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Raimon Panikkar, 91, Dies; Diverse Catholic Theologian Mr. Panikkar was a Roman Catholic whose embrace of Hindu scriptures and Buddhism made him an influential voice for promoting dialogue between the world’s religions. www.nytimes.com
DOWNRIVER: Quick storm left hundreds without power (with video) It lasted only a few minutes, but a powerful storm snapped trees, ripped off roofs and dismantled garages in several Downriver communities Thursday afternoon, thenewsherald.com
Children's Museum closed for maintenance DOVER — The Children's Museum of New Hampshire will be closed for 12 days in early September for annual major maintenance and exhibit repair. The museum will be closed to the public from Monday, Sept. 6, to Friday, Sept. 17. During this time,... www.seacoastonline.com
As economy suffers, business is busy for auction houses They've come from all over, about 100 people packed in a small room of the Hampton Inn - basically the only thing off this interstate exit in rural Surry County. www.charlotteobserver.com
Deeds recorded in Volusia County Aug. 16-20 DEED RECORDINGS The Daytona Beach News-Journal publishes deed recordings supplied by the Volusia County Clerk of Court. The listing is limited to properties that sell for $100,000 or more. DAYTONA BEACH Donald L. and Aranell Poindexter to Stanley R.... www.news-journalonline.com
One task at a time, ordinary residents helping to build more sustainable Memphis Any day you might find Nancy Greenwalt walking Mid America Mall with a bag of trash. Greenwalt, 61, had enough of watching co-workers toss trash, but there was no recycling in the building where she works as a surveyor in the licensure office of the state Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities. www.commercialappeal.com
New superintendent starts blog ASHLAND Ann Dargon, Ashland’s incoming superintendent of schools, has launched a blog to reach out to families and staff during the school year. “Everyone is talking about blogs. So, I thought, what a great way to chronicle my first year as superintendent of schools and simultaneously communicate with parents, teachers, and students about what is going on in our district,’’ ... Superintendent ... www.boston.com
The daily dish… a spicy serving of celebrity news YokoOno says JohnLennon is still helping her in her endeavours as an artist and peace activist as she pays tribute to her late husband before what would have been his 70th birthday. www.buffalonews.com
Islands Evacuate as Earl Barrels Toward East Coast President Obama signs a disaster declaration for North Carolina and 30,000 people are ordered to evacuate as Hurricane Earl approaches the East Coast, packing heavy rains and 140 mph winds. | | VIDEO Facing Earl in St. Thomas FULL COVERAGE: Hurricane Earl WEATHER CENTER | HURRICANE TRACKER Hurricane Intensity www.foxnews.com
New superintendent signs 3-year contract BRISTOL TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS - Samuel Lee gets a starting annual salary of $137,500 and then potential raises of either 3 or 5 percent in each of the following two years. www.phillyburbs.com
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