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When Helping Hurts: The Silent Burnout of Librarians
Burnout is a common topic in librarianship post-COVID and in an increasingly polarized political environment in the United States. Using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, which has not previously been used to assess librarian burnout, burnout levels were assessed for 536 responding librarians across library types (academic, public, school/media centers, and special). Results found moderate to high levels of burnout in 42.9% of respondents and low levels of burnout for the remaining 57.1%.
Blood drive held in memory of Willis Overby
The Lawsonville Ruritan Club hosted an American Red Cross Blood Drive, on Feb. 21, in Memory of Mr. Willis Overby. Over his lifetime, Mr. Overby had 153 blood-donations, 23 gallons. Thanks to the generosity of the community, the goal of 18 pints was met. Sun Sunday 70°/50° Showers possible. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the low 50s. Chance of Rain: 59% Sunrise: 07:42:22 AM Sunset: 07:22:59 PM Humidity: 68% Wind: WSW @ 7 mph UV Index: 2 Low Sunday Night Cloudy early with some clearing expected late.
Jenny Long Columnist As spring rolls in, so do the familiar sounds of thunder and rain. While many of us find those sounds soothing, our dogs often feel quite the opposite. Storms can stir up anxiety in dogs due to their sensitive hearing, sense of smell, and even how they react to static electricity or shifts in barometric pressure. At our house, Brutus is always the first to know a storm is coming.
Deed Transfers
By Centre County Gazette - July 22, 2024 Centre County Gazette | Deed Transfers | Local News This report originally appeared in the July 18-24 edition of The Centre County Gazette. RECORDED JUNE 24-28, 2024 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH Claudine Theim and Claudine Emerson to Jade E. Lose, 316 E. Burrows St., $186,000. Jill R. Royer to Walter A. Payne and Dawn R. Payne, 217 Blanchard St., $199,900. Garrett Brown and Shannon Brown to James N. Pratt and Rebecca J. Pratt-Miller, 1282 Pine Circle, $389,900.
Deed reports
By Centre County Gazette - July 18, 2024 Recorded June 24-28, 2024 BELLEFONTE BOROUGH Claudine Theim and Claudine Emerson to Jade E. Lose, 316 E. Burrows St., $186,000. Jill R. Royer to Walter A. Payne and Dawn R. Payne, 217 Blanchard St., $199,900. Garrett Brown and Shannon Brown to James N. Pratt and Rebecca J. Pratt-Miller, 1282 Pine Circle, $389,900. CENTRE HALL BOROUGH Pauline Zerby by agent to Michael R. Dillon and Shari A. Dillon, 247 S. Pennsylvania Ave., $255,000.
Suspension for Suspected FMLA Leave Abuse Upheld
Takeaway: A timely, thorough investigation of an honest suspicion of leave abuse can help defend a company from liability under the Family and Medical Leave Act. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims of an employee who was placed on a 30-day suspension after an investigation by his employer, which had an honest suspicion of leave abuse.
EXCLUSIVE: WGME on scene during Mexico murder arrest
MEXICO, Maine (WGME) – State Police make an arrest in the death of an Oxford County man in the town of Mexico. CBS 13 was on the scene at 32 Intervale Avenue in Mexico as police took the murder suspect into custody. On Sunday, State Police detectives arrested 52-year-old Thomas Tellier for the murder and shooting death of his stepson 27-year-old Nicholas Trynor.
The friendship gap: Why do we have fewer friends?
POWNAL (WGME) -- In many ways we’re more connected than ever before, but many of us are feeling isolated. According to the Survey Center on American Life, the number of people who say they don’t have one single close friend has quadrupled in the past 30 years. At least two dozen moms and kids met up in the parking lot of Bradbury Mountain State Park in Pownal last week for a leisurely hike to the summit. Some people knew one another, while some were meeting for the first time.
