Matt Gagnon and Major Keith Jache from the Salvation Army discussed their week-long fundraising effort to support the Greater Portland community. The Salvation Army provides year-round services including a coffee window, after-school programs, ESL classes, and senior programs. The goal is to raise $10,000, with a target of 100 people donating $100 each. Major Jache highlighted the increased need for food, heating oil, and Christmas support, noting over 1,000 children are assisted. Donations can be made by calling 879-9426 or online at WGAN.com. Anonymous donations are also accepted.
Tropical Storms Karina and Lowell formed Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, both of which were expected to become hurricanes in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said.
A new study suggests that El Ninos — the natural climatic chaos agent that pops up periodically and spikes global temperatures — are getting stronger because of human-caused climate change.
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died, other than that they lived in Lancaster County, west of Philadelphia.
