home.

Massachusetts · 8d

Jim O’Rear

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Contractor Took $40,000 for Home Repairs... Then Allegedly Built a Baseball Card Collection Instead!

You know, when you hire a contractor, you have certain expectations. Maybe they’ll show up a little late. Maybe they’ll disappear for three days because they’re "waiting on materials." Maybe they'll spend half the day leaning against a truck discussing the weather with another guy who's also apparently on an extended coffee break.

Palm Coast, FL · 27d

WyoFile

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Yellowstone’s oldest wolf pack, Mollie’s Pack, leaves the park, raising fears for its future

Leslie Patten hiked into a remote reach of northwest Wyoming’s Sunlight Basin in December to post a trail camera where she’d earlier seen wolf tracks. At the time, a winter closure was fast approaching, and the Park County resident wouldn’t be able to retrieve the camera and review the footage for months. When she hiked back to fetch her equipment on May 1, the citizen scientist and author was greeted by one of nature’s most primal noises: the howls of wolves.

Wyoming · 15d

David Heitz

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How smoking marijuana keeps your house clean

The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this report. You may have heard about people using stimulants to motivate them to clean the house. But many people find that smoking marijuana also can lead to spotless floors, shiny mirrors and clean end tables.

Kateable

8 Cleaning Mistakes That Make Your House Dirtier

I used to think that as long as I was cleaning, I was doing it right. But over the years, I realized that a few of my habits were actually making my house dirtier—or at least making it harder to keep clean. Once I changed these simple mistakes, cleaning became much easier and my home stayed fresh for longer.

Dianna Carney

“No One Ever Came Forward”: Sweet Dog is Looking for Her Forever Family

Forever Paws Animal Shelter in Fall River is searching for a home for Calamity Jane, a sweet dog who has now been waiting “for nearly two months” with “minimal interest” despite being, as the shelter puts it, “the biggest, sweetest smush that just wants to roll around with a toy and soak up all of the attention she can get her paws on.”

Fall River, MA · 6d

Dianna Carney

6-Week-Old Puppy Looking For New Home After Being Surrendered Alongside Siblings

Great Dog Rescue New England (GDRNE), a dedicated foster-based dog rescue in Massachusetts, would like you to meet Freddie Rocknroll, a loving young puppy who recently came into their care alongside several siblings. According to the rescue, “The ROCKNROLL litter were surrendered by their owners (who have kept their parents), and they're excited for their world tour! Hope you like guitar solos 'cause these pups are gonna bring it!”

Massachusetts · 5d

Dianna Carney

“Sweet Evie” Is Still Waiting: The 4-Year-Old Chihuahua Who Needs a Home

Small Dog Rescue of New England is asking the public to help a small Chihuahua named Evie find a home, sharing that the “sweet” dog is currently waiting in Texas for someone in the Northeast to adopt her. “How sweet is Evie taking her daily rest,” the rescue wrote in a recent post, introducing Evie as a ready-to-adopt companion and encouraging people to spread the word.

Texas · 2d

Kateable

I Tried This Instead of Bleach - Never Going Back

For years, bleach was one of those products I automatically reached for whenever something needed a deep clean. Over time, though, I found myself using it less and less. Instead, I started making a simple oxygen-based cleaning powder with a few pantry ingredients, and it quickly became one of my favorite homemade cleaners.

26d

Kateable

The Spray I Use on My Mattress Every Month

For me, it wasn't something I thought about for years. I'd wash the sheets every week, vacuum the bedroom, and dust the furniture—but the mattress itself rarely got any attention.

Dianna Carney

She Lost Everything: Now Little Pearl Just Needs Someone to Choose Her

Pearl is getting a fresh start, and Animal Rescue of New England, a foster-based rescue in Rhode Island with foster homes throughout New England, says this pearl-white pup will arrive in New England on August 1st and is now accepting adoption applications. According to Animal Rescue of New England, Pearl is about 7 years old, weighs 26 pounds, and is believed to be a Basset Doodle mix, a gentle, loyal companion-in-the-making who’s ready to trade a painful past for a home that feels safe.

Rhode Island · 10d

CJ Coombs

Missing since 1947: An 11-year-old mentally disabled boy vanished in Baltimore, Maryland

For over 79 years, the disappearance of Kenneth Warren Hager from Baltimore, Maryland, has remained a mystery. He was last seen on April 8, 1947. If alive today, he would be 91.

Baltimore, MD · 7d

Dianna Carney

Pickles the Tiny Chihuahua with a Huge Heart is Searching for Her Forever Person

Pickles, a 7-year-old long-haired chihuahua weighing 10 pounds, is looking for a home through Small Dog Rescue of New England, a volunteer-run nonprofit that focuses on moving small dogs from high-risk shelters into adoptive homes in the Northeast. The group describes its mission as helping “small dogs find loving forever homes,” noting that volunteers “rescue, vet, and transport small dogs from southern kill shelters to find their loving forever homes in the Northeast.”

Rhode Island · 4d

CJ Coombs

The 1999 abduction of Katelyn Rivera-Hilton in Boothwyn, Pennsylvania: Father still in prison

Katelyn Selena Rivera-Helton is a child who has been missing from Boothwyn, Pennsylvania (Delaware County), since August 10, 1999, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). She would now be 28 years old if alive.

Boothwyn, PA · 11d

Margaret Minnicks

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The cannabis law that was passed read like Virginia mistakenly legalized selling marijuana

There was confusion over the cannabis law that was passed in late June. Some Virginia attorneys expressed concerns over the language that read like Virginia mistakenly legalized selling marijuana.

Virginia · 19d

CJ Coombs

The 2014 unsolved disappearance of Aaliyah Shadeay Bell in Rock Hill, South Carolina

Aaliyah Shadeay Bell has been missing from Rock Hill, South Carolina (York County), since November 25, 2014, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Her image above (right) is an age-progressed likeness of how she might have appeared at 23, though she would now be 30.

Rock Hill, SC · 12d

Dianna Carney

Meet Cabbage: The Little Dog Who Just Wants To Be Your Shadow

Cabbage, a 30-pound Frenchie mix currently in foster care with Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. in Massachusetts, is still waiting to be adopted, and the rescue says this bold, comic “shadow-of-a-sidekick” is ready for a home that wants a constant companion with a lot of personality. In introducing Cabbage, Sandy Paws set the tone with a playful warning: “In Cabbage’s world, personal space isn’t just a suggestion—it’s an insult.”

Massachusetts · 17h

Dianna Carney

Meet Rosie: The Sweet Shih Tzu Who Just Wants Sunshine, Walks, & Someone to Trust

Animal Rescue of New England says “Rosie is an adorable Shih Tzu, estimated to be 5–7 years old,” currently being fostered in Cranston, Rhode Island, and “is ready to find a patient, loving home of her own.” The foster-based rescue, which places dogs in homes throughout New England, describes Rosie as “calm” and “well-mannered,” a dog who’s happiest enjoying “the simple things in life” while waiting to meet a permanent family.

Cranston, RI · 2d

Dianna Carney