Refugee women from Afghanistan open up in emotional discussion with Jenna and mom Laura Bush
Jenna Bush Hager and her mother, former first lady Laura Bush, honored International Day of the Girl by sitting down with several women who risked their lives to travel from Afghanistan to the United States. Laura Bush has been a passionate advocate for the women and girls of Afghanistan since her time in office. In 2001, she became the first person other than a president to address the nation in the weekly presidential radio address.
Mariners Unveil New Uniform
PORTLAND (WGME) -- The Maine mariners unveiled a brand new uniform today. The jersey will be primarily used for all Sunday afternoon home games. The jersey is green with navy and white accents and features the state of Maine and the ship wheel in the middle.
The Fate of Maine's Grange Halls
AUBURN (WGME) -- Granges are a storied part of Maine's history. At a time, grange halls were social centers for many rural communities. But now many are crumbling, abandoned and simply a memory. The Danville Junction Grange is anomaly.
Midcoast Community Saves Old Elementary School
CAMDEN (WGME) - A well-known and well-loved elementary school in Camden is being renovated. The district decided to save the building after initially voting to have it torn down. The MSAD 28 and Five town community school districts have a plan to rehab the old Mary E.
Rural Reboot: Gardiner Arts District
GARDINER (WGME) - Buildings that have been vacant for years are seeing new life in Gardiner. The city is developing an arts district and some well-known names are moving in. For the first time in a long time, the five brick buildings on Water Street, known as Dingley Block, have new owners.
How to Survive: Going through the ice
by Jennifer Long Thursday, February 28th 2019 There is a principle that Lifesaving Resources teaches called the one-ten-one rule. After you fall through the ice you have one minute to get your breathing under control, ten minutes of purposeful movement before you start losing feeling and one hour before hypothermia sets in. <p>{/p} KENNEBUNKPORT (WGME) -- It's a situation you never want to find yourself in. Falling through the ice into freezing cold water can be terrifying.
How to Survive: Snowmobiling Season
by Jennifer Long Thursday, February 21st 2019 With winter in full swing, snowmobiling season is officially here. But already there have been five deaths on Maine trails which is concerning game wardens and enthusiasts alike. HOLLIS (WGME) – With winter in full swing, snowmobiling season is officially here. But already there have been five deaths on Maine trails which is concerning game wardens and enthusiasts alike.
How to Survive: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
YARMOUTH (WGME) - Carbon monoxide is a tasteless, odorless and colorless gas. And as many of us know it can be deadly. According to Maine Public Health at least one person dies every year due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Kent Rydan was almost one of them.
How to Survive: Going off the road
Have a road safety kit with you. Pat Moody with AAA of Northern New England says have jumper cables, flash lights, a first aid kid, ice scraper, collapsible shovel, warm blanket, snacks and water with you. It’s also a good idea to have kitty litter or an abrasive material. WINDHAM (WGME) – It happens hundreds of times every winter. Cars slip and slide off the road in snowy conditions during nearly every storm. Are you prepared to go off the road?
Rural Reboot: The Beer Effect
WALDOBORO (WGME) – It’s a chilly night on Maine’s midcoast, but things are heating up inside Odd Alewives Farm Brewery. Between the warm wood stove, cold farmhouse beer and free pizza, it’s the place to be in Waldoboro on Friday night. “We wanted to offer something at the end of the week,” said Sarah McNeil, co-owner of the farm brewery. “It’s time to unwind.” Odd Alewive’s opened less than a year ago and is the only brewery in town.
How to survive: A cooking fire
Cooking Fires 03_frame_52755.jpg BRUNSWICK (WGME) -- This week thousands of Americans are getting ready to cook their Thanksgiving feasts. And while most meals will go off without a hitch, thousands across the country will go up in flames. Thanksgiving is a busy day for firefighters, with a 230 percent increase of cooking fires in the home on the holiday.
How To Survive: Hunting Season
GRAY (WGME) – Firearm season in Maine is now in full swing. With just over a week left for you to bag a deer, it’s important to make sure you continue the hunt safely. According to the Maine Warden Service, 215,000 hunting licenses were distrusted this year and already 9,100 deer have been registered. So far there have only been four hunting related incidents and no fatalities. Corporal John MacDonald called it a “very safe season” so far.
How To Survive: A Chimney Fire
BRUNSWICK (WGME) - As colder weather moves in, many Mainers will soon be cranking the heat. For those with wood stoves or fireplaces it is crucial to keep them clean. Brunswick firefighter David Jester tells CBS 13 it's important to clean and inspect wood stoves and chimneys annually. He says if they are neglected, build up can lead to chimney fires. According to the Maine Fire Marshal's office, 36 percent of fires in rural areas are heating fires.
How to Survive: Getting lost in the Maine woods
Owner of Maine Forest Yurts and winner of Survivor: Gabon, Bob Crowley also knows about being in the Maine woods. (WGME)DURHAM (WGME) – Fall is the perfect time to get out and enjoy Maine’s great outdoors. With forest covering 89 percent of the state there’s a lot to explore. Whether you’re hiking, hunting or doing something else entirely, it’s important to be prepared before you venture out.Maine Game Warden Cpl. John MacDonald says no one intends to get lost, but it does happen.
Learning in the digital age: What is the internet doing to our brains?
The connection between teens and technology is obvious. According to a pew research poll, nearly 80 percent of American teenagers have cell phones, half of those are smart phones. What’s less clear is the effect the constant connection to the digital world has on kids and how they learn. Educators at Poland Regional High School in RSU 16 are asking that very question.
Social media impacting social lives
Dr. Erin Belfort says for some kids social media can be a game changer in connecting with people. 12-year-old Ryan Gildart found that in the online gaming community.{ } (WGME)SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – Teens are more connected now than ever before and are creating connections and friendships online. According to statista.com, 79 percent of Americans aged 13 to 24 are using Snapchat and 76 percent of them using Facebook.
Learning in the digital age: What is the internet doing to our brains?
According to a pew research poll, nearly 80 percent of American teenagers have cell phones, half of those are smart phones. What’s less clear is the effect the constant connection to the digital world has on kids and how they learn. (WGME)POLAND (WGME) – The connection between teens and technology is obvious. According to a pew research poll, nearly 80 percent of American teenagers have cell phones, half of those are smart phones.
Are teens addicted to technology?
Girl holding smart phone (Thinkstock)PORTLAND (WGME) – If you’re a parent of a teenager you probably already know that teens love their technology. According to a Common Sense Media poll, teens are more connected now than ever before and the effects of that connectivity are still playing out.According to the poll, 50 percent of teens say they feel addicted to their mobile devices.
Physical effects of overusing technology
Doctors and experts say teens should be careful and the constant connectivity can have negative effects on their physical health. (WGME)SOUTH PORTLAND (WGME) – Teens today are navigating a much different world than their parents did at their age. Now all of us are trying to understand the effects of growing up in the digital age.
Will your financial records help you in a tax audit? -
Getting a notice that you are being audited by the IRS or New York State Tax Department is scary. The worst thing to do is ignore it. Not responding to a notice will only magnify tax problems. It is far better to seek assistance from a professional and face the issues as you work together to reach a resolution. And one of the best ways to help your case is good financial record-keeping.
Advising clients about NYS tax liability: What you missed from the NYSSCPA Annual Tax Conference -
As the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (NYSDTF) ramps up collection efforts against delinquent taxpayers, tax professionals must be prepared to advise their clients about what to do. Several collection tactics were highlighted in Tenenbaum Law’s presentation on New York State Tax Collections at the NYSSCPA, Nassau Chapter, Annual All-Day Tax Conference. Here are a few takeaways for those who missed the event.
How this man survived treading water for 29 hours after being lost at sea
Brett Archibald will never forget the feeling of doom while watching a charter boat sail away into darkness after he fell overboard in the Indian Ocean while on a trip with friends. "I've got goosebumps just reliving it,'' he told TODAY.
How this Marine and the dog he rescued in Afghanistan are saving each other
"As I got a little closer, he started to wag his tail,'' Grossi said on TODAY Tuesday. "It was the last thing I was expecting this dog to do, was wag his tail at somebody he'd never met." It was the beginning of a tight bond between Marine and mutt, which Grossi spoke about as part of TODAY's "True Grit" series.
The Latest on New York State Tax Collections: Takeaways from the LI Tax Professionals Symposium -
Audits are stressful experiences especially when it’s likely the taxpayer could owe a significant amount in back taxes and penalties. CPAs must be prepared to advise clients about how to deal with these situations.
Trans community comes together to remember those murdered in trans-phobic incidents
PORTLAND (WGME) - The trans community came together for a special vigil in Portland's Monument Square Sunday night. The annual "Transgender Day of Remembrance" remembers those who were murdered in trans-phobic incidents and organizers hope it raises awareness about the high rates of violence transgender people face in the United States and worldwide.
#PinkPowerTODAY: Hoda Kotb surprises family who lost their mom to breast cancer
One year ago, Hoda Kotb surprised a special mother fighting breast cancer by gathering more than 30 family members for a touching photo shoot on the beach. Erin Ludwig sadly passed away at 35 years old in March, leaving her husband, Jason, 35, to raise daughters Savannah, 6, and Aubrey, 2, in memory of their mother's inspiring strength. Hoda returned on Monday to surprise the family in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as part of the #PinkPowerTODAY series in honor of breast cancer awareness month.
Beloved Wendy’s manager fighting breast cancer gets a big surprise from Hoda
But while weekly chemotherapy treatments may sometimes sap Hanshaw of her normally boundless energy, they can’t tap into her spirit. It’s why the nurses who see her every Monday at Norma Pfriem Breast Care Center wanted to honor her as part of TODAY’s #PinkPower series raising breast cancer awareness. “From the beginning, Dahlia was very special, but she also had this spirit that just overcame it all,” said Patricia Poniros, one of the nurses at the Connecticut hospital.
How the Government Can Collect Back Taxes: New York State Tax Warrants vs. Federal Tax Liens -
Many taxpayers are unaware of enforcement procedures that can be used against them to collect back taxes. The difference between how New York and the IRS collect on that money may not seem crucial. However, it is important to understand how New York State tax warrants and federal tax liens work in order to avoid them or take appropriate steps to challenge them. What are federal tax liens and New York tax warrants?
NYS Tax Department's Recent Improvements to Powers of Attorney and Online Services -
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance (“DTF”) is entering the 21st century with improved online offerings for both taxpayers and tax professionals. On June 27, 2017, the DTF released a new and greatly simplified Power of Attorney form, which may be filed online as well as on paper. The new form, reduced to one page from four, eliminates the requirement of notarization and requires only the taxpayer’s signature, not those of the representatives.
Court Finds Employee Owes Millions for Employer’s Tax Debt Problems
A recent court decision by the US Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit found a shareholder and employee of a defunct company was liable for his share of the company’s tax debt problems. The case was particularly hard on the taxpayer since he was a victim of the majority shareholders’ fraud, but was still found to be responsible for repaying monies he had received. The case involved Florida Engineered Construction Products Corporation (“FECP”).
Travis Mills opens retreat for wounded veterans
Afghanistan War veteran and quadruple amputee Travis Mills opened his retreat for wounded veterans on Sunday. (WGME)ROME (WGME) -- Afghanistan War veteran and quadruple amputee Travis Mills opened his retreat for wounded veterans on Sunday. The Maine Chance Lodge & Retreat in Rome is the site of the old Elizabeth Arden estate and overlooks Long Pond in the Belgrade Lake's region. Mills said Sunday the retreat experience will be geared towards veterans wounded in combat.
Al Roker gives 3 NYC kids an amazing surprise: 'We’re going to the Grand Canyon!'
Growing up in New York City, Al Roker dreamed of one day experiencing the wide-open spaces and breathtaking scenery of the Grand Canyon. It has become such a special place to the TODAY meteorologist that he even proposed to his wife there, and now he wants to share it with an outstanding trio of 7th-grade students.
Weiner will bear weight of sex offender laws he helped pass
You are an idiot. You have thrown away a lovely family, a wife so devoted that she stood by you as you became the laughingstock of the country. Your last name didn't help you much. It only gave your case an instant punchline. But enough of about the Weiner jokes. While you could teach me about being a politician, I can teach you about being a conscious citizen.
‘He didn't get help. He got shot,’ Maine family shares story about son killed by officer
The paintings and pictures are reminders of what life used to be like and what's now missing in the Arrigoni family. (Arrigoni Family) WINTERPORT (WGME) -- For the first time a Maine family is sharing their story and talking about the night their son was shot and killed by a police officer. “Sometimes when I look at it I feel like I could reach out and brush the hair out of his eyes,” Lauri Arrigoni, Cameron’s mom, said.
CBS 13 takes in-depth look at officer-involved shootings in Maine
STATEWIDE (WGME) – CBS 13 is taking an in depth look at officer-involved shootings in Maine. Over the past three months we’ve been collecting data and speaking to those on every side of this very complex issue. Here you’ll find a comprehensive look at how officer-involved shootings affect lives, families and careers in our state. The Maine Attorney General’s Office keeps track of all officer involved shootings in Maine.
Maine officer relives decision to pull the trigger 20 years ago
WINSLOW (WGME) -- Almost 20 years later, Winslow Police Chief Shawn O’Leary says he has a vivid memory of November 6, 1997. “It was it was an event that I always knew could potentially happen,” O’Leary said. “I never wished it because I got into this line of work to help people and to do service to my community, but I always knew it may happen.” O’Leary was working as a Brunswick Police Officer. He and his partner responded to a domestic dispute involving 55-year-old Richard Weymouth.
Logistics: An Overlooked High Paying Industry
Logistics might not be the first industry mentioned at your child’s career day in school, but it is a large and exciting industry which supports every other conceivable human need. That’s not an understatement. Without logistics, food wouldn’t get to the stores where people buy groceries and items wouldn’t make it to large chain stores (or mom and pop businesses, for that matter).
Mandatory Vaccine Bill Filed By Representative Exposed As A Pharmaceutical Front
“GI receives an intranasal mist of the flu vaccine at Guantanamo” by Elisha Dawkins – Tallahassee, FL (TFC) – As reported in my previous article, California’s Senate passed SB 277 that would eliminate exemptions from vaccines other than obtaining a medical exemption and explaining how difficult they may be to obtain from state to state.
Flashy New York lawyer now focus of rape investigation
In a strange turn even for a city where the outlandish is ordinary, attorney Sanford Rubenstein is under scrutiny by the police he’s so often lambasted. NEW YORK — He’s been a loud, inescapable and expensive adversary of the New York Police Department for years: the publicity-loving lawyer who got huge settlements, and headlines, in some of the city’s most notorious brutality cases. Now Sanford Rubenstein is getting unwelcome attention as a potential rape suspect.
Why I'll miss Derek Jeter: TODAY producer's tribute
Uh oh. I'd seen that face on Matt Lauer before — a smile masking sheer terror. And he had a right to be concerned. It was 2012 and I was sitting in the Yankees dugout, about to be in the same breathing space as one of my idols, Derek Jeter. To be clear, Matt wasn't concerned about being embarrassed by me, he was concerned for me, and my ability to maintain self-control and avoid being detained by stadium security and possibly the NYPD. This wasn't my first time seeing Derek Jeter in person.
